Upcoming events.
Vogue Knitting LIVE!
Knitting for Every Body: Adaptive Techniques for All
In this class, we’ll explore ✨personalized techniques✨ that adapt knitting to suit your body’s unique movements. Whether you're new to knitting or relearning after injury, illness, or your changing body - this class is for anyone facing physical or neurological challenges or simply looking to knit more comfortably! 💪💙
Vogue Knitting Live
Choosing the Perfect Yarn for Your Project
🤯 Ever feel overwhelmed in a yarn marketplace? Let me show you how to turn that sensory overload into a fun adventure! 🧶✨ In this class, we’ll talk strategy - how to shop a yarn show with confidence, what to look for, and how to make sure you're walking away with the perfect yarn for your next project. From gauge to fiber, we’ll cover it all, and I’ll share my insider tips for staying focused and inspired while exploring the festival floor. 🛍️💡
Vogue Knitting Live
Choosing the Perfect Yarn for Your Project
🤯 Ever feel overwhelmed in a yarn marketplace? Let me show you how to turn that sensory overload into a fun adventure! 🧶✨ In this class, we’ll talk strategy - how to shop a yarn show with confidence, what to look for, and how to make sure you're walking away with the perfect yarn for your next project. From gauge to fiber, we’ll cover it all, and I’ll share my insider tips for staying focused and inspired while exploring the festival floor. 🛍️💡
Pattern Design Circle Podcast
Inclusive Knitting: Breaking Down Ableism in the Fiber Industry
In this episode I will share my unique perspective on why it is not only essential but also ethical for designers and business owners to prioritize inclusivity for individuals with disabilities. As the Adaptive Knitter, I’ll shed light on my personal journey and the importance of accommodating diverse needs in the creative realm.
The conversation will delve into practical aspects, addressing how designers and businesses can actively work towards creating inclusive spaces. From modifying designs to considering accessibility in patterns, I’ll provide insights on making the knitting and crochet community more welcoming and accessible for everyone.
You can find the Pattern Design Circle podcast here or wherever you find your podcasts.
Flock Fiber Festival
Are you ready to unlock the world of knitting in a whole new way? Join me at FLOCK for the Makers Mindset - An Adaptive Thinking Workshop - a unique 3-hour intimate and personalized workshop that goes beyond the stitches and purls.
Discover how to tap into the world of adaptive thinking, connect with fellow participants, and gain insights into the profound impact it can have on your crafting journey. By the end of this workshop, you'll not only be a more confident maker but also have a deeper understanding of the strength that comes from embracing your unique identity.
I will share my own story on how knitting became a form of self-expression, therapy, and advocacy. Learn how my identity as a disabled knitter intersects with broader social and cultural issues.
Meet and Greet at Hook and Needle
Join me for a delightful Meet and Greet event at Hook and Needle Yarn Shop in Vancouver! In collaboration with the Vancouver Knitters Guild, this gathering on August 8th from Noon to 4 PM Pacific is the perfect opportunity to connect with fellow knitting enthusiasts, share stories, and discover new techniques. I’ll be sharing my passion for adaptive knitting and how it can enhance your creative journey. I will also offer individual assessments on the spot for those in attendance, providing personalized advice and support tailored to your unique knitting needs. Whether you're a seasoned knitter or just starting your journey, come and enjoy an afternoon of inspiration, community, and creativity. I look forward to meeting you and celebrating our shared passion for yarn and knitting!
Fort Vancouver Knitters Guild
In this intimate and personalized virtual presentation, I welcome participants of all backgrounds and skill levels, from complete beginners to seasoned knitters including those who may have encountered physical challenges due to accidents, strokes, or temporary conditions that have hindered their knitting journey. I’ll share my own story, shedding light on how knitting became a form of self-expression, therapy, and advocacy.
Learn how my identity as a disabled knitter intersects with broader social and cultural issues.
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The Fort Vancouver Knitters Guild is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization whose mission is to provide education to guild members to further skills in knitting, broaden their understanding of the craft, and to serve the community through services and donations. The guild welcomes everyone regardless of age, skin color, nationality, religion, gender identity or disability. They are dedicated to the goal of a diverse, inclusive and spirited knitting community free from inequality, racism and injustice.
For more information contact the guild via email at : FVKG@ftvancouverknittersguild.org