Date: Saturday, April 26th 2025
Embellish your weaving, knitting or your favorite craft. A Dorset Button is a style of button which originated in the county of Dorset, England. Dorset Buttons can be used wherever you might use a button, also as a visual interest on a garment or in jewellery. They are made with natural thread such as linen,…
Date: Sunday, March 30th 2025
Twining Workshop with Rag Rugs by Karina Join Karina from Rag Rugs by Karina for an immersive weekend of weaving! This hands-on workshop is perfect for both beginners and experienced weavers eager to explore the art of twining. What You’ll Create You’ll craft a beautiful, handmade table runner using the traditional twining method. Materials Participants will gather their own materials…
Date: Saturday, April 19th 2025
Up and Down the Hill with Twill is a hands-on introduction to the 2/2 twill weave structure. All skill levels are welcome, but students should be able to warp and dress a loom with minimal assistance. Whether you're new to twill or looking to refresh your skills and theory, this workshop is for you. Participants…
Date: Saturday, March 15th 2025
Join us for a hands-on Soap Making Workshop with Mary Pemberton, founder of Flora + Fauna Soap Company. Learn how to craft soap from scratch using traditional techniques and all-natural ingredients. You’ll explore the fundamentals of soap making, experiment with scents and botanicals, and take home your very own handmade soap. What You'll Learn: The basics of soap making…
Date: Sunday, March 2nd 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 six unique 6” kits. Each kit includes: A wooden hoop A pre-drawn design on burlap A hook All the wool…
Date: Friday, February 21st 2025
Join us for an unforgettable evening of indulgence as Katie MacLeod pairs six carefully selected wines with six exquisite chocolates handcrafted by Julia Ryan, master Chocolatier at Trufflebar Chocolates in Inverness, Nova Scotia. Originally from Germany, Julia brings European artistry and passion to her craft, creating each chocolate with the finest Belgian chocolate and all-natural,…