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 for all classes call 604-255-2577 or email info@baaadannas.com

Please note that all classes must be paid in full 2 weeks before the beginning of the class and a refund will not be given for cancellations within 1 week of the start date!

FEBRUARY 2012 CLASSES

Beginner Knitting

Dates: Tues. Feb 7, 14, 21,28
Time: 6pm - 7:30pm
Cost: $65-$85 (+ hst) sliding scale
Instructor: Hilary Jones
Materials needed: One pair of 6.5mm needles and 2 balls of a chunky weight yarn.

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. The class runs for 3-weeks and includes a Baaad Anna's beginner manual.

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Beyond the Basics

Date: Thur, Feb 9, 16, 23 Mar 1
Time: 6 - 7:30pm
Cost: $65-$85 (+ hst) sliding scale
Instructor: Anna Hunter

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Date: Sat, Feb 11, 18, 25
Time: 1 - 3pm
Cost: $65 - $85 (+hst) sliding scale
Instructor: Hilary Jones

Materials needed: Materials will be based on the project chosen.

Description: For those who can knit and purl and want to take their knitting to the next level. This class is project based, bring a pattern that you want to tackle or a project you've always wanted to do more but don't have the skills to tackle! Minimum 5 and max 8 participants.

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Daytime - All levels

This class is a combined beginner and intermediate class for those who prefer to take a class during the daytime. The beginner description and the intermediate description apply to this class as well.

Date: Wed. Feb 1, 8, 15, 22
Time: 9:30 - 11am
Cost: $65 - $85 (+hst) Sliding Scale
Instructor: Hilary Jones

Materials: Supplies will be chosen based on project.

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Beginner Crochet

Dates: Sunday's Feb 12, 19, 26
Time: 1 - 3pm
Cost: $65-$85 (+ hst) sliding scale
Instructor: Hilary Jones
Crochet is a lot easier than you think. Its versatility and endless creative possibilities make it a favorite among many crafters. This class will teach you the basics of crochet including making a chain, working in the round and three of the most common stitches. The project for this class will be a simple beanie.

Materials needed: One pair of 6.5mm needles and 2 balls of a chunky
weight yarn.

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Beginner Felting

This afternoon workshop will teach you all the basics of needle and wet felting. The class will be teaching a variety of techniques - making mini felted items (animals, food, jewelry - your imagination will run wild in this class). No experience necessary. Minimum 5 and maximum 8 participants.

Date: Sunday, March 11Time: 1pm - 3pm
Cost: $45 (+ hst) supplies INCLUDED (100gr of fibre and 1 felting needle)
Instructor: Caitlin ffrench

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Kids Drop-in Knitting

Date: Saturday's Jan 21, 28, Feb 4, 11, 18, 25
Time: 12 - 1pm
Cost: $10 per session or $50 for 6-weeks
Instructor: Anna Hunter

This is a drop-in Kids knitting class for any level of knitter. From Beginner to Intermediate to advanced, and hour of instruction each week for kids and their own projects. Please bring in your project or questions and you will receive help and assistance. For those brand new knitters, age appropriate projects and lessons will be provided.
Kids must be 6 years old to attend the drop-in. It is not required to attend every session.

Materials Needed: Materials are based on the project chosen.

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About the Instructors

Caitlin ffrench is a fiber artist that lives in Vancouver. She knits, crochets, dyes with natural pigments, weaves, felts and sews. (Probably other things as well, but she can not think of them at this time) SHe did her BFA in Kelowna at UBC-Okanagan, and studied Fiber Arts at the Kootenay School of the Arts. She also hangs out with her cat, a lot. She has turned into a cat lady we're pretty sure. If you want to see the things that she does, check out her blog at www.wewilltellyouallofooursecrets.blogspot.com.

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).

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.

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.