 | Huck Scarf - Winner of 2024 ASH Challenge in Weaving - April MacLean
Diagonal Garter Stitch Scarf - Winner of 2021 ASH Challenge in Spinning - Patricia Gauci
Deflected Doubleweave Towels - Patty Chasse
Pang hat in alpaca - Maggie King-Roi
Skye Jumper - Patty Chasse
Two Bunnies Hat - Annamarie Hatcher
False damask tea cosies - Fran Nowakowski
Hand dyed sock blank socks - Patricia Gauci
Hand painted scarf - Elaine MacRae
Pebble weave cushions - Maria Lyons
South Down sock - Patricia Gauci
M's & O's Hanging - Margo Lindener
"Sashiko" Pillows - Fran Nowakowski
Wool Blanket - April MacLean
3 shaft point twill towels - Donna Haverstock
Clasped Weft Scarf - Orin Eisenhauer
Wool scarf - Fran Nowakowski
Overshot Departures - Ann MacLeod
Bread Bag - Michelle Murray
Twill Blanket - Donna Haverstock
Tapestry of Ship by Wendy Murray
Christmas Tea Towels - Sally Walsh
Framed Art yarn - Joy Goodwin
Cotton Tea Towels in Halvdrall by Fran Nowakowski
Cotton Tea Towels by Elaine MacRae
Christmas gift tea towels - Cathy Grieg
"Deep Cove" Scarf - Patty Chasse
First Inkle Band - Donna Haverstock
Reversible Rug using Tom Kniseley's pattern - Cathy Buchanan
Wool Skein - Patricia Gauci
Vice-Regal tartan scarf - Dianne Quimby
Cotton boucle scarf - Donna Haverstock
Scarf, multicolored yarns - Sally Walsh
Napkin, variegated 2/8 cotton - Bev Charlton
Design challenge pillow - Julie Muzzerall
Soon to be tea towels - Cathy Greig
Velvet - Wendy Landry
Clasped Weft Scarf - Orin Eisenhauer
Hand dyed, handspun wool skeins - Pam Lowe
M's & O's Bag - Margo Lindener
Handspun wool skeins - Kristina Vermeulen
Undulating twill tea towels and boucle shrug - Fran Nowakowski
Twill Snakeskin Scarf and Rigid Heddle Rug - Elaine MacRae
Hand Dyed Skeins - Joan Russell
Hand dyed, handspun wool skeins - Susanne Cormier
Shawl in a Ball Scarf in Plain Weave - Sally Walsh
Handspun chain plied yarn - Reagan du Plessis
Saori scarf - Michelle Carey
Bag - Daphne Trenaman
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| NewsWhat a great start to the season with a well attended guild meeting and engaging program on Nova Scotian spinning wheels and makers from two of our members, Carol and Ruth (view the video here). We have a public event upcoming for Worldwide Spin in Public day and a hands on workshop for guild members to learn rigid heddle weaving with Donna.
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The Atlantic Spinners and Handweavers (ASH) was established by a group of local weavers in 1970 and provides the opportunity for weavers, spinners and dyers living in the Halifax area and beyond, to meet in a social atmosphere, to exchange information, learn new techniques and methods and share their interests.
We meet on the second Saturday of the month at Scott Manor House, 15 Fort Sackville Road, Bedford 9:30 - 11:30am. In June we share food and socialize at a potluck at a members home. Our Hands On meetings and Fibre Days are also held at Scott Manor House.
Visitors and new members are always welcome!
MeetingsWe have short business meetings followed by show and tell and then refreshments. |
| ProgramEvery meeting we have a program on a topic of interest to the group including guest speakers and slide presentations. |
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Hands-onOn the 4th Saturday of the month (September - April), we have day long workshops on a variety of topics such as inkle weaving or fibre blending. |
| Fibre DayOn the 2nd and 4th Saturdays of the month (Sept - April) we host a get together where members can spin, do fibre related activities and socialize. |
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EquipmentWe have a variety of weaving and spinning equipment available for rental by our members. |
| LibraryWe have a Library of over 600 books on spinning, weaving and other fibre activities. |
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DemonstrationsWe often have the opportunity to demonstrate weaving and spinning at various events. |
| ExhibitionEvery 3 years we have hosted an exhibition of member's work. All members are encouraged to participate. |
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