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Beginning weaving: Parts 1 to 4
Create a fabric! Learn the basics of setting up and weaving on a loom, including colour-blending of yarn, how to read and interpret a weaving pattern and how to plan a project. Table looms are provided, subject to a refundable deposit fee.
Prerequisite: None
Class Size: not more than 6
Sunday November 13th, 20th, Dec 4th, and 11th
Time: 10am-4pm
Level: Beginner
Instructor: Shirley Browsky
Cost: $180 members, $220 non-members
Materials fee: $15
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Triaxial weaving
Although Triaxial weaving is traditionally part of basketry, it can be woven with materials other than reed or cane. In this case we will be using ribbon to create a weave structure in 3 directions. The resulting fabric is much more resistant to shearing forces and doesn't easily crimp. It Also makes exciting patterns by changing the colour order of the ribbons. The finished ribbon piece can be used for cards and other decorative items.
Prerequisite: None
Class Size: not more than 10 students
Sunday October 30th
Time: 12pm - 2pm
Cost: $25 members, $35 non-members
Materials Fee: N/A
Instructor: Mary Bowrin
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Introduction to Kumihimo - Japanese Braiding
Start with a 16 strand spiral braid, a braid of strawberries and move to a square braid, flat braid and more decorative types. Traditional and modern methods, equipment, uses and finishing techniques.
Prerequisite: None
Class Size: not more than 10
Sunday November 20th
Time: 11am-4pm
Level: Beginner
Instructor: Laurie Harkin-Chiasson
Cost: $40 members, $50 non-members
Materials fee: $10
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Intro to Rigid Heddle Weaving
Learn the basics of weaving on the rigid heddle loom while weaving a scarf in plain weave. This is a great introduction to a very portable loom. Bring your own loom or you can reserve one of the Guild's rigid heddle looms to use during class.
Prerequisite: None
Class Size: not more than 6
Saturday December 10th
Time: 10am to 3pm
Level: Beginner
Instructor: Elizabeth Watt
Cost: $40 members, $50 non-members
Materials fee: $20
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Introduction to Spinning (Spindle)
Beginners will learn to spin and ply wool fiber on a hand spindle. The hand spindle or drop spindle is an excellent introduction to the process of creating yarn. It is more portable and less expensive then a spinning wheel. The materials fee will provide a simple drop spindle, an instruction book to help remember everything you will learn today, and fiber to practice on.
Prerequisite: None
Class Size: not more than 6
Saturday October 15th OR
Saturday November 19th
Time: 10:30am-3:30pm
Level: Beginner
Instructor: Elizabeth Watt
Cost: $40 members, $50 non-members
Materials fee: $15 (includes fiber, spindle and instruction booklet).
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Fibre Preparation
Learn a variety of fibre preparation techniques from washing methods to handcarding, drumcarding, flick carding & combing and how it relates to spinning woollen, semi-woollen/worsted and worsted style yarns.
This will be a hands-on workshop and students will use a variety of wool
fibres and learn to use various fibre preparation tools.
Level: Beginner/Intermediate spinners
Prerequisite: None
Class Size: not more than 6
Sunday October 16th
Time: 10:30am – 3:30pm
Cost: $40 Members/$50 non-members
Materials Fee: approx. $15
Instructor: Cindy O’Gorman
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Fibre - Spin the Dog and Cat -
In this course you will Learn to Spin your dog or cats hair into yarn. Put a good spin on all that cat and dog hair that seems to collect everywhere in the houseprevious spinning knowledge or ability is required. Please bring your own fibre (Cat or Dog) and some will be supplied. you will also need little dog brushes (the ones that look like little carders) some will be available to use during the class.
Sign up quickly this has been a very requested course!
Prerequisite: None
Class Size: not more than 6
Sunday Dec. 4th
Time: 11:30am-4:30pm
Level: All
Instructor: Judy Kavanagh
Cost: $40 Members/$50 non-members
Materials fee: $5.00
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Fibre - Rideau Arcott Sheep -
In this course you will learn about the history of the breed, what it is like to raise them, what they are most commonly used for and any particular techniques necessary to prepare and spin there fibre. This is both a hands on and lecture class. Please bring your wheels, dropspindles and portable carding equipment.
Prerequisite: Dropspindle or equivalent for the hands on portion of the class.
Class Size: not more than 6
Sunday December 11th
Time: 12pm -3pm
Level: Beginner
Instructor: Merilyn Mulligan
Cost: $30 Members/$40 non-members
Materials fee:TBA
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Sock knitting
Learn how to make socks on double-pointed needles. The session teaches you everything you need to know to knit socks - from working in the round to turning the heel to shaping the toe, as well as measuring your foot. Suitable for knitters with some experience -- but you need not have used DPNs before.
Prerequisite: Basic knitting
Class Size: not more than 6
Saturday October 22th
Time: 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Cost: $40 Members/$50 non-members
Materials Fee: none
Instructor: Aurora Richard
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Mawata Mittens
Silk hankies, otherwise known as Mawatas are made from degummed cocoons which are stretched over a frame. Each hankie consists of several fine layers, that when pulled and separated in just the right way, gives you a fine strong roving that you can spin or even knit without spinning. We will be knitting a pair of Luxurious silk mitts without actually spinning, building the yarn by pulling one layer at a time until you obtain the thickness you like to knit with. No spinning. Silk is about 4 times warmer than wool, so the mitts will be very warm, cushy, fluffy and very soft! This class is held over 2 days.
Prerequisite: Be able to knit in the round with double pointed needles.
Class Size: not more than 6
Saturday November 26th and Dec 3rd
Time: 10:00 am - 1:00 pm
Cost: $40 Members/$50 non-members
Materials Fee: $50.00
Instructor: Aurora Richard
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Nuno felt
Come learn the latest in felt fashion, combining fine wool with fine silk to make a fabulous new fabric that drapes wonderfully. Each student will make a unique scarf and learn how to use nuno felt to enhance their felting. Nuno felt makes a great fabric not only by its self but combined with other fabrics as well. If there is time that we will do a sample with cotton at no extra cost.
Prerequisite: None
Class Size: not more than 5
Sunday November 27th
Time: 10am-4pm
Level: All
Instructor: Ann McElroy
Cost: $50 members, $60
Materials fee: TBA
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Wet Felted Hat
Learn to wet felt with wool and silk while making a hat in your choice of style and colour. Here you will start out will a pile of fine soft merino wool. With careful layering of the fibre, then adding water and soap followed by repeated agitation you will produce a hat by the end of the class!
Prerequisite: None
Class Size: not more than 6
Sunday December 18th
Time: 10am-4pm
Level: All
Instructor: Ann McElroy
Cost: $50 members, $60 non-members
Materials fee: $20-30 depending on style of hat
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