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January 2019
Alpaca Ontario Fibre Arts Competition
There are 6 categories in this fibre arts competition: Handknitting, Handspinning, Weaving, Crochet, Felting and Novelty. Anyone can enter, however each item must be comprised of at least 50% alpaca fibre. Natural or dyed fibres are accepted. Ribbons and monetary prizes are awarded up to 3rd place. See the website for entry forms and description cards. Deadline for entry is March 30, 2019.
Find out more »March 2019
Spinning Techniques – Pet Fibre
Learn how to spin fibre from a beloved pet into luxury yarn. This class will cover washing and preparing fibre, spinning techniques and possible end uses. We'll work with dog fibre in class; bring cat fibre if you have it. Fibre from other types of pets is welcome - we'll see what we can do with it!
Find out more »Lichen Dyeing
Beginners Samplers. Spun and wool roving, silk, cotton - $10 supply package fee paid to instructor at class. Instructor Faye Jacobs.
Find out more »Lichen Dyeing for Intermediate Weavers and All Spinners
Bring your handspun and or warps (still on warping boards) ready to wrap. Then dye in the amazing colours that lichen produces. This dye material takes 6 months to a year to prepare. $7.00 paid to instructor at class for supplies. Instructors Faye Jacobs and Anne Gallant.
Find out more »Lichen Dyeing Parent and Child (6-14) Tie-Dye
Two silk scarves together. These colours will amaze you. This dye material takes 6 months to a year to prepare - $7.00 paid to instructor at class. Two silk scarves - $15.00 paid to instructor at class.
Find out more »April 2019
Spinning Techniques – Camelids
Learn how to spin camelid family fibres including alpaca, llama and camel.
Find out more »The Magic of Indigo and How It Works
Clamping and tying your own silk or cotton scarf. Each scarf - $7.00 material fee paid to instructor at class. Instructors Faye Jacobs and Anne Gallant.
Find out more »Sew, Roll, Scrunch, Tie, Knot and Play with Indigo
Silk, cotton, wool for take home samples - $10.00 material fee paid to instructor at class. There will be yardage available for purchase at class. Instructors Faye Jacobs and Anne Gallant.
Find out more »Parent and Child (age 6 – 14) The Magic of Indigo
Two for the price of one. Two silk scarves - $20.00 material fee paid to instructor at class. Other sizes of silk and cotton scarves will be available for purchase. Instructor Faye Jacobs.
Find out more »May 2019
Spinning Techniques – Plant Fibres
Learn how to spin plant fibres including cotton, flax and hemp.
Find out more »June 2019
Eco-Printing with plants & natural dyes
Summer workshops in the barn, in June 8 – 9, 2019 For all workshop information, visit martamouka.com Explore the fascinating process of creating fabricswith native plants, how to use plant material as a resist andhow to discharge natural dyes. June 8 – 9, 2019Two-day workshop will cover: how to choose and prepare plants for printing • processes for mordanting protein and cellulose fabrics with natural metal salts • techniques using tannins and other additives to enhance your prints • different procedures of…
Find out more »Kawartha Yarn & Fibre Festival
Kawartha Yarn & Fibre Festival is a single day event showcasing 80 local and independent vendors, with a mini-market for small businesses designed specifically to help small companies with great products put a spotlight on their unique products, attracting passionate fiber artists of all types. Knitters, crocheters, spinners and felters will all find something perfect for them.
Find out more »July 2019
Eco-Printing with plants & natural dyes
July 19, 2019 - July 21, 2019 Summer workshops in the barn, in June, July 2019 For all workshop information, visit martamouka.com Explore the fascinating process of creating fabricswith native plants, how to use plant material as a resist andhow to discharge natural dyes. July 19 – 21, 2019Three-day workshop cover everything in the two-day workshops plus: • learn how to resist-print with plants and discharge natural dyes with plants • understand how each mordant brings out different colours from a plant • in-depth…
Find out more »October 2019
Makeover 2019
The Ontario Handweaver & Spinners presents their Biennial Conference MAKEOVER October 17-20, 2019 Quality Inn & Suite, Woodstock, ON Workshops & Seminars ~ Featuring Jane Stafford & Amy Tyler ~ Juried Show ~ Fibre Feast ~ Fibre Walkabout ~ Makeover Showcase ~
Find out more »May 2020
WASOON 2020 – 2020 Vision
Mark your Calendars for WASOON 2020!
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