Ready to put the ideas from Craft Without Pain into action? Join Andrea Lui, PT, DPT—orthopedic physical therapist and author of Craft Without Pain—for a hands-on class designed to help you make the most of your new book.

We’ll start with an overview of each section of the book to help you understand how it all fits together. Then, we’ll go through all the exercises step by step, so you can feel confident doing them on your own. Finally, we’ll work through the worksheets together to help you personalize your self-care plan and set up your crafting routine for comfort and success.

Come ready to move, stretch, and reflect—you’ll leave feeling more connected to your body and better equipped to craft without pain.

The intention of this class is to begin the work of demystifying sweater spinning, by sharing the entire sampling process from start to finish, as well to have a conversation about what fiber types, including wool breeds and micron counts, lend itself to different garment constructions.

If you’ve ever wanted to spin a large quantity of yarn for a garment or larger accessory and have been stuck with no idea of how to start, you’re in the right place. This class will begin with a discussion about yarn construction and fabric drape and density, take you through my sampling process from start to finish, and then transition to a talk about grist, micron count and wool characteristics, as well as how to choose how much fiber to buy for a project. Finally, I’ll have several samples and knit swatches to share to being some dialogue about fabric construction and what helps the fiber shine.

When crafting animals and tiny garments, inventiveness is a great ally, and having fun is a must. This is why i spend quite lot of time browsing stitch dictionaries in search of new stitches to extend the possibilities and make knitting a playful moment.

With this workshop I welcome you to discover two fun stitches to add amazingly rewarding textures to your animals and their garments (and maybe yours of course if you scale up!). Most of the time, these stitches are perceived as tricky ones but they are not if you can see and practice them!

Discover the chain fur and the loop stitch: they are fun to make and as a bonus, they will invite you to slow down and take your time to create lovely knitted fabrics that you'll want to pet forever ! I used them for the hair of Forrest the bison (from my book Mouche and friends), the mane of Winston the lion (soon to discover in my next book) and Agi's vest, that everyone wants in its own size! Together, we'll swatch and discuss these fun stitches through a fun little hairy project.

Mosaic crochet creates bold, graphic colorwork using simple stitches and clever placement. In this class, students will learn the basics of overlay and inset mosaic crochet, including how to read mosaic charts, manage color changes, understand stitch placement, and create crisp geometric designs.

We’ll work through a small swatch together so students can see how the technique builds row by row. Along the way, Britt will share tips for keeping your work tidy, choosing colors with enough contrast, and understanding how mosaic crochet can be used in blankets, accessories, garments, and home decor.

This is a 2 part-class: 

Part I - Friday (10-1) we’ll start the first mitten – casting on, working the fringe, the braid, and working up bast the thumb. 

Part II – Saturday (1-3) we’ll complete the first mitten – picking up the thumb stitches and finishing thumb and finish with some additional techniques that students will find helpful in future two-coloring knitting. 

We'll delve into the world of Latvian mitten construction, techniques and design in this workshop. Students will use a finger-weight yarn sourced from Latvia and a set of double-point needles as we work on a set of mini-Latvian mittens. This class is suited for advanced knitters with two-color experience who are comfortable using DPNs working on small (2.75mm/US2) needles.

Students will learn the two-color cast on along with how to make the fringe and braid as we work our way towards the thumb opening. I’ll show how the top decreases and the thumb is completed – including picking up the stitches to mirror the palm-side of the mitten when the thumb is turned down to face the cuff.

Modular knitting is a versatile and innovative technique that lets you build intricate designs from small, interconnected pieces. In this class, you’ll explore the core principles of modular construction : picking up stitches, joining sections seamlessly, and playing with colour and texture.

Through hands-on demonstrations and guided practice, you’ll learn how to create modular projects such as blankets, scarves, and garments, all while developing confidence in shaping and assembly.

We all have that one skein we couldn't resist — hand-dyed, variegated, richly textured. The question is: which pattern will do it justice?

This lecture explores how to make confident, strategic decisions when working with a single skein. We’ll discuss how colorways, texture, and yardage influence design choices — and how to select patterns that highlight rather than compete with your yarn.

Unlock the secrets of lace knitting! In this class, you'll master virtually every stitch used in lace—they're all pretty simple. But more than that, you'll discover how these stitches work together to create lovely openwork patterns.

We'll demystify lace charts (yes, they can be tricky!) and show you how to read your own stitches as you work. This skill is a game-changer: you'll catch mistakes easily, knit with confidence, and truly understand what's happening in your fabric.

Every stitch, seam, and thread carries a story. In this immersive and reflective workshop, The Spirit of Cloth, Candice English of Farmer’s Daughter Fibers invites you to explore how the garments we wear and the ones we make become living expressions of who we are.

Rooted in Candice’s own Blackfeet heritage and Montana upbringing, this class examines how clothinghas served as a language of identity, belonging, and spirit. From the beadwork and hide garments of the Blackfeet and Plains peoples, each piece was made with intention, prayer, and meaning.

Together, we’ll discuss how materials, color, and craftsmanship reflect culture and lineage and how those same values live on in modern making. Participants will be invited to reflect on their own creative practices, tracing how their knitting journey is about far more than creating something to wear. It’s about honoring the stories we carry, the land we come from, and the threads that connect us all.

In this workshop, join Alanna Wilcox to learn how to turn your handspun yarn into strong, stylish cording. You will learn cable construction and use it to make durable shoelaces, plus other cords for drawstrings, ties, and decorative trim. You will leave with finished cords and a repeatable method you can use with your own yarn.

In this four-hour workshop, students will take a deep dive into materials studies on a small, handheld frame loom. Unlikely and sometimes non-traditional material combinations - paper yarn & pipe cleaners! - often lead to revelatory moments in the weaving process, and this class will serve as full permission to experiment with both traditional and non-traditional materials.

Portland-based textiles artist & instructor Hannah Watson will guide students through the warping process, weaving both one and two types of yarns at the same time, using multiple tapestry techniques, and adding in decorative flares like inlay yarns using your yarn scraps. Students will be shown how to finish off and display their small weaving, and will get to take home their frame loom for future projects. All looms and materials will be provided by the instructor, and students may bring additional yarns to weave with if they like!

This is such a fun way to use leftover yarn to make something adorable AND useful! We'll use our time together to get started on our basket, cut/prepare yarn to make one, and start our stitching. These little bowl-baskets make wonderful gifts for your loved ones. Note that you likely will not finish your basket during class, but you'll have the skills and the knowledge to do so on your own time.

In this hands-on workshop, we'll explore cable patterns that look great on both sides. By the end of class, you'll amaze yourself (and everyone else) with fabrics that have completely different cables on each side!