Annika Peloski (Dragon Strings)

Annika's dye studio is called Dragon Strings and she has been putting dye to string since 2015. She's a passionate creator with a background in design who is very strong in colour-theory. She was looking to get out of the corporate world and kind of fell into dyeing after taking a class. Annika saw that she could use her background to create yarns that break the mold of "boring" by dyeing one-of-a-kind, funky, inspired yarns that are super awesome to work with and have colours that will knock your socks off! (Even if they are handmade). 

Annika does just about everything that has to do with string, from fluff onwards. (She has not gotten any sheep or alpacas and/or learned to shear them...yet). Annika has dabbled in knitting, crochet, spinning, weaving, marcrame, knot work, and let's not forget the dream catchers and friendship bracelets of her misspent youth. Annika is mostly a knitter, with favourites being whatever has caught her eye at the moment, but she does produce a staggering number of both hats and socks every year. 

For more information, visit www.dragonstrings.ca and follow on Instagram @dragon_strings

Annika will be teaching these classes at Fibre at Fern in April 2026:

Dyeing with Dragons
Dyeing with Dragons
Tangled Strands: Exploring Colourwork

Marisa Veri (Pretty Little Yarns Ltd.)

Marisa is the knitter, crocheter, spinner, felter, designer and owner behind Pretty Little Yarns Ltd., Dye Pretty Yarn + Fibre and Felt Pretty.  With a background in Interior Design, Marisa has translated her love of problem solving and colour into her passion for the fibre arts. 

She has always been drawn to colour, craft, and the handmade.  After learning to knit at age 7, it took a few years before the bug really bit her, but in time crochet, hand spinning, wheel spinning, needle felting, and dyeing have all become critical parts of Marisa’s creative expression. 

For more information, please visit Marisa's website at www.prettylittleyarns.ca and follow along on Instagram @prettylittleyarnsltd

Marisa will be teaching these classes at Fibre at Fern in April 2026: 

Coming soon...

Gabriela Dudas (Pineview Designs Knitting Club)

Gabriela learned to knit in Austria when she was in Grade Two, and she hasn’t stopped knitting much in between now and then. Gabriela started Pineview Designs Knitting Club because of her love for knitting, and she wants everyone to be as happy knitting as she is. Knitting is the best therapy!

For more information, please visit Gabriela's website at www.pvdknittingclub.com and follow along on Instagram @gabeneze

Gabriela will be teaching these classes at Fibre at Fern in April 2026: 

Two-Handed Colourwork
Matching Cast On and Bind Offs
TBD

Thamo Hurly (Fibre Magic)

Thamo describes herself as an Intuitive Fibre Artist, letting her instincts rather than strict formulas guide her creations. Without relying on colour wheels or structured art tools, she crafts pieces that resonate with her soul, proving that the best work is often born from passion and intuition. 

Whether it's a pattern that can be followed amid the laughter of comedy shows, or a project that lights up her imagination, Thamo's approach to the fibre arts is as refreshing as it is inspirational. 

For more information, please visit Thamo's website: www.thamohurly.ca and give her a follow on Instagram @thamo_intuitivefibreartist

Thamo will be teaching these classes at Fibre at Fern in April 2026: 

Turkish Spindle Spinning
Tunisian Crochet
TBD 

Julie Crawford (Knitted Bliss)

Bio coming shortly...

For more information, please visit Julie's website: www.knittedbliss.com and give her a follow on Instagram @knittedblissjc

Julie will be teaching these classes at Fibre at Fern in April 2026: 

Coming soon...

Miranda Holmes (String Theory Yarn Shop)

Miranda Holmes is the owner of String Theory Yarn Shop in Fergus, Ontario, and a fibre arts instructor known for her clear, thoughtful, and encouraging teaching style. While she both knits and crochets, crochet has always been her first love, a craft she shares with curiosity, care, and delight.

 Teaching is one of her most meaningful pursuits, and her patient, insightful guidance helps makers build skill and confidence with ease. At retreats, Miranda brings a calm, supportive presence and a deep understanding of the craft, creating an experience that is inspiring, enjoyable, and memorable. 

For more information, please visit Miranda's website: www.stringtheoryyarn.ca and give her a follow on Instagram @stringtheoryyarnshop

Miranda will be teaching these classes at Fibre at Fern in April 2026: 

Crocheted Mosaic Basket
Crocheted Mosaic Basket
Crocheted Cables: Market Tote 

Mary Pat McDonald 

Mary Pat’s passion for life is infectious! Mary Pat is known for her pink hair, bright colours, and her knitting obsession. She’s learned from industry rock stars, like Lucy Neatby, Patty Lyons, and Nora Gaughan, whose best practices she distills and puts her own spin on her classes. Mary Pat believes that knitting is the highest form of sanity-restoring, happiness-inducing therapy. 

Mary Pat served four years as a Program Director for the Toronto Knitters Guild, and more than 20 years leading the ROCK Guild (Regal Order of Crocheters and Knitters). She has taught at local knitting retreats, like YarnOver SleepOver, Fibre at Fern, Eastern Ontario Needlers’ Retreat, and the Kawartha Yarn & Fibre Festival. 

Mary Pat will be teaching these classes at Fibre at Fern in April 2026: 

Introduction to Fission Knitting
Introduction to Fission Knitting
My Favourite Things 2026

Heather Morton (Timber Yarns)

Heather is the dyer and artist behind Timber Yarns and she celebrates colour every day! Timber Yarns specializes in producing high quality, semi-tonal self-striping sock yarns that are well known for their bright, vibrant colours. 

For more information, please visit her website at www.timberyarns.com or follow on Instagram @timberyarns

Heather will be teaching this class at Fibre at Fern in April 2026: 

Coming Soon...

Carolyn Lisle (Periwinkle Dragon Designs)

Carolyn is a former high school teacher with over twenty years of knitting experience. Always eager to learn new techniques and create things no one has seen before with her crafting, she designs colourful and innovative knitting patterns as The Periwinkle Dragon, but — at least, most of the time, as Sock Madness fans can attest — her goal is “easier than they look” so that people can make interesting projects they can be proud of without frustration. 

With well over 80 published patterns to date, Carolyn specializes in unique socks, especially (though not exclusively) ones worked toe-up, as well as other fun accessories intended to make beautiful yarn shine, such as shawls, cowls, and hats. Clear and detailed instructions, plenty of helpful resources, and tons of flexible sizing options are the keys to her patterns’ accessibility to a wide range of skill levels.

Visit Carolyn's website at https://www.periwinkledragon.ca

and give her a follow on Instagram @peridragon_designs 

Carolyn will be teaching this class at Fibre at Fern in April 2026: 

Coming Soon...

Karin Lewis (Pretty String Yarn Co.)

Bio coming soon...

Visit Karin's website at https://www.prettystring.ca/ and give her a follow on Instagram @pretty.strings

Karin will be teaching this class at Fibre at Fern in April 2026: 

Knitting a Cozy Memory Blanket

Andrea Fallone (Fibre at Fern Coordinator / Pine & Purl Fibres)

My name is Andrea Fallone and I'm the Coordinator of Fibre at Fern Retreats. Coordinating this retreat alongside my husband, Dave Fallone, is genuinely one of my favourite parts of my year - it's an honour to put together a weekend that feeds the fibre soul, celebrates fibre craft, and brings together the kind of people that make our community such a beautiful thing. 

I'm endlessly inspired by the magic that happens when our fibre-loving community gathers in one place over a weekend. Fibre retreats are true cup-fillers for me - weekends where creativity sparks, laughter is woven through every room, and retreat goers become a close-knit circle of friends by the time the final skeins are packed away. 

I'm always amazed by the warmth and welcome this community brings - every retreat feels like a joyful reunion of 'Fernies' who all share in the love of making. Seeing connections blossom and feeling the energy of so many creative hearts in one space is one of my favourite parts of what I do!

I'm also the Owner and Indie Dyer behind Pine & Purl Fibres, where colour and creativity come together one skein at a time. In my dye studio, I create beautifully hand-dyed yarn inspired by things that spark my imagination - quiet forest trails, well-loved books, shifting seasons, pop-culture, and the small everyday moments that make the world feel magical. 

Our online yarn shop is home to a growing collection of colourways that celebrate nature, storytelling, and the textures of life. Alongside our yarn, you'll also find our Pine & Purl Project Bags - featuring exclusive designs that are funny, punny, and made to bring a smile to any fibre lover's face. They're the perfect companion for any crafting adventure. 

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