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About UsThe 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. NOTE: January - April 2023 we are meeting on the second Saturday of the month at Scott Manor House 9:30 - 11:30am. We meet on the second Thursday of each month, September through May at 7:15 p.m. at the Nova Scotia Museum of Natural History, Summer Street, lower level entrance. In June we share food and socialize at a potluck at a members home. Our Hands On meetings and Fibre Days are held at Scott Manor House, 15 Fort Sackville Road, Bedford. Visitors and new members are always welcome! Brochure |
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 or 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 host an exhibition of member's work at the Public Archives. All members are encouraged to participate. |
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