Mark your calendars, and book your rooms - the schedule is set! There will be lots more additions to this line-up (we have all kinds of demonstrations planned!), but for now, the following events have been confirmed for the 2023 Nova Scotia Fibre Arts Festival. Everything will take place in Amherst, Nova Scotia, during the week of October 10 - 14, 2023.
Week Long Events Tuesday Oct. 10 to Saturday Oct 14:
Time: 10-4
Where: Cumberland County Museum and Archives, 150 Church Street, Amherst, N.S.
Regular museum admission fees of Adults $6; Seniors and Ages 12-18 $5; 0 to 11 free
Not Your Grandmother's Embroidery: Exhibit of Works by Jan Boiduk
Time: 10-3
Time: 10-3
Where: Focal Point Gallery, 93 Victoria St. E., Amherst
Free Admission
Opening Reception: Meet and Greet
Tuesday October 10
Intro to Tunisian Crochet Workshop (Part 1 of 2)
Tuesday and Thursday
Tuesday and Thursday
Part One Time: 1-4 Tuesday
Where: Four Fathers Library
Teacher: Kathryn Richards
Cost: 75.00 to include all supplies (cost is for two classes)
Register: kathryn.kwkg@gmail.com
Teacher: Kathryn Richards
Cost: 75.00 to include all supplies (cost is for two classes)
Register: kathryn.kwkg@gmail.com
Opening Reception: Meet and Greet
5-7 pm at the Amherst Train Station
All welcome! Free admission
Wednesday October 11
Sew In
Time: 9-4
Sunrise Over The Blueberries Mug Rug (½ day Quilt Workshop)
Time: 1:30-4:30
Practical Weaving Math Workshop
Time: 5-8 pm
Friday October 13
Wednesday October 11
Sew In
Time: 9-4
Where: Arts & Entertainment Centre, Amherst Centre Mall, South Albion St
Cost: $35.00
Registration by email only starting on June 22: bourgeoislynn1946@gmail.com
Sunrise Over The Blueberries Mug Rug (½ day Quilt Workshop)
Time: 9:30-12:30
Cost: $35.00
Registration by email only starting on June 22: bourgeoislynn1946@gmail.com
Sunrise Over The Blueberries Mug Rug (½ day Quilt Workshop)
Time: 9:30-12:30
Where: Sunrise Trail Quiltery, 1205 Highway 6, Amherst
Teacher: Joy Rector
Cost: $30.00 + tax to include kit
Teacher: Joy Rector
Cost: $30.00 + tax to include kit
Introduction to Sashiko, Traditional Japanese Embroidery
Time: 9-12, and 1-2
Where: Focal Point Gallery, 93 Victoria St E, Amherst
Teacher: Jan Boiduk
Cost: $65.00 includes materials
Register: 902-297-1033
Sunrise Over The Blueberries Mug Rug (½ day Quilt Workshop)
Time: 1:30-4:30
Where: Sunrise Trail Quiltery, 1205 Highway 6, Amherst
Teacher: Joy Rector
Cost: $30.00 + tax to include kit
Teacher: Joy Rector
Cost: $30.00 + tax to include kit
Victoria Quilt’s Open House/Dessert Social
Time: 11-2
Time: 11-2
Where: Masonic Hall, 20 Lawrence St., Amherst
Cost: $10.00
Cost: $10.00
Contact: megould55@gmail.com
Drop in – registration not required
Drop in – registration not required
Buds to Blossoms Floral Permanent Botanical Arrangement
Twisted Stitchers
Time: 6-8 pm
Time: 6:30-8:30
Where: 115 E. Victoria St., Amherst
Cost: $85.00 plus tax
Teacher: Donna White
Register: 902-660-7836 email: donna.budstoblossoms@gmail.com
Cost: $85.00 plus tax
Teacher: Donna White
Register: 902-660-7836 email: donna.budstoblossoms@gmail.com
Register by September 25 th
Twisted Stitchers
Time: 6-8 pm
Where: Four Fathers Library, 21 Acadia St., Amherst
Drop In
Hooked Rug Show by Dr. Halina Bienkowski
Time: 6-9 pm
Drop In
Hooked Rug Show by Dr. Halina Bienkowski
Time: 6-9 pm
Where: Suite 100, 158 Robert Angus Dr, Amherst
Contact: mama.mamooth@gmail.com
Everyone welcome! Free admission
Thursday October 12
Wool Appliqué Workshop
Time: 10-4 pm
Contact: mama.mamooth@gmail.com
Everyone welcome! Free admission
Thursday October 12
Wool Appliqué Workshop
Time: 10-4 pm
Where: Arts and Entertainment Centre, Amherst Centre Mall, S Albion St
Teacher: Darlene D’eon
Cost: $65.00 to include kit
Register: 14dadeon@gmail.com
Punch Needle Rug Hooking Workshop (2 day workshop)
Time: 10-4 (Part 1 of 2)
Teacher: Darlene D’eon
Cost: $65.00 to include kit
Register: 14dadeon@gmail.com
Punch Needle Rug Hooking Workshop (2 day workshop)
Time: 10-4 (Part 1 of 2)
Where: Christ Church, 5 Lawrence St, Amherst
Teacher: Kevin LeMoine
Cost: $165.00 to include pattern and wool (cost is for two classes)
Register: Phone - 506-577-4424 Email - kevinlemoine506@yahoo.ca
Teacher: Kevin LeMoine
Cost: $165.00 to include pattern and wool (cost is for two classes)
Register: Phone - 506-577-4424 Email - kevinlemoine506@yahoo.ca
Intro to Tunisian Crochet Workshop (Part 2 of 2)
Tuesday and Thursday Tuesday: 1-4, Thursday: 10-1
Tuesday and Thursday Tuesday: 1-4, Thursday: 10-1
Part 2 Time Thursday 10-1
Where: Four Fathers Library
Teacher: Kathryn Richards
Cost: 75.00 to include all supplies (cost is for two classes)
Register: kathryn.kwkg@gmail.com
Cost: 75.00 to include all supplies (cost is for two classes)
Register: kathryn.kwkg@gmail.com
Practical Weaving Math Workshop
Time: 5-8 pm
Where: Christ Church, 5 Lawrence St, Amherst
Teacher: Rachel Dalton of Brigadoon Farm
Cost: $80.00
Teacher: Rachel Dalton of Brigadoon Farm
Cost: $80.00
Register: brigadoonfarm@outlook.com
Maritime Experience Rug Show (2 days)
Hosted by the Northport LoopersTime: 10-7
Where: Community Credit Union: Business Innovation Centre, 5 Ratchford St
Contact Pauline Verstraten 902-661-9534
Cost: $2.00
Cumberland Quilters Guild Quilt Show
Time: 10-5
Contact Pauline Verstraten 902-661-9534
Cost: $2.00
Cumberland Quilters Guild Quilt Show
Time: 10-5
Where: Sanctuary, First Baptist Church, 90 Victoria St E., Amherst
Cost: Donation
Contact: Gail LeBlanc 902-661-4732
All Things Fibre Exposé
Time: 10-3
Cost: Donation
Contact: Gail LeBlanc 902-661-4732
All Things Fibre Exposé
Time: 10-3
Where: Sanctuary, Christ Church, 5 Lawrence St, Amherst
Display of fibre arts, refreshments, and sale table.
Cost: Donation
Hooking a Tiny Landscape: Roses in the Field
Time: 10-12 noon
Where: Deanne Fitzpatrick Studio
Teacher: Studio Staff
Cost: $69.95 + tax includes a Complete Kit, Instruction, tea and oatcakes
Register: www.hookingrugs.com or call 1-800-328-7756 Payment on registration.
There will be a non refundable deposit of $20
Beginner Rug Hooking: Embrace The Fall
Time: 1pm to 3 pm
Where: Deanne Fitzpatrick Studio
Teacher: Studio Staff
Cost: $49.95 + tax includes a complete kit, instruction, tea and oatcakes
Register: www.hookingrugs.com or call 1-800-328-7756. Payment on registration.
There will be a non refundable deposit of $20
Punch Needle Rug HookingWorkshop (2 day workshop)
Time: 10-4 (Part 2 of 2)
Time: 10-4 (Part 2 of 2)
Where: Christ Church, 5 Lawrence St, Amherst
Teacher: Kevin LeMoine
Cost: $165.00 to include pattern and wool (cost is for two classes)
Register: Phone - 506-577-4424 Email - kevinlemoine506@yahoo.ca
Cut Glass Pickle Dish Runner (Quilt Workshop)
Time: 9:30-3:30
Teacher: Kevin LeMoine
Cost: $165.00 to include pattern and wool (cost is for two classes)
Register: Phone - 506-577-4424 Email - kevinlemoine506@yahoo.ca
Cut Glass Pickle Dish Runner (Quilt Workshop)
Time: 9:30-3:30
Where: Arts and Entertainment Centre, Amherst Centre Mall, S Albion St
Teacher: Karen Neary
Cost $85.00, includes taxes, pattern and printed foundations
Register: karen@karenneary.ca
Quilted Runner Workshop
Time: 9-3
Teacher: Karen Neary
Cost $85.00, includes taxes, pattern and printed foundations
Register: karen@karenneary.ca
Quilted Runner Workshop
Time: 9-3
Where: Wandlyn Inn
Teacher: Debra Howard
Cost: $65.00 + tax includes pattern and fabric, specialty ruler required $29.00 + tax
Register: 902-245-6343
Rigid Heddle Weaving Workshop
Time: 10-4
Teacher: Debra Howard
Cost: $65.00 + tax includes pattern and fabric, specialty ruler required $29.00 + tax
Register: 902-245-6343
Rigid Heddle Weaving Workshop
Time: 10-4
Where: Christ Church, 5 Lawrence St, Amherst
Teacher: Rachel Dalton
Cost: Class $140.00 +$60.00 for material
Register: brigadoonfarm@outlook.com
Teacher: Rachel Dalton
Cost: Class $140.00 +$60.00 for material
Register: brigadoonfarm@outlook.com
Saturday October 14
Maritime Experience Rug Show (2 days)
Hosted by the Northport LoopersTime: 10-3
Where: Community Credit Union: Business Innovation Centre, 5 Ratchford St
Contact Pauline Verstraten 902-661-9534
Cost: $2.00
Zonta Fibre Arts Bazaar
Time: 10-3
Contact Pauline Verstraten 902-661-9534
Cost: $2.00
Zonta Fibre Arts Bazaar
Time: 10-3
Where: Lion’s Den, 9 Electric Street, Amherst
Cost: $2.00, Children under 12 are free
Cumberland Quilters Guild Quilt Show
Time: 10-4
Cost: $2.00, Children under 12 are free
Cumberland Quilters Guild Quilt Show
Time: 10-4
Where: Sanctuary, First Baptist Church, 90 Victoria St E., Amherst
Contact: Gail LeBlanc 902-661-4732
Contact: Gail LeBlanc 902-661-4732
Cost: Donation
Congratulations for bringing top fibre artists to your Fibre Arts Festival. I'm sorry to miss it.
ReplyDeleteDorothy