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Fibre Arts Festival, 2015
2015 Fibre Arts Festival
Our Fibre Arts Festival (that took place in the main library auditorium at 345 Aylmer Street, on Saturday March 21, 2015), was a wonderful success, and a fun day was had by all who attended.
There were demonstrations and some hands on activities for adults and children.There were also many beautiful and unique craft items available for purchase, as well as fibre, yarn and supplies for those who want to create their own special items.
Our door prizes were made up of fibre and related items donated by the vendors/demonstrators in attendance.
Kawartha Hooks & Needles Guild / Embroiderers’ Guild of Peterborough, won by Pam Pilkington
Rags to Riches / Warped & Twisted Designs / Lanesend Farm & Fibre, won by Renée Paul
Indigodragonfly Yarns / Fabric Art Pictures – Christine Barker, won by Erinn Burke
Pridie Collection / Stoddart Farms, won by Kim Dyck
Suzanne Towns, fibre artist / The Alpaca Shop, won by Janice Gravel
Kawartha Rug Hooking Guild / Sandi McNeil, basketry, won by Jeanette Arminio
Fullin’ Woolens / Ptbo Handweavers and Spinners Guild, won by Shelley King
Happenstance Yarns & Books / P’tula Original Haberdashery, won by Mayah Sevink
Needles in The Hay / Elise Harris, felt artist, won by Evelyn Andrews
Hooked Goods / Ptbo Handweavers and Spinners Guild, won by B. Wright
Thank you to everyone who helped to make this a special day and to all of the people who attended.
We are looking forward to next year’s festival. -
2015 Finger Weaving – Ceinture Flechees Workshop
Finger Weaving – Ceinture Flechees
1 Day (5 hour) Workshop Saturday, March 28, 2015
10 a.m to 3:30 p.m.
Location: KAGS, 420 O’Connell Rd., PeterboroughMaximum of 6 students
Description: Finger-weaving is the traditional weave for the ceintures fléchées sashes of the voyageurs and the Métis. The sash was used by Voyageurs during the fur trade as an important part of their everyday clothing. They have become historical sashes for First Nations Peoples.In this one day workshop you will learn the basics of finger weaving techniques and weave at least 2 sashes. The first sash will follow a basic technique and be suitable for a bookmark or bracelet. Subsequent sashes woven will further explore design, colour and technique.
For further information, please contact Jo Harris, 705-745-0869 or joharris8@gmail.com