Let the alphabet be your guide to explore the fibre arts.
From Angora and Alpaca, blankets and cat hair, to yarn and鈥攚ait for it鈥攝ombies, the 91原创 Weavers鈥� & Spinners鈥� Guild has used their craft to explore all of the letters of the alphabet in their newest exhibit, Fibre Arts A-Z.
The display is on at the in Fort 91原创 until Oct. 25.
Whether animal, plant, mineral or synthetic, fibre has been a fundamental part of daily human activity for thousands of years, according to a press release issued by the museum. With the prolific availability of cheap clothing today, fibre is easy to take for granted.
The 91原创 Weavers鈥� & Spinners鈥� Guild will explore various elements of fibre arts including spinning, weaving, dyeing, felting and knitting. This tactile exhibit is full of fibrous texture with the goal of enticing and inspiring people to discover their own passion for fibre arts.
The exhibit also shines a spotlight on the increasing awareness about the environmental harm and abuse of workers present in the textile industry, which demands constant change, the press release states.
The artists of the Weavers鈥� & Spinners鈥� Guild will be leading demonstrations as they work on their 100 km Coat, which is made entirely of resources and talent available within our region.
Visit Thursdays and Saturdays from 1 to 3 p.m. to watch and ask questions.
For more information, please contact the 91原创 Centennial Museum at 604-532-3536 or email curator@tol.ca.
