Busy Busy!

This spring is going to be a busy time for fibre enthusiasts in Northumberland County.  Here's a quick recap of what we've identified so far:


Then and Now – Rug Hooking in Canada – A Canada 150 Exhibition
Art Gallery of Northumberland - March 9-April 30
Brighton Public Library - March 13-31
Campbellford Public Library - March 28-April 30
Colborne Art Gallery - March 9-April 30
Port Hope Public Library - March 2-April 18

In addition, there will be 2 special events taking place at the Art Gallery of Northumberland during this time:
- Fun with Fibre - March 15 - demonstrations of hooking, spinning, knitting, felting
- The Art and History of Hooked Rugs in Canada - March 22 and April 5 at 2 pm

There may be additional opportunities for demonstrations in the month of April - stay tuned for details.

As if that wasn't enough, there's The Gathering in Port Hope on April 8.

Of course, we can't forget the OHCG Annual April 28-30.

Maudie, a movie about the renowned Maude Lewis is showing in Cobourg on April 30.

And just when you thought things might be calming down, there's a NEW event that is rumoured to be very similar to the Woodstock fibre event, but almost in our neighbourhood:  The Prince Edward County Fibre Festival, May 27.  Here's a link to their website - there are lots of classes, vendors galore, including several devoted to rug hooking - i think it's going to be a wonderful day (assuming we've managed to get out of the Annual with our wallets in reasonable shape!).

Plus - on June 17, we have been invited by the DBIA to participate in the Busker and Art Festival.  In addition to the usual buskers, they will have several artisans displaying their works.  More details to follow.