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Beginning Weaving Course – FULL

This class is full. A new class will be posted in the fall.

  • Learn how to warp a loom
  • Discover basic weaving techniques & weave structures
  • Select appropriate yarns
  • Plan a project
  • Keep records of your projects
  • Follow instruction for projects
  • Learn weaving terminology and equipment

Dates: April 16, 23 and 30, May 7, 28
Time: 10:00 am – 3:00 pm
Location: East Lions Community Centre – 1731 Churchill Ave, London, ON
Instructor: Kathy Morgan
Cost: $350 members, $380 non-members

Preregistration is required.

***Cancellation Policy: Participants who cancel their registration up to 1 month prior to the start of the workshop will receive a full refund.  A participant who finds a replacement for his/her spot within 1 month prior to the start of the workshop will receive a full refund.  Cancellations within 1 month of workshops (with no replacement found) and “no-shows” will not be refunded.  If the Guild cancels a workshop for any reason, all registration fees will be refunded.  

Covid-19 protocols for in person courses:

  • COVID Protocol for classes
  • Proof of full vaccination
  • Mandatory masks for the duration of each class
  • Compliance with any other Covid-19 protocols set by the East Lions Community Centre

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Felt a Scribble Scarf


Registration: OPEN

Date: Saturday April 29 10:00 – 3:00
Location: East Lion’s Community Centre – 1731 Churchill Ave
Instructor: Leslie Samson
Participant fee: Members $125, Non-members $165 (includes materials)

SCRIBBLE LACE SCARF
with Leslie Samson
In this class we will make beautiful lacy felted scarves. The halo of the angora will fill in lacy spaces to create a cozy and sensational accent for winter dressing or a light cover in warmer weather.
There are tricks for the best results. Using a premium product – 50/50 angora / merino pencil roving and silk fabric, participants will learn the easy way to lay out and felt a laminated accessory with an expensive look.

Free-styling applications of nuno, 3-Dimensional techniques, finishing and embellishment techniques will be covered.

Students will bring: A tea towel and a bath towel (bath sheet would be too large).

    • COVID Protocol for classes
    • Proof of full vaccination
    • Mandatory masks for the duration of each class
    • Compliance with any other Covid-19 protocols set by the East Lions Community Centre

    ***Cancellation Policy: Participants who cancel their registration up to 1 month prior to the start of the workshop will receive a full refund.  A participant who finds a replacement for his/her spot within 1 month prior to the start of the workshop will receive a full refund.  Cancellations within 1 month of workshops (with no replacement found) and “no-shows” will not be refunded.  If the Guild cancels a workshop for any reason, all registration fees will be refunded.  

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    Shibori and Indigo Dyeing Workshop

    REGISTRATION OPEN to all

    Dates: Sat., May 6 and 13 10:00 – 3:00
    Location: East Lions Community Centre
    Instructor: Diny Warren
    Registration Fee: Members – $115 Non-Members – $155
    Material Fee: $45 – to be paid to instructor at first class

    This is a 2 day workshop.
    Day 1 – Shibori
    Day 2 – Indigo dyeing

    Scroll to bottom to register

    What is Shibori?
    The word Shibori comes from the Japanese verb Shiboru which means to wring, squeeze or press.
    Fabric is compressed to block the dye from entering. This can be achieved in many different ways.
    Folds and pleats can be placed randomly for a chance effect by scrunching, twisting or they can be arranged in a controlled way by folding, wrapping and binding.

    Then there is the stitched Shibori where rows of small stitches can follow a draw line, follow a specific
    shape. Pulling up the threads of hand sewn rows of small stitches create tiny folds.

    Several techniques will be shown and applied on the first Saturday, May 6.
    The most traditional and most common technique for dyeing Shibori is Indigo dyeing, which is what we
    will be doing. Other dye methods can be used.

    Saturday May 13, we will be using an Indigo Vat
    You will be shown how to start the vat, how it comes alive and watch the magic happen when you dip
    and carefully retrieve your pieces from the Indigo liquid.
    Watch the colour change in front of your eyes. A sense of mystery and expectation always prevails no
    matter how well you prepare your folding, clamping or stitching.

    We will be using mainly cotton material in this workshop.
    At the conclusion of the two days you will have :
    Created an Indigo dyed Cotton scarf 22”x 72”, and two light weight cotton napkins 22”x22”, we can dip
    some silk hankies. You will be able to bring some small cotton or linen items from home to dye, depending on the survival of the vat.

    The knowledge to apply these techniques to other fabrics using different dyeing techniques.
    Shibori and Indigo dyeing can be used on Silks, fine wools, linen, hemp.

    Further instructions for the workshop will be provided to the class registrants closer to the workshop
    dates.

      • COVID Protocol for classes
      • Proof of full vaccination
      • Mandatory masks for the duration of each class
      • Compliance with any other Covid-19 protocols set by the East Lions Community Centre

      ***Cancellation Policy: Participants who cancel their registration up to 1 month prior to the start of the workshop will receive a full refund.  A participant who finds a replacement for his/her spot within 1 month prior to the start of the workshop will receive a full refund.  Cancellations within 1 month of workshops (with no replacement found) and “no-shows” will not be refunded.  If the Guild cancels a workshop for any reason, all registration fees will be refunded.  

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      Blending Fibres Workshop

      Spinning with Beth Showalter

      Creative Blends: Let the Fibre Fly!

      Date: Sat., Apr. 15, 2023
      Location: East Lion’s Community Centre – 531 Churchill Ave
      Registration Fee: – $50 Member, $70 non-member
      Material Kit + Workshop Notes: $50.00/person payable to instructor
      Instructor: Beth Showalter
      Explore Different Blends and their characteristics using hand cards, combs, hackles and blending boards.

      Full details are here

        • COVID Protocol for classes
        • Proof of full vaccination
        • Mandatory masks for the duration of each class
        • Compliance with any other Covid-19 protocols set by the East Lions Community Centre

        ***Cancellation Policy: Participants who cancel their registration up to 1 month prior to the start of the workshop will receive a full refund.  A participant who finds a replacement for his/her spot within 1 month prior to the start of the workshop will receive a full refund.  Cancellations within 1 month of workshops (with no replacement found) and “no-shows” will not be refunded.  If the Guild cancels a workshop for any reason, all registration fees will be refunded.  

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        Inkle Weaving Class

        Dates: Thurs., Feb. 23, and Mar. 2 – 6:30 to 9:00 pm
        Location: East Lion’s Community Centre – 531 Churchill Ave
        Instructor: Kathy Morgan
        Participant Fee: members – $60, non-members – $80
        Material Fee: $5 payable to instructor at first class
        Equipment: A limited number of Inkle looms will be available for rent for $10, if you have an Inkle loom or can borrow one that would be helpful

        This is a two-evening workshop.

        Description: If you have ever wondered how to weave on an Inkle loom, now is your chance.
        This two-evening, hands-on workshop will provide an introduction to Inkle weaving.
        From setting up the loom, creating different patterns and weaving a project, these
        are just a few of the items to be covered.  Come join in the fun!

          • COVID Protocol for classes
          • Proof of full vaccination
          • Mandatory masks for the duration of each class
          • Compliance with any other Covid-19 protocols set by the East Lions Community Centre

          ***Cancellation Policy: Participants who cancel their registration up to 1 month prior to the start of the workshop will receive a full refund.  A participant who finds a replacement for his/her spot within 1 month prior to the start of the workshop will receive a full refund.  Cancellations within 1 month of workshops (with no replacement found) and “no-shows” will not be refunded.  If the Guild cancels a workshop for any reason, all registration fees will be refunded.  

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          Wellington Fibre Road Trip – FULL


          When: Delayed until April 1st 10:00 to 2:00ish

          This course is now full

          Donna Hancock will lead us through colour theory and a hands on over-dyeing workshop in her mill.
          Bring your lunch and 2 – 25 gram skeins of coloured protein fibre yarn. (No black or dark colours)

          Donna will also supply some coloured alpaca, mohair, wool, dyed yarns and the dyes.

          Participants will go home with small samples of original and dyed yarns.
          We will have the opportunity to meet Donna’s angora goats (mohair), maybe some kids and shop!

          Members: $35. Non-members: $45

          Wait List registration available in case of cancellations

          COVID protocols

            • Proof of full vaccination
            • Mandatory masks for the duration of each class
            • Compliance with any other Covid-19 protocols set by the East Lions Community Centre

            ***Cancellation Policy: Participants who cancel their registration up to 1 month prior to the start of the workshop will receive a full refund.  A participant who finds a replacement for his/her spot within 1 month prior to the start of the workshop will receive a full refund.  Cancellations within 1 month of workshops (with no replacement found) and “no-shows” will not be refunded.  If the Guild cancels a workshop for any reason, all registration fees will be refunded.