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Fibre-kid Fridays
Our classes for children is focused on our "Fibre-kid Fridays" program. A weekly drop-in after school program designed especially to introduce kids to the wacky world of fibre. Each week participants learn a new craft from one of our resident experts. Sign-up for one class for $20.00 or sign up for three or more and pay $16.00 a session. Pick and choose from the list below.

 

Keep Your Place Book Mark
Description: Use recycled felt to create your own unique bookmark. In this workshop you will learn how to cut fabric to your own design as well as use basic sewing skills such as blanket stitch.

Notes:Materials provided; No experience necessary.

Date(s): Sept 17   Time:3:30 pm - 5:30 pm   Cost: 20.00$

E-Mail to register a spot

 

Tonia's Pencil Case
Description: Use recycled felt to create a pencil case that will be the envy of all.

Notes:Materials provided; No experience necessary.

Date(s): Sept 24   Time:3:30 pm - 5:30 pm   Cost: 20.00$

E-Mail to register a spot

 

Thanksgiving Pumpkin
Description: Make a funky candle holder for you Thanksgiving table. Wet felted pumkim will hold a tea light

Notes: Materials provided; No experience necessary.

Date(s): Oct 1   Time:3:30 pm - 5:30 pm   Cost: 20.00$

E-Mail to register a spot

 

Goblins and Ghouls Wetfelted Puppets
Description: Create some ghoulish halloween puppets through wetfelting.

Notes: Materials provided; No experience necessary.

Date(s): Oct 15   Time:3:30 pm - 5:30 pm   Cost: 20.00$

E-Mail to register a spot

 

Spooky Spider with Tonia
Description: Wetfelt a spectacular spooky spider to hang and scare the trick or treaters.

Notes: Materials provided; No experience necessary.

Date(s): Oct 29   Time:3:30 pm - 5:30 pm   Cost: 20.00$

E-Mail to register a spot

 

Mitts, Mitts, Mitts
Description: Using recycled wool create a warm and wooly pair of mitts. We will decorate the outside and sew together.

Notes: Materials provided; No experience necessary.

Date(s): Nov 5   Time:3:30 pm - 5:30 pm   Cost: 20.00$

E-Mail to register a spot

 

Tooth Fairy Pouch
Description: Learn the basics of weaving while making something truly special that the Tooth Fairy will be happy to visit.

Notes: Materials provided; No experience necessary.

Date(s): Nov 12   Time:3:30 pm - 5:30 pm   Cost: 20.00$

E-Mail to register a spot

 

The first in our gift giving series...Groovy Wetfelted Soap
Description: This workshop introduces kids to the art of wet-felting. Plus these sweet smelling soaps are popular with young crafters.

Notes: Materials provided; No experience necessary.

Date(s): Nov 19   Time:3:30 pm - 5:30 pm   Cost: 20.00$

E-Mail to register a spot

 

Soap Dish
Description: Great second part to the wetfelt soap class, it makes a wonderful set. Learn how to wet felt a three dimensional soap dish with colourful roving to create an all-natural gift that anyone would adore.

Notes: Materials provided; No experience necessary.

Date(s): Nov 26   Time:3:30 pm - 5:30 pm   Cost: 20.00$

E-Mail to register a spot

 

Coffee Cup Warmer
Description: Make your favourite teacher a stylish up-cycled felt cozy designed to keep their cup of java piping hot.

Notes: Materials provided; No experience necessary.

Date(s): Dec 3   Time:3:30 pm - 5:30 pm   Cost: 20.00$

E-Mail to register a spot

 

Beads, Beads, Beads
Description: Get ready for the holiday season by wet felting beads and bobbles. Perfect for creating holiday ornament for someone special.

Notes: Materials provided; No experience necessary.

Date(s): Dec 10   Time:3:30 pm - 5:30 pm   Cost: 20.00$

E-Mail to register a spot

 

Pompom Scarf
Description: This funky scarf made only with pompoms is bound to take the chill out of winter. This project will keep you busy all holiday season.

Notes: Materials provided; No experience necessary.

Date(s): Dec 17   Time:3:30 pm - 5:30 pm   Cost: 20.00$

E-Mail to register a spot

 


 

Summer Camps at Wabi-Sabi
Designed to introduce kids to the wacky world of fibre. Each week is based on one theme, participants learn a new craft from one of our resident experts. Sign-up for one class for $60.00 or sign up for the three days and pay $150.00 a week. Pack a lunch and two snacks. Camp also includes outdoor time.

Pick and choose from the list below.

Funky Kids Rooms -These three Inspiring workshops are perfect for kids who love to create. These projects are fabulous, fun and messy. They’ll learn to love DIY—and the pride of having the snazziest room in town.

Tye Dye Explosion
Description: Come and learn to tye dye like a professional. Learn all about colour and design while making a funky sheets and pillow cases. Dress for a mess.

Notes:Materials provided; No experience necessary.

Date(s): Aug 17th   Time: 10 pm - 3 pm  Cost: 60.00$

E-Mail to register a spot

 

Peronalized pillow case
Description: Make an eco-friendly pillow case using colourful recycled T-shirts. This pillow is bound to make a stylin’ environmental statement. .

Notes: Materials provideed; No experience necessary.

Date(s): Aug 18th   Time:10 pm - 3 pm  Cost: $60.00

E-Mail to register a spot

 

Wet felted treasure bins or pencil holders
Description: You’ll be surprised what you can create by adding water, soap, roving, imagination and elbow grease. The sky’s the limit.

Notes: Materials provideed; No experience necessary.

Date(s): Aug 19th   Time:10 pm - 3 pm  Cost: $60.00

E-Mail to register a spot

 

Kids Faves and Raves - Our fantastic fibre favourites are back. So here’s your chance to revisit a much-loved craft or try something new.

Celebration Beads
Description: Get ready for the holiday season by wet felting beads and bobbles. Perfect for creating jewellery or holiday ornaments.

Notes:Materials provided; No experience necessary.

Date(s): Aug 24th   Time: 10 pm - 3 pm  Cost: 60.00$

E-Mail to register a spot

 

Weaving
Description:Make your own loom and learn the basics of tapestry weaving while making something truly funky.

Notes: Materials provideed; No experience necessary.

Date(s): Aug 25th   Time:10 pm - 3 pm  Cost: $60.00

E-Mail to register a spot

 

Groovy wet felted soap
Description: This is a great workshop for kids interested in making gift.  These sweet smelling soaps are very popular. 

Notes: Materials provideed; No experience necessary.

Date(s): Aug 26th   Time:10 pm - 3 pm  Cost: $60.00

E-Mail to register a spot

 

 

 

Wabi Sabi is Ottawa's unique destination for knitting, spinning and weaving.

We are located at 1078 Wellington Street.
E-mail us at info
@wabi-sabi.ca or give us a call at 613-725-KNIT.

Hours for Fun
Monday - Our Weekend
Tuesday - 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wednesday - 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thursday - 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Friday - 10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Saturday - 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Sunday - 12:00 am - 4:00 pm

(Studio and class time...a little flexible - just talk to us:)

If you wish to keep in touch with
Wabi Sabi, just send us your name and email and we'll send you a shout every now and then to tell you about new courses and other fibre news.







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Wabi Sabi is Ottawa’s unique destination for knitting, spinning and weaving. We are located at 1078 Wellington Street.