Let’s gather together to celebrate all the fibre that is produced and crafted in our region!
The Stuartburn Emerson-Franklin Local Food Initiative is planning a full day of fibre-based demonstrations, workshops and a market with talented local makers and artists.
WHEN: Saturday January 31 2026, 9am to 5pm.
WHERE: Tolstoi Community Centre (formerly Tolstoi Senior’s Centre) in Tolstoi, Manitoba,
Everyone is welcome to come and go throughout the day. A canteen run by Uptown Café and Bakery will be available.
DEMONSTRATION SCHEDULE:
9 am to 10 am - Leatherwork
10 am to 11 am - Basket Weaving with Wild Plants
11 am to 12 pm - Wool Processing: Washing, Carding, Spinning
1 pm to 1:30 pm - Wet Felting
1:30 pm to 2 pm - Circular Knitting Machines
3 pm to 3:30 pm - Wild Quills & Ink
WORKSHOPS:
Needle Felted Token Workshop with Janet Kroeker 12 pm to 1 pm, $25 per person
Birdhouse Workshop with Cheaperthantherapy Rusticworks 2 pm to 3 pm, $20 per person
Mug Rug with Kim Loewen 3:30 pm to 4:30 pm, $25 per person
To register for a workshop, please email:
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More information about the workshops can be found on our website:
https://localfoodinitiative.ca/blog/news-events/welcome-to-the-borderland-fibre-shindig
VENDORS:
The Knotty Lamb
Green Pastures Farm
Shepherd's Dream
Poppy & Mae Co.
Holy Hanna Art
CheaperThanTherapy Rustic Works
Thrive Like A Wildflower Holistics
Prairie's Edge Wool Farm
The vendor market will be taking place 9 am to 5 pm.
Also check out other Workshops in Lancaster, Arts events in Lancaster.
