Ponderosa Fibre Arts Guild

Ponderosa Fibre Arts Guild The Ponderosa Spinners, Weavers and Fibre Artists Guild
is the focal point for exploring, expanding Currently we have about 50 members.

The Ponderosa Spinners, Weavers and Fibre Artists Guild was started in 1973 and has grown over the years. Our Mandate is to:

Exchange information and ideas
Promote excellence in spinning, weaving and fibre art in all its forms
Educate the public in the appreciation of these ancient skills

A beautiful pastel blanket with small pillow. Blanket is 42" X 66" and the throw pillow is 12" X 12". Woven, Double Weav...
09/06/2026

A beautiful pastel blanket with small pillow. Blanket is 42" X 66" and the throw pillow is 12" X 12". Woven, Double Weave on a 32" Rigid Heddle.

We had our warp dyeing day a couple Fridays ago, and it was a small turnout of only three. This was partly due to the f...
09/06/2026

We had our warp dyeing day a couple Fridays ago, and it was a small turnout of only three. This was partly due to the fact that some folks could not attend after the event was rescheduled due to smoky skies and hot weather. We ended up having clear, sunny skies and a very comfortable temperature on the new date.

We dyed painted warps of cotton and tencel and some small cotton handkerchiefs.

Flannery suggested that we add a urea solution to some of the dyes so we tried that. Flannery also tried warp dyeing in jars (with mixed colours) which seemed to work well and gave more blended colours.
Susan painted a warp which was a mixture of different cotton fibres and a bit of linen, in yellow, red, and pink. The mixed yarn types should yield a very interesting woven piece.
Sandra painted a tencel warp and painted some skeins of the Bangladesh cotton to be used tripled as weft (in blue, green and purple).

Would you like to learn how to dye cotton with plant dyes?Join us for the Eco-dyeing with cotton workshop on September 2...
09/06/2026

Would you like to learn how to dye cotton with plant dyes?
Join us for the Eco-dyeing with cotton workshop on September 28th and October 3rd.
There are only 2 spots left.

This 2-part workshop will focus on the process of dyeing cotton with natural plant dyes. Cotton fibre requires a scouring process and a tannin process before it will accept the natural dye. The first class will concentrate on preparing the fabric for dyeing and the second will give the participant a...

08/30/2026

A video of the busy workers at the Sheep to Shawl, Salmon Arm Fall Fair.

Yesterday, the team from the Ponderosa Spinners and Weavers took part in the Annual Salmon Arm Fall Fair Sheep to Shawl ...
08/30/2026

Yesterday, the team from the Ponderosa Spinners and Weavers took part in the Annual Salmon Arm Fall Fair Sheep to Shawl competition. The team placed 2nd. Congratulations to the team and all competitors on the amazing work displayed.

08/29/2026

Upcoming Workshops - Fall 2026

Eco-Dyeing with Cotton Workshop Dyeing Fabric with Plant Materials Dates: Monday September 28th 6-9pm Saturday October 3rd, 10am – 3pm Location: Studio 204 at the RCA Register here

08/18/2026
Join us for an Eco-Dyeing with Cotton WorkshopDyeing Fabric with Plant MaterialsThis is a two day workshopDates:Wednesda...
08/18/2026

Join us for an Eco-Dyeing with Cotton Workshop
Dyeing Fabric with Plant Materials
This is a two day workshop

Dates:
Wednesday September 30th 6-9pm
Saturday October 3 10am – 3pm
Location: Studio 204 at the RCA

To register for this fun and informative workshop, see our website:
https://www.ponderosaguild.org/textile-fibre-art-workshops

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421 Cawston Avenue
Kelowna, BC
V1Y6Z1

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