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We are a community of fibre enthusiasts drawing members from the Wellington County area.
The guild hosts presentations on weaving and spinning topics from September to June each year. We have both in-person and Zoom meetings at least once per month with two meetings in October, November, April, and May. These are evening meetings on the 2nd Wednesday and additional ones on the 4th Wednesday of the month. In September, December and June we have joint meetings, usually in person, to say hello, celebrate the season, and say goodbye. Several study groups focused on weaving, spinning, knitting, and dyeing also meet monthly, usually via Zoom. We have an extensive library, tools and equipment available for rent. The Guild hosts Fall Fibres, an annual show and sale of the work of its members, the first weekend of November at the Wellington County Museum and Archives. Yearly membership dues are $80. You are welcome to come to a meeting or two as a guest. Please let us know if you plan to attend. Our in person meetings are held at Kortright Presbyterian Church 55 Devere Drive, Guelph Ontario N1G 2T3 |
Member NoticesOctober's Zoom meeting is now available in the members' section under program notes.
Wednesday, November 27th
"Doors" Open : 6:30 Meeting : 7:00 pm Zoom Alanna Wilcox, Pre-recorded Lecture "Color, Fiber, and Dye" Color, Fiber, and Dye is an engaging on-demand lecture designed specifically for fiber enthusiasts—spinners, dyers, weavers, knitters, and more. Dive into the fascinating world of color perception and discover how the way we see and interpret color shapes the choices we make in our fiber projects. Explore the principles of color theory and how they interact with our personal perceptions to influence our creative decisions. Learn how to draw inspiration from a photo and translate its colors into stunning fiber projects, achieving harmonious color and project pairings with greater confidence and success. Whether you're designing a handspun yarn, dyeing a unique palette, or crafting a woven masterpiece, this lecture will leave you inspired and equipped with tools to approach color in new and transformative ways. Alanna Wilcox is a fiber and AI artist, a true color specialist, and a passionate educator. With a deep understanding of acid dyes and spinning techniques, she is a certified Master Spinner and holds both the OHS Spinning Certificate with distinction and the Master Spinner Certificate. Alanna is dedicated to helping fellow artists unleash their full potential and achieve their goals through expert instruction and guidance. Her workshops and books are designed to empower fiber enthusiasts to overcome creative challenges, learn new skills, and create stunning, one-of-a-kind pieces. Her spinning book "A New Spin on Color" is a must-read for anyone interested in learning how to approach spinning with color in mind and her latest book "Color Alchemy: From Digital to Dye" shares her groundbreaking approach to dyeing and matching colors. Alanna also offers the Color Alchemy Masterclass, an online course that will take you on a journey through the underpinnings of her approach to color and dyeing using technology. Join Alanna on a journey to unlock your full potential as a yarn maker or dyer today and experience the magic of color, fiber and creativity! https://www.alannawilcox.com/ The program has been posted here If you have any difficulty logging in/retrieving your password email [email protected] or check out the how to below
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If you are interested in participating in our meetings please contact us at [email protected]