Arts Experience at Loyalist

Course Overview: In this introductory immersion in hand-stitching techniques, you’ll build a working knowledge of knitting, including casting on, knit and purl stitches, casting off and basic pattern reading. You’ll also explore a variety of decorative embroidery techniques for embellishing fabric or garments, along with an array of visible mending methods. With an emphasis on skills acquisition and process, participants will develop familiarity with materials and patterns while completing a selection of personalized projects. The foundational elements of these textile handwork practices are highly transferable and can be applied to a wide range of future creative projects.

Skill Level:  Beginner

Dates and Time:

• One-week Course
• Monday, July 6 – Friday, July 10
• 9:00 am – 4:00 pm

Important Notes:

• Course fee: $400.00 (General) or $365.00 (Senior 55+). HST is not included in the listed price.
• This course takes place at the Bancroft Campus: 195 Hastings Street North, Bancroft, ON K0L 1C0
• Campus information, including room number, parking, directions, etc., will be provided closer to the start date.
• A refund (less $20.00 administrative fee) will be issued if you withdraw from a class at least 14 days before the start date of the class. After this deadline, no refunds will be issued.
• If a course is cancelled by Loyalist College, registered students will be provided with a full refund. College decisions to cancel a course will be made 14 days before the course start date.
• If you have any questions or issues, please reach out to art@loyalistcollege.com

Supply List:

• 2 balls super bulky yarn, such as Lion Brand Wool Ease Thick & Quick, etc.
• Knitting needles appropriate to yarn (8-9mm) 
• Scissors 
• Darning needle 
• Embroidery needle 
• Small embroidery hoop 
• Embroidery floss
• Freshly laundered sweatshirt or jean jacket to embellish 
• 2-3 freshly laundered items to mend
• Water-soluble or heat-disappearing marker