Lavender and Lace - A Lesson in Relaxation
The rhythmic clack of knitting needles, the soothing soft aroma of lavender and a sampling of honey wine (mead) - the perfect atmosphere for relaxation!
Take a deep breath of the fresh, salt-scented air of rural PEI. You're ready to discover the magical world of knitting lace! If you've always been intrigued, mystified and maybe a little nervous about lace knitting, this is for you. Spend a little time learning and practising the simple lace techniques. Discover why we use lavender in our "Ewe Love" line and how you and your woollens will benefit from lavender. You'll take home a skein of Briggs and Little Heritage wool in your choice of colour and an original Knit Pickers pattern for fingerless lace mittens.
Next you'll visit The Island Honey Wine Company where Charles and Laura grow lavender. Their sheep keep the farm manicured and their honey bees not only pollinate the organic fruit, they provide the honey for the farm's award-winning meadery. You'll enjoy a field tasting of lavender mead, learn about lavender and receive a lavender sachet as a souvenir of the farm.
"Lavender and Lace" is offered every Thursday from 1 pm to 4 pm from June 16th to October 6th, 2022. Space is limited - advance registration is required to reserve your spot.
Price: $65.00 (+HST) per person. Have your own double-pointed needles? Bring them along! If not - we have, available to purchase, a lovely selection of Canadian-made ergonomic "Square" needles by Kollage that relieve stress and pain in your hands and wrists!
**Note: Basic knitting skills (how to knit and purl stitches) are required.
Please check the calendar for dates that this workshop is offered. Please review our workshop booking and cancellation policy.