Baaad Anna's strives to offer accessible and affordable classes, while supporting and respecting the work of instructors. We are trying out a 'sliding scale' for the registration fee, and hope that participants will pay based on their own income – thanks!

To register, email info@baaadannas.com or call 604-255-2577

Natural Dye: Clutch
when: Tuesday, June 15th
time: 6-9pm
cost: $45-$60 (+gst) - sliding scale
instructor: Caitlin ffrench

This is an extract prepared from wood of the tree Acacia Catechu. It yields a varied range of rich browns depending on the mordant.   We will be dyeing a warm brown colour. Minimum 5 and maximum 8 participants.

Materials needed: 50 – 100g of 100% wool can be purchased at Baaad Anna's.

Natural Dye: Logwood
when: Monday, June 21st
time: 6-9pm
cost: $45-$60 (+gst) - sliding scale
instructor: Caitlin ffrench

Logwood trees grow in Central and South America. The dyestuff comes from the heartwood of the tree. Logwood is interesting, because when you are preparing the dyebath the dull brown wood bleeds out a rich magenta colour. Logwood dyes greys and purples. We will be dyeing a deep purple. Minimum 5 and maximum 8 participants.

Materials needed: 50 – 100g of 100% wool can be purchased at Baaad Anna's.

Natural Dye: Tea
when: Tuesday,   June 22nd  
time: 6-9pm
cost: $45-$60 (+gst) - sliding scale
instructor: Caitlin ffrench

Using black tea, we will be dyeing wool. Tea is a great dye because it is so readily available. It yields a brown/orange colour.   We will be dyeing a brown/orange colour. Minimum 5 and maximum 8 participants.

Materials needed: 50 – 100g of 100% wool can be purchased at Baaad Anna's.

Reverse Applique: Dynamic Portraits
when: Saturday, June 12th OR Thursday June 24th (one day only) 
time: 10 - 6pm   (8 hours with 30 min lunch break)
cost: $75-$90 (+gst) - sliding scale
instructor: Janna Valle

Create a dynamic portrait using a chromatic colour pallet to create depth and elegance. Students will be encouraged to use embellishing techniques like embroidery, faux couching and foiling. The portraits are be based on photographs, so for best results I require that your image be emailed to me for feedback and size manipulation. I will bring your photo, in the desired format, to the class.   8 hour classes include dyeing fabric in a chromatic golden-yellow or grey colour pallet with mineral vat dyes. Minimum 4 and Maximum 6 students.

Materials needed: $15 unless you bring you own fabric in which case you should email Janna (info@jannamaria.com) for fabric requirements. This class requires that each student supply their own sewing machine.An 8X10 B&W photocopy of a portrait. The face in the picture must be a minimum of 1/2 the size of the page.

Beginner Knitting – Beginner
When: Tuesday's July 6,13,20,27
Time: 6:30 – 8pm
Cost: $65-$85 (+ gst) sliding scale
Instructor: Hilary Jones

This is a beginner knitting class for anyone who has never picked up needles, or for someone who is looking for a beginner refresher. Participants will learn the basics including casting on, knitting, purling and casting off. The class project will be a choice between simple leg warmers, hat, scarf, or arm warmers.Minimum 5 participants and maximum 8.

Materials needed: One pair of 6.5mm needles and 2 ball of a chunky weight yarn. Materials can be purchased at Baaad Anna's.

Beyond the Basics – Intermediate
When: Monday's July 5, 12, 19, 26
Time: 6:30 – 8pm
Cost: $65-$85 (+ gst) sliding scale
Instructor: Hilary Jones

For those who can knit and purl and want to take their knitting to the next level. You'll learn techniques like, increasing, decreasing, cables, following patterns and deciphering abbreviations. An appropriate project will be offered, however if you have a pattern you'd like to bring in to work on, please bring in when registering. Minimum 5 participants and maximum 8.

Materials needed: Materials will be based on project chosen and can be purchased at Baaad Anna's

Socks With Patti – Intermediate
When: Sunday's   July 4, 11, 2
Time: 2 - 4pm
Cost: $65-$85 (+gst) – sliding scale
Instructor: Patti Mclaughlin

The basics of sock knitting will be taught over the course of three evening classes. The basics include; mastering knitting on double pointed needles, turning a heel and grafting a toe. Participants must know how to cast on, knit and purl to take this class. Minimum 5 participants and maximum 8.

Materials needed: One set of 2.25mm double pointed needles and one 100g ball of sock yarn. Supplies can be purchased at Baaad Anna's.

Call 604-255-2577 or email info@baaadannas.com to register!

KIDS SUMMER FIBRE ARTS CAMP July 5th – July 9th 2010
Baaad Anna's is proud to announce the Summer Fibre Arts Camp for kids! The week will have five sessions and space is limited to 10 kids per session, and participants may come for the entire week or just single sessions!
Mornings: 10am – 12:00noon
Afternoons: 1pm - 3pm
Ages: 6yrs - 12yrs
Cost: Per Session $20 or Entire Week $90

Monday, July 5th Make Your Own Knitting Needles
This session will prepare you for the knitting class, and you will make your very own knitting needles. Using wooden dowls, pencil sharpeners, and decorative touches you will come away with a pair of custom needles.
Materials are included in the cost of the class.

Tuesday, July 6th lting Fun
Get your hands wet in this class. Learn the basics of felting, and walk away with a cool project to wear too! Using wool, warm water and soap we will create with wild colors and soft fibers! Older youth will also try out needle felting to make amazing wooly creatures!
Materials Needed: Rubber gloves, Fibre is included in the cost of class.

Wednesday, July 7th Knitting
Knitting is easy and fun, time to pick up two sticks and see what you can do, learn to create something cool for yourself or your friends! The basics including, casting on, knitting and binding off will be taught in this class!
Materials Needed: Pair of 6.5mm needles (if you did not make your own on Monday) 1 ball chunky weight wool. Supplies can be purchased at Baaad Anna's.

Thursday, July 8th Fibre Dyeing for Beginners
Ever wondered how sheep's wool can be so many fantastic colors? Bring your rubber gloves for this class, cause we are going to be dunking, tying, wringing and creating beautiful colored yarn using all natural dye's (and some kool-aid).
Materials Needed: Rubber gloves, and painting clothes (although the dye's are all natural – there might be some spillage). Fibre is included in cost of class.

Friday, July 9th Crochet
If you have never worked with yarn, but have always wanted to try this class is for you. This session will teach the basic crochet stitches and all participants will walk away with a hip, new project!
Materials Needed: Size 6mm crochet hook and worsted weight yarn. Supplies can be purchased at Baaad Anna's.

Call 604-255-2577 or email info@baaadannas.com to register!

About the Instructors

Patti Mclaughlin has been knitting for many years and is a strong proponent of the zen of knitting. She has a lengthy waiting list of people vying for her socks.

Hilary Jones believes the practices of knitting and yoga go hand in hand. To her knitting is joy it is expression it is meditation in motion it is therapy. And it is a practice all of her loved ones have benefited from at one time or another (usually in the form of cozy striped socks).

Kirsten Zerbinis is a Port Moody based fiber artist and teacher. She has been knitting for 26 years and encourages all those around her to pick up needles and give it a go. So far, most of her friends and many of her neighbours have submitted to her unending insistence that knitting makes life better, and they really should try it. She is a devotee of Elizabeth Zimmerman, who declared, “Really, all you need to become a good knitter is wool, needles, hands and below-average intelligence. Of course superior intelligence, like yours and mine is an advantage.”   She believes that bravery and a devotion to experimenting will make you a better knitter than any pattern book.

Lara Veerasammy is passionate about crochet and cross-stitching.   She has been crocheting for over 30 years where the 1 st project, under Mom's tutelage, was a yellow daisy made with cotton thread.   Many a childhood afternoon was spent with both mom and “grand” (next to her rocker) with hooks and crochet cotton.   Growing up in a tropical climate, allowed for no other crochet patterns than those lovely doilies, runners, and chair sets.   Being able to make them were the pride of local women.   Since moving to Canada, fibre choices have grown to embrace warmer fibres and the wearable projects that compliment them. Recent years has seen a complete focus on wearables.   Lara does not knit.