The General Bean - Unravelled: A Local Fibre Tale
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Sparrow Artspace 36 4 Street NE, Calgary, Alberta T2E 3R7
The General Bean, "Unravelled: A Local Fibre Tale," 2021
You are Invited to the Opening of Unravelled: A Local Fibre Tale presented by The General Bean
Thurs-Sat, 11am-7pm, Sun 12noon-5pm
Join us from Thursday to Sunday to meet the artists, see demos, enter a draw for local wool goods, and join us for make and take activities. The General Bean has curated 4 other local fibre artists to join them who work with locally sourced wool as well as a makers space which includes wool sourced from a local mill and shepherd. Let's explore our local Fibreshed. Please bring your vaccine QR code or a negative Covid-19 test.
Learn to weave on an Embroidery Hoop
Monday, January 24, 2022
6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. on Zoom, $38
An intro to weaving with Jamie from The General Bean using yarn, roving and locks. We’ve put together a kit with our Indigo dyed fibres and natural colored fibres. You’re finished item may look differently than the one pictured as you will have freedom to play while learning a few techniques. Recommended for ages 10 and up (adult supervision required).
Supplies are included and can be picked up Locally at Sparrow Artspace (36 4 St NE) in Calgary or shipped (shipping extra). Please choose option at checkout. Workshops are held virtually during a live Zoom session, so please ensure that you have the Zoom program installed on your device and reliable internet connection.
Resilient Fibre: Fibre in Canada from a Shepherd’s Perspective
Wednesday, January 26, 2022
6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. on Zoom, $15
Are you a fibre/textile enthusiast looking to find local options? Are you curious about fibre in Canada and wondering if there will ever be a strong domestic fibre culture? Do you hanker for a local, transparent and resilient supply chain or the chance to learn some of these traditional skills yourself? Are you concerned about animal welfare within the fibre industry and interested in the potential of regenerative agriculture and fibre farms?
Join us as we take a deep dive into fibre – from a shepherd’s perspective. My name is Tara Klager and I am the shepherd here at Providence Lane Homestead, Canada's only Animal Welfare Approved fibre farm. I’m a first-generation fibre farmer and I am so excited to be passing along some of what I’ve learned – often the hard way – through the five years I’ve been stewarding our homestead here on Treaty 7 territory, the traditional home of the Siksika, Piikani, Kainai, Stoney Nakoda and Tsuut’ina Nations.
Workshops are held virtually during a live Zoom session, so please ensure that you have the Zoom program installed on your device and reliable internet connection.