workshops & events
ash has been teaching and running workshops since 2005, building interactive installations since 2012, and appearing at festivals and markets with sunflower knit products since 2015. scroll down to see upcoming in-person and virtual events.
if you would like to book ash for private or public workshops for yourself, your organization, corporate retreats, or other events, you can learn more here. if you are interested in commissioning ash to create a custom artwork installation, you can learn more here.
upcoming events
learn 24/7 at your own pace
whether you live far away, prefer to learn at your own pace, or just want to dabble in something new without the pressure of a group around you, ash has classes and resources available for everything from knitwear design to natural dyeing to creating your own slow-fashion wardrobe. check out ash’s online classes here.
this video masterclass and follow-up email series is ready to take you from confused to confident knitter, all through the magic of natural yarns!
#knitwitch
#plantwitch
the self-paced video course for beginner to intermediate dyers looking to learn natural dyeing from start to finish! 🌿🌼🌻
#bosswitch
the online design course for knitters who want to become #bosswitch designers
for every #fibrewitch
creative coven co-work
a monthly co-working session for students and alumni of the creative coven online design course. bring your homework or current wip and join us on zoom!
merry makers market
join us for our annual holiday market! it’s our second year at purl & hank’s lovely shop and 10 years since the very first edition started in a room in my old house. come celebrate with us and get cozy!
creative coven community knit night
join ash and other members of the creative coven community every month for our zoom knit/craft night!
creative coven community knit night
join ash and other members of the creative coven community every month for our zoom knit/craft night!
sock design 101 at vogue knitting live
This is a two-part class. Both sections of the class will automatically be placed in your cart when you select one of the sessions. Classes occur from 1-3pm winnipeg time (2-4pm eastern) on both Saturday the 26th and Sunday the 27th.
Find your inner knitwear designer in a supportive learning atmosphere. Over two 2-hour sessions, you will learn basic sock construction, design math, why gauge swatches are important even for accessories, and where to find inspiration and how to store it for dry spells.
creative coven co-work
a monthly co-working session for students and alumni of the creative coven online design course. bring your homework or current wip and join us on zoom!
nature's glamour - one day pop-up exhibition
experience the magic of our northern natural dye colour palette with a special one-day pop-up exhibition of nature's glamour, a multi-sensory installation by artist ash alberg.
nature's glamour @ frocktails
experience nature’s glamour, my multi-sensory art installation, while wearing your favourite me-made outfit and party with other makers! it’s the ultimate #sewfrosting celebration.
fibre and farm market
enjoy cozy fall vibes on the farm and shop from over a dozen local makers and farmers. find ash at ferme fiola farm.
creative coven community knit night
join ash and other members of the creative coven community every month for our zoom knit/craft night!
creative coven co-work
a monthly co-working session for students and alumni of the creative coven online design course. bring your homework or current wip and join us on zoom!
fibreshed panel with vogue knitting live
With guests Dr. Samuel Bautista Lazo of Dixza Rugs and Randy Dyck of Hundredfold Farm
Have you ever wondered where your yarn came from? Are you curious about how to bring more sustainability into your projects? In our fibershed panel discussion, moderator ash alberg of sunflower knit will be speaking the panelists about the basics of fibershed, how their businesses are helping to transform the local (and global) yarnscape by focusing on their local environment and economy, and how you can connect with the local textile movement around you wherever you are.
Join us live and/or watch the recording here.
creative coven community knit night
join ash and other members of the creative coven community every month for our zoom knit/craft night!
open studio
join ash for an open studio day & pop-up sale at yarrow atelier, their home studio, in the heart of wolseley!
knit city calgary - q&a @ STASH's booth!
join me for a live q&a hosted by the fabulous folks at stash lounge in the middle of the knit city calgary marketplace!
me-made wardrobe mini course LIVE ROUND
join us in the creative coven community for a live round of the me-made wardrobe mini course! we’ll be working through the workbook and resources together over may and june with the (low-key, no-pressure) goal of knocking some to-dos off of our homemade wardrobe list 🧶🪡✂️
creative coven community knit night
join ash and other members of the creative coven community every month for our zoom knit/craft night!
queer artisan market
swing by kilter brewing and support queer-owned businesses while you shake your butt to the live dj!
creative coven co-work
a monthly co-working session for students and alumni of the creative coven online design course. bring your homework or current wip and join us on zoom!
open studio
join ash for an open studio day & pop-up sale at yarrow atelier, their home studio, in the heart of wolseley!
me-made wardrobe mini course LIVE ROUND
join us in the creative coven community for a live round of the me-made wardrobe mini course! we’ll be working through the workbook and resources together over may and june with the (low-key, no-pressure) goal of knocking some to-dos off of our homemade wardrobe list 🧶🪡✂️
me-made wardrobe mini course LIVE ROUND
join us in the creative coven community for a live round of the me-made wardrobe mini course! we’ll be working through the workbook and resources together over may and june with the (low-key, no-pressure) goal of knocking some to-dos off of our homemade wardrobe list 🧶🪡✂️
me-made wardrobe mini course LIVE ROUND
join us in the creative coven community for a live round of the me-made wardrobe mini course! we’ll be working through the workbook and resources together over may and june with the (low-key, no-pressure) goal of knocking some to-dos off of our homemade wardrobe list 🧶🪡✂️
creative coven community knit night
join ash and other members of the creative coven community every month for our zoom knit/craft night!
creative coven co-work
a monthly co-working session for students and alumni of the creative coven online design course. bring your homework or current wip and join us on zoom!
me-made wardrobe mini course LIVE ROUND
join us in the creative coven community for a live round of the me-made wardrobe mini course! we’ll be working through the workbook and resources together over may and june with the (low-key, no-pressure) goal of knocking some to-dos off of our homemade wardrobe list 🧶🪡✂️
open studio
join ash for an open studio day & pop-up sale at yarrow atelier, their home studio, in the heart of wolseley!
me-made wardrobe mini course LIVE ROUND
join us in the creative coven community for a live round of the me-made wardrobe mini course! we’ll be working through the workbook and resources together over may and june with the (low-key, no-pressure) goal of knocking some to-dos off of our homemade wardrobe list 🧶🪡✂️
me-made wardrobe mini course LIVE ROUND
join us in the creative coven community for a live round of the me-made wardrobe mini course! we’ll be working through the workbook and resources together over may and june with the (low-key, no-pressure) goal of knocking some to-dos off of our homemade wardrobe list 🧶🪡✂️
me-made wardrobe mini course LIVE ROUND
join us in the creative coven community for a live round of the me-made wardrobe mini course! we’ll be working through the workbook and resources together over may and june with the (low-key, no-pressure) goal of knocking some to-dos off of our homemade wardrobe list 🧶🪡✂️
me-made wardrobe mini course LIVE ROUND
join us in the creative coven community for a live round of the me-made wardrobe mini course! we’ll be working through the workbook and resources together over may and june with the (low-key, no-pressure) goal of knocking some to-dos off of our homemade wardrobe list 🧶🪡✂️
me-made wardrobe mini course LIVE ROUND
join us in the creative coven community for a live round of the me-made wardrobe mini course! we’ll be working through the workbook and resources together over may and june with the (low-key, no-pressure) goal of knocking some to-dos off of our homemade wardrobe list 🧶🪡✂️
me-made wardrobe mini course LIVE ROUND
join us in the creative coven community for a live round of the me-made wardrobe mini course! we’ll be working through the workbook and resources together over may and june with the (low-key, no-pressure) goal of knocking some to-dos off of our homemade wardrobe list 🧶🪡✂️