Steven Berg, a fibre artisan and reality TV star armed with a wealth of experience, a daring sense of style and a firm belief in the power of creativity that knitting and crocheting can offer, will tour South Africa from 13 to 20 May, 2017. The Cape Town event happens on Saturday, 20 May at the Cape Craft & Design Institute.
To be, or knit to be – StevenBe and Mohair South Africa
The rock star of knitters and a big fan of locally-produced South African Mohair, Steven Berg, (also known as StevenBe) will be jet setting into South Africa for a short, but sweet road show to present various knitting workshops alongside Mohair South Africa (MSA); giving knitting enthusiasts an opportunity to learn all the tricks and stitches from one of knitting’s leading men.
Owner of the StevenBe design, fiber and yarn shop in Minneapolis, Berg continues to make a mark in the industry. A former corporate designer whose resume includes Munsingwear, Perry Ellis and Versace, StevenBe combines his passion for knitting with his eye for design. From local enthusiasts to Hollywood types, people have taken note including A-list celebs who loves to stockpile his sweaters and yarns.
The Yarn Garage
In 2003, Berg opened the Yarn Garage in Rosemount with his sister and the large shop with a full-service yarn, knitting and needlework station became a destination for enthusiasts. Just over a year ago, StevenBe branched out, opening his South Minneapolis shop named after his design line. The new space has allowed him to expand his reach in the knitting, crocheting and needlework world.
Lindsay Humphreys of Mohair South Africa added, “For those knitters who want to get all the inside scoop on the latest yarns, techniques, colourways and textiles from across the globe, be sure to book your spot! StevenBe is a true genius of his craft and we can’t wait to welcome him to South Africa.”
Who: “Glitter Knitter” Steven Berg
What: South African Touring: 13 – 20 May, 2017
Cape Town: Sat, 20 May, Cape Craft & Design Institute, Webtickets
Workshops/presentations:
13 May – Ponchini 101, 9am, Scarves, Sharves & Shawls, 1pm, Workshops at Yarn in the Barn, Pretoria, info@yarninabarn.co.za
15 May– Ponchini 101, 9am and Scarves, Sharves & Shawls, 1pm Workshops at Mohair SA, Port Elizabeth, lindsay@mohair.co.za
16 May – Best of Steven Be Presentation, 9.30am, Boardwalk Amphitheatre, Port Elizabeth, michelle.brown@axxess.co.za
17 May – Best of Steven Be Presentation, 2pm, Prince Albert, nickey@mohair.co.za
19 May – Ponchini 101, 9am and Scarves, Sharves & Shawls, 1pm, Cowgirl Blues, Cape Town, miriam@cowgirlblues.co.za
20 May – Best of Steven Be Presentation, 2pm, Cape Craft & Design Institute, Cape Town, http://www.webtickets.co.za/events/featured/the-best-of-steven-be/1469931292
Web: http://stevenbe.com/
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