Needle Felt Dancing Mice
Needle Felt Dancing Mice with Wendo VanEssen
In this workshop, Wendo will show you how to create a wire armature and then, using wool fibre, you will fill out your rodent and create a whimsical dancing critter.
Instructor - Wendo VanEssen
Wendo has been teaching fibre arts for over 22 years. Wendo is also the owner of Fibre Art by Wendo.
Cost
The cost for this workshop is $95. You will be required to register - please go to the SHOP tab.
Kit Fee
The workshop will provide each attendee with all the supplies you will need for this project. Kit fee is $30 payable in cash to the instructor at the beginning of the workshop.
What you need to bring
Just yourself
Date - Time - Location
This workshop will be held on Friday, October 17th, 2025 from 9:30am to 1:00pm at the Binbrook United Church Gymnasium located at 2617 Binbrook Road East, Binbrook, ON. Check-in will begin at 9:15am.
spinning art yarn on a mini spindle-locks and all!
Spinning Art Yarn on a Mini Spindle-Locks and All with Carrie Chant
Spin a mini ball of Multi coloured art yearn and use it to learn how to crochet a simple art yearn flower to use as a pin, brooch, barrette or Christmas Decoration
Instructor - Carrie Chant
Carrie of Wyldespun loves teaching others to spin and crochet - especially when that includes a lighthearted, fun approach with quick projects.
Cost
The cost for this workshop is $65. You will be required to register - please go to the SHOP tab.
Kit Fee
The workshop will provide each attendee with all the supplies you will need for this project which will include a 'Wyldespun Double ended Mini Spindle with removable whorl (which leaves you with a crochet hook!), dyed yarn and locks and additives. Kit fee is $50 payable in cash to the instructor at the beginning of the workshop.
What you need to bring
Just yourself
Date - Time - Location
This workshop will be held on Friday, October 17th, 2025 from 9:30am to 12:30pm at the Binbrook United Church Gymnasium located at 2617 Binbrook Road East, Binbrook, ON. Check-in will begin at 9:15am.
Design your own bobbin lace scarf
Design Your Own Bobbin Lace Scarf with Cat Haggert
Knitting or crochet is not the only way to create a beautiful lace scarf. This workshop will explore Torchon bobbin lace stitches suitable for working with sock-weight yarn. Absolute beginners will learn three beautiful ground stitches to create lacy net scarves. For those with some knowledge of Torchon lace, additional stitches can be incorporated to add textural interest, such as spiders, whole- and half-stitch diamonds, and roseground. This workshop will produce a sample and the knowledge necessary to scale that up to a scarf. You provide the yarn and Cat will provide the pricking (pattern).
Instructor - Cat Haggert
Cat has been working with multiple all natural mediums for many years.
Cost
The cost for this workshop is $45. You will be required to register - please go to the SHOP tab.
Kit Fee
The workshop will provide each attendee a kit made up of; a lace mat, clothespins (bobbins) and pins. The kit fee is $20 payable in cash to the workshop instructor.
What you need to bring
Participants should bring #1-superfine sock weight yarn suitable for next-to-the-neck wear. This is a great opportunity to use up scraps.
Date - Time - Location
This workshop will be held on Friday, October 17th, 2025 from 9:30am to 12:30pm at the Binbrook United Church Gymnasium located at 2617 Binbrook Road East, Binbrook, ON. Check-in will begin at 9:15am.
GEMS - Gauge, Ease, Measurement, sizing
GEM-Gauge, Ease, Measurement, Sizing with Tracy Minnema
Tracy will be presenting the importance of gauge, ease, measurement and sizing
Instructor - Tracy Minnema
Tracy is a graduate from the Ontario College of Teachers
Cost
The cost for this workshop is $60. You will be required to register - please go to the SHOP tab.
Kit Fee
There is no kit fee.
What you need to bring
Paper and pen.
Date - Time - Location
This workshop will be held on Friday, October 17th, 2025 from 9:30am to 11:30am at the Binbrook United Church Gymnasium located at 2617 Binbrook Road East, Binbrook, ON. Check-in will begin at 9:15am.
spinning on a supported spindle
Spinning on a Supported Spindle with Jane Steeves
Supported spindles are a fun way to carry your spinning where ever you go! In this workshop we will learn how to get started using a supported spindle, try different types of fibre prep and work on techniques. Everyone should leave this workshop with the ability to start spinning on the supported spindle and keep spinning until the spindle is full. Discussions on how to take the spun fibre off the spindle and what are the best ways to ply will also be covered.
Instructor - Jane Steeves
Jane possesses an Ontario Handspinning Certificate and has been involved in the fibre world for many years.
Cost
The cost for this workshop is $65. You will be required to register - please go to the SHOP tab.
Kit Fee
The workshop will provide each attendee with a spindle, a spindle bowl and enough prepared fibre to spin in the workshop and have some to take home. The kit fee is $35 payable in cash to the workshop instructor.
What you need to bring
If the participant likes they can bring their own spindles and we can discuss the pro's and con's of the spindle.
Date - Time - Location
This workshop will be held on Friday, October 17th, 2025 from 1pm to 4pm at the Binbrook United Church Gymnasium located at 2617 Binbrook Road East, Binbrook, ON. Check-in will begin at 12:45pm.
punching with attitude: not for sale
Punching with Attitude with Christine Johnson
Craftivism is a movement of using our voices in the arts and crafts to express our concerns and Canadians right now have a lot of concerns. Learn the art of punch needle rug hooking AND express yourself. This piece is inspired by our Prime Minister insisting that Canada is not for sale. The design offers a chance for beginners to cover all the basics of punch needle rug hooking with many advanced options for the more experienced puncher. Punch needle is like painting with wool and the possibilities are endless. This is a great opportunity to try a new design and get some of your frustrations out of the way.
Instructor - Christine Johnson
Christine is a Certified Oxford Instructor
Cost
The cost for this workshop is $75. You will be required to register - please go to the SHOP tab.
Kit Fee
The workshop will provide each attendee with a 24 inch square piece of monk's cloth serged and yarn - with options to choose at the workshop The kit fee is $60 payable in cash to the workshop instructor.
What you need to bring
The participant will need to bring a gripper frame or no-slip hoop-10 inch minimum, Oxford Punch Needle #10 Regular, Oxford Punch Needle #10 Fine - optional, and scissors.
If necessary, the loan of a frame and needle can be arranged with the instructor.
Date - Time - Location
This workshop will be held on Friday, October 17th, 2025 from 1pm to 4pm at the Binbrook United Church Gymnasium located at 2617 Binbrook Road East, Binbrook, ON. Check-in will begin at 12:45pm.
needle felt a whimsical landscape
Needle Felt a Whimsical Landscape with Wendo VanEssen
In this workshop, Wendo will guide you through the needle felting process to create a lovely landscape that you could walk right into.
Instructor - Wendo VanEssen
Wendo is the owner of Fibre Art by Wendo and has been teaching for over 22 years.
Cost
The cost for this workshop is $90. You will be required to register - please go to the SHOP tab.
Kit Fee
The workshop will provide each attendee with all the materials and supplies to create your landscape design. The kit fee is $25 payable in cash to the workshop instructor.
What you need to bring
Just yourself
Date - Time - Location
This workshop will be held on Friday, October 17th, 2025 from 1:30pm to 5pm at the Binbrook United Church Gymnasium located at 2617 Binbrook Road East, Binbrook, ON. Check-in will begin at 1:15pm.
Substitutions
Substitutions with Tracy Minnema
Tracy will be discussing that yarns you should choose when substituting.
Instructor - Tracy Minnema
Tracy Minnema graduated from the Ontario College of Teachers
Cost
The cost for this workshop is $60. You will be required to register - please go to the SHOP tab.
Kit Fee
There is no kit fee
What you need to bring
Paper and Pen
Date - Time - Location
This workshop will be held on Friday, October 17th, 2025 from 1:00pm to 3pm at the Binbrook United Church Gymnasium located at 2617 Binbrook Road East, Binbrook, ON. Check-in will begin at 12:45pm.
Weaving Sticks, Weaving for small projects on the go!
Weaving sticks, Weaving for small projects on the go with Carrie Chant.
Learn to use weaving sticks. The wonderfully portable and absolutely no counting way to weave. In this workshop we will thread the weaving sticks and weave (then stitch up) scrap fabric pumpkins. Super adorable way to use up the scrap fabric around your home. During this workshop we will also discuss and brainstorm many ways that you can use this fabric. It is the perfect alternative for those evenings or days where counting is awful, stitches aren't working, and you just need something creative and fast.
Instructor - Carrie Chant
Carrie Chant is a partner in Wyldespun and is a self-taught fibre artist with a wicked creative streak.
Cost
The cost for this workshop is $65. You will be required to register - please go to the SHOP tab.
Kit Fee
The kit fee includes a set of seven hand carved Wyldespun weaving sticks carved from fallen branches, lengths of cotton warp, crochet hook to make the "stem", large sewing needle to thread and sew together, scrap fabric and yarn will be available to choose from to complete the project. The kit fee is $75 payable in cash to the workshop instructor.
What you need to bring
Just yourself
Date - Time - Location
This workshop will be held on Friday, October 17th, 2025 from 1:00pm to 4pm at the Binbrook United Church Gymnasium located at 2617 Binbrook Road East, Binbrook, ON. Check-in will begin at 12:45pm.