The Art of Fibre 2024
From now until August 31st, the Macdonald Museum will be showcasing the works of the Society of Fibre Artists of the Annapolis River. It’s a lovely show; not to be missed!
2024 Members’ Exhibition
The Art of Fibre – 2024 Member’ Exhibition will be at Macdonald Museum August 1 – 31, 2024. Opening reception is Saturday, August 3; 1-3pm.
Saturday, June 8, 1-4pm Saturday Snips with the Morning Program 10am-12:30pm!
Saturday Snips is Saturday, May 11; 1-4pm!
Come earlier for our Morning Program!
Kit fee of $10.00
Non members are welcome $15.00 plus $10.00 kit fee
Needle Felting with Sheri Wood of Critter Addiction Workshop
Our next Saturday Snips Morning Workshop will be 10am-12:30pm May 11 at Paradise Hall:
Needle Felting with Sheri Wood of Critter Addiction
Learn about different wool available to you and what’s best for needle felting while making this cute chubby sheep!
Kit fee: $10 plus an extra $3 per broken needle. Please let us know if you plan on attending class so that supplies can be prepared. Beginners are welcome!
*All Supplies Included*
Register with Rachel at: director3@sofaar.ca
(Please note, if you plan on staying for our weekly Snips meeting from 1-4pm, bring along a lunch)
Saturday Snips – April 13; 1 to 4pm
Boro Workshop – Saturday, April 13th – SOFAAR Members Only
A reminder about our next SOFAAR Snips morning workshop, which will take place at 10am, April 13, 2024 at Granville Ferry Hall. This class will be facilitated by the wonderful Aprille Janes. This workshop is only available to SOFAAR Members.
About this workshop:
Boro (sometimes called Japanese patchwork) is a form of slow stitching. It developed in the 19th century in rural Japan as a means of preserving precious fabric items such as futons and clothing. It is essentially the practice of using a simple running stitch (known as a Sashiko stitch) to reinforce a textile item using spare or would-be-discarded scraps of fabric. Born from necessity, it has evolved into a distinctively gorgeous textile artform.
Boro requires few supplies and is extremely portable. While a small kit will be available for purchase ($2) it’s also a great way to use up those precious bits of cotton pieces in your own fabric stash. We encourage you to bring them along. Traditional boro would consist of darker fabrics (think indigo cottons) but you can certainly add colour if you want it!
If you haven’t already signed up and would like to attend, please message Rachel at director3@sofaar.ca to register and I’ll send you a more detailed supply list. An opportunity not to be missed!
Sofaar Annual General Meeting & Stash Sale
Hope to see you on Saturday!
If you have yet to pay your membership, you can save yourself a wait in line if you pay $25 now by e-transfer to: info@sofaar.ca
We are looking forward to a great afternoon, so please join us!
Craft Supply De-Stash Sale & Tea
Calling all crafters! This is an event not-to-be-missed!! Quilting fabrics, notions, yarns, art supplies, craft books, etc. will be offered, along with a lovely plate of goodies, or just a beverage of your choice. For crafters interested in renting a table at the event, and for more information, please contact Carrie at paradisevillagequilters@gmail.com.
