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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 »August 2019
Kingston Sheepdog Trials Sheep to Shawl
The Kingston Handweavers and Spinners Guild Sheep to Shawl competition is to be held on Saturday August 10, 2019 in conjunction with the Kingston Sheepdog Trials. It will be held at Grass Creek Park on Hwy 2 just west of Kingston Ontario. The competition runs from 9am to 2pm with a half hour lunch break, and judging to follow immediately. The rules for the competition and entry forms are available from Elaine Horemans (whitehat@ripnet.com). Entries to be received by Jun 30.…
Find out more »All about Weaving – for Kids 8 to 13
A week's worth of weaving classes - Aug. 12 to 16. A different project each day with other fibre activities to try. Participants may register for individual days or for the full week.
Find out more »Textile Day at Westfield Heritage Village
Come to the village and enjoy learning how different types of textile fibres are produced and used. Watch the labour-intensive process that transforms the coarse flax plant into a material that can be used to make lovely linen fabric. Discover the interesting process of spinning and dyeing wool and see what the weaver has on the loom today.
Find out more »Felting for Teens in August
Almost ready to return to school? Looking for something different to end this summer? Here is a chance to have loads of fun and learn the art of needle felting.
Find out more »Woven By Hand: Contemporary Canadian Tapestries
Woven By Hand: Contemporary Canadian Tapestries is a collective of recent tapestries designed and woven by 11 Canadian tapestry artists. Each artist is a master in the art and craft of tapestry weaving, having dedicated many decades to creation in this medium and each is recognized internationally for their outstanding artistry, achievements and commitment to the medium of tapestry. curated by Thoma Ewen participating artists: Line Dufour, Thoma Ewen, Murray Gibson, Peter Harris, Barbara Heller, Jane Kidd, Marcel Marois, Paulette Marie Sauve,…
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 »WOODSTOCK FLEECE FESTIVAL
The Woodstock Fleece Festival is being held on Saturday, October 19, 2019 at the Woodstock Fairgrounds from 9am to 5pm. Over 90 vendors, demonstrations, animals, workshops, fleece show and sale and food. Fun! Fibre! Friends!
Find out more »May 2020
WASOON 2020 – 2020 Vision
Mark your Calendars for WASOON 2020!
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