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Hands-on Workshop: Fibre Equipment Introduction

  • October 24, 2026
  • 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
  • Scott Manor House

Registration

Join Lorna Ash, Ruth Davidson Fulks and Christiane Lonergan for a hands-on introduction to some of the fibre equipment that is part of the ASH Equipment Library.

Christiane, our Guild Librarian will be bringing a selection of fibre processing equipment to Scott Manor House for this workshop. This is the equipment that is available to our members to borrow for a very reasonable rental fee. The equipment will be set up in stations and participants will receive short tutorials from Lorna and Ruth on how to use the different tools, with a focus on both how to use the items safely and how to prevent damage to the equipment.

The following pieces of equipment will be on site:

  • Drumcarder(s)
  • Blending Board(s)
  • Other possible equipment TBD


Materials to Bring:

  • wool or fibre to blend on the equipment.
  • note taking tools


Max number participants: 12

Cost: $6 

NEW:  Please pay for your workshop within 5 days of registering or your registration will be cancelled. If you are paying by e-transfer, please include your invoice number in the e-transfer message and/or mention that the transfer is for hands-on registration.

REGISTRATION OPENS OCTOBER 3, 2026

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Coffee and tea will be available on site, but please remember to bring your lunch. A refrigerator is also available for us to use.

This registration fee is non-refundable. If a participant cancels or no shows, they forfeit the registration fee. If ASH cancels or postpones the workshop, the workshop fee will be applied as a credit on participants accounts for future workshops. Workshops require payment at the time of registration or within 5 days to confirm registration. 

Atlantic Spinners & Handweavers, c/o Scott Manor House,
15 Fort Sackville Road, Bedford, NS B4A 2G6

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