2018 - 2019 Calendar
Our meetings are typically on the second and fourth Wednesday of the month with social time starting at 6:30 pm and the program beginning at 7 o'clock. Guests are always welcome we would love to meet fellow fibre enthusiasts. Drop us a line on the contact page and some one will be sure to make you feel comfortable and welcome!
Joint Meetings
September 12, 2018 : Meeting
December 12, 2018 : Meeting & Potluck
June 12, 2019 : Meeting & Potluck
December 12, 2018 : Meeting & Potluck
June 12, 2019 : Meeting & Potluck
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October 10, 2018: Weaving Meeting: Projects from Guild Looms. Over the years, Guild members have produced fabulous coverlets, table runners, rugs, blankets, table linens and more, using the Guild’s collection of looms. Please BRING any projects you have woven on our Guild Looms, and together we’ll inspire each other to take up the challenge again!
November 14, 2018: Weaving Meeting: Yoga for Handweavers (and Spinners too!). Jacqueline Gilbey, co-owner of Arrive Yoga and Mindfulness Centre in Guelph will guide us in gentle yoga practices to nurture our well-being. Wear comfortable clothing and don’t worry, prior experience is not required, and we won’t be lying on the floor or standing on our heads =) January 9, 2019: Weaving Meeting: Basketry and Beading from Big Village. Liz Blaauwendraat of Big Village fair trade market will discuss ethical consumerism, advocacy and handwoven Bolga basketry and recycled glass bead jewelry products from Ghana, West Africa. We will also each make a bracelet from handmade beads. Cost of this program is $10 for supplies. Please feel free to bring a friend! February 13, 2019: Weaving Meeting: Weaving for Clothing with Sue Thompson. Scared to cut that cloth? Sue will share with us her experience and best practice tips for planning, weaving and constructing garments from beautiful one-of-a-kind handwoven fabric. March 13, 2019: Weaving Meeting: Waulking and Singing with traditional Celtic singer, Karen MacLeod. Karen’s beautiful voice and deep love of the traditional music of the Scottish Highlands will lead us in an evening of song – we’ll even try our hand at wool waulking! April 10, 2019: Weaving Meeting: Historic Woven Textiles with Deborah Livingston-Lowe, Upper Canada Weaving. Deborah’s passion for handweaving has led her on an exciting journey from in-depth exploration of historic 19th century Canadian textiles to involvement in the local Fibreshed movement. Deborah also has a strong Guelph connection – come on out to learn more! May 8, 2019: Weaving Meeting: Mini-tapestries with Margaret Stalker and Hazel Alexander. Always wanted to try tapestry weaving but intimidated by the time commitment? Mini tapestries to the rescue! We’ll bring the “looms” and you bring a selection of yarns to share and maybe an idea or two, and we’ll try out some small format tapestry weaving. |
October 24, 2018; Brendan Farr-Gaynor, Rambouillet sheep (will have fibre for sale)
November 28, 2018; TBA January 23, 2019; Patricia Gillies, Spinning with exotic and luxury fibres February 27, 2019; Margaret Stalker, Spinning Cotton March 27, 2019; Alexis Hoy, Project focussed spinning April 24, 2019; Fitness for spinners May 22, 2019; TBA |