Baaad Anna's strives for its classes to be accessible and affordable, while also 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

Beginner Knitting - Beginner
when: Thursday's March 25th, April 1st, 8th, 15th
time: 6:30 - 8pm
cost: $60-$80 (+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 balls of a chunky weight yarn. Materials can be purchased at Baaad Anna's.

Beyond the Basics - Intermediate
when: Tuesday's March 23rd, 30th, April 6th, 13th
time: 6 - 7:30 pm
cost: $60-$80 (+gst) - sliding scale
instructor: Hilary Jones

This class is 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: Monday's March 29th, April 12th, 19th
time: 6:30 - 8:30pm
cost: $60-$80 (+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.

Beginner Crochet - Beginner
when: Saturday's March 27th, April 3rd, 10th, 17th
time: 1 - 2:30pm   **Please note the class on April 17 will run from 11:30am - 1pm**
cost: $60-$80 (+gst) - sliding scale
instructor: Lara Verasammy

Always wanted to learn crochet? Let's jump in feet first by working with tiny hooks and -gasp- cotton thread! This class will provide instructions on: Reading a pattern and deciphering the abbreviations, basic crochet stitches, crocheting in the round and understanding the importance of tension. Minimum 5 and maximum 8 participants.

Materials needed: One crochet hook size 2.25mm. 1 ball of size 10 crochet thread in a neutral color (ie. beige, ecru, taupe) Supplies can be purchased at Baaad Anna's.

Fashionable Felting - Beginner
when: Sunday's April 18th, 25th, May 2nd
time: 1 - 3pm
cost: $65-$85 (+gst) - sliding scale
instructor: Caitlin French

Felt is the oldest form of fabric known to humankind. It predates knitting and weaving. This felting class will teach wet felting techniques, and the end result will be a one of a kind purse, handbag or carry bag.  These techniques will include wet felting, nuno felting, needle felting, applique work, and embroidery. The bag will be made in a flat piece, and sewn together.  The history of felting will also be taught throughout the course.  Minimum 5 and maximum 8 participants. .

Materials needed: At least 75g of felting wool roving - corriedale or merino, Dish washing gloves, one meter of loosely woven fabric (Cheese cloth, chiffon, etc.), embroidery thread, beads, buttons, fun flare! Supplies can be purchased at Baaad Anna's.

Free Form Knitting Workshop - Intermediate
when: Saturday, March 6th
time: 10am-noon
cost: $25
instructor: Kirstin Zerbini

Freeformknitting is a fun way for knitters to explore the artistic possibilities of knitting to make blankets, wall hangings, handbags, tea cozies, or pillow covers that resemble paintings done in yarn. It's yarn anarchy! Come and find out how to bring out the best in a yarn, play with texture, play with colour. There is no wrong answer in freeform knitting; all the extremes are welcome, and the middle-of-the-road is a nice place to play, too.

This class is freeform too. If you're brand new to the art of freeform knitting, I'll get you started. If you've mastered the basics, I'll show you something new. Techniques you can make use of include perpendicular joins, picking up stitches, short rows, modular knitting, cables, lacework, duplicate stitch, ruffles, flowers, i-cord embellishments. Minimum 5 and Maximum 8 participants.

Materials needed: Any yarn you like, and bring your stash! This type of knitting is the perfect use for tiny bits of interesting yarn. Bring yarn to swap.A variety of needles in different sizes, both straights and circulars. Optional: darning needles, crochet hooks, and a stitch dictionary. Supplies can be purchased at Baaad Anna's.

Felted Foods Workshop
when: Saturday, March 20th
time: 10am - noon
cost: $28
instructor: Kirstin Zerbini

Play food is a great thing to have in the playroom, but why get the plastic stuff? Felted wool can be sculpted to any shape you like, and you'll get toys that are warm to the touch, durable, non-toxic, and beautiful. In this 2-hour workshop, you'll learn the basics of needle felting and make a few pieces of play food to take home. This workshop is intended for adults, but children from 8-12 are welcome if accompanied by an adult who is also taking the class (those 13 and up do not need to be accompanied). Minimum 5 and maximum 8 participants.

Materials needed: Rubber Gloves, Needle Felting tool and needles, needle felting mat. Supplies available for purchase at Baaad Anna's.

Youth Spring Break Fiber Arts Camp
March 8th - 11th , 2010

Baaad Anna's is proud to announce the Spring Break Fiber Arts Camp for kids! The week will have four sessions, mornings for younger kids, and afternoons for older. The space is limited to 10 kids per session, and participants may come for the entire week or just single sessions!

Mornings:
10am – 12:00noon
Ages 6 -10 years

Afternoons:
1pm - 3pm
11 – 18 years

Cost: $15 Per Session or $55 for the week

Monday, March 8th – Felting 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

Tuesday, March 9th - Beginner 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 cotton. Supplies can be purchased at Baaad Anna's.

Wednesday, March 10th – Fiber 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).

Thursday, March 11th – Knitting for Beginners

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 and chunky weight wool. Supplies can be purchased at Baaad Anna's.

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.