[Open Access] Read a recap of Digits & Threads March 2023 Studio Hours, featuring guest Josiane Richer dit Laflèche. We wrapped up our hand-sew-along that featured Josiane’s Nécessaire roll-up pouch. Our discussion included tools members found useful, clever suggestions for additions, and wonderful plans for using the pouches. Not a Studio Member? Join today and don’t miss next month’s Studio Hours!
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[Open Access] Read a recap of Digits & Threads February, 2023, Studio Hours, which featured guest Josiane Richer dit Laflèche. We kicked off our hand-sew-along, working on Josiane’s Nécessaire Roll-Up Pouch. We explored fabrics and threads, and had a deep discussion of thimbles. If you aren’t yet a Studio Member, join today and participate in next month’s Studio Hours!
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[Open Access] Read a recap of Digits & Threads January, 2023, Studio Hours featuring guest Julie Rosvall on vintage fibre tools she has found in antique stores in the Maritimes. Show & Tell was dedicated to members’ treasured vintage tools, some found and some passed down from family members. If you aren’t yet a Studio Member, join today and participate in next month’s Studio Hours!
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[Open Access] Read a recap of our November, 2022, Studio Hours featuring guest Josiane Richer dit Laflèche on how she came to learn and love hand sewing. She shared stories of her grandmother’s hand-sewing work, and the lessons she learned at her knee. Plus, a round-up of projects members presented during Show & Tell.
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Read a recap of our October, 2022, Studio Hours with guest Caitlin ffrench on her experiments and explorations with rug tufting, and how a whim led her to a $600 online purchase and a journey to make a magnificent pair of artworks.
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Read a recap of our September, 2022, Studio Hours featuring hand-spinner, knitter and teacher Michelle Boyd, who shared her experience of her disability and how she has adapted her making and her teaching practices to accommodate her needs.
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Recap of our August, 2022, Studio Hours featuring designer and teacher Kim McBrien Evans on key concepts in garment size and fit, defining and demystifying the concept of ease. There was a lot of conversation about resources and patterns that feature great attention to fit, both for sewing and knitting.
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Member Sarah Thornton recaps our July, 2022, Studio Hours. Multi-crafter Felicia Lo shared the story of how she came to weaving, and how a beginner might get started. A lively show-and-tell session from Felicia and other weavers in attendance provided a lot inspiration to those who are considering taking up the craft.
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Member Sarah Thornton recaps our June, 2022, Studio Hours. Rita Kompst and Zoe McDonell told us the story of how they met and came to collaborate on natural dyeing workshops. Rita is a Musqueam cedar weaver and Zoe is a wildlife biologist. Together, they teach classes about natural dyeing, each bringing their own experiences and perspectives. They focus on combining traditional ecological knowledge with Western science’s cataloguing methods to keep all things in balance.
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Member Sarah Thornton recaps our May, 2022, Studio Hours. Fiona Ellis and author Leanne Prain discussed Leanne’s newest book, “The Creative Instigator’s Handbook,” inspiring a lively conversation about the nature of political and protest art. Members shared a variety of craft-related activism projects they’ve been involved with.
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