The 54th Seminar 2018: A Spinning Odyssey

od·ys·sey  n. an eventful journey filled with adventure

The Ontario Handspinning Seminar is Ontario's annual three day gathering for spinners. Founded in 1964, the Seminar provides a location for spinners of all levels of experience to meet, take workshops, share their work, learn new techniques, shop and be inspired by each other.  The Seminar moves around the Province to allow easy access for all.  Each year the organizing committee selects a theme for the event and all workshops and activities focus on this main idea.  Most importantly, the Ontario Handspinning Seminar brings together our community of spinners for a weekend of creativity and collaboration.​

​The Seminar travels west to the city of London and returns to Western University (UWO), June 8 to 10, 2018. Join us as we explore our love of spinning and look back to our roots of using academic spaces for a weekend of learning, sharing and fun.  The organizing committee has published our annual Spring Newsletter - continue on the website to see all of the exciting details that await us in...

CCWG Livestock Supplies display - Lethbridge, AB 
AG Expo Trade Show 

Feb 28th to March 2nd

Holstein Agro Expo

392174 Grey Road 109, Holstein, ON

www.holsteinagroexpo.com

• 7th Annual Eastern Canadian Sheep Shearing Competition
• Sheep Shearing Clinic
• Judging Seminar
• Sheep Shearing demonstrations
• Spinning and Weaving Demonstrations
• Herding Sheep Dog Trials
• Allis Chalmers and Minneapolis Moline  Antique Tractors Display
• Herding Sheep Dog Trials
• Agri Industry Showcase
• Sheep to Shawl Competition
• Drop Spindle Spinning Competition
• Food Booth
• Facilities Farm Tours

Wheels on Fire
Spin-in at La Ferme Moore!  

Les Rouets en Feu
Spin-in à La Ferme Moore!

Fibre enthusiasts from the Ottawa and Gatineau region met at the La Ferme Moore on Saturday, January 20th for the first annual Wheels on Fire/Rouets en Feu spin-in. 

The event, hosted by the Ottawa Valley Weavers and Spinners Guild, gave spinners the opportunity to practice their craft away from distractions at home, meet other spinners and shop for items produced by regional farmers and craftspeople.

There were also demonstrations of "ceinture fléchée" (arrow sash) finger weaving and the operation of an antique sock...

Wheels on Fire - Spin-in at La Ferme Moore!

Please join us at la Ferme Moore in Gatineau, Quebec (Hull sector) for a day of spinning or any other fibre-filled activity.

The date is Saturday, January 20, 2018  from 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. 
The entry fee is only $5 per person and there will be door prizes and local vendors.
Food and beverages are available at the farm’s café or at nearby restaurants.
There is an elevator for people with mobility issues.  Parking is free.
La Ferme Moore is easily to get to from Ottawa! 
MAP LINK : https://goo.gl/maps/Pa4GYSp2Asv
We’ll be sending more information about this event, in mid-December. Hope to see you at the spin-in!

Les Rouets en Feu - Spin-in à La Ferme Moore!

Wool Judging Course, Level 1 

Part 1 of a 2-part certification program
September 14-15, 2017  Red River Exhibition Park, 3977 Portage Avenue, Winnipeg, Manitoba

The Manitoba Fibre Festival is please to announce that we are hosting a wool judging course in September, just before the Festival. This is a great opportunity for anyone who wants to learn more about the qualities of wool -- anyone who raises sheep, sells fleeces, or works with wool.