2026 Schedule

2026 Workshops and Events, more details to come

All Week:

Focal Point Photography & Framing 93 Victoria St E, Amherst NS

Fibre arts display and demos

Cumberland County Museum and Archives, 150 Church St, Amherst NS

Chair Pads of Cumberland County: The exhibit will be available for viewing at the museum,10 a.m. to 4 daily.

Tuesday

Wednesday

Sew In – Arts and Entertainment Centre, Amherst Centre Mall

Plein Air Fibre Arts Experience - a two-day workshop at the Cumberland County Museum and Archives. Contact the Museum for details and registration. 902-667-2561 or cumbmuseum@gmail.com

Rug Hooking Tea and Hook In with special treats at Deanne Fitzpatrick Studio, 11-2 pm. Pre-registration recommended, but drop-ins will be welcomed, space permitting. Come visit the studio, have a treat, and a cup of tea. Contact info@hookingrugs.com Donations to Cumberland Public Libraries happily received.

Special presentation of Hooked, a short documentary featuring Deanne Fitzpatrick and her art. 2 pm at the Amherst Theatre. Tickets $10 at the door.  

Opening Night at the Train Station - 5-7 pm - 27 Station St Amherst. Free! Come out and join us.

Thursday

Hooking Barns Workshop, 1-3 pm $169.00 at Deanne Fitzpatrick Studio. Taught by Mary Williams https://hookingrugs.com/products/october-barns-workshop-studio-workshop-series

Chair Pads of Cumberland County: Please join us at 6 pm, for a reception and exhibit of hooked chair pads. Cumberland County Museum & Archives

 

Friday

Victoria Quilts Luncheon - Masonic Hall 11:30-1:30 $10, tickets at the door

Needle Felted Landscape - A&E Centre, Amherst Centre Mall, 1-3 pm $80. Register with Loopy Wool - hi@loopywool.com or call 506-372-5667

Northport Loopers Rug Show and vendors - Heartz Hall, Trinity St Stephen's United Church, 10-4

Cumberland Quilters Guild Quilt Show and vendors - First Baptist Church 10-4

 

Saturday

Fall for Us! House Tour 3-8 pm. All proceeds to the Cumberland Hospice Foundation. Tickets will be available soon!

Northport Loopers Rug Show and vendors - Heartz Hall, Trinity St Stephen's United Church, 10-3

Cumberland Quilters Guild Quilt Show and vendors - First Baptist Church 10-4