Two local fibre arts groups, the Desert Sage Spinners and Weavers and the Double O Quilters, return to their regular schedule of activities this September. Consider joining one or both of these talented guilds. Beginners are always welcome. As one new fibre artist mentioned recently, “I couldn’t believe I was working with all this talent around me — and they still took time to teach me and share their love of the craft!” Both groups have amazing teachers and skilled artists on hand to help you along and inspire you.
The Desert Sage Spinners and Weavers are also pleased to present the following
Their Fibre Arts Festival (formerly “Slow Fibre Festival”) has been drawing crowds since it was initiated a couple of years ago. The event specializes on locally reared and locally cultivated fibres, processed locally , and handcrafted by local artisans using time-honoured techniques. It’s both educational and fun. What an opportunity for the whole family. Bring the children along and teach them about where their clothes and other fabric items originate from.
Fibre Arts Festival
Saturday Oct 6
10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Shatford Centre, 760 Main St., Penticton
Natural fibres & items by local artists spinning, weaving, knitting & felting. Fine wearable art boutique, demonstrations, and door prizes.
Double O Quilters Guild monthly meetings resume
Monday September 10 9:30 am Oliver Community Centre (back 1/3 of hall)They meet on the 1st Monday of every month September through May for their business meetings, demonstrations and “Show and Tell”. Monthly workshops on quilt related topics for all skill levels are held on the 3rd Monday of every month. In addition, there is a weekly drop-in for sharing and co-operative working on personal or guild projects. There is a large up-to-date library of quilting books, magazines and equipment for members to borrow. New members are always welcome.
The Double O Quilters also have many events on the go:
Double O Quilters Guild hosts 25th Anniversary fashion show, light refreshments entertainment Wednesday, Oct. 3 10 am – 2 pm Oliver Community Centre (south end) Quilt Trunk Show with international fibre artist Catherine Nicholls Monday, October 22 at 7 pm Public Admission by DonationThe Quilt trunk show is part of three days of workshops by Catherine Nicholls, partially sponsored by the Oliver Community Arts Council.
