Gateway Guild of Weavers and Spinners

05/22/2026

Amazing workshops now open!
Most are bilingual, some are english only or french only.
Have a look 👀

La programmation est dévoilée, c'est le moment de vous inscrire aux ateliers et d'acheter vos billets! 🎟

On vous invite à aller découvrir sur notre site web cette nouvelle édition du Festival Twist, imaginée pour rassembler les amoureux·ses des fibres, pour y créer ensembles et s'inspirer.
Jusqu’au 5 juin à minuit : le billet 3 jours est à seulement 20$ + taxes!

On a déjà très hâte de partager tout ça avec vous: https://festivaltwist.org/
Cette 14e édition est présentée par Desjardins.💚

// The program is out, it's time to register for workshops and buy your tickets! 🎟

We invite you to explore this new edition of Festival Twist on our website, imagined as a gathering place for fibre lovers to create together and find inspiration.
Until June 5 at midnight: the 3-day pass is available for only 20$ plus taxes!

We’re already looking forward to sharing it all with you: https://festivaltwist.org/
This 14th edition is presented by Desjardins.

05/07/2026

Early bird registration for WARP’s 2026 Annual Gathering ends May 8.

Join us June 24–28 in Guelph, Ontario for Cultivating Connection: Land, Fiber, and the Human Thread—a gathering of artists, makers, and changemakers from around the world. From a keynote by Indigenous artist Naomi Smith to immersive field trips, a vibrant artisan marketplace, and our signature Fashion Show & Live Auction, this is an experience you won’t want to miss.

Learn more and register today at: https://weavearealpeace.org/2026-annual-gathering/

05/04/2026

In February, our program featured an interactive Introduction to Felting workshop. There was plenty of anticipation as members looked forward to trying their hand at a new way of incorporating wool into their projects!
We began with a brief background on felting, followed by an overview of the process. Before long, everyone was eager to get started. Wool quilt batting, stencils, tools , with a colourful selection of roving were passed out, and members could choose between two cheerful designs—pansies or balloons. It was wonderful to see everyone’s creativity come to life, with each piece as unique as its maker. Thank you to all who participated and helped make the afternoon such a success. Be sure to check out the photos to see the beautiful work our members created!

05/02/2026

Did you think we’d spun ourselves into silence?
Not a chance 😊
While our page has been quiet these past few months, our guild members have still been busy at their wheels and looms—creating, experimenting, and sharing behind the scenes.
From beautiful handspun yarns to intricate woven pieces, there’s been no shortage of creativity when it comes to textile!
We’re excited to reconnect here and share more of what we love.
✨ Here are some of the projects our members have been working on

03/17/2026

02/02/2026

Join us as we pay tribute to one of the needlework community’s guiding lights.

01/27/2026

Mark your calendars!

📣 Almonte Fibrefest vendor applications are now open! 📣 That's right- your favourite festival of fibre arts is back on Saturday, September 12 and Sunday, September 13. We had over 3000 eager visitors and 80+ vendors in 2025! We're looking forward to an even bigger and better festival this year.
Are you a fibre artist? Don't miss out! Apply to Fibrefest today.

Apply here: https://mokros.ca/

01/25/2026

A new twist on blocking…

01/13/2026

Happy distaff day 💖

12/12/2025

It’s been a wonderfully busy few months for our members. When we returned from our summer break in early October, we jumped right back in with an engaging Show & Tell and a new program session. This month’s activity focused on upcycling scrap fabric into twine — a colourful, eco-friendly alternative to traditional cord. It’s perfect for wrapping gifts, making bracelets or other jewelry, crocheting rugs and baskets, and so much more.

Members also shared a beautiful array of handmade items, including scarves, knitted sweaters & mittens (with some yarn spun by the makers themselves!), and a cozy baby blanket. It was an inspiring start to our fall season.