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The Gateway Guild of Weavers and Spinners meets the last Thursday of the month at Ralph Johnston's weaving studio, 245 Oak Street, North Bay, Ontario.

10/31/2026

It’s gone hybrid…indoor & outdoor! Save the date!

Hold onto you your hats, my friends - we have a date!!!!

(Actually, you won’t need to hold onto your hats since if it’s windy….just head inside! This year’s event is in a new location, designed as an indoor/outdoor hybrid event with ongoing inside options to feature the historical buildings and outdoor options to showcase some special plans we have!)

So much is in the works and although I can’t spill the beans yet, I can say that the Fergus Fibre Festival will be on:

SATURDAY JULY 17th, 2027

At a historic location with a beautiful view…we can’t wait to share all the info and Fergus Yarn Co and Miranda Holmes are brimming with excitement in this year’s planning!

Here’s to a new and exciting chapter of the Fergus Fibre Festival!

09/25/2026

Update: THIS WORKSHOP IS NOW FULL! Watch for our next workshop!

We are delighted to introduce you to the timeless craft weaving and are holding a four-week workshop! To register, send us a DM

08/06/2026

We wrapped up our Guild season in June with our traditional potluck gathering. As always, the food, conversation, and camaraderie made for a wonderful time together.

Our program focused on Dyeing a Warp, providing members with an informative look at the process and the possibilities it offers for creating unique woven projects. The program was enthusiastically attended and sparked plenty of discussion and inspiration.

Thank you to everyone who participated throughout the season. We look forward to another year of learning, sharing, and celebrating the fibre arts together! See you in at our meeting September 24th!
If you'd like to come out to our meeting, please message us for more details.

07/31/2026

Catching Up – May Guild Meeting

Our May meeting featured an impressive Show & Tell, highlighting the creativity and ingenuity of our members. Patterned dish towels featuring steaming cups of coffee, pine trees, and other unique designs were proudly shared, along with another completed Catalogne blanket.

Our program had a relaxing, spa-like atmosphere as members learned how to make soap using natural ingredients. The hands-on workshop was a hit, and everyone enjoyed exploring the process of creating beautiful handmade soaps. We just couldn't keep our hands off them!

It was another enjoyable meeting filled with learning, creativity, and great company.

07/24/2026

Catching Up – April Guild Meeting

Our April meeting generated a great deal of excitement with our program on Print Making. Members experimented with traditional stamps and explored the use of textures found in nature to create unique prints. The activity certainly got everyone's creative juices flowing and inspired plenty of ideas for future projects.

Show & Tell once again showcased the incredible talent within our Guild. Members shared three completed 90-inch-wide Catalogne blankets, intricate patterned dish towels, and beautiful handwoven scarves. It was inspiring to see the variety of work being created and completed by our members.

Another wonderful afternoon of creativity, learning, and sharing together!

07/21/2026

Mark your calendars for this Fall Fibrefest!

07/19/2026

We're continuing to catch up on all the wonderful things our Guild has been doing!

Our March meeting featured a fantastic Show & Tell, with members sharing a wide variety of projects. From making handmade paper from fabric, to knitting with handspun wool, felting projects, dishtowels with a fish theme, handwoven placemats, and beautiful quilting projects, there was plenty of inspiration around the room.

Our program focused on Writing a Draft—an essential weaving skill. It was a new concept for some members and a great refresher for others. Together, we explored how weaving drafts are created and read, making for an informative and engaging afternoon.

As always, thank you to everyone who shared their projects, knowledge, and enthusiasm. We love learning from one another and celebrating the many fibre arts that bring our Guild together!

06/27/2026

This is great news!

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/

Address

245 Oak Street (basement)
North Bay, ON

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+17054744052

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