Join us for the 2nd Annual
August 17 to 24, 2019
Fibre Arts Workshops
Workshops are offered from August 17th to August 23rd at venues throughout Tatamagouche.
Workshop options include a variety of half, full and multi-day sessions featuring fibre arts such as spinning, dyeing, knitting, weaving, needle felting and nuno felting. Now is the time to make your plans, gather your friends and plan to spend the week in Tatamagouche!
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Woolstock Workshop Registration
Registration for Woolstock workshops is now open!
You will receive an invoice with payment instructions within 48 hours of registration.
with Helen MacLean
Registration Closed
Date: Sat. & Sun. Aug 17 & 18
Time: 10am to 3pm each day
In this 2-day workshop you will explore natural dyes, create a fibre blend, and begin to spin yarn to create a project.
Intro to Rug Hooking
with Beverly Levine
Registration Closed
Date: Saturday Aug 17th
Time: 10am to 3pm
Beverly will introduce you to the art of rug hooking while making this hand hooked flower on linen.
Branch Frame Weaving
with Ginny Girard
Registration Closed
Date: Monday, Aug 19th
Time: 10am to 4pm
Ginny will share her love and knowledge of weaving on looms made from nature's gifts.
Intro to Ecoprinting on Paper and Yarn with
Emma Poliquin
Registration Closed
Date: Tuesday, Aug 20th
Time: 10am to 3pm
Learn the basics of Ecoprinting on yarn AND paper using easily accessible materials!
Ginny Girard
Registration Closed
Date: Wednesday, Aug 21st
Time: 10am to 3pm
Using an embroidery hoop as the frame make a creative tapestry using circular weaving techniques.
Weaving a Rag Rug on a Peg Loom with
Jane Elliott
Registration Closed
Date: Thursday, August 22nd
Time: 10am to 3pm
Join Jane and her husband Will to learn how to weave a rag rug on a Peg Loom.
Explorations in Fibre Art with Christine Johnson
Registration Closed
Date: Thurs & Fri, Aug 22 & 23
Time: 9am to 4pm each day
This 2-day workshop is focused time to discern a project, develop the concept and make a plan to bring your idea to fruition.
Nuno Felted Wrap
with Silvana Valiani
Registration Closed
Date: Friday, August 23rd
Time: 9 am to 4 pm
Wrap Art to Wear!
You will make a beautiful wrap approximately 22" x 80" using the silk sandwich technique.
Felted Bags with
Silvana Valiani
Registration Closed
Date: Sat & Sun, Aug 17 & 18
Time: 10am to 3pm each day
In this 2-day workshop, you will make this stunning, yet strong, felted, one-of-a-kind, designer bag.
Woolstock Beret
with Nancy Lobban
Registration Closed
Date: Saturday, Aug 17th
Time: 10am to 3pm
Work with the designer to learn colourwork techniques while making the official Woolstock 2019 Beret!
Flower Power
with Katherine Sharpe
Sold Out!
Date: Tuesday, Aug 20th
Time: 10am to 3pm
You will design a multi petal, 3-D, needle felted daisy - your choice of colour - pink or yellow.
Dyeing Yarn the Wooly Mason Jar Way with
Lucy Richard
SOLD OUT!
Date: Wednesday, Aug 21st
Time: 10am to 4pm
Lucy will show you how to dye yarns in the microwave using her dye solutions (acid dyes).
4 Shaft Table Loom Weaving with Rachel Dalton
Registration Closed
Date: Wednesday, Aug 21st
Time: 10am to 4pm
You will design a pattern, warp your loom and create a beautiful textile.
Painting a Warp with
Rachel Dalton
Registration Closed
Date: Thursday, August 22nd
Time: 10am to 1:30pm
Explore winding the warp, prepping the fibre for dye and discussing colour interaction.
Weaving a Market Basket with Jane Elliott
Registration Closed
Date: Friday, August 23rd
Time: 9:30 am to 4pm
Join Jane and her husband Will to learn how to weave a market basket from natural and dyed reeds.
Hooking a Celtic Rug
with Gail Lambert
Registration Closed
Date: Sat, Sun, & Mon
Aug 17, 18, & 19
Time: 10am to 3pm each day
This 3-day workshop is good for anyone that has hooked at least one piece before.
Yarn Whispering
with Nancy Lobban
Registration Closed
Date: Sunday, Aug 18th
Time: 10am to 3pm
Learn about yarn characteristics, type of fibre, thickness, and how to estimate amount of yarn.
The Wooly Mason Jar Dye Workshop with
Lucy Richard
Sold out!
Date: Tuesday, Aug 20th
Time: 10am to 4pm
Here is your chance to learn how to dye wool using Lucy's easy system.
Love Ewe - Needle Felted Ewe and Lamb with Katherine Sharpe
Registration Closed
Date: Wednesday, Aug 21st
Time: 10am to 3pm
Join Katherine to explore the world of needle felting.
All About Art Yarns
with Elinor Crosby
Registration Closed
Date: Thurs & Fri, Aug 22 & 23
Time: 10am to 3pm each day
Learn techniques in this 2-day workshop to create imaginative and inspiring yarns, from boucle, to beads, feathers, locks, and more.
Finding the Fleece for You!
Registration Closed
Date: Thursday, August 22nd
Time: 1pm to 4pm
This workshop will focus on learning the criteria for evaluating raw wool fleeces for use in handspinning or other fiber arts.
Beginner Rigid Heddle Weaving with Rachel Dalton
Registration Closed
Date: Friday, August 23rd
Time: 10 am to 2:30 pm
Go home with your own handwoven cowl or scarf!
Woolstock Workshop Registration
Registration for Woolstock workshops is now open!
You will receive an invoice with payment instructions and we will confirm your registration within 48 hours of registration.
Please Contact Us with any questions/comments.
We'll see 'ewe' there!
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