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3-D NEEDLE FELTING
Simply by using woolen fibre and some felting needles you can create your own three-dimensional shapes and objects. In this workshop you’ll learn some of the techniques needed to make intricate 3D fibre figures, from your favourite animal to fanciful flowers, imaginative elves and even spirit animals. Take your needle felting to the next level with this workshop taught by Guild members Terry Irvine and Particia Landry. All supplies, including wool fibre, needles and boards will be provided, (or bring your own.) This workshop will take place Fall / Winter of 2025. If you are interested in joining the waitlist, please fill in the form at bottom of page and we'll get back to you when dates are set |
Terry Irvine's felted Spirit Owl.
Patricia Landry's Elves and felted flower
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SPIN YOUR VERY FIRST YARN!
Does the thought of making your own yarn sound exciting? Can’t wait to start? Then this workshop is meant for you. Taught by Guild member Judith Glibbery, this spinning workshop is designed for beginners. Starting with important foundations to build and develop your future spinning skills, you’ll learn how the spinning wheel actually works and begin the process of creating yarns (using sheep’s wool) that are amazing to knit, crochet or weave. Spinning wheels will be provided or students may also bring their own wheel if it’s in good working order. A comprehensive notebook and wool fibre are included in the fee. You’ll learn in a relaxed and welcoming environment and, most of all, have tons of fun doing it! This workshop will take place Fall 2025. If you are interested in joining the waitlist, please fill in the form at bottom of page and we'll get back to you when dates are set Workshop Fee $75 |
JUDITH GLIBBERY is a British Columbia fibre artist with extensive experience teaching spinning in guild workshops and private settings. She has spent over 40 years enthusiastically promoting sheep and their wool to hand spinners throughout B.C. In past years, Judith has been an active sheep breeder and advocate for the Canadian Sheep Industry on a provincial and national level. She has been a frequent fleece judge and lecturer at fibre shows, sheep breeder associations and agricultural fairs throughout B.C. Her textile work has been exhibited in many venues throughout the province and she is an active member in several guilds. She remains surrounded with wool and never tires of it!
CORE SPINNING & BEYOND
With Vicki Robinson
With the addition of core spinning to your spinning toolbox, you will be open to a myriad of different yarns. Likely the most useful construction for art yarns, we will explore core materials, various fibre preparations and even plying to take our yarn even further. If long lock spun yarns, spirals, bubble crepes, coils, supercoils are your thing, then core spinning is for you.
A colourful array of fibres for spinning will be provided but you will need to bring a wheel in good working order with a minimum of 2 bobbins. This is not a workshop for beginners, spinners should have the ability to spin one continuous thread.
Workshop will take place Fall 2025. If you are interested in joining the waitlist, please fill in the form at bottom of page and we'll get back to you when dates are set
VICKI ROBINSON grew up in Australia where her imagination was not contained in boxes. Having taught, been published, and exhibited Internationally, Vicki now loves to create and teach, sharing her love of fibre from her home and studio in Hedley, BC, Canada.
With Vicki Robinson
With the addition of core spinning to your spinning toolbox, you will be open to a myriad of different yarns. Likely the most useful construction for art yarns, we will explore core materials, various fibre preparations and even plying to take our yarn even further. If long lock spun yarns, spirals, bubble crepes, coils, supercoils are your thing, then core spinning is for you.
A colourful array of fibres for spinning will be provided but you will need to bring a wheel in good working order with a minimum of 2 bobbins. This is not a workshop for beginners, spinners should have the ability to spin one continuous thread.
Workshop will take place Fall 2025. If you are interested in joining the waitlist, please fill in the form at bottom of page and we'll get back to you when dates are set
VICKI ROBINSON grew up in Australia where her imagination was not contained in boxes. Having taught, been published, and exhibited Internationally, Vicki now loves to create and teach, sharing her love of fibre from her home and studio in Hedley, BC, Canada.
Mug rugs woven by Cynthia Jones
BEGINNER'S WEAVING
Have you wanted to learn how to weave? Well now is your chance!
Taught by a group of the Guild’s most experienced weavers, the workshop is held over two days. Table looms and all weaving materials will be provided and looms can be borrowed and used for a limited time after the classes.
Weve done three sets of workshops in Oliver already this year.
If you are interested in joining the waitlist for Spring 2026, please fill in the form at bottom of page and we'll get back to you when dates are set
Workshop Fee $150
Thursday Member's Workshops at the Oliver Community Hall
Sign-up sheets for members to Register are also on the stage at the Drop-ins
Sign-up sheets for members to Register are also on the stage at the Drop-ins
The list for next year's Thursday drop-in Workshops will be posted in Sepetmber
There must be at least five members fully registered (aka payment received) for these workshops to proceed.
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Please pay either by Cheque or e-transfer/Direct Deposit.
Payment must be received in advance. Your registration is confirmed when your payment is received.
Send cheque to P.O.Box 1473, Oliver, BC V0H 1T0 or e-Transfer to [email protected]
In the note or message box include your full name and the name of the workshop you are registering for.
Thank you
Payment must be received in advance. Your registration is confirmed when your payment is received.
Send cheque to P.O.Box 1473, Oliver, BC V0H 1T0 or e-Transfer to [email protected]
In the note or message box include your full name and the name of the workshop you are registering for.
Thank you
