Thursday, September 10th, Noon - 4pm, (4 hrs)
In this hands-on weaving workshop, participants will explore how to design and create a symmetrical pattern using colours. They will learn how to plan their design, prepare and set up a floor inkle loom, and properly thread and tension the warp following their custom pattern accurately before beginning to weave. Throughout the session, participants will develop foundational weaving skills such as maintaining even tension and creating clean edges. Using durable acrylic yarn, each group will weave a band to be used to create keyrings, bookmarks, wristlets and or lanyards or a small basket. These personalized pieces reflect both their creativity and newly learned technical skills. Participants will work in pairs; sign up with a friend or be paired with a fellow classmate.
Price Breakdown: $7 materials fee includes yarn and hardware, $96 registration fee
Ages: 12+
Meet the Instructor: Gisèle Rondeau
Gisèle is a retired teacher with 39 years of experience. She has taught weaving to countless school-aged students and, more recently, upon retiring, adult learners through community workshops. She specializes in basic floor inkle loom weaving and Baltic-style pick-up techniques. A self-taught finger weaver, she is currently working on her sixth Assomption-style ceinture fléchée. Recognized as a professional artist by the Manitoba Arts Council since May 2025, she has successfully completed seven grant-funded collaborative projects with schools and community partners. Her workshops integrate cultural and historical context alongside hands-on instruction, fostering creativity, technical skill, and meaningful connection to textile traditions.
Workshop Cancellation Policy
A full refund will be issued if a workshop is cancelled by the Manitoba Fibre Festival for any reason, including instructor illness or low enrollment.
Student cancellations made by September 1st will be refunded the materials and registration fee, less a $10 admin fee. Withdrawals after September 1st will be refunded the materials fee only.
Please contact us at workshops@manitobafibrefestival.com with questions or cancellations.
Thursday, September 10th, Noon - 4pm, (4 hrs)
In this hands-on weaving workshop, participants will explore how to design and create a symmetrical pattern using colours. They will learn how to plan their design, prepare and set up a floor inkle loom, and properly thread and tension the warp following their custom pattern accurately before beginning to weave. Throughout the session, participants will develop foundational weaving skills such as maintaining even tension and creating clean edges. Using durable acrylic yarn, each group will weave a band to be used to create keyrings, bookmarks, wristlets and or lanyards or a small basket. These personalized pieces reflect both their creativity and newly learned technical skills. Participants will work in pairs; sign up with a friend or be paired with a fellow classmate.
Price Breakdown: $7 materials fee includes yarn and hardware, $96 registration fee
Ages: 12+
Meet the Instructor: Gisèle Rondeau
Gisèle is a retired teacher with 39 years of experience. She has taught weaving to countless school-aged students and, more recently, upon retiring, adult learners through community workshops. She specializes in basic floor inkle loom weaving and Baltic-style pick-up techniques. A self-taught finger weaver, she is currently working on her sixth Assomption-style ceinture fléchée. Recognized as a professional artist by the Manitoba Arts Council since May 2025, she has successfully completed seven grant-funded collaborative projects with schools and community partners. Her workshops integrate cultural and historical context alongside hands-on instruction, fostering creativity, technical skill, and meaningful connection to textile traditions.
Workshop Cancellation Policy
A full refund will be issued if a workshop is cancelled by the Manitoba Fibre Festival for any reason, including instructor illness or low enrollment.
Student cancellations made by September 1st will be refunded the materials and registration fee, less a $10 admin fee. Withdrawals after September 1st will be refunded the materials fee only.
Please contact us at workshops@manitobafibrefestival.com with questions or cancellations.
