For a good story to tell … and a unique gift made of the world’s warmest fibre!
Book a knitting weekend in Whitehorse, Yukon!
March 18/19/20 2011 for guests flying from Vancouver
April 1/2/3/4/ 2011 for guests flying from Edmonton & Calgary
The workshop will be lead by qiviuq specialists from Folknits which is a Whitehorse yarn and knitwear company. They will introduce you to this unique fibre spun from the undercoat of muskox, the warmest and lightest natural fibre.
You will make a pair of qiviuq hand warmers under the direction of Wendy Chambers, internationally renowned fibre artist.
While you knit you will be able to see muskox at the Yukon Wildlife Preserve. www.yukonwildlife.ca
Stay in rustic but luxurious wilderness cabins at the Hotsprings Valley Retreat Centre. www.yukonretreat.ca
Relax in the odourless natural mineral waters of Takhini Hot Springs. www.takhinihotsprings.yk.ca
See the sights of historic Whitehorse on a city tour www.visitwhitehorse.com
Visit a unique northern art co-operative and enjoy nationally acclaimed theatre.
Fly Air North, Yukon’s Airline – a northern company, locally owned, providing great service!
A weekend knitting adventure combining a unique knitting project with a great northern tourism experience.