This class is intended to be a sampler of weave structures including lace and two-shuttle weavings. This is a ‘round robin’ class, so students will weave samples in the studio on a variety of looms during class time. Directions to
Fleece Judging Workshop – June 1, 1:00-3:00
Learn to skirt a fleece and assess its wool qualities. This workshop will reflect the Olds College Fibre Week class on Wool Judging. It will be a hands on examination of a number of different local sheep fleeces. We will
Forward Worsted Draft Twist Workshop – FULL
Two-day workshop by Kim McKenna, Oct. 18 and 19, 2019 Cost: $218 for Guild Members, $258 for non-members Materials fee of $30—$85 to be confirmed by Kim later Maximum—8 students Place: Registered participants will receive the location for the workshop
Needle Felting Workshop – March 10, 2019
Learn Needle Felting to create a 4” tall black-faced sheep. Techniques for felting with locks will be taught to create his curls. No experience necessary. All materials included. Date: Sunday March 10, 12–4:00 pm Place: The Victoria Centre for Community
Shadow Weave Workshop – March 2019
This workshop is presently full. Things happen, however, so please contact jenniferverrall@gmail.com or workshops@vhwsg.ca if you’d like to be on the waiting list, and we’ll contact you if someone has to drop out. The three-day workshop will be on March
Beginning Spindle Spinning – FULL
Beginning Spindle Spinning Let your fingers learn the magic of turning fibre into yarn! Two sessions, 3 hours total. In the first session, we will learn about fibre types and fibre tools, and will learn the basics of turning sheep
Introduction to Loom Weaving – FULL
Introduction to Loom Weaving October 21st to November 25th, 2018 (Now Full) Five Sunday afternoons (not November 11th) – 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm Number of Students: minimum 3, maximum 6 Cost: $210.00 for Guild members, $260.00 for non-members Make
Overshot and its Blocks and Rules
Learn to read an overshot draft. Learn about profile drafts. Learn about blocks as they are the foundation to all weaving structures. There will be 4 samples of Overshot to weave. The looms are a variety of floor looms. They
Beginning Spindle Spinning
Let your fingers learn the magic of turning fibre into yarn! Two sessions, 3 hours total. In the first session, we will learn about fibre types and fibre tools, and will learn the basics of turning sheep fleece into yarn.
Willow Weaving 2
May 26 and 27, 2018 Saturday and Sunday – 10:00am to 3:30 pm Number of Students: minimum 3, maximum 10 For those who have completed Willow Weaving I or who have some experience with basket weaving, Johanne Byskov will