Instruction is suitable for those who can knit, purl and cast on stitches. You will be creating a knitted piece using a free flow technique without the need to read patterns. We are all creative beings who have a life story that can be defined as a complex tapestry woven from the textures of experience and the colours of change. Sharing time with others in a safe supportive space, participants will gather ideas and techniques, through writings, poetry and stories as part of the teaching process. As a knitter, stretch your imagination and experience a unique artistic process as you create a beautiful wearable art shawl (a Wisdom Wrap). Without the confines of a pattern, you may use different sized needles, strips of favourite fabrics, natural and synthetic yarns, feathers, furs, shells, stones, jewellery and other meaningful materials in an exploration of the creative process through the use of colour, texture and story. Discover or rediscover your innate creativity with ongoing freedom to "be with “varying fibres, textures, colours and stitches. Trust your imagination and be open to bursts of inspiration, for there are endless possibilities.

Members: $135
Non-members: $158
Supply list available upon registration

Instructor Bio: Ardath Finnbogason-Hill believes that we are all creative" Be-ings” and she loves to experience the discovery or rediscovery of hidden talents of those who participate in her workshops. As a creative processor, her experimentation with fibres, textures, colours and techniques has been evolving over many years. Ardath’s knitted garments have been described as fanciful, elegantly beautiful and timeless. Her Icelandic heritage, family, relationships, readings, travels, women’s circles, and personal spiritual journey have all influenced her artwork. Her creations have been displayed at numerous art shows, and her commissioned pieces are seen in several countries. One highlight was the creation of a wearable art piece entitled Fire, Ice and Mother Sea for Vigdis Finnbogadottir, the world’s and Iceland's first woman democratically elected President of a country. In her writing, painting and fibre art, there is a story or a message of empowerment. perhaps inspiration. Ardath’s background as a nurse educator/counsellor and her many years of facilitating creative process workshops, combined with her enthusiasm to create an environment conducive to self-discovery.