Discover Needle Felting
Felting 101: Learn to Felt Adorable Owls Or Penguins
Description: This class introduces participants to the basic techniques of needle felting and the delight of making one of these two adorable little birds. No experience necessary.
Saturday, Jan 17 from 3 pm - 5 pm
Location: Blue Leaf Studio, 1475 King Edward Ave. West
Class Fee + Felting Kit = $55 (kit includes 2 felting needles, balls, wool roving, instructions) + foam
Class Fee if you bring your own Supplies =$35
Sign up by Jan 10, 2026 by emailing blueleafstudioart@gmail.com with name, contact information, and requested course. Once your request is confirmed, e-transfer course fee to blueleafstudioart@gmail.com to save your spot. Cash payment for the course is also accepted at the outset of the first class.
*Please note that classes are capped at 6 people, so claim your spot early! Mature young folks (10+) who are keen to join are also welcome with an accompanying adult.
Discover Knitting
Knitting 101: Learn to Knit a Scarf (Introductory)
Description: This course introduces participants to the rudiments of knitting, including the various needle sizes and yarn weights; the basic knitting terminology found on patterns; how to “cast on” stitches to begin a project; how to knit and purl; how to “bind off” a project and weave in the ends to finish a piece; and how to turn a scarf into a cowl. Course includes a free scarf pattern. No experience necessary.
Saturday, Jan 24: 2:45 pm – 5 pm
Saturday, Feb 14: 2:45 pm - 5 pm
Location: #305-477 44th Ave. East, Vancouver, BC (Buzzer #305)
Course Fee (2 sessions/4.5 hrs) = $70
(single sessions are $40 each)
What to Bring: 2 balls of chunky yarn that you love, a pair of US 15 (10 mm) straight knitting needles.
Sign up by Jan 15, 2026 by emailing blueleafstudioart@gmail.com with name, contact information, and requested course. Once your request is confirmed, e-transfer course fee to blueleafstudioart@gmail.com to save your spot. Cash payment for the course is also accepted at the outset of the first class.
*Please note that classes are capped at 6 people, so claim your spot early! Mature young folks (10+) who are keen to join are also welcome with an accompanying adult.
Expand Your Knitting Skills
Knitting 301: Learn to Knit Socks (Experienced)
Description: This course invites participants to advance their knitting skills as they learn to work with small circular needles and fingering weight yarn. In this course, participants build on current knitting skills and master new techniques with double-pointed needles. This class is excellent for confident knitters who have experience knitting in the round and want to expand their repertoire. Course includes a free sock pattern.
Saturday, Jan 31: 3 pm – 5 pm
Saturday, Feb 21: 3 pm - 5 pm
Saturday, Mar 7: 3 pm - 5 pm
Location: #305-477 44th Ave. East, Vancouver, BC (Buzzer #305)
Course Fee (6 hours) = $95
(single sessions are $35 each)
What to Bring: 1-2 balls of Fingering Weight yarn, US 1 (2.25 mm) circular needles in 9, 12, or 16 inch length and a package of US 1 double-pointed needles. Stitch markers are also helpful!
Sign up by January 20, 2026 by emailing blueleafstudioart@gmail.com with name, contact information, and requested course. Once your request is confirmed, e-transfer course fee to blueleafstudioart@gmail.com to save your spot. Cash payment for the course is also accepted at the outset of the first class.
*Please note that classes are capped at 6 people, so claim your spot early! Mature young folks (10+) who are keen to join are also welcome with an accompanying adult.
Develop Your Knitting Techniques
Knitting 204: Learn to Knit Fair Isle Patterns (Intermediate)
Description: This class introduces participants to the technique of interchanging colours to achieve the intricate and beautiful details found in fair isle patterns. Participants will receive a free fair isle pattern to use as a starting point and be shown how to design their own fair isle patterns to use in future projects (like mittens, socks, or sweaters). This class is excellent for competent knitters who want to expand their skills and extend their creativity.
Saturday, Feb 28: 2:30 pm – 5 pm
Location: #305-477 44th Ave. East, Vancouver, BC (Buzzer #305)
Class Fee (2.5 hours) = $45
What to Bring: 3-4 different colours of DK or Sport Weight yarn, a pair of US 8 (5 mm) or US 6 (4 mm) straight knitting needles.
Sign up by Feb 20, 2026 by emailing blueleafstudioart@gmail.com with name, contact information, and requested course. Once your request is confirmed, e-transfer course fee to blueleafstudioart@gmail.com to save your spot. Cash payment for the course is also accepted at the outset of the first class.
*Please note that classes are capped at 6 people, so claim your spot early! Mature young folks (10+) who are keen to join are also welcome with an accompanying adult.
Craft Circle
Work on your Current Textile Project in Community!
Bring your current knitting, crocheting, mending, hand-stitching, or felting project for a relaxing and creative afternoon of tea and craft. This is a free event and all crafters are warmly welcome!
Saturday, March 14, 3 – 5 pm
Location: TBA