Caroline has always been fascinated by fibres and yarn and learning to knit when she was four kicked off a lifelong passion for all things yarn! Caroline is the Founder and Creative Director of Ancient Arts Fibre Crafts, a hand dye company begun in 2008. More than 30 years of intensive study has led the company to specialize in sustainable, eco-friendly custom yarns utilizing heritage wool breeds, and they are dyed in unique colour palettes curated by Caroline and are enjoyed around the world. Caroline also loves to design knitwear, and her work has appeared in various publications including Vogue Knitting, Interweave Knits, and Wool Studio. You’ll find the main body of her work available through Ancient Arts Fibre Crafts where she invites you to join her in sharing her passion for fibres, yarn, history, and knitting!

Natalie is a crochet designer and instructor with over 5 years of experience. She especially loves teaching Tunisian Crochet.  

She will discuss Tunisian crochet, the tools and fabric characteristics with the basic 3 stitches

Erin began knitting and crocheting at around age 7 and promptly set to work designing and making one-of-a-kind clothing and accessories for her Barbie dolls, eventually graduating to people-sized outfits. She began teaching in 2008 and loves nothing more than seeing someone excited at discovering a new skill. Erin is currently working on her Master Hand Knitter designation through The Knitting Guild Association (TKGA) and her most recent endeavour is opening a yarn shop, the Flying Squirrel, in the heart of uptown Waterloo where her goal is to foster community within the fibre arts. Erin’s favourite knitting companion is the family’s uber-cute Pomeranian, Roxanne, who does an excellent job at keeping her feet warm but cannot be trusted alone with yarn.

Nancy is a passionate knitter with a love for socks! She has knit over 400 pairs! Her sock patterns are easy to knit but engaging and fun, but not complicated. Driven by a desire for both the enjoyment of knitting and the need for a great fit, Nancy loves to talk about modifications and empowering you to customize your knitted items. She actively shares her passion through her YouTube channel, teaching workshops and participating in local knitting communities.

Deanne Fitzpatrick is a renowned artist and writer who believes that rug hooking and creativity deepens and enriches lives. She has exhibited widely, including two solo exhibits at The Art Gallery of Nova Scotia. Deanne has written eight books, received an honorary doctorate from Mount Saint Vincent University and was awarded The Order of Canada for her contribution to advancement rug hooking as an art form.