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SUMMARY:Comox Valley Community Fibre Crafts - Aug 8
DESCRIPTION:Drop-In on 2nd Thursdays (Mar 14\, Apr 11\, May 9\, Jun 13\, Jul 11\, Aug 8\, Sep 12\, Oct 10 ) from 6 – 7:30pm at the Courtenay Library Multipurpose Room.\n\nBring your fibre crafts (knitting\, crochet\, spinning\, etc.) and spend time with community members at the CV Community Fibre Crafts evenings at the Courtenay Library. Drop in\, no registration needed.\n\nDo you want to learn how to spin sheep’s wool into yarn? We’ll have spindles and fleece you can try working with! Some supplies and mentorship available.\n\nSupplies sponsored by the Comox Valley Community Foundation and the Neighbourhood Small Grants Program
URL:https://vancouverislandfibreshed.ca/event/comox-valley-community-fibre-crafts-aug-8/
LOCATION:BC
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240711T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240711T193000
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SUMMARY:Comox Valley Community Fibre Crafts - July 11
DESCRIPTION:UPDATE: The library has to close early on Thursday so we can’t meet inside this month. We will meet on the plaza outside the library and decide whether to sit outside on the Art Gallery or perhaps all go to Mudsharks for tea/goodies and knitting on their patio… At least the heat has broken and now it’s just pleasantly warm!\n\nDrop-In on 2nd Thursdays (Mar 14\, Apr 11\, May 9\, Jun 13\, Jul 11\, Aug 8\, Sep 12\, Oct 10 ) from 6 – 7:30pm at the Courtenay Library Multipurpose Room.\n\nBring your fibre crafts (knitting\, crochet\, spinning\, etc.) and spend time with community members at the CV Community Fibre Crafts evenings at the Courtenay Library. Drop in\, no registration needed.\n\nDo you want to learn how to spin sheep’s wool into yarn? We’ll have spindles and fleece you can try working with! Some supplies and mentorship available.\n\nSupplies sponsored by the Comox Valley Community Foundation and the Neighbourhood Small Grants Program
URL:https://vancouverislandfibreshed.ca/event/comox-valley-community-fibre-crafts-july-11/
LOCATION:BC
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240708T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240708T203000
DTSTAMP:20260415T185451
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LAST-MODIFIED:20240705T214731Z
UID:4659-1720467000-1720470600@vancouverislandfibreshed.ca
SUMMARY:VIF Monthly Meeting - July 2024
DESCRIPTION:Note: July meeting will start at 7:30pm \nVIF Monthly Meeting\, 2nd Monday of every month\, 7 – 8:30pm. Held via Zoom to allow participation from all across our region. \nEmail info@vancouverislandfibreshed.ca for Zoom link.
URL:https://vancouverislandfibreshed.ca/event/vif-monthly-meeting-july-2024/
LOCATION:BC
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240613T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240613T193000
DTSTAMP:20260415T185451
CREATED:20240521T183633Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240521T183633Z
UID:4669-1718301600-1718307000@vancouverislandfibreshed.ca
SUMMARY:Comox Valley Community Fibre Crafts - Jun 13
DESCRIPTION:Drop-In on 2nd Thursdays (Mar 14\, Apr 11\, May 9\, Jun 13\, Jul 11\, Aug 8\, Sep 12\, Oct 10 ) from 6 – 7:30pm at the Courtenay Library Multipurpose Room.\n\nBring your fibre crafts (knitting\, crochet\, spinning\, etc.) and spend time with community members at the CV Community Fibre Crafts evenings at the Courtenay Library. Drop in\, no registration needed.\n\nDo you want to learn how to spin sheep’s wool into yarn? We’ll have spindles and fleece you can try working with! Some supplies and mentorship available.\n\nSupplies sponsored by the Comox Valley Community Foundation and the Neighbourhood Small Grants Program
URL:https://vancouverislandfibreshed.ca/event/comox-valley-community-fibre-crafts-jun-13/
LOCATION:BC
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240610T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240610T203000
DTSTAMP:20260415T185451
CREATED:20240521T182637Z
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UID:4647-1718046000-1718051400@vancouverislandfibreshed.ca
SUMMARY:VIF Monthly Meeting
DESCRIPTION:VIF Monthly Meeting\, second Monday of every month\, 7 – 8:30pm. Held via Zoom to allow participation from all across our region. \nContact info@vancouverislandfibreshed.ca for Zoom link.
URL:https://vancouverislandfibreshed.ca/event/vif-monthly-meeting-2/
LOCATION:BC
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240602T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240602T150000
DTSTAMP:20260415T185451
CREATED:20240430T233522Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240502T040451Z
UID:4245-1717322400-1717340400@vancouverislandfibreshed.ca
SUMMARY:Fleeces Off
DESCRIPTION:Workshop with the Inter Island Sheep Breeders Association \nFor sheep producers. \nFleeces Off: How to make the most of your wool.\n\nYour sheep produce a fleece every year – how can you realize some profit from that product? Through lectures\, discussions\, and hands-on demonstrations\, learn what makes a fleece valuable and what characteristics can reduce that value. We’ll share practical tips for husbandry and breeding practices for wool quality\, wool handling\, and skirting and basic cleaning. We’ll also talk about the current state of processing on the Island and places you can market your wool.\n\nCoombs Fairground\, Arrowsmith Hall\nContact iisbapresident@gmail.com for details and to register.
URL:https://vancouverislandfibreshed.ca/event/fleeces-off/
LOCATION:BC
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240526T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240526T150000
DTSTAMP:20260415T185451
CREATED:20240227T020440Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240525T004429Z
UID:2607-1716717600-1716735600@vancouverislandfibreshed.ca
SUMMARY:100 Mile Fleece and Fibre Fair - May 26\, 2024
DESCRIPTION:Shop the fair on May 26th! Vendor listings in images below:\n\n\n\nAre you a fiber enthusiast looking for high-quality materials for your next project? Join us at the annual 100 Mile Fleece & Fibre Fair on Sunday\, May 26th!Shop from a variety of local vendors and support small businesses in the community. Not only will you find unique products\, but you’ll also be helping to sustain a vibrant local economy.If you’re new to working with fibre\, this event is the perfect opportunity to learn about different techniques and materials from experts in the field. From knitting to felting\, there’s something for everyone. \n​Door Prize Draws! \n​Entry by Donation – All proceeds support Bradley Centre programming \n\n*Note: The Fibreshed will not have a booth this year\, but we will be there talking to vendors and helping them sign up as Producers in our Producer Directory (if they want to!). \nVendor Listings in images:
URL:https://vancouverislandfibreshed.ca/event/100-mile-fleece-and-fibre-fair/
LOCATION:BC
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240513T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240513T203000
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CREATED:20240506T210749Z
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UID:4301-1715626800-1715632200@vancouverislandfibreshed.ca
SUMMARY:VIF Monthly Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our monthly Fibreshed meeting. Contact info@vancouverislandfibreshed.ca for the Zoom link. \nSecond Monday of every month\, 7 – 8:30pm \n  \nApr 8\, May 13\, Jun 10 (2nd Monday): Vancouver Island Fibreshed monthly meeting online at 7pm. Contact info@vancouverislandfibreshed.ca for the Zoom link. Join us to discuss upcoming projects.
URL:https://vancouverislandfibreshed.ca/event/vif-monthly-meeting/
LOCATION:BC
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240509T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240509T193000
DTSTAMP:20260415T185451
CREATED:20240430T233323Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240430T233542Z
UID:4243-1715277600-1715283000@vancouverislandfibreshed.ca
SUMMARY:Comox Valley Community Fibre Crafts – May 9
DESCRIPTION:Drop-In on 2nd Thursdays (Mar 14\, Apr 11\, May 9\, Jun 13\, Jul 11\, Aug 8) from 6 – 7:30pm at the Courtenay Library Multipurpose Room.\n\nBring your fibre crafts (knitting\, crochet\, spinning\, etc.) and spend time with community members at the CV Community Fibre Crafts evenings at the Courtenay Library. Drop in\, no registration needed.\n\nDo you want to learn how to spin sheep’s wool into yarn? We’ll have spindles and fleece you can try working with! Some supplies and mentorship available.
URL:https://vancouverislandfibreshed.ca/event/comox-valley-community-fibre-crafts-may-9/
LOCATION:BC
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240418T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240418T193000
DTSTAMP:20260415T185451
CREATED:20240405T171908Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240405T210327Z
UID:3755-1713463200-1713468600@vancouverislandfibreshed.ca
SUMMARY:Alberni Valley Fibre Guild - VIF presentation
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URL:https://vancouverislandfibreshed.ca/event/alberni-valley-fibre-guild-vif-presentation/
LOCATION:BC
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240411T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240411T193000
DTSTAMP:20260415T185451
CREATED:20240405T171714Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240405T171714Z
UID:3740-1712858400-1712863800@vancouverislandfibreshed.ca
SUMMARY:Comox Valley Community Fibre Crafts - April 11
DESCRIPTION:Drop-In on 2nd Thursdays (Mar 14\, Apr 11\, May 9\, Jun 13) from 6 – 7:30pm at the Courtenay Library Multipurpose Room.\n\nBring your fibre crafts (knitting\, crochet\, spinning\, etc.) and spend time with community members at the CV Community Fibre Crafts evenings at the Courtenay Library. Drop in\, no registration needed.\n\nDo you want to learn how to spin sheep’s wool into yarn? We’ll have spindles and fleece you can try working with! Some supplies and mentorship available.
URL:https://vancouverislandfibreshed.ca/event/comox-valley-community-fibre-crafts-april-11/
LOCATION:BC
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240408T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240408T203000
DTSTAMP:20260415T185451
CREATED:20240312T040152Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240312T040152Z
UID:3106-1712602800-1712608200@vancouverislandfibreshed.ca
SUMMARY:Apr 2024 VIF Monthly Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Held online via Zoom to enable participation from across our region. \nContact info@vancouverislandfibreshed.ca for the link to participate.
URL:https://vancouverislandfibreshed.ca/event/apr-2024-vif-monthly-meeting/
LOCATION:Online on Zoom
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240314T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240314T193000
DTSTAMP:20260415T185451
CREATED:20240312T033019Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240312T035825Z
UID:3081-1710439200-1710444600@vancouverislandfibreshed.ca
SUMMARY:Comox Valley Community Fibre Craft Evening
DESCRIPTION:Drop-In on 2nd Thursdays (Mar 14\, Apr 11\, May 9\, Jun 13) from 6 – 7:30pm at the Courtenay Library Multipurpose Room.\n\nBring your fibre crafts (knitting\, crochet\, spinning\, etc.) and spend time with community members at the CV Community Fibre Crafts evenings at the Courtenay Library. Drop in\, no registration needed.\n\nDo you want to learn how to spin sheep’s wool into yarn? We’ll have spindles and fleece you can try working with! Some supplies and mentorship available.
URL:https://vancouverislandfibreshed.ca/event/comox-valley-community-fibre-craft-evening/
LOCATION:Courtenay Library\, 300 6th St\, Courtenay\, BC\, V9N 9V9\, Canada
ORGANIZER;CN="Vancouver Island Fibershed":MAILTO:info@vancouverislandfibreshed.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240311T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240311T203000
DTSTAMP:20260415T185451
CREATED:20240110T184139Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240110T184139Z
UID:1504-1710183600-1710189000@vancouverislandfibreshed.ca
SUMMARY:Mar 2024 Monthly Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Held online via Zoom to enable participation from across our region. \nContact info@vancouverislandfibreshed.ca for the link to participate.
URL:https://vancouverislandfibreshed.ca/event/mar-2024-monthly-meeting/
LOCATION:BC
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240224T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240224T150000
DTSTAMP:20260415T185451
CREATED:20231218T173636Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231218T173636Z
UID:186-1708768800-1708786800@vancouverislandfibreshed.ca
SUMMARY:Spin-In 2024 Victoria
DESCRIPTION:Mark the date on your calendars! The 18th Annual Spin-In is happening on Saturday\, February 24th\, 2024 from10 am to 3 pm. This event is organized by the Victoria Handweavers’ and Spinners’ Guild to bring together spinners and fibre producers for a day of spinning\, conversation\, and inspiration. Guild and non-Guild spinners are welcome\, and knitters are welcome too. \nThis year the Spin-In will held at the Esquimalt Gorge Pavilion in Esquimalt Gorge Park at 1070 Tillicum Rd\, Victoria. There is ample free parking. There are also 4 EV charging stations and bike racks. If you need a break from spinning\, you can take a stroll in the beautiful Japanese Gardens or along the Gorge. \nAs usual\, bring your lunch and a mug as well as your wheel and fibre. There will be coffee\, tea\, and snacks\, Sam Talks\, a Show-But-No-Tell table\, door prizes and great vendors. We have a few other ideas as well so keep checking our website. \nSam Talks \nA Sam Talk is a brief talk about a topic useful to spinners. Past talks have included Spinning Boucle Yarn\, trying different spinning wheels\, Kim Mckenna’s Helpful Plying Method\, and Sheep Breeds and Their Fleeces. If you would like to offer a half-hour talk or demonstration about some aspect of spinning\, please contact us at spinin@vhwsg.ca \nShow-But-No-Tell Table \nBring your beautiful handmade articles to display to other spinners. From skeins to finished articles\, they are all welcome. Please label your articles with your name and guild so others can find you if they have questions or want to congratulate you on a fine job–or in case you forget to collect your work at the end of the day. We want to be sure it gets back to you. \nRegistration information\, the registration fee\, and the vendors to be announced. Keep checking the guild website at vhwsg.ca/activities/spin-in for more information.
URL:https://vancouverislandfibreshed.ca/event/spin-in-2024-victoria/
LOCATION:Esquimalt Gorge Park\, 1070 Tillicum Rd\, Victoria\, BC\, Canada
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ORGANIZER;CN="Victoria Handweavers & Spinners Guild":MAILTO:treasurer@vhwsg.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240212T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240212T203000
DTSTAMP:20260415T185451
CREATED:20240110T183957Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240110T183957Z
UID:1502-1707764400-1707769800@vancouverislandfibreshed.ca
SUMMARY:Feb 2024 Monthly Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Online on Zoom \n\n\nSecond Monday of each month\, 7pm. Held via Zoom to enable participation from all across our Fibreshed. \nContact info@vancouverislandfibreshed.ca if you would like to participate.
URL:https://vancouverislandfibreshed.ca/event/feb-2024-monthly-meeting/
LOCATION:BC
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240204T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240204T153000
DTSTAMP:20260415T185451
CREATED:20240129T053014Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240129T053332Z
UID:1799-1707055200-1707060600@vancouverislandfibreshed.ca
SUMMARY:Fleece & Fibre Book Talk
DESCRIPTION:On Sunday\, Feb 4th\, join the Vancouver Island Fibreshed and Plants Are Teachers for a book talk featuring “Fleece and Fibre: Textile Producers of Vancouver Island and the Gulf Islands” by author Francine McCabe. The event starts at 2 p.m. and will include a book reading\, Q&A session\, and book signing. Tea and cookies will be provided.\n\nThe event will be held at the Vancouver Island Regional Library in Courtenay on the same day as the Sunday Sustainable Swap: Crafting Supplies event (1 – 3pm).\nCourtenay Branch\, VI Regional Library\n300 6th St\, Courtenay\, BC\n\nFrancine McCabe is a mixed-blood Anishinaabe author\, fibre artist\, and Vancouver Island Fibreshed co-director. Her first book\, Fleece and Fibre: Textile Producers of Vancouver Island and the Gulf Islands explores the world of small-scale textile farms along the Salish Sea and their pivotal role in the sustainable\, artisanal textile production and slow fashion movement. Her writing has appeared in Portal Magazine\, CV Collective\, and FOLKLIFE.
URL:https://vancouverislandfibreshed.ca/event/fleece-fibre-book-talk/
LOCATION:BC
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ORGANIZER;CN="Vancouver Island Fibershed":MAILTO:info@vancouverislandfibreshed.ca
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240126
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240129
DTSTAMP:20260415T185451
CREATED:20240110T183531Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240110T183531Z
UID:1499-1706227200-1706486399@vancouverislandfibreshed.ca
SUMMARY:Gabriola 2050 with the Gabriola Fibreshed pod
DESCRIPTION:Jan 26 – 28: Gabriola 2050 community visioning session. The Gabriola Fibreshed pod will be participating. \nGabriola Arts and Heritage Centre. \nAlso an exhibit of textiles and art we have made using only Gabriola materials. Off island visitors welcome! \nGabriola Working Group Report (Dec 2023) \n \n 
URL:https://vancouverislandfibreshed.ca/event/gabriola-2050-with-the-gabriola-fibreshed-pod/
LOCATION:BC
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240108T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240108T203000
DTSTAMP:20260415T185451
CREATED:20231218T173033Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231218T173033Z
UID:181-1704740400-1704745800@vancouverislandfibreshed.ca
SUMMARY:Jan 2024 Monthly Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Second Monday of each month\, 7pm. Held via Zoom to enable participation from all across our Fibreshed.
URL:https://vancouverislandfibreshed.ca/event/jan-2024-monthly-meeting/
LOCATION:Online on Zoom
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ORGANIZER;CN="Vancouver Island Fibershed":MAILTO:info@vancouverislandfibreshed.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240106T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240106T160000
DTSTAMP:20260415T185451
CREATED:20231218T171521Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231218T172710Z
UID:161-1704535200-1704556800@vancouverislandfibreshed.ca
SUMMARY:Distaff Day 2024
DESCRIPTION:Tzouhalem Spinners and Weavers Guild Distaff Day – calling all spinners !\nCoffee\, tea\, soup\, and goodies provided
URL:https://vancouverislandfibreshed.ca/event/distaff-day-2024/
LOCATION:St. Peter’s Church Hall\, 5800 Church Rd\, Duncan\, BC\, Canada
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