There are three necessary elements for a strong, vibrant fibreshed. One is a source of quality fibre and the knowledge of how to process and use it appropriately. Another is a knowledge of local dye plants and mushrooms and how to use them. The third is a vibrant artisan community with the skill, experience and […]
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Milling for the ANWG Blanket Project
For three Tuesdays, members of our Sunshine Coast Spinners and Weavers Guild gathered at Dorothy’s to process and spin local fibre for the ANWG 2017 Blanket Project. The first step is opening up the fleece with the Patrick Green picker in preparation for carding. We also tried out Dorothy’s new picker for the first time. […]
Read MoreLMSPA’S Wool‘n Ewe A-Fair
Each year the Lower Mainland Sheep Producers Association (LMSPA) holds the Wool’n Ewe A-Fair, an event that features hand shearing, spinning, weaving, felting and sheep to shawl demonstrations It’s an opportunity to meet local sheep producers and artists, see how a fleece is judged, bid on award winning fleeces at a live auction and learn […]
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