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Class is Full – Wait list is available – Learn to Weave: Beginning Weaving Class (Fall 2022)

London District Weavers and Spinners

A waiting list will be created for any new registrations. Do not pay until notified of class dates.

  • 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

Maximum of 5 students – Place is held once registration and fee is received.

Dates: October 15, 22, 29 and November 5, 12
Time: 10:00 am – 3:00 pm
Location: East Lions Community Centre – 1731 Churchill Ave, London, ON
Cost: $320 for LDWS members, $350 for non-members (includes the use of all necessary equipment and materials.)

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:

    • Proof of double 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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    Class is Full- Wait list available – Beginner’s Spinning Class – Fall 2022

    London District Weavers and Spinners

    Fall Beginner’s Spinning Class

    This class is currently full. A waiting list will be created for a potential second class, (likely in 2023) or to replace a cancellation.
    If interested in a future class, please register and you’ll be notified when the next class is scheduled. Please wait until notified to pay.

    This Spinning Wheel course is for the person who would like to learn how to spin on a Spinning wheel, while having fun making your own yarn from wool fibres. 

    We will cover:

    • The working of the spinning wheel
    • How to prepare fibres for spinning
    • Spinning the yarn
    • Finishing yarn

    Location: This course will be in person, and take place at the East Lion’s Community Centre in the North Art Room

    Cost: The course fee will be $135 for LDWS Members and $150 for non-members – payable on registration . A material fee of $25 will be required to be paid on the first day of class.

    The class will have a minimum of 5 students and a maximum of 7. Spinning wheels are available for use during the class. If you have your own please indicate in the form below

    Dates: September 17, September 24 and October 1

    Time: 10:00 am – 1:00 pm

      Covid-19 protocols for in person courses:

      • Proof of double 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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      October Guild Meeting

      London District Weavers and Spinners

      I am very excited to say that our speaker this month will be Beth Showalter.

      Beth completed the Ontario Handweavers and Spinners (OHS) Spinning Certificate Program in 2014 with Distinction, and will be speaking about spinning Alpaca fiber.

      This is a hands on presentation, and members are encouraged to bring their hand cards and spinning wheels to the meeting.

      Beth will have small fiber kits available for members to purchase at a cost of $5, which will allow members to quite literally get a feel for Alpaca.

      If you would like to know more, you can find Beth at www.bethshowalter.ca.

      We will also be hosting a swap, for anyone who wishes to participate. Members may bring in one or two items (yarn or fiber, of any type, with a retail value of $20-$40) to the meeting. For each item you bring, you will get your name in the random draw. After Beth speaks, we will draw the names, and when your name is chosen, you may go and choose a new item to take home.

      If anyone has questions, feel free to email Kathy Broughton, at kathy@rocklakeweaving.com.

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      Tea Towel Project update

      London District Weavers and Spinners
      A personal thank you to those who were able to came out for our celebration. We had a wonderful time moving the loom out into the centre of the East Lions Community Centre and unrolling 17 unique and beautiful Towels. 

      We ate cake, drank coffee and talked to live people! We distributed all of the towels to the people that were there for hemming.  

      With Diny’s guidance and our collective thoughts and efforts we have reattached the warp and its ready for weavers to finish up.  

      Who wants to weave another towel?

      As you may know Lynne Salisbury will be moving to British Columbia.  She wove several towels and has taken two towels for hemming. We will miss her!  

      A reminder that summer camps are being held at the centre and it is recommended you wear a mask when coming to the centre.  

      Be well,

      Donna
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      May 2022 Guild Meeting

      London District Weavers and Spinners

      Date: May 3, 2022

      Guest Speaker: Jane Steeves

      Jane spoke about different Sheep Breeds of Ontario and how she has studied them to see how the wool would spin, and whether it is good for weaving or knitting

      Note: This Guild’s meeting was broadcast from the newly constructed East Lions Community Centre. The meeting was hosted from the centre and conducted in a hybrid format with members both on zoom and in person.

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      Western Fair Creative Arts Competition

      London District Weavers and Spinners

      You may have heard about Western Fair’s Creative Arts Competitions!  They are a great way for people to showcase their artistic talents in a number of ways.  There are categories for almost everything: needle felting, weaving, crochet, woodworking, pottery, art, quilting, horticulture, the list goes on and on!  Over $13,000 in prize money to be WON!   

      London District Weavers and Spinners has so many creative and talented individuals from our community. Below is a link to the Prize Book – all fair competition categories are listed inside.
      If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to reach out.

      Contact Info:
      KRISTEN WITMER ​COMMUNITY 
      ENGAGEMENT COORDINATOR
      Email: kwitmer@westernfairdistrict.com
      Office: 519-438-7203,240
      		Western ​Fair ​District
      ​​316 Rectory St.
      ​London, ON
      ​N5W 3V9

      Happy Crafting!

      Creative Arts PosterDownload
      Creative Arts Prizebook Download
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      Spring Beginner’s Weaving Course

      Laura Curiale

      ***COURSE CANCELLED – LACK OF REGISTRATION

      We are excited to be able to offer our beginner’s weaving course once again!

      Join the class and learn the basics of weaving from warping the loom to getting those edges just right. Participant’s will be guided by seasoned weaver Kathy Morgan and all required material’s will be provided.

      This course will be in person and available to only 5 participants.

      Location: East Lions Community Centre (Wavell Street, London, Ontario)

      Dates: April 23, April 30, May 7, May 14, May 28

      Time: 10:00am – 3:00pm (Classroom will be open to participant’s at 9:30am)

      Price: For member $320; For non-member $350 (Price includes use of equipment and all required materials)

      Please note: Registration is on a first-come first-serve basis, and is based on the date payment is received.

      ***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.  

      The LDWS Guild will still be adhering to specific Covid-19 health mearsures, please review the protocols in place for in person courses below:

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