Explore the Almonte Fibrefest virtually
Our Fibre Guild has a You tube channel
We would like to express our appreciation for all those involved in the creation of this video, and those that shared examples of their exquisite work. Many of the guild members were generous in showcasing their talents.
Did you wonder what is happening in your neck of the woods
follow this link to view what is happening in Ontario Hand Spinners and Weavers guild.
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Note the OHS conference 2021. Please visit the website for further information
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Please note if you are interested in participating or volunteering
2021 Ontario Handspinning Seminar
Register here for access to the 2021 Handspinning Seminar. June 11 - 13 we will be releasing articles, videos, and slideshows. As well as having live question and answer periods and social events over Zoom and on Facebook! You will also be able to watch and read all the content until August 31.
As we are a small team during the weekend of The Seminar we could use some volunteers to help keep an eye on things in the Facebook group and during the Live Q&As. If you would be willing to help out please consider signing up to volunteer.
Copy this link below in to your browser to register
https://www.ontariohandspinningseminar.ca/store/p30/2021_Registration.html
Call for Entries! Don't miss your chance.. Please check out deadlines
Any Age, Any Ability Welcome
During the pandemic, an unprecedented amount of crafting has occurred. From the first lockdown in March 2020, uncertainty, anxiety, and a whole lot more time at home has spurred us on to crafting as a soothing balm for our minds.
We want to see the textile projects that you completed in 2020 or are working on in 2021. Though it's been a while since we've seen you, we know that you've been making loads of things at home. We have recently launched a virtual gallery on our website, and we'd like to show your textile work. Whether you are a keen textile newbie, picking up a long-forgotten project, or making crafts with the kids – no matter! Any project, big or small, with a textile or fibre element to it is great.
Submit your work to our Virtual Gallery
Please send us a maximum of 3 of your best pictures of your textile craft project (we are a textile museum, after all!), with a short description of the work. Pictures with your name and description will be posted on our NEW virtual exhibit page (mvtm.ca/virtual-exhibits/). We will do our best to post all work submitted, however submissions will be selected for clarity and relevance.
Guidelines:
Description - Answer the following:
- Maker's name and location (Ex. Jane Smith, Almonte ON)
- Type of textile project (Ex. Finger knitted scarf) · What have you (or the maker) enjoyed about making it?
- How has crafting helped you during this time? (2 -3 sentences only please)
- Pictures: Take pictures as close as possible to the object, using daylight for clearest detail and best colour
Submit questions and files to Melanie Girdwood-Brunton at m.girdwood@mvtm.ca
Submission deadline: September 1, 2021
