Learn about weaving, rug hooking, crocheting, mending, sewing, and more from experienced textile teachers. Cost is $35 for a 2.5 hour session. Check the calendar below for the current schedule and booking. Contact us with your workshop ideas !
Fibre Café
Informal drop-in sessions are available for those with an interest in textiles on Wednesdays & Saturdays 1:00-3:30 pm. Suggested donation: $5. Bring your tools and a current project to work on while you trade ideas and experience ! Coaching and mentoring support is available on specific dates – please check the Fibre Café calendar.
Memberships & Access Cards
Working on a larger or ongoing project that requires more time ? We also offer a variety of options including access cards, drop-in rates as well as both monthly and annual membership plans for both adults and youth. Visit our memberhips page for more information.
Events
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Crochet 1: Intro to Granny Squares
–It begins with a granny square…all the foundational stitches you need to learn to crochet beautiful, complex textiles are built into that simple square!
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Crochet 2: Decipher that Crochet Pattern
–Once you have a handle on the granny square, learn the terms, abbreviations, and other tips you’ll need to feel comfortable following a crochet pattern.
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Visible Mending
–Use your creativity to rescue worn, torn, or stained garments with simple techniques like embroidery, applique, or three dimensional patches. No previous sewing experience necessary. Bring your own garments or work on samples available here.
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Kawandi Quilting
–Come explore Kawandi with us! Kawandi is an applique style of quilting practiced by the Afro-Indian Siddi communities in India. Use fabric scraps, a simple hand stitching technique, and your imagination to create colourful, one-of-a-kind quilts. Supplies provided but feel free to bring any of your own fabric scraps you would like to use.
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Sweater Care Basics
–Have a sweater in your mending pile with holes or a missing button and not sure how fix it? This workshop will take you through the basics of doing an invisible mend using Swiss darning, how to properly sew a button on a knitted garment, and how to wash a wool sweater. Bring your own sweater and yarn to work with, or practice on a damaged garment from our ReStore with our supplies. Participants should be comfortable threading and manipulating a hand sewing needle. Knitting experience is helpful but not required.
