Cape Breton WeaveNet
The purpose of Cape Breton WeaveNet is to promote communication between weavers all over the island, to organize activities and educational opportunities, and to pass on fibre related information of interest to the group.
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Scholarships Available - download form or contact Sandra at cbweavenet@gmail.com.
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The CBWeaveNet Steering Committee has made the difficult decision to reschedule all our planned fall events to 2021. This includes the Natural Dyeing Workshop with Mary Lessman from November 2 to 4, 2020, The Weavers’ Gathering on November 5, 2020 and the Double Trouble Workshop with Janet Dawson from November 6 – 8, 2020.
This means that they will be held in the fall of 2021. The Weavers’ Gathering will be on November 4, 2021 and the Double Trouble Workshop with Janet Dawson will be held from November 5 – 7, 2021. The Natural Dyeing Workshop with Mary Lessman will be rescheduled as well depending on Mary’s schedule.
More information will be coming in early 2021 about the spring one day workshops and in early summer about the Gathering and workshop to be held in the fall.
This means that they will be held in the fall of 2021. The Weavers’ Gathering will be on November 4, 2021 and the Double Trouble Workshop with Janet Dawson will be held from November 5 – 7, 2021. The Natural Dyeing Workshop with Mary Lessman will be rescheduled as well depending on Mary’s schedule.
More information will be coming in early 2021 about the spring one day workshops and in early summer about the Gathering and workshop to be held in the fall.
iWeaveIt for iPad and Android
Instructor: Dianne Quimby
Location: Gaelic College
Date: Sunday, May 17, 2020
Cost: $45.00 plus material fee
Registration Deadline: May 11, 2020
Location: Gaelic College
Date: Sunday, May 17, 2020
Cost: $45.00 plus material fee
Registration Deadline: May 11, 2020
Introduction to and exploration of the many aspects of this weaving software designed for iPad and Android users. Learners will gain confidence in using the basic program and the add-ons.
Dianne Quimby has been the Weaving Instructor at the Gaelic College for the past 6 years and has 20+ years of weaving experience. Dianne is passionate about the tradition of weaving while open to opportunities that the digital world has to offer the craft.
To register contact Sandra at cbweavenet@gmail.com
Inkle Weaving
Instructor: Cindy Hagen
Location: Gaelic College
Date: Sunday, June 7, 2020
Cost: $45.00 plus material fee
Registration Deadline: June 1, 2020
Location: Gaelic College
Date: Sunday, June 7, 2020
Cost: $45.00 plus material fee
Registration Deadline: June 1, 2020
Inkle weaving is a simple form of weaving mainly used for straps and decorative bands. You do not need any experience to participate in this class. All supplies will be provided. During this workshop you will learn how to design a pattern, warp and weave on your loom. There are some looms available for use for this class if you don't have one of your own.
Cindy Hagen has been working in fibre arts for over 30 years now. She is a knitter, weaver and dyer. She loves creating and teaching. Sharing her love of fibre is one of her favourite pastimes.
To register contact Sandra at cbweavenet@gmail.com
Learn To Spin
Instructor: Chris Thomson
Location: Gaelic College
Date: Sunday, June 14, 2020
Cost: $45.00 plus material fee
Registration Deadline: June 8, 2020
Location: Gaelic College
Date: Sunday, June 14, 2020
Cost: $45.00 plus material fee
Registration Deadline: June 8, 2020
Join Chris for an introduction to the techniques of hand spinning your own yarn. We will explore various ways to prepare and spin fibres, how that affects the resulting yarn, and look into the different tools and fibres available. Try your hand at carding, flicking and combing fleece, using commercial preparations, and spinning on a drop spindle and spinning wheel. Bring any tools of your own you may have and we will get you started on the right foot!
Chris Thomson learned to spin more than 35 years ago while living in Australia. She is a founding member of the Sydney handspinning group, the Unspun Heroes, which grew out of classes she taught at the Cape Breton Centre for Craft and Design. She has regularly been involved in the Maritime Spinners Retreat as a participant, workshop instructor and occasional organizer. She is also a weaver and knitter, and organizes the annual KnitFit Community Knit-a-thon charity fundraiser at the Cape Breton Regional Library, in Sydney, NS.
To register contact Sandra at cbweavenet@gmail.com
To register contact Sandra at cbweavenet@gmail.com
