Live Online Chats with Engaging Creators
Fiberside Chats are one-hour online (Zoom) sessions with special guests, giving us a peek into their world. These designers and creators will discuss their unique path, creative processes, latest projects—or whatever is inspiring them now. There will also be a Q&A session, giveaways, and other fun surprises for those who join! The gatherings are organized and hosted by our friends at Longmont Yarn Shoppe. The registration fee for each chat is only $20 USD and the proceeds support the guests and participating yarn shops such as ours.
How to register: Join Barb, Cynthia and the Yarniversity team! Register on Longmont Yarn Shoppe's website and find Yarniversity by River City Yarns in the drop down menu. Easy-peasy!
Details:
- September 22: The Gnomes of Grimblewood by Sarah Schira
- October 13: Favorite (sometimes surprising) Knitting Tips and 2 Color Cast-on with Cori Eichelberger
September 22: Knitting with Whimsy: The Gnomes of Grimblewood! with Sarah Schira
In the depths of Grimblewood forest, tucked away under rustling pine and spruce trees, you’ll find the Grimblewood gnomes: an eclectic and kindly bunch, ready to welcome anyone who rambles their way.
Gnomes are a surprisingly popular knitting sensation. What is it about gnomes and why should you incorporate a little whimsy into your hobby? Sarah Schira, author of the upcoming book “The Gnomes of Grimblewood: Enchanting friends full of magic and mischief”, will talk about the unexpected journey gnomes have taken her on, introduce the 8 gnomes in the book, and discuss how adults can benefit from play.
Register now to explore Grimblewood and play along with Sarah and her world of gnomes at this Fiberside Chat!
BIO:
“Once upon a time, there was a knitter who loved gnomes. She was always cold and couldn’t understand why she was knitting and knitting (and knitting) gnomes rather than cardigans. All she knew was that as she stitched on the beard and the gnome popped into life, complete with a personality and a life history, she would instantly wonder about doing it again.”
Sarah Schira is a knitting designer who loves gnomes. A lot. To her delight, thousands of knitters have joined her. #nevernotgnoming When Sarah’s not knitting gnomes, she’s working on knitting accessories for everyday adventures, filming knitting tutorials for her YouTube channel, and getting outside to think wild thoughts under the sky. Sarah lives in Manitoba, Canada, with her husband.
This is a live Zoom Event on Sunday, September 22nd at 3:00pm Eastern, 2:00pm Central, 1:00pm Mountain, 12:00pm Pacific
Click here for more details and to register. We appreciate it very much if you register under "Yarniversity by River City Yarns".
October 13: Cori Eichelberger: Favorite (sometimes surprising) Knitting Tips and 2 Color Cast-on
Cori Eichelberger has been hosting a knitting podcast for 6 years and she’s got some amazing tips up her sleeve! From fixing necklines to estimating yardage to ways to make your stitches sing, she’s got it covered. She’s a high energy, passionate teacher who loves to laugh in class. Join Cori as she covers Tips from A-Z and Tricks from 1-50 (or well, whatever we can fit in an hour). We'll also add a new technique through Cori's demo of the 2 Color Cast-on, an easy, decorative cast on to be added to any knitter’s repertoire. This Chat will be a fun way to spend an hour learning and it might even inspire you to fix a problem knit or WIP!
BIO:
Cori Eichelberger is a former high school English teacher to at-risk students, whom she also taught to knit. She has spent 20 years teaching beginning knitting and technique classes and co-authored the knitting pattern book: Minnesota 52: 16 Knits Inspired by the Road (2017) and wrote Knitword: 8 Designs to Celebrate the Knitter (2021). Her high energy classes are extremely popular at yarn stores and retreats throughout the United States. Cori has had a YouTube knitting vlog since 2018 with an emphasis on inspiring knitters, sharing knowledge and making you laugh. You can find her colorful designs on Ravelry and her website at www.irocknits.com, Instagram: irocknits and Facebook: Irocknits Designs
This is a live Zoom Event on Sunday, October 13th at 3:00pm Eastern, 2:00pm Central, 1:00pm Mountain, 12:00pm Pacific
Click here for more details and to register. We appreciate it very much if you register under "Yarniversity by River City Yarns".
Read these helpful tips before you register:
- You should sign up early to get a seat.
- Registration fees must be paid in advance to hold your seat.
- Registrations will close 3 hours before the event starting time.
- You will receive an online invitation and meeting identification code that you will need, from Longmont Yarn Shoppe in order to enter the event. This invitation will come within 24 hours of the event.
- As this is an online event, you need to have Zoom downloaded on a computer, tablet or mobile device. If using a computer, make sure you also have a webcam and microphone built in or attached.
- Refunds? Sorry, there are no refunds if you forget to sign in or cannot attend. A recording will be made available to paid registrants, with a seven day viewing time. So, no worries if you miss the live session!
- Date Changes or Cancellations: in the event the Fiberside Chat has to be cancelled due the the Guest not being able to attend, Longmont Fibers will make the best effort possible to immediately accommodate a new date. All participant registrations will be valid for the new date. In the event an alternative date is not available your registration will be refunded in full.
- Questions? Send an email to info@yarniversity.ca.