Adults: Fibre Arts

18+ years Learn how to spin as a mindfulness practice or to produce yarn for fibre projects. You will learn how a spinning wheel works and how the features of the wheel can affect your spinning. This class will cover fibre choice and preparation, drafting styles, basic techniques for spinning and plying and finishing yarns for various uses. This class is suitable for students new to the practice and those with some experience. Supplies included. Spinning wheels are available for at-home practice; equipment loans require a deposit. Bring your own wheel if you have one. Registered students can sign-up for studio time to access spinning wheels. Teacher: Ruth Griffiths

26718 • W • Sep 21 - Nov 9 • 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM • $196 26723 • W • Jan 18 - Mar 8 • 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM • $196 26724 • W • Apr 5 - May 24 • 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM • $196

18+ years Weave your own Easter Basket for collecting and displaying Easter eggs or spring flowers! Learn the basics of plain weave using flat reed cane to create a basket with a handle and a finished edge. Suitable for all levels. Supplies included; please bring your own scissors. Teacher: Kristen Conboy

26908 • SA • Mar 18 • 9:30 AM - 3:30 PM • $98

18+ years Learn a variety of Shibori dyeing methods and fabric printing techniques using handmade stamps. Dyeing and printing will be explored separately, then combined through layering techniques onto fabric. At the end of this class, you will be able to produce unique designs on fabric! Suitable for all levels. Some supplies included, please refer to the supply list for additional supplies needed for your class. Teacher: Mariana Frochtengarten

27161 • W • Sep 21 - Nov 9 • 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM • $259

18+ years Explore a variety of creative processes used for surface design in this hands-on class. You will learn traditional and non-traditional methods of making stamps and will experiment with various fabric printing techniques. You will learn basic principles for high quality printing and how to incorporate your personal style and imagination into the creation of patterns. Suitable for all levels. Some supplies included, please refer to the supply list for additional supplies needed for your class. Teacher: Mariana Frochtengarten

27165 • W • Apr 5 - May 24 • 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM • $259

18+ years This class is suited to beginners and those looking to explore weaving using a rigid heddle loom. These looms are lightweight, portable and take up very little space. Best of all, they are user-friendly and can weave a wide variety of items from sturdy rugs and tapestries to beautiful scarves and hand towels. Beginners will learn to plan projects, set up the loom and practice weaving. Returning students will have the opportunity to work on self-directed projects. Supplies included. Looms are available for at-home practice; equipment loans require a deposit. Registered students can sign-up for studio time to access looms. Teacher: Dawn Livera

26887 • SA • Jan 28 - Mar 4 • 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM • $198

18+ years Learn how to create patterns and textures on natural fibre fabrics using traditional Japanese Shibori resist dyeing methods and reactive dyes. You will explore several techniques including folding, pleating, wrapping, tying and clamping fabrics to create beautiful designs. You will also learn to layer techniques onto fabric to create unique patterns. Suitable for all levels. Some supplies included, please refer to the supply list for additional supplies needed for your class. Teacher: Mariana Frochtengarten

27164 • W • Jan 18 - Mar 8 • 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM • $249

18+ years Learn to twine and weave using vine, cane, coloured wire and seagrass. You have a choice to create one of two types of baskets: a freeform one-of-a-kind basket or a wavy, undulating basket that combines structure with freeform shape. Suitable for all levels. Supplies included; please bring your own scissors. Teacher: Kristen Conboy

26912 • SA • Apr 22 • 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM • $67

18+ years Weaving on a four-shaft loom allows for endless combinations of yarn, texture and structure. Learn how to set up a loom and weave a basic project, then further develop your skills using table or floor looms. Suitable for all levels. Some supplies included. Students may need to purchase additional materials for specific projects which will be discussed in class. Table looms are available for at-home practice; equipment loans require a deposit. Bring your own table loom if you have one. Registered students can sign-up for studio time to access floor looms. Teacher: Rosie Kerschbaumer

26705 • Su • Sep 18 - Nov 6 • 1:30 PM - 4:30 PM • $239 26708 • M • Sep 19 - Nov 14 • 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM • $239 26711 • F • Sep 23 - Nov 25 • 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM • $239 26706 • Su • Jan 15 - Mar 5 • 1:30 PM - 4:30 PM • $239 26709 • M • Jan 16 - Mar 20 • 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM • $239 26714 • F • Jan 20 - Mar 10 • 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM • $239 26707 • Su • Apr 2 - May 28 • 1:30 PM - 4:30 PM • $239 26710 • M • Apr 3 - Jun 5 • 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM • $239 26715 • F • Apr 14 - Jun 2 • 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM • $239

18+ years Learn to repurpose scrap fabric to weave a functional mug mat (coaster) in two different styles. You will learn the traditional weaving technique of twining to make one circular coaster and one square mug mat. Supplies included. Students are welcome to bring their own yarn or scrap fabric. Teacher: Dawn Livera

26895 • SA • Nov 12 - Nov 19 • 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM • $48

18+ years Help keep your workspace tidy with this woven basket that holds your pencils or paintbrushes. Learn to plain weave with flat cane and twine with round cane to create a basket that is both practical and creative. Combine colour and texture with form and function to make your unique pencil holder. Suitable for all levels. Supplies included; please bring your own scissors. Teacher: Kristen Conboy

26903 • SA • Nov 26 • 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM • $72