Posted April 9, 2022
EWG members, friends and the public took advantage of hundreds of items priced to sell of yarn, fleece, weaving and spinning equipment and books in our first EWG “live” event since early 2020. Thank you everyone for wearing a mask and social distancing while shopping.
Posted March 9, 2022
On Saturday morning, March 5, 2022, Linda Wilson provided EWG members with a presentation on the differences between the Master Weaver Program at Olds College (Olds) and the program through the Guild of Canadian Weavers (GCW).
Posted February 26, 2022
EWG members had a Zoom opportunity on Saturday, February 26 to learn about the Twisted Sisters Fiber Mill.
Twisted Sisters Fibre Mill is a local family business specializing in alpaca yarn and finished alpaca yarn products. One of the owners, Leanne Sept had a conversation with EWG members about raising alpacas, the two different breeds of alpacas they raise, and the differences in their fleece. She described how the alpaca is processed and their different products. Four lucky EWG members won door prizes.
The farm and mill can be toured during Leduc County’s Rural Routes Tours on July 17 and August 21, or during Alberta Open Farm Days on August 14. Until then, a video tour can be viewed online.
Updated March 7, 2022
Check out Prince George Fibre Arts Guild’s Sunday Seminars which feature fibre artists from around the world talking about their passions for history, culture, fibre, spinning, or weaving.
The cost for those who are not members of the Prince George Fibre Arts Guild is $15.75 each ($15 plus GST).
The seminars will be recorded and posted online for a month. A link will be sent to you so that you can watch at your convenience if not able to attend at the scheduled time.
Dr. Susan Pavel ~ March 20, 2022 – Salish Textiles
Coleen Nimetz ~ April 10, 2022 – Adventures of a Cowichan Valley Silk Farmer
Abby Franquemont – May 15
Stacey Harvey-Brown – June 19
Jane Stafford – July 17
Kris Nardello – August 21
Posted December 18, 2021
Imagine if technology was soft, fuzzy, stretchy, and DIY! encouraged Dr. Lee Jones in her virtual presentation to EWG members titled Express Yourself Creatively with E-textiles on December 18th.
Dr. Jones received her PhD in Digital Media from Carleton University, and her thesis research focused on hybrid crafts and how DIY e-textile techniques can be taught. E-textiles or electronic textiles are interactive textiles with sensing and actuating properties. Imagine textiles that can sense touch, change color, heat up, play music, or shift into different shapes, all while remaining soft and flexible. This can be done with weaving, knitting, felting etc with conductive threads or components, such as zippers, metal snaps or buttons, and attaching these to a micro-controller (a computer as small as a quarter).
Posted October 28, 2021
Posted October 23, 2021
On Saturday, October 23rd, EWG hosted an open invitation virtual Spin Along event for 22 participants from EWG, several guilds in Alberta, Vancouver Island and a participant from Ireland.
We met our goals which were to have fun, reconnect and share. Many participants knew each other but had not been in touch (either in person or virtually) in years. There was also sharing and showing of current and past projects, asking questions and advice, and learning from fellow fibre artists. A great way to spend a gloomy, rainy Saturday!
(Thanks to Melanie for this article)
Posted September 25, 2021
The September General Meeting was held as a videoconference. Information and discussion was primarily on how to implement the new public health restrictions, and the November sale.
Mahla Takhti was a guest speaker at the meeting. Originally from Iran, Mahla studied Persian Carpet Design at university, and has her Masters and PhD in Art History with a focus on Persian carpets. Although she described herself as more of a designer than a weaver, Mahla demonstrated on her loom, and shared with us some of her very beautiful work. It is great to know that we have such a talented resource. Thank you Mahla!.
Posted June 12, 2021
On Saturday, June 12, 2021, 31 EWG members were treated to a virtual visit to the Schacht Spindle Company in Boulder, Colorado.
The staff at Schacht provided a history of the 50 year old company, gave a tour of the factory floor where we met the people who craft Schacht products. They highlighted their favourite weaving and spinning products and projects. Project ideas are on their website. A number of fabulous door prizes were also won.
Shannon from Gather Textiles, our local Schacht dealer, shared with us some of her hacks of Schacht products and what is available at Gather. Thank you Schacht and Gather for an intimate and engaging presentation!
This online presentation is just one of the benefits of EWG membership!
Posted May 31, 2021
33 members participated in the EWG AGM on Saturday, May 29, 2021 at 10:00 a.m. via Zoom.
Kathy Buse was granted an Honorary EWG Membership for her many years of exceptional service. A member since 1980-81, over the past 40 years, Kathy has freely shared her time, knowledge and love of spinning and weaving. She has filled almost every position on the Executive – Vice President, President, Secretary and Newsletter Editor. When the Guild hosted conferences, she was there to coordinate workshops, etc. She has led a number of weaving and spinning study groups, and today leads the More Than Four study group and Weaving at Strathcona Seniors. Over the years she has given our Guild countless hours of her time. A big thank you to Kathy for all that she has done for the Guild!
Members also elected the 2021-22 Board of Directors. Congratulations to the Executive:
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