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 […]

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 A discussion of suitable uses of wool from various breeds of sheep. Peggy Gwillim will provide a display of samples and share her knowledge of expert fleece judging, and how this knowledge applies to fine craftwork. Join us at the Saskatchewan Craft Council gallery for free drop-in demonstrations and discussions […]