Date: Wednesday, November 26th 2025
Learn the Art of Australian Locker Hooking About the Workshop Australian locker hooking is a fibre art technique that uses unspun wool or other fibres pulled through a canvas mesh and secured with a locking yarn. The result is a plush and soft finish and can be used to create items like rugs, mats and…
Date: Saturday, November 22nd 2025
Learn the Art of Traditional Cheticamp Rug Hooking About the Workshop In this hands-on workshop, Annette will delve into the rich history of Cheticamp Hooked Rugs. Participants will have the opportunity to choose from unique 6” kits. Each kit includes: A wooden hoop A pre-drawn design on burlap A hook All the wool needed to…
Date: Friday, October 17th 2025
Knitting with two colours can be so much fun! In this workshop, you will learn how to get started with two colours while making a pot holder/trivet with stars or nordic patterns. Materials to be provided. Your instructor, Pat LeBlanc, is a skilled, patient teacher who learned from her mother. She enjoys knitting socks, mittens,…
Date: Thursday, October 16th 2025
Skilled artisan and third-generation rug hooker, Annette Porier, will talk about the history of this time-honoured craft while demonstrating and teaching techniques to those participating. No reservations required, join in at 1:00 pm.
Date: Friday, October 17th 2025
Knitting with two colours can be so much fun! In this workshop, you will learn how to get started with two colours while making a pot holder/trivet with stars or nordic patterns. Materials to be provided. Your instructor, Pat LeBlanc, is a skilled, patient teacher who learned from her mother. She enjoys knitting socks, mittens,…
Date: Saturday, October 18th 2025
At the Scotsville School of Crafts, spinning is yet another ancient craft which is alive and well. Join us there to watch a spinner at work and if you’d like to try hour hand at it you are very welcome. No fee, donations accepted. Local contact person for this event is Verna, 902-258-2278 or vernamacm@gmail.com.