HERITAGE HOME TOURS

Amherst and Area Heritage Trust and the Fibre Arts Festival invite you to visit and view

displays of vintage clothing, quilts, hooked rugs and the like.

Locations and times to be announced.Check the website for further information!

NSCC Celebrates Fibre Arts!Tuesday, October 15 - 8:00 am to 4:00 pm

Wednesday, October 16 - 8:00 am to 4:00 pm Thursday, October 17 - 8:00 am to 4:00 pm Friday, October 18 - 8:00 am to 4:00 pm

Tidnish Bridge Art GalleryFrom My Father’s Workshop, October 12th - 20thReception: Tuesday, October 15th - 2:00 - 4:00 pm

Art Across the Marsh Studio TourOctober 19th & 20th

REGISTER ONLINE ONLYRegistration Opens June 15thwww.fibreartsfestival.cominfo@fibreartsfestival.com

October 15th-19th, 2019Amherst, Nova Scotia

Come to the12th Annual Festival!

Visit us at 33 Church St. Learn how to hook in a few minutes

& have tea & oatcakes

Amherst, Nova Scotia1-800-328-7756

www.hookingrugs.com

Drop in to celebrate Deanne’s New Book!

Book LaunchSaturday, October 19th at 12pm

Proud Sponsor of the Nova Scotia Fibre Arts Festival and

Fibre Artists Everywhere!

Atlantic Fabric Pop-Up ShopDayle’s Grand MarketFriday 12pm to 8pm

& Saturday 10am to 4pm

Atlantic Fabric Trunk ShowDayle’s Grand Market Friday 6:30 - 7:30pm

Only $5 - Lots of prizes to be won!

902-434-7220

www.atlanticfabrics.com

ZONTA Bazaar

Col. James Layton Ralston Armoury,36 Acadia Street, AmherstIn proud partnership with the

154 Amherst Anson Air Cadet Squadron Admission: $2 (children under 5 ~ free)

Saturday, October 19th – 10am to 4pm

• Quilt ShowTrinity-St. Stephen’s United Church, 1 Ratchford St. $2.00

• Quilt Show - Sunrise Quilt GuildHoly Family Parish, 63 Church St. $2.00

• Quilt Show - Cumberland Quilters’ GuildCome Walk in My Garden

First Baptist Church, 90 Victoria St. E. $2.00

• Fibre Show - FaithChrist Church Basement, 5 Lawrence St. $2.00

• Rug Show - From Hearts to HandsCredit Union Business Innovation Centre $2.005 Ratchford St.

• Rug Show - Group of Seven & FriendsCumberland County Museum, 150 Church St. $2.00

• Exhibit & Collaborative Event - A Tapestry of LoveTuesday to Friday 10am - 3pm - First Baptist Church Free

SHOWS & EXHIBITSFriday 10am - 5pm

Saturday 10am - 3pm

Halina Bienkowski is a selfemployed family physicianpracticing in Amherst formore than 25 years. Many askhow she finds time for rughooking. Perfecting time

management is essential for successfully training and becoming a family doctor.Halina is frequently asked why she rug hooks.The answer is simple: Pleasure!Halina has been rug hooking since 2003 and participates in the annual Fibre Arts Festivalheld in Amherst, NS.Her work has received recognition in several journals, including: Rug Hooking Magazine,The Medical Post and Celebration of Hand-Hooked Rugs XXII.

Halina’s work will be on display at 158 Robert Angus Drive, Suite 100

on Wednesday, October 16th - 6:30-8:30pmHer rug “Murder of Crows” is featured on the front.

2019 Showcased ArtistHalina Bienkowski M.D.

WELCOME TO THE FESTIVAL!

Message from The ChairThe Nova Scotia Fibre Arts Festival Committee would liketo welcome you to the 12th annual Fibre Arts Festival. Each year the committee works

hard to bring you fantastic instructors, workshops and beautiful fibre arts displaysand demonstrations.

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 15th, 2019• Library Drop In - Loose ThreadsTime: 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Cost: FreeWhere: Four Fathers Memorial Library, 21 Acadia St.

• Town and Country Thrummers Hook-InTime: 10:00 am - 2:00 pm Cost: Donation at the DoorWhere: Knights of Columbus Hall, 5 Robie St.

Needlework Boot Camps - Four Fathers Memorial Library- Buttoned-Up Puss - Faith CormierTime: 10:00 am - 12:30 pm Cost: $15 + $15 Kit Fee- Silk Ribbon Blossom Pincushion - Joyce GillTime: 1:30 pm - 4:00 pm Cost: $15 + $20 Kit Fee

Basic Rug HookingTime: 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm Cost: $52Where: Deanne Fitzpatrick Studio, 33 Church St.

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 16th, 2019• Sew-InTime: 10:00 am - 4:00 pm Cost: $30Where: Holy Family Parish, 63 Church St.

• Rug Show - Featured Artist Halina BienkowskiTime: 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm Refreshments Served Cost: FreeWhere: Pharmasave (Suite 100), 158 Robert Angus Dr.

• Library Drop In - Loose ThreadsTime: 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Cost: FreeWhere: Four Fathers Memorial Library, 21 Acadia St.

Needlework Boot Camps - Four Fathers Memorial Library- Zippity Doo Dah! Brooches - Joyce GillTime: 10:00 am - 12:30 pm Cost: $15 + $15 Kit Fee- Sassy Sashiko - Faith CormierTime: 1:30 pm - 4:00 pm Cost: $15 + $15 Kit FeeWhere: Four Fathers Memorial Library, 21 Acadia St.

Knitting Workshop - Enterlac Mittens - Sally AustinTime: 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm Cost: $60Where: Four Fathers Memorial Library, 21 Acadia St.

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 17th, 2019• Library Drop In - Loose ThreadsTime: 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Cost: FreeWhere: Four Fathers Memorial Library, 21 Acadia St.

Love Letter - Meryl CookTime: 9:30 am - 3:30 pm Cost: $90 Where: Holy Family Parish

Painting Warp - Rachel DaltonTime: 9:00 am - 1:00 pm Cost: $110Where: Cumberland County Museum, 150 Church St.

Rigid Heddle Weaving - Rachel DaltonTime: 2:00 pm - 5:30 pm Cost: $120Where: Cumberland County Museum, 150 Church St.

Indigo Shibori Dyeing - Josephine ClarkeTime: 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm Cost: $120 + $35 Kit FeeWhere: Masonic Hall, 20 Lawrence St.

Needlework Boot Camps - Four Fathers Memorial Library- Handanger Without Tears - Faith CormierTime: 10:00 am - 12:30 pm Cost: $15 + $15 Kit Fee- Beaded Snowflake Card - Sheila StewartTime: 1:30 pm - 4:00 pm Cost: $15 + $10 Kit Fee

A Tapestry of Love - Meditative Paper EmbroideryTime: 10 am - Noon Where: First Baptist Church, 90 Victoria St. E.

Pumpkin Pouch - Because You CountBeginner punch needleTime: 9:00 am - 12:00 pm Kit Cost: $30 + Punch Needle $39.99Where: Amherst Stadium, Heated Room, 185 Church St.

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 18th, 2019• Atlantic Fabric Pop-Up - Dayle’s Grand MarketTime: 12:00 pm - 8:00 pm

• Atlantic Fabric Trunk Show - Dayle’s Grand MarketTime: 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm Cost: $5

Reversible Nuno Felted Shawl - Anna MathisTime: 9:00 am - 4:00 pm Cost: $85 + $30 Material FeeWhere: McIsaac Darragh Board Room, 11 Princess St.

Beginner 3D Needle Felting Course - Bella McBrideMake your own PenguinTime: 9:00 am - 12:00 pm Cost: $75Where: Amherst Stadium, Heated Room, 185 Church St.

Upcycle Shirt - Suzie StephensonTime: 9:00 am - 3:00 pm Cost: $150Where: Cumberland County Museum, 150 Church St.

Eco Printing - Renata BritezHow to dye your garments with natural dyesTime: 10:00 am - 3:00 pm Cost: $95 + $30 Material FeeWhere: First Baptist Church, Kitchen, 90 Victoria St.

From Pen to Hook - Penny LighthallTime: 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm Cost: $41Where: First Baptist Church, Ladies Parlour, 90 Victoria St. E.

Victoria Quilts Canada - Tantramar Branch LuncheonTime: 11:30 am - 1:30 pm Cost: $10Where: Masonic Hall, 20 Lawrence St.

One Loop at a Time - Meryl CookTime: 9:30 am - 3:30 pm Cost: $90Where: Holy Family Parish, 63 Church St.

3D Felting with Wire Armature - Bella McBrideIntermediate - Making a DogTime: 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm Cost: $90Where: Amherst Stadium, Heated Room, 185 Church St.

Needlework Boot Camps - Four Fathers Memorial Library- A Taste of Temari 2 - Joyce GillTime: 10:00 am - 12:30 pm Cost: $15 + $20 Kit Fee- Snowman Mug Mat - Sheila StewartTime: 1:30 pm - 4:00 pm Cost: $15 + $10 Kit Fee

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 19th, 2019• Zonta Bazaar - Col. James Layton Ralston ArmouryTime: 10:00 am - 4:00 pm

• Atlantic Fabric Pop-Up - Dayle’s Grand MarketTime: 10:00 am - 4:00 pm

Painting with Natural Dyes - Renata BritezTime: 10:00 am - 3:00 pm Cost: $85 + $30 Material FeeWhere: First Baptist Church, Kitchen, 90 Victoria St. E.

Fantastic Felted Vessel Workshop - Anna MathisTime: 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm Cost: $45Where: Masonic Hall, 20 Lawrence St.

Needlework Boot Camps - Four Fathers Memorial Library- Drop-In Demos - Time: 10:00 am - 12:30 pm - Drop-In Problem Solving - Time: 1:30 pm - 4:00 pm

EVENTS & WORKSHOPS

Workshop Registration Opens June 15thGO TO THE FESTIVAL WEBSITEwww.fibreartsfestival.com

GO TO THE FESTIVAL WEBSITEwww.fibreartsfestival.com

to register & for detailed informationon all events, workshops & shows

Denise