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Classes coming up: January to March Two hour classes = $25.00,    Three hour classes = $30.00, others marked Materials are extra unless otherwise indicated Beginner – Level 101- absolute beginner Novice – Level 102 – C omfortable with the knit stitch, the purl stitch, work basic increases and decreases, and can cast on and cast off Intermediate – Level 103 - Each class has been labelled with the skill level required to tackle the class. If in doubt about taking a certain class, just ask us and we can let you know more information. 101 knitting – Saturdays – Jan 10 + 17 - 10am to 12pm -  Learn all the basics from A to Z Two sessions -  Learn the basic skills of knitting – casting on, making knit stitches, making purl stitches, combination- knits & purls, stockinette stitch, garter stitch and castng off. Ready to advance? - move on to 102 Learn to Knit in the Round. Patterns: beginner hats, fingerless, boot cuff, baby sweaters, booties Materials:

We’re Making Mittens Every Canadian needs mittens- with cables, stripes, thrums, felted, fair isle Fridays – Nov 7 – Dec 5 from 12pm to 3pm $25.00 to join the Mitten Club Save 10% off your yarns used for your club mitten pattern All patterns are supplied We will teach you the skills you need so don’t worry about that!! If you need more help before the next class, you can always drop in on Wednesday afternoons for help!! If this winter is like last winter – we will need nice warm mittens!! Please register before the first class

Getting the Best Fit from your Hand Knit Socks I hear this over and over again… My socks fit OK, but the fit could be better I have a wide foot but a narrow heel… how do I get a good fit? We are offering the “Sock Secret Weapon to getting the Perfect Fit” Class Join us on Wednesday November 5, 2014 from 9:30am to 12:30pm During this 3 hour class: $30.00 + HST (Includes hand-out) We will discuss fit, measure your feet and design your special fit The class is limited to 6 participants Payment required at time of registering. You will discover techniques that will make socking knitting so much easier!! Contact Karen at the shop – email – phone – drop in (Homework and materials list available)

Needle Felting a Tea Cosy – Freehand Floral!! Join Sue Mitchell for 3 hrs of felting fun  Friday October 31 st  from 12pm to 3pm We are so pleased that Sue can come to teach at Grey Heron She usually winters south offering her felting skills at A Good Yarn in Sarasota We will be needle felting a floral pattern onto a felt tea cosy Class cost = $45.00 (fibre supplies extra) – will need felting tools Only 7 spaces!!  Must pay at time of registration (non refundable)   Check out Sue’s work on her ravelry link:   http://www.ravelry.com/projects/feltedwoolies

Grey Heron Fall Knitting Retreat  Retreat weekend details Thursday October 2nd ·         Book signing with Megan Goodacre at Grey Heron shop in Collingwood 1:00pm to 3:00pm ·         Arrange your transportation to Chantry Breezes in Southampton – Check in after 4:00pm ·         Get settled in your room, plan your dinner at an area location- options provided ·         7:00pm to 9:00pm – meet the group – gathering front room, bring your current knitting project for show and tell Friday October 3rd ·         Breakfast – 8:00am to 9:00am – dining room Chantry Breezes ·         Class – 9:30am to 12:30pm -Knitting with wire and beads - Karen ·         Lunch – 12:30pm to 1:30pm – dining room Chantry Breezes ·         Class – 1:30pm to 4:30pm - Shawl design - Megan  ·         Free time until dinner 4:30pm to 6:00pm – explore Port Elgin – Idiots Guide to Knitting - book review ·         6:00pm - Dinner at local restaurant - included Saturday Octobe

Loft Gallery Clarksburg tel 519-599-5912 cel 519-377-5910 www.loftgalleryart.com info@loftgalleryart.com Summer Hours: July/August : Open Thursday to Monday Thursday         11-5 Friday              11-6 Saturday         10-6 Sunday            11-5  Monday           11-5 Hi Everyone We are into mid July now and open 5 days a week for the summer (see times above). This Saturday is and "Meet The Artist Day" in Loft Gallery on "Artsburg Day" weekend. "Meet The Artist Day"  July 19   10am to 6pm visiting artists: Debra Carroll, Janet Liesemer , John Adams and Kelly MacIntyre Some of the artists will have new paintings and you can talk to them about possible commissions if you like. The artists also love meeting customers of their paintings and getting feedback from them. Check out our website www