SCC Exhibition: Prairie Fibre — Full Circles Prairie Fibre – Full Circles is a group exhibition by Saskatchewan fibre artists. The show was organized by Jude Haraldson through Prairie Fibreshed Inc., an organization that promotes circular textile processes within our province. All works in the show were made by local artists, using natural fibre materials grown and […]
Winterruption Fibre Art Hands-On Demo at the Saskatchewan Craft Council When: Saturday, January 24, 12 - 4 PM Where: Saskatchewan Craft Council, 813 Broadway Ave, Saskatoon Cost: FREE On Saturday, January 24, as part of Winterruption, you're invited to visit the Saskatchewan Craft Council Gallery on Broadway Avenue! Artist Jude Haraldson and volunteers from the Saskatoon Spinners and Weavers Guild will be leading drop-in participants through a […]
Spinning Flax into Linen with Diana Bekkaoui Saturday February 7th, 2 – 4 PM A discussion and demonstration of spinning several varieties of flax. See the way that flax fibres are processed into linen from Diana Bekkaoui, candidate master spinner (Olds College Master Spinners Program). Join us at the Saskatchewan Craft Council gallery for free drop-in demonstrations and […]
Needle Felting for Valentines with Carol Carter & Barbara Schmidt Saturday February 14th, 2 – 4pm A Valentines Day themed demonstration of dry felting wool fibres! A hands-on activity may be available to teens and adults only (sharp tools involved). Watch this space for more information. Join us at the Saskatchewan Craft Council gallery for free […]
Handwoven Garments with Janice Sanford Beck Janice will conduct a weaving demonstration of the techniques used in creating her Homesteader Sweater in the exhibition, which is inspired by living off the land, stepping back from industrialism, and a tunic of her mother’s, purchased from an English woolen mill in the 1980’s. Join us at the Saskatchewan Craft […]
Natural Dyes in Saskatchewan with Melissa Schubert Learn about natural plants grown and used for dyeing pieces in the exhibition! Melissa Schubert will provide samples of fibres dyed with plants grown locally, such as marigolds, madder root, and Japanese indigo. Join us at the Saskatchewan Craft Council gallery for free drop-in demonstrations and discussions about fibre arts and the many ways plant and animal fibre can […]
Knitting Cables & Lace with Lesley Sutherland Stop by SCC Gallery to learn from Lesley Sutherland. She will be demonstrating knitting techniques used in this exhibition and leading participants in finger knitting, which is knitting without needles. Join us and make your own small project to take home! Join us at the Saskatchewan Craft Council […]
Wet-Felting Wool with Donna Stockdale & Mo Junk A demonstration of wet-felting techniques by the artisans. Donna and Mo will also provide samples of their results from experimenting with felting wool from a variety of sheep breeds. Join us at the Saskatchewan Craft Council gallery for free drop-in demonstrations and discussions about fibre arts and the many ways plant and animal fibre can be processed, transformed, […]
Waste-Free Fibre Art with Amanda Brown A display and demonstration of creative techniques that reduce or eliminate waste in weaving and spinning. Join us at the Saskatchewan Craft Council gallery for free drop-in demonstrations and discussions about fibre arts and the many ways plant and animal fibre can be processed, transformed, and made anew. Meet the artists and artisans in the exhibition and learn more […]
Revisiting an Ancient Fibre with Kara Perpelitz Discussion and demonstration of processes using Stinging Nettles, from harvesting to weaving. Join us at the Saskatchewan Craft Council gallery for free drop-in demonstrations and discussions about fibre arts and the many ways plant and animal fibre can be processed, transformed, and made anew. Meet the artists and artisans in the exhibition and learn more about the […]
Sheep Breeds in Saskatchewan with Peggy Gwillim Join us at SCC Gallery for a discussion of suitable uses of wool from various breeds of sheep in our province. Peggy Gwillim will provide a display of samples and share her knowledge of expert fleece judging, and how this knowledge applies to fine craft and textile art […]
Prairie Fibre - Full Circles Exhibition Reception To close out the show and celebrate this incredible collection of Saskatchewan fibre art, please join the artists at the exhibition reception on Saturday, April 11 from 2 to 5 pm! Everyone is welcome at this public event and admission is free. SCC Gallery + Shop will be […]