Shari Bronson. Shari has been a maker since she was a small child.  Over the years she has dabbled in numerous crafts, including knitting, crocheting, felting, rug hooking, dying, art journaling and book binding. Her main interests presently are felting, eco printing, and creating altered clothing.  She has taught numerous classes to various guilds and school district employees in the Fraser Valley and has exhibited several items in local museums and art galleries.  You can find her booth, Gypsy Spirit Designs at many craft markets and local events in the area where she enjoys sharing her knowledge with all ages!  She is a lifetime member of the Langley Weavers’ & Spinners’ Guild. Her instagram page is gypsy.shari which you can follow along for her creations and adventures. gypsy.shari

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​Pearl Chow. Pearl learnt how to knit and sew from her grandmother and mother. Working for Knitwear Architects in the early 90's, 10 yrs. at Birkeland Bros on Main St., and Granted Sweater Co. has enabled her to branch out into teaching weaving, felting, and spinning to children and adults at yarn shops, schools, and Fibres West. Her main goal is to streamline instructions and techniques so learners will continue to happily craft. 

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​Sarah Garland. Creating has been a part of my life as far back as I can remember - starting with pre-school arts and crafts classes. My knitting journey began at age 6, with crocheting following soon after. Being petite, any purchased clothing needed alteration so I started sewing my own clothes as a pre-teen. Over the years, leatherwork, beadwork, macramé, pattern making, hairpin lace, embroidery, wet felting, needle felting, spinning, weaving and pottery all found their way to my hands. It's extremely fulfilling for me to pass on the generational knowledge of making and be of service to my students and I'm eternally grateful to my mother for introducing me to this magical world of "making".  ​​​

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Sahm Jalbert. Hello! I'm Sahm. I've been drawing and painting forever. I have always loved fabric, design and fibre arts even though I can't knit and only sew on an 'as-needed' basis!

About five years ago I discovered Punch Needle and with it, found the perfect alchemy of design and craft. Now I draw and paint with yarn and with the 'fabrics' I create, design and make a wide variety of beautiful and practical objects.

I love teaching punch needle and am constantly inspired by that 'aha' moment when the rules of punch needle technique really click for a student and they're in the flow with this relaxing, versatile craft. kussenandkiss