Fibre Art Festival and Sale (FAFS)
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Covent Garden Market (Mezzanine Level)
November 22, 23 & 24
Friday 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
Saturday 9:00 am – 4:30 pm
Sunday 11:00 am – 3:00 pm
Sponsored by:
London District Weavers and Spinners
Simply Hooked
Strathroy Pioneer Treadlers
Shop for Locally made Fibre Creations
Art for the Individual and the Home
Demonstrations and Displays of:
Weaving
Spinning
Rug Hooking
Description: In this hands-on workshop, explore the basic tools and stitches used to make Torchon lace – a beginners bobbin lace technique. Using commercial threads, create a sample bookmark.
Location: 1731 Churchill Ave, London ON – East Lion’s Community Centre
Instructor: Kathy Morgan
Cost: LDWS Members – $25, Non-Members – $45
Date: Sunday November 29, 2026
Time: 1pm- 3pm
Participant Requirements: no experience necessary
Equipment to bring: all supplies will be provided
Material Cost: $5 to instructor at workshop
Our classes are primarily designed for adult learners. Students under 18 may register and attend if they are mature enough to participate fully, however, they must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian who is over 18 and is also registered for the class.
The workshop is limited to 8 participants, please register early.
This class has a minimum number of 5 participants to proceed. If this number is not reached we’ll let you know about a week before the start of class. You will be refunded your full registration.
***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.
If you do not receive a confirmation email, please check that your payment has been processed and your registration has been received.r payment has been processed and your registration has been received.
This is a 2 Sunday class.
Description: In this workshop you will learn the simplicity of weaving on a rigid heddle loom. You will gain confidence in using your loom, understand weaving terms, and will have the skills to keep weaving on your own by the end of class.
In this class you will:
Location: 1731 Churchill Ave, London ON – East Lion’s Community Centre
Instructor: Lynda King
Cost: LDWS Members – $125, Non-Members – $155
Date: Sundays September 20 and27, 2026
Time: 10am- 3pm
Participant Requirements: no experience necessary
Equipment to bring:
Material Cost: Yarn requirements for the project will be emailed to you at least two weeks before class. This will allow you to choose your own colours and purchase from your favourite yarn shop. There is no extra material fee.
Our classes are primarily designed for adult learners. Students under 18 may register and attend if they are mature enough to participate fully, however, they must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian who is over 18 and is also registered for the class.
The workshop is limited to 4 participants, please register early.
This class has a minimum number of 4 participants to proceed. If this number is not reached we’ll let you know about a week before the start of class. You will be refunded your full registration.
***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.
If you do not receive a confirmation email, please check that your payment has been processed and your registration has been received.
Please join us either in Person or on Zoom so we can get our Quorum for the meeting
Date: June 2,2026
Time: 5:30 – 6:00 Set up
6:00 – 7:00 Potluck Dinner
7:00 – 9:00 Annual General Meeting
The Annual General Meeting is a great way for us to get together, share some food and find out what we did over the last year, and what is planned for next year.
To try to be environmentally friendly we suggest you bring your own plate, cutlery etc, but there will be some disposable plates and cutlery available.
We will be having door prizes ( one for weavers and one for spinners) – you get a ticket for being at the meeting and a ticket for bringing a show and tell item.
There will also be a 50/50 draw so bring some cash for that
After the enjoying the wonderful food we’ll proceed with the business portion of the meeting
We hope you can attend. We do need to ensure we have enough members to form a quorum for the voting (35).
Below is the link to the Agenda. The Financial report can be found in the Monday Muse
Date: Saturday, September 26, 2026
Time: 10:00 am – 2:00 pm
Location: East Lion’s Community Centre 1731 Churchill Ave, London ON
Registration: FREE on Eventbrite – Sign up early we have room for 20!!!
Link to Eventbrite available in the Monday Muse e-mail.
Bring a friend – $5 at the door for non-members
We’ve booked the other art room,
Bring your lunch, and whatever fibre arts project you’re working on. All Members and friends are welcome
In this workshop you will learn the simplicity of weaving on a rigid heddle loom. You will gain confidence in using your loom, understand weaving terms, and will have the skills to keep weaving on your own by the end of class. The workshop project will be to create a handwoven scarf. The yarn will be provided by the instructor.
This is a 2 Saturday Class
Date: Saturdays June 13 and 20 2026
Time: 10:00 am – 3:00 pm
Location: East Lions Community Centre – 1731 Churchill Ave, London, ON
Instructor: Lynda King
Cost: LDWS Members – $125, Non-Members – $155
Participant Requirements: no experience necessary
Equipment to bring:
Material Cost: Yarn requirements for the project will be emailed to you at least two weeks before class. This will allow you to choose your own colours and purchase from your favourite yarn shop. There is no extra material fee.
Workshop is limited to 4 participants, please register early. This class has a minimum number of 4 participants to proceed. If this number is not reached we’ll let you know about a week before the start of class. You will be refunded your full registration.
LDWS workshops are open to all. If a participant is less than 18 years old, they are required to have a parent or guardian present at all times
***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.
This is a 5 Sunday Class
Dates: Sunday Oct 18, 25 and Nov 1, 8, 15 2026
Time: 10:00 am – 3:00 pm
What will be covered in the Class:
Location: East Lions Community Centre – 1731 Churchill Ave, London, ON
Instructor: Kathy Morgan
Cost: Members – $350, Non-Members $380
All materials are included in the cost of the class. This includes the use of a Dorothy table loom, and all required accessories. Yarn is also included.
LDWS workshops are open to all. If a participant is less than 18 years old, they are required to have a parent or guardian present at all times
Workshop is limited to 4 participants, please register early.
This class has a minimum number of 4 participants to proceed. If this number is not reached we’ll let you know about a week before the start of class. You will be refunded your full registration.
***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.
Description
Curious about working from raw fleece to yarn? This session is designed to build your confidence and skills in fibre preparation from the ground up.
Pack your lunch and join us for a full-day, hands-on workshop exploring how to use a picker and drum carder to transform clean fleece into spinable fibre. Prepare to be amazed as you turn curly sheep locks into soft, fluffy fibre — and spin it into beautiful yarn!
You’ll have the chance to sample different techniques throughout the day and head home with prepared fibre to continue practicing on your own.
Important Notes
Link to Eventbrite is available in the Monday Muse e-mail.
Location: 1731 Churchill Ave, London ON – East Lion’s Community Centre
Instructors: Diny Warren and Amie Latta
Cost: LDWS Members only – $65
Date: Sunday May 31, 2026
Time: 10am – 3pm
Participant Requirements: Not recommended as a first spinning project
Equipment to bring:
Material Cost: $10 per person payable to instructor on day of class. This will give you 2 part fleeces to work on and take home.
This class has a minimum number of 10 participants to proceed. If this number is not reached we’ll let you know about a week ahead. You will be refunded your full registration.
The workshop is limited to 20 participants, please register early.
***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.
Description: We will be making a wet felted beret over a resist using merino and viscose. While not a difficult project, it does require patience to produce the best results.
Location: 1731 Churchill Ave, London ON – East Lion’s Community Centre
Instructor: Jan Taylor
Cost: LDWS Members – $45, Non-Members – $75
Date: Saturday October 24, 2026
Time: 10am – 4pm
Participant Requirements: Not recommended as a first wet felting project
Equipment to bring:
Material Cost: $15 per person payable to instructor on day of class
LDWS workshops are open to all. If a participant is less than 18 years old, they are required to have a parent or guardian present at all times.
This class has a minimum number of 8 participants to proceed. If this number is not reached we’ll let you know about a week ahead. You will be refunded your full registration.
The workshop is limited to 12 participants, please register early.
***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.
Simple and addictive
Description: This one day workshop explores the ancient technique of coiling. We will be working with yarns and threads from your “gatherings” (formerly known as your stash). The best choices would be cottons, wools and linens. You want threads and yarns that are strong and do not break easily. Novelty yarns and delicates need special consideration, maybe left for your second or third and fourth basket. Your supplies should include a ball or two of yarn of your choice, sports weight or thicker, a finer yarn maybe a crochet cotton, perl cotton, fingerweight yarn, or 6 stand embroidery floss. Play with your colour choices. This is a very fun class, lots of rooms for creativity and play. I love making baskets and hope you will too.
Location: 1731 Churchill Ave, London ON – East Lion’s Community Centre
Instructor: Nancy Latchford
Cost: Members – $45, Non-Members – $75
Date: Saturday November 7, 2026
Time: 10am – 4pm
Participant Requirements: no experience necessary
Equipment to bring:
Material Cost: $10 per person payable to instructor on day of class
LDWS workshops are open to all. If a participant is less than 18 years old, they are required to have a parent or guardian present at all times.
This class has a minimum number of 8 participants to proceed. If this number is not reached we’ll let you know about a week ahead. You will be refunded your full registration.
The workshop is limited to 12 participants, please register early.
***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.
Date: May 5, 2026
Time: 7:00-9:00 pm (arrive at 6:30 for social time)
The Fashion Show!!!
Bring your handmade items for our Fashion show in May!! Anything qualifies, it doesn’t have to be something which would normally be worn. Last year we had rugs, tea towels as well as scarves, shawls and hats.
Click on link below to open file to print to document your piece for the Fashion Show. Printed copied will also be available at the meeting.
The Fashion show is always a fun night to get together and see what we’ve all been making over the last year.
The annual Guild Fashion Show is looming (ha!) on the horizon:
This is your reminder to finish up your spinning from the Hand-Me-Down’s Tale fibre swap so you have time to fashion (ha, ha) something that speaks to what community means to you; and remember there is a prize waiting for at the end of the runway!
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