BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Maker Savvy - ECPv6.16.3//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Maker Savvy X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://makersavvy.ca X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Maker Savvy REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Toronto BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20240310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20241103T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250513T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250513T160000 DTSTAMP:20260613T160743 CREATED:20241015T205206Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250502T154357Z UID:10001539-1747144800-1747152000@makersavvy.ca SUMMARY:Socks 101 - Afternoon DESCRIPTION:Who doesn’t love hand-knit socks? There are so many different and exciting yarns to choose from. There are designers who design hand-painted or hand-dyed yarns — just for socks! Join Amanda and learn the basics of creating your pair of hand-knit socks. This class features cuff-down construction on double-pointed needles or a magic loop. This sock has a slip stitch heel flap and introduces you to the new modern world of hand-knit socks. \nSkill level: Beginner – has the skills learned from the Learn to… Knit class. \n1 of 4 classes.  Price does not include supplies URL:https://makersavvy.ca/class/socks-101-afternoon-may-13/ LOCATION:Ontario CATEGORIES:Classes,Clubs,Knitting and Crochet,Socks on Saturday ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://makersavvy.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/IMG_20241002_173901.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250510T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250510T170000 DTSTAMP:20260613T160743 CREATED:20250429T011412Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260609T155306Z UID:10002773-1746871200-1746896400@makersavvy.ca SUMMARY:Ottawa Quilt Show 2025 DESCRIPTION:Maker Savvy is thrilled to be at the Ottawa Quilt Show again this year.  We love our local show and we have a treat for you.  The Maker Savvy booth is featuring a ‘Make and Take’ small tote bag that you can complete in about 30 minutes and take with you.  There are designated time slots and is absolutely free!  Reserve your time slot for when you will be at the show in the ticket options below.\n\nThe Make and Take in our booth is free however\, there is a $10 fee to enter the Quilt Show.\n\nWe can’t wait to see you and all the fabulous quilts!\n\n  URL:https://makersavvy.ca/class/ottawa-quilt-show-2025-2/ LOCATION:Ontario CATEGORIES:Bag Making,Classes,Quilting,Sewing ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://makersavvy.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/ottawa_quiltshow_2024.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250509T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250509T190000 DTSTAMP:20260613T160743 CREATED:20250429T011033Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250429T011033Z UID:10002772-1746784800-1746817200@makersavvy.ca SUMMARY:Ottawa Quilt Show 2025 DESCRIPTION:Maker Savvy is thrilled to be at the Ottawa Quilt Show again this year.  We love our local show and we have a treat for you.  The Maker Savvy booth is featuring a ‘Make and Take’ small tote bag that you can complete in about 30 minutes and take with you.  There are designated time slots and is absolutely free!  Reserve your time slot for when you will be at the show in the ticket options below. \nThe Make and Take in our booth is free however\, there is a $10 fee to enter the Quilt Show. \nWe can’t wait to see you and all the fabulous quilts! \n  URL:https://makersavvy.ca/class/ottawa-quilt-show-2025/ LOCATION:Ontario CATEGORIES:Bag Making,Classes,Quilting,Sewing ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://makersavvy.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/ottawa_quiltshow_2024.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250426T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250426T160000 DTSTAMP:20260613T160743 CREATED:20250404T210010Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250424T011357Z UID:10002767-1745672400-1745683200@makersavvy.ca SUMMARY:Colourwork Christmas Stocking Class with Debbie Wilson of Sheeps Ahoy! DESCRIPTION:We are excited to host a Fair Isle knitting workshop with Debbie Wilson\, owner of Sheeps Ahoy\, the online purveyor of genuine Shetland wool in Canada. Join us to learn how to knit classic stranded knitting motifs using two colours at once. You’ll learn techniques to manage multiple strands of yarn at a time\, keep tension even\, and catch floats. In class #2 on May 7th\, you’ll return to learn how to put in an afterthought heel to make your stocking complete. \nOur project will be Eli’s Christmas Stocking by Meg Swansen\, a timeless design from Schoolhouse Press. Deb will have kits of Jamieson & Smith 100% Shetland wool available to purchase for the class\, and the kits will include the pattern. \nKits are $62 plus tax. Purchase one here. \nDeb will also be here on Friday\, April 25th from 6-8 pm for a Jamieson & Smith trunk show. Join us that night free of charge to see and purchase the full range of stunning colours used in Fair Isle knitting all over the world. \nSale:\n\nBuild Your Stash Sale\n\nBuy 4 get 20% OFF\nBuy 6 get 25% OFF\nBuy 8 get 30% OFF\nBuy 10 get 35% OFF\n\n\n20% OFF all knitting notions\n\nClass dates:\n\nCelebrate LYS day with us and Deb on Saturday\, April 26th and stay for the first class from 1-4 pm.\nThe second class takes place Wednesday\, May 7th from 6-9 pm.\n\n  URL:https://makersavvy.ca/class/colourwork-christmas-stocking-class-with-debbie-wilson-of-sheeps-ahoy/ LOCATION:Ontario CATEGORIES:Classes,Knitting and Crochet ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://makersavvy.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/colourwork-christmas-stocking-7-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250426T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250426T113000 DTSTAMP:20260613T160743 CREATED:20250104T185602Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250206T181130Z UID:10002727-1745659800-1745667000@makersavvy.ca SUMMARY:Savvy Stitchers' Club DESCRIPTION:Join the group in the Maker Savvy classroom and enjoy hand stitching of any kind.  English Paper Piecing (EPP)\, hand embroidery\, long slow stitch\, or hand applique; whatever is your desire. Club price is $10 per month charged in three month increments. Cathy will be available to help guide us through any questions or issues with your project. Work on an existing project or start a new one. Club membership also includes a 10% discount on your purchases made on club days. \n3 of 3 URL:https://makersavvy.ca/class/savvy-stitchers-club-3/ LOCATION:Ontario CATEGORIES:Classes,Clubs,English Paper Piecing,Quilting ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://makersavvy.ca/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/English_paper_piecing.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250425T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250425T200000 DTSTAMP:20260613T160743 CREATED:20250404T212850Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250404T212850Z UID:10002768-1745604000-1745611200@makersavvy.ca SUMMARY:Sheeps Ahoy Trunk Show DESCRIPTION:Join us Friday\, April 25\, 2025\, from 6-8 pm for a special event! \nSheeps Ahoy is the online shop for Jamieson & Smith 100% Shetland wool in Canada. Debbie Wilson of Sheeps Ahoy carries the entire line — every colour! — of this stunning wool\, most commonly used in Fair Isle knitting projects. Join us to see some of her stock in person. \nSheeps Ahoy also offers knitting kits\, patterns\, and books. She carries classics from Schoolhouse Press (Meg Swansen and Elizabeth Zimmermann’s works)\, and many Shetland and Fair Isle patterns. And\, of course\, the perfect yarn with which to knit them. \nThe Trunk Show is a free event\, and all are welcome. \nWe hope you’ll also buy tickets to our Colourwork Christmas Stocking workshop with Debbie\, which takes place the next day (April 26th) from 1-4 pm. April 26th is Local Yarn Shop (LYS) Day\, and we’ll be celebrating it with a yarn sale and this lovely workshop to hone your knitting skills. URL:https://makersavvy.ca/class/sheeps-ahoy-trunk-show/ LOCATION:Maker Savvy\, 462 Hazeldean Road\, Kanata\, Ontario\, K2L 1V3\, Canada CATEGORIES:Classes,Knitting and Crochet ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://makersavvy.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/colourwork-christmas-stocking-45-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250419T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250419T113000 DTSTAMP:20260613T160743 CREATED:20250104T190614Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250407T170309Z UID:10002730-1745055000-1745062200@makersavvy.ca SUMMARY:Cozy Blanket Club DESCRIPTION:Join Wendy and other cozy blanket club members to work on your memories blanket or any other blanket you are working on.  We will share yarn\, and enjoy knitting and/or crochet!  So many blanket patterns to choose from.  Join us and share your favourite projects.  As with all Maker Savvy clubs\, Club members receive a 10% discount on their purchases on Club Day. \n$10 per month\, charged in 3 month increments. \n3 of 3 \n \n  URL:https://makersavvy.ca/class/cozy-blanket-club-8/ LOCATION:Ontario CATEGORIES:Classes,Clubs,Knitting and Crochet ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://makersavvy.ca/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/20190425124729_IMG_2254.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250415T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250415T200000 DTSTAMP:20260613T160743 CREATED:20250108T203259Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250108T203259Z UID:10002746-1744725600-1744747200@makersavvy.ca SUMMARY:Learn to Knit DESCRIPTION:Have you been wishing you knew how to knit? Or\, have you learned a few basic things but still feel like you don’t understand what you’re doing\, and you keep getting stuck?\n\nThis 6 session introduction to knitting will teach you all the essential first techniques you’ll need to build a strong foundation for many future knitting projects (once a week for six weeks). You’ll learn the basic knit and purl stitches\, and then we’ll build incrementally on those skills and knit a few common stitch patterns.\n\nDay 6 of 6\n\nEarly Afternoon Session: 2:00pm – 4:00pm\nEvening Session: 6:00pm – 8:00pm\n  \nWorsted Weight yarn and needles are included in this class. \nWhat you will learn\nThroughout the class\, you’ll learn how to recognize and fix common mistakes\, how to read a knitting pattern and simple chart\, how to start and end a project\, and even how to sew knitted pieces together invisibly. You’ll also get to learn the underlying structure of the knitted fabric so your projects will seem less like mystery spaghetti and more like a grid that you can control.\n\n\n\nAbout Your Instructor\nYour instructor\, Amanda Schwabe\, has been knitting continuously for 25+ years\, teaching knitting for more than 10\, and designing knitting patterns for 16+ years. Her classes are relaxed\, fun\, and welcoming. You can find her on Instagram and Ravelry @aknitica URL:https://makersavvy.ca/class/learn-to-knit-8/ LOCATION:Ontario CATEGORIES:Classes,Knitting and Crochet ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://makersavvy.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/images-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250414 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250415 DTSTAMP:20260613T160743 CREATED:20250407T165208Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250407T165208Z UID:10002770-1744588800-1744675199@makersavvy.ca SUMMARY:Store Closed DESCRIPTION:The store will be closed on Monday April\, 14th for staff training. We will be open bright and early on Tuesday Morning for all your creative needs! URL:https://makersavvy.ca/class/store-closed/ LOCATION:Ontario CATEGORIES:Store Hours ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://makersavvy.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/FB-Website-Cover-Sliders.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250412T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250413T170000 DTSTAMP:20260613T160743 CREATED:20250206T180754Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260107T160757Z UID:10002761-1744448400-1744563600@makersavvy.ca SUMMARY:Sew-A-Palooza DESCRIPTION:What is this Event?\nSew-A-Palooza is a very special event\, you will get a chance to work with the one and only Tara Sinclair from Uh Oh Creations! She will be teaching you how to sew your very own custom shoes & sew the gorgeous Vegan leather tote bag with the NEW b08’s! She will show you tips and tricks for each of these projects over the course of the 2 days.\nImportant Dates\n\n This event will be on April 12th & 13th from 9:00am-5:00pm \n Sign-ups will close on March 15th\n\n We will need to order the soles for all participant’s shoes by March 15th\, as each participant’s shoe size is different we will ask each person to write their shoe size and sole colour when purchasing tickets for this event.\n\n\n\nHow much is this event & what’s included?\n\n This event is $455 plus applicable taxes includes:\n\n T-shirt with Sew-A-Palooza logo size 2x (see other information for more details)\n All tools required to complete both projects\n\n use of a b08 sewing machine (included)\n Rotary cutter\n Thread (included)\n Scissors\n Iron (supplied in class)\n Fabric for shoes (included)\n Soles for shoes (included)\n Laces\n Eyelets (included)\n shoe pattern (included)\n Vegan Tote Kit (included)\n\n\n\n\n\nOther Information\n\n Friday\, April 11th Tara will entertain us with her trunk show so you won’t want to miss all the amazing things she will have on display!\n When purchasing your ticket\, please add shoe size and sole colour\n\n Sole colour options are;\n\n White\n Black\n Gum (brown)\n\n\n\n\n You will be given the opportunity to embroider one panel of the vegan leather tote bag! Due to time restrictions\, there will be limited options for embroidering images. Options coming soon\n We will start day 1 of the event by getting everyone’s panel embroidered and move on to shoes while that is working in the background. Day 2 will start by finishing your shoes and then move on to finish the Vegan leather tote.\n 2XL T-shirt: All participants will be given a size 2XL T-shirt with the Sew-A-Palooza logo\, we ask each participant (if they choose) to bring the T-shirt home and turn it into something new to wear to the event!\n\n Fitted T-shirt\n Skirt\n Shorts\n Pants\n Bag\n etc.\n\n\n\nImage Gallery URL:https://makersavvy.ca/class/sew-a-palooza/ LOCATION:Ontario CATEGORIES:Classes,Sewing ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://makersavvy.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Sew-A-Palooza-Logo-Image.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250411T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250411T200000 DTSTAMP:20260613T160743 CREATED:20250407T163448Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250407T164423Z UID:10002769-1744394400-1744401600@makersavvy.ca SUMMARY:Uh Oh Creations Trunk Show DESCRIPTION:Tara from Uh Oh Creations will be here for our Sew-A-Palooza event and will be holding a Trunk Show on Friday\, April 11th from 6:00pm-8:00pm. She will have a number of projects to look at and enjoy. \nWe will be charging $10 for the entry fee and all money will go to Kanat Food Bank. URL:https://makersavvy.ca/class/uh-oh-creations-trunk-show/ LOCATION:Ontario CATEGORIES:Trunk Show ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://makersavvy.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Sew-A-Palooza-Logo-Image.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250408T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250408T200000 DTSTAMP:20260613T160743 CREATED:20250108T203153Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250108T203153Z UID:10002745-1744120800-1744142400@makersavvy.ca SUMMARY:Learn to Knit DESCRIPTION:Have you been wishing you knew how to knit? Or\, have you learned a few basic things but still feel like you don’t understand what you’re doing\, and you keep getting stuck?\n\nThis 6 session introduction to knitting will teach you all the essential first techniques you’ll need to build a strong foundation for many future knitting projects (once a week for six weeks). You’ll learn the basic knit and purl stitches\, and then we’ll build incrementally on those skills and knit a few common stitch patterns.\n\nDay 5 of 6\n\nEarly Afternoon Session: 2:00pm – 4:00pm\nEvening Session: 6:00pm – 8:00pm\n  \nWorsted Weight yarn and needles are included in this class. \nWhat you will learn\nThroughout the class\, you’ll learn how to recognize and fix common mistakes\, how to read a knitting pattern and simple chart\, how to start and end a project\, and even how to sew knitted pieces together invisibly. You’ll also get to learn the underlying structure of the knitted fabric so your projects will seem less like mystery spaghetti and more like a grid that you can control.\n\n\n\nAbout Your Instructor\nYour instructor\, Amanda Schwabe\, has been knitting continuously for 25+ years\, teaching knitting for more than 10\, and designing knitting patterns for 16+ years. Her classes are relaxed\, fun\, and welcoming. You can find her on Instagram and Ravelry @aknitica URL:https://makersavvy.ca/class/learn-to-knit-7/ LOCATION:Ontario CATEGORIES:Classes,Knitting and Crochet ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://makersavvy.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/images-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250401T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250401T200000 DTSTAMP:20260613T160743 CREATED:20250108T203102Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250108T203102Z UID:10002744-1743516000-1743537600@makersavvy.ca SUMMARY:Learn to Knit DESCRIPTION:Have you been wishing you knew how to knit? Or\, have you learned a few basic things but still feel like you don’t understand what you’re doing\, and you keep getting stuck?\n\nThis 6 session introduction to knitting will teach you all the essential first techniques you’ll need to build a strong foundation for many future knitting projects (once a week for six weeks). You’ll learn the basic knit and purl stitches\, and then we’ll build incrementally on those skills and knit a few common stitch patterns.\n\nDay 4 of 6\n\nEarly Afternoon Session: 2:00pm – 4:00pm\nEvening Session: 6:00pm – 8:00pm\n  \nWorsted Weight yarn and needles are included in this class. \nWhat you will learn\nThroughout the class\, you’ll learn how to recognize and fix common mistakes\, how to read a knitting pattern and simple chart\, how to start and end a project\, and even how to sew knitted pieces together invisibly. You’ll also get to learn the underlying structure of the knitted fabric so your projects will seem less like mystery spaghetti and more like a grid that you can control.\n\n\n\nAbout Your Instructor\nYour instructor\, Amanda Schwabe\, has been knitting continuously for 25+ years\, teaching knitting for more than 10\, and designing knitting patterns for 16+ years. Her classes are relaxed\, fun\, and welcoming. You can find her on Instagram and Ravelry @aknitica URL:https://makersavvy.ca/class/learn-to-knit-6/ LOCATION:Ontario CATEGORIES:Classes,Knitting and Crochet ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://makersavvy.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/images-1.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR