Workshops & Programs→

EHS monthly meetings offer an informational, inspirational speaker who talks about one of many aspects of textile crafts.

Regular, intensive workshops — often two or three days — provide an opportunity to learn a new textile skill in the company of fellow makers and under the instruction of guest experts.

 

Upcoming workshops:

EHS is pleased to present the following workshops. Click on the title for more information!

Beginner Weaving Workshop, with Johanna Cordero  (April 13, 14, 16, 30, May 4, 5 2024)

Beading workshop, with Katie Longboat (Sat May 11, 2024)

Fall Into Dyeing workshop, with Jack Paltanen (Sun Sept 22, 2024)

 Krokbrogd Weaving, with Johanna Cordero (Sun Oct 6, Sun Oct 20, Sat Nov 9, 2024)

 

Past workshops have included:

 Beginner Weaving on a Table Loom, with Johana Cordero (Feb 4, 12, 18, 25, Mar 4)

Yarn and Fiber Masterclass Workshop, with Susan Conover (Feb 11)

Drop Spindle Workshop, with Karen Fowler and Joan McKenzie (May 6)

Knitted Shawl Shaping Workshop, with Bristol Ivy (Sept 17)

Textural Weaving on 4 or 8 shafts, with Stacey Harvey Brown (Oct 1, 22, Nov 4)

Magic in the Water – Wet Finishing Weaving, with Laura Fry (Sun March 3, 2024)

Today

Beading with Artist Katie Longboat

Neilson Park Creative Centre 56 Neilson Dr., Etobicoke, ON, Canada

Join Katie Longboat to create a collective beaded mini-quilt! Participants will learn the basics of bead embroidery, flat stitch method, to create their own unique beaded 2”x 2” square. Squares

Fall Into Dyeing with Jack Paltanen

Neilson Park Creative Centre 56 Neilson Dr., Etobicoke, ON, Canada

Fall Into Dyeing with Jack Paltanen of Blue Trillium Textiles Using natural dye practices firmly rooted in the techniques of the Venetian Renaissance, Jack Paltanen will guide participants through a