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Fibre Week
After the difficult decision to cancel our 2020 Fibre Week, we are excited to officially release our 2021 dates! Mark June 18 - 24, 2021 on your calendars so we can make Fibre Week 2021 the best year yet.
Olds College is excited to announce that we are now accepting proposals for workshops to be delivered at Fibre Week 2021. We invite all fibre experts who are interested in sharing their knowledge to fill out a proposal (or proposals) at the following link:
Fibre Week 2021 Workshop Proposal
Have questions? Suggestions of workshops you'd like to see? Want to request a Fibre Week brochure? Contact us at coned@oldscollege.ca
Contact Us!
If you would like to become a sponsor of Fibre Week, or have any questions about the event, contact us.
403.556.8281
coned@oldscollege.ca
Fibre Pop Up Shop
Our Fibre Pop Up Shop is a collection of vendors with a little bit of something for everyone with fibre in their fingers. Drawing in 25+ vendors annually, this is a fantastic destination for a road trip or an afternoon outing to restock your most needed supplies. Whether you’re registered for a class, or just want to come in to shop, the Fibre Pop Up Shop is a must-stop destination for everyone. Open to the public.
Are you a vendor? If you want to reserve a booth, you can do so for $200 per booth.
Social Events
In addition to workshops and the Master Spinner and Weaver programs, Fibre Week hosts a variety of events open to the public. No registration is required, and we highly encourage participants and walk-ins to make Olds College a destination to drop by, unwind, spin in, and shop! These events are held across campus – for more information ask at the Registration Booth in the Atrium of the Land Science Center.
FIBRE-IN SOCIAL Fibre Artists unite to enjoy a casual evening of your favourite craft. A casual, no commitments, informal social, come as you are, in and out as you like, and try a variety of fibres donated from vendors in the Fibre Pop Up Shop. It’s a great opportunity to meet fellow participants, and try out some new fibres before you make that big purchase! | FLEECE SHOW & SALES Join us to explore the world of fleece through a collection of shows brought to Fibre Week by our Fleece Show Partners. These fleece shows display local fleece product and can include live judging and sale of fleeces. Check the website or at the registration table for more information on what each of these shows has to offer. These shows take place over the weekend. |
CELEBRATION SOCIAL Join us for a celebration of Fibre Arts: the craft and the people that carry it forward. This celebration is a formal presentation of the graduates of our program and a keynote speaker. It’s an evening that recognizes hard work and appreciates our mutual passions. Light refreshments will be provided, and presentations will be followed by a social. | FASHION SHOW & ART SHOWCASE Are you proud of your first handmade item? Have you finally completed that epic project? Made something cool in class? Show off your stuff and inspire other kindred spirits with your handiwork. All fibre work welcome! Items can be dropped off with an entry form at the Registration Booth before 1pm on Sunday (day of show). |
MYSTERY BOX FUNDRAISING CHALLENGE Back by popular demand, Fibre Week is calling on all fibre enthusiasts, samplers and artists to let their creativity run wild. A mystery box of fibre will be available for purchase by donation, and the challenge is simple: use it to create something wonderful, wild, beautiful, meaningful, fun, or all of the above! Then bring it back next year to show off and share! There will definitely be prizes. Ask at the Registration Desk. Want to see what was created by the minds of your fellow fibre fanatics? Check out last year’s participants and vote on your favourite at the Silent Auction. There are prizes for the people’s choice! Did you participate last year? Be sure to bring your creation back this year to the Registration Desk or the staff at the Fibre Pop Up Shop. | SILENT AUCTION Bidding opens at 12pm & closes at 6pm |
4500 - 50th Street Olds, AB, Canada T4H 1R6