Eco-printing on Watercolor Paper12:30PM - 3:30PM
Instructor: Connie Chaplin Using local flowers and leaves, we will print a variety of papers that can be used for cards, journal, pages or being framed.
No experience is needed, so it’s great for beginners, but also advanced Eco printers will enjoy and continue their learning techniques. We will use natural dye to enhance some of the papers and bring out the natural beauty of the Leaf print mark. This is a fun and rewarding workshop. You will be able to replicate and practice at home after this class. Please bring apron, notebook and pen, and medical type gloves. (several pairs) You are also welcome to bring flowers, petals and any leaves you would like to try out. Hint- fruit and nut leaves work nicely as well as oak, birch, willow as a guide of what to bring. I will also bring some leaves. Cost is $120.00 all inclusive To register for the Workshop please send an etransfer to biggar[email protected] and put the workshop title in the comments.
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Hand Embroidery on Wool Fabric10:00am - 12:00pm
Instructor: Sheila Schmutz You will learn to transfer a simple image to a piece of wool fabric. Using photos as a guide and 4-6 embroidery thread colours for the image, you’ll embroider it in a hoop using primarily short-and-long stitches and satin stitch, emphasizing subtle shading to enhance the natural look.
I use this type of embroidery on mittens and hats primarily. However, because the wool doesn’t unravel you will be able to cut close to your embroidery and sew it on to a jacket, cap, backpack, etc. as decoration. To bring: Small scissors. A thimble if you are a thimble user. Your favorite needle if you have one. Cost is $30.00 all inclusive To register for the Workshop please send an etransfer to biggar.[email protected] and put the workshop title in the comments.
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Demonstrations
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Prairie Fibreshed was established to unite and support Saskatchewan fibre producers and fibre users. We hope to share our enthusiasm for local fibre through education and advocacy.
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The Prairie Fibreshed Network will be hosting Interactive Demonstrations of Fibre Preparation Techniques at Biggar Fibre Fair 2025
Come and see how fluff turns into yarn and cloth, and give it a try!
There will be carders to prepare wool for spinning and felting.
We’ll have spindles and spinning wheels, and a weaving loom.
Bring your own spindle, wheel, needles or hooks, and relax with a craft break.
We’ll have information about Natural Fibres and the Prairie Fibreshed, too.
There will be carders to prepare wool for spinning and felting.
We’ll have spindles and spinning wheels, and a weaving loom.
Bring your own spindle, wheel, needles or hooks, and relax with a craft break.
We’ll have information about Natural Fibres and the Prairie Fibreshed, too.
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