November 2017
You need to teach!
I'm not much for being told what to do, but when a friend emphatically stated, "You need to teach," I knew she was on to something. About a month later, my first class gathered for their first lesson.
August 2018
Students need supplies.
Early on, I spent a lot of time coaching clients on how to choose the best needles and yarn to start them successfully on their knitting adventure. It all became easier when I offered supplies in-house.
February 2020
Yarn has taken over the house!
I've long had a rather respectable stash. By mid-2019, it was next level. So when we found our new farm, with a building that screamed "studio," there was no question the yarn would have a home of its own.
Products & Services
Yarn, notions, lessons, and more! Everything you need for your knitting adventure.
Some of our favourite yarns
From natural neutrals to vibrant colour ways, our yarns offer quality all the way.
Beautiful.
At Phoenix Fibre Arts Studio we believe that the beauty of the yarn we offer goes beyond stunning colours and textures. It also includes sustainable processing, natural fibres and recycled materials.
Here you will find beautiful yarns and hand-crafted notions for the discerning, environmentally-conscious creative.
Visit the studio
Porch pick-up available at
1643 Abbey Road, Ottawa
Effective July 13, 2020, the studio will be located at Leystone Farms
1965 Route 148
Luskville, Québec
Monday - Friday, 5pm - 9pm
Weekends, 11am - 4pm
or by appointment
Testimonials
Amély
I'm so grateful that I met Karri, and to have rediscovered knitting. She has shown me how to be confident in my burgeoning abilities and to not be afraid to tackle a new project. I went ...read more.
Marie Hélène
I took two 6-weeks classes with Karri and I plan on taking another one soon. Karri is a patient, generous and skilled teacher. I literally went from not knowing how to hold needles, ...read more.
Shelley
Our daughter loved Karri's knitting lessons. It was amazing to watch her progress over the weeks and her pride over the finished project was wonderful to see! Karri has ...read more.
Fiona
I would absolutely recommend Karri’s knitting classes! Not only did they help me through the basics, but Karri is a kind and supportive teacher who made it such a fun experience ...read more.
Roshene
Karri is an incredibly skilled and knowledgeable knitter! She’s patient with her students and very encouraging. I really enjoyed the knitting class she taught for my daughter ...read more.
Nadine
I only have great things to say about Karri and her knitting classes. She is kind, optimistic and an all around great human being. Within the first 6 lessons, I had learned to knit and made ...read more.
A carefully curated collection
Merino, alpaca, mohair. Recycled wool and cotton yarns. Knitting needles, project bags, wrist rulers, stitch markers, and notions tins.
Our Story
Karri Munn-Venn
Founder. Creative Director. Curator. Teacher.
Karri created Phoenix Fibre Arts Studio from a love of knitting and a desire to promote thoughtful, environmentally-responsible making. Outside of the studio, Karri is a climate policy analyst, aspiring farmer, wife, and mother.
Originally from Elora ON, Karri is now living the dream on a vineyard in West Québec. ...read more.
