This is an archived event from Culture Days 2019.
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Fibre Arts Festival at the Village!
Craft Fibre & textile arts History & heritage
Date and time
Location
Kootenai Brown Pioneer Village
Pincher Creek, AB
Access
Free, and accepts optional pay-what-you-may donations for admission.
Offered in English.
Wheelchair accessible.
About
Friday, September 27 6:30-9:00 Meet & Greet with Barb Brown and Laurel Francis, Wine & Cheese reception and speaker Barb Brown 'History of Cowichan Sweaters'. See www.kootenaibrown.ca for details
Saturday, September 28 10:00 - 4:00 participate in a Community Quilt with Laurel Francis, knitting workshops (Heel Flap in the Round & Beads as you Go) with Barb Brown, wool spinning, sheep shearing, kid's crafts, special exhibit of the museum's textile artifact collection, raffle, hot concession and free general admission. See website for workshop details and to register for workshops (limited spots).
Links
- More Information kootenaibrown.ca
Organizer
Pincher Creek & District Historical Society
Kootenai Brown Pioneer Village is a heritage facility housing more than 2 dozen authentic historic buildings and over 30000 artifacts on 6 acres of beautiful grounds. Our artifact exhibits include an extensive textile collection of clothing, knitting, quilting, embroidery, rug hooking and much more that will enhance the Alberta Culture Days Fibre Arts Festival!