Workshops

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This year, we offer a variety of one-day and multi-day courses. You'll find something for every level of expertise, so you can hone your skills or learn something completely new. Whatever you choose, we are confident you will have a practical and enjoyable learning experience.

Online registration is now closed for 2010.

Important Information for Workshop Registrants

Please read before registering

  • Pre-registration is required and opens on April 1.
  • Fees must be received by May 15 to qualify for Early Bird discounts.
  • Fees include all taxes.
  • Workshops are hands-on and are for adult students only, unless otherwise stated.
  • Classes run from 9am to 4pm, unless otherwise stated.
  • A materials list will be sent to you with your registration receipt.
  • Please make sure your sewing machine, or other required equipment, is in working order.
  • Please check in at the Registration Desk before your first class.
  • Refunds and Cancellation:
    • If we cancel — a minimum number of students is required to operate each workshop. The Festival reserves the right to cancel a workshop, in which case your registration fees will be refunded (excluding Events OnLine processing fee, where applicable.) Please note that even popular classes may be cancelled, due to low early registration numbers, so it pays to sign up quickly. In case of cancellation, the Festival shall have no liability beyond the refund of monies paid to the Festival by the purchaser, which shall constitute a full settlement.
    • If you cancel — there are no refunds should you cancel, so please make your selection(s) carefully.

Accommodation Alert

Accommodations are limited in Gibsons for August. Many motels are now fully booked. Make your bookings ASAP! Suggestions for available rooms:

  • B&B Association
  • Sunnycrest Motel, 835 Gibsons Way, 604-886-2419
  • Bella Beach Motel, Davis Bay (15 km) 604-885-9987
  • Gibsons Visitor Information Centre 604-886-2325
  • Gibsons Chamber of Commerce
  • Provincial Parks and Campsites: check with Visitor Info Centre

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Workshops at-a-glance

2010 Workshop Program

Numbers are ID#'s; click on category titles to see detailed descriptions, images (more coming soon) and materials lists.

All workshop fees are in Canadian dollars. Use the to calculate amounts in US dollars or any other currency.

BASKETRY
1. Small Scale Basket Techniques for Necklaces or Miniatures (Joan Carrigan) CLASS FULL
2. Zig-Zag Twill Woven Vase (Joan Carrigan) CLASS FULL

DYEING / SURFACE DESIGN
3. Shibori Plus (Barb Trowbridge)
4. Paint a Silk Scarf or Cushion (Barb Trowbridge)
5. 25 Natural Colours (Birgit Rasmussen) CLASS FULL

EMBROIDERY / NEEDLEWORK
6. Spider Webs and Other Roses (Betty Caskey)
7. Embroidery Stitch Sampler (Betty Caskey)
8. Starfish Purse (Linda Pearce) CLASS UNAVAILABLE

FABRIC DOLL MAKING
9. She Comes to Lure Us (Cheryl Smith)

 

FELTING
10. Needle Felted Beret (Carol Funnell) CLASS UNAVAILABLE
11. Soft Sculpture (Carol Funnell) CLASS UNAVAILABLE

KNITTING
12. Lace Design Two (Venessa Bentley) CLASS UNAVAILABLE
13. Knitting with Beads (Barb Barone)
14. Sock It To Me! (Barb Barone)
15. Intarsia (Donna Goulette) CLASS FULL

QUILTING
16. Free Motion Quilting — Secrets for Success (Carola Russell) CLASS FULL
17. Landscapes Plus: Realistic Pictorial Quilts (Gail Hunt)
18. Tree Skirt (Kathy Klassen)
19. Circle the Wagons (Kathy Klassen)

RUG HOOKING
20. Proddy Rug Hooking (Angela Possak)
21. Visions of Christmas (Angela Possak)

SEWING
22. Stylish Vest or Skirt (Mary Ungerleider)

 

SPINNING
23. Beginner's Spinning (Sunshine Coast Spinners & Weavers Guild) CLASS FULL
24. Spinning Exotic Fibres with the Russian Lace Spindle (Caroline Sommerfeld)
25. Spinning Super Socks (Michelle Boyd)
26. Just the Flax (Michelle Boyd)

WEAVING
27. Principles of Colour and Design in Handweaving (Jane Stafford) REGISTRATION CLOSED
28. Transparency Weaving (Sharon Wickstrom)
29. Kumihimo — Beautiful Braiding for Beginners (Sharon Wickstrom) CLASS FULL

WOODWORKING
 30. Bowl Turning for Beginners (Gary Kelly) CLASS FULL
31. Bowl Turning — Advanced (Gary Kelly)

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Workshop Registration Centre

Workshop Reception and Info Centre

Before heading to your first day of class, check in at the Reception Centre and pick up your registration kit. The Reception Centre is located at Elphinstone High School, 840 Gibsons Way.

Garden Court Café

Sponsored by Wendy's

Offers early morning continental breakfast, coffee service, delicious salads, soups, sandwiches and sweet goodies. Located in the school cafeteria and garden courtyard — weather permitting.

Hospitality Reception

Take this opportunity to socialize with your fellow students, instructors and Festival volunteers. Enjoy complimentary appetizers and no-host bar. All registered participants and volunteers welcome.

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