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!

Beaded Kumihimo Bracelet, with Gillian Clarke (Sun May 4, 2025)

Making Yarn With A (Fancy) Stick, with Diana Twiss (Sun May 25, 2025)

Learn to Weave on a Rigid Heddle Loom – for Beginners (Sat Sept 20 and Sun Sept 21, 2025)

Stripe Lab, with Amanda Rataj (Sat Oct 25, 2025)

 

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, 2023)

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

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

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

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

The Marvelous World of Computer Drafting, with Liz Moncrief (Sat Feb 8 and Sat Mar 22, 2025)

Today

Making Yarn With A (Fancy) Stick, with Diana Twiss

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

EHS presents: Making Yarn with a (Fancy) Stick, with Diana Twiss Sunday 25th May 2025, 10am-12pm ET at NPCC Join Diana Twiss for a workshop session on the taxonomy of

Workshop: Learn to Weave on a Rigid Heddle Loom – for Beginners

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

Learn to Weave on a Rigid Heddle Loom – for Beginners In this 2 day workshop, participants will be introduced to basic weaving concepts and terminology, the components of a

Stripe Lab, with Amanda Rataj

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

STRIPE LAB WITH AMANDA RATAJ Learn more about design, colour, proportion and more in this fun and creative workshop focused on stripes. Participants will explore stripe design and development through