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Tuesday June 22, 2010

Summer Knitting Classes

I know I just sent the June newsletter saying we would pick up with classes in the fall, however, people have asked for classes over the summer and Helen is willing to teach – so here’s the list of classes for July and...

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Thursday June 10, 2010

Fantastic Fibre Frolic Weekend

          Oct 15 – 17, 2010
 
Registration forms for this fabulous event are now posted on the website.  Follow the link by clicking on the heading fibre retreat or visit our events calendar on our website at wolseleywardrobe.com
There are lots of wonderful classes, but space is limited so...

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Thursday June 10, 2010

Sheeples Fine Fibres Farm Tour Saturday, June 26th

Join us for a fun day of lamb cuddling at Sheeples Farm in Inwood Manitoba.  See a sheep shearing demo, try your hand at hand carding and drop spindling.  Included in the day’s activities is a country lunch provided by our gracious hosts, Kim and Joe Streker.  Cost is $7...

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Thursday June 10, 2010

Spinning Group Meets June 18

Corie Johnston will be hosting a spinning group on the third Friday of each month from 7-9pm.  This is a time to spin with others, share ideas and talents.  Everyone is welcome to attend; however, this is not an instructional class so you will need your own wheel/spindle

Thursday June 10, 2010

New Yarns

We just received a shipment of new colours in Noro Sekku, a beautiful lace weight yarn.  If you’re lucky Corie will show you her Citron shawl that she made with this great yarn.  We also have new colours of Colinette Point Five, one ball makes a great cowl as shown...

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Thursday February 11, 2010

Fibre Retreat

Many of you have been asking whether we will have a winter retreat this year.  Unfortunately Delta Marsh has closed and we haven’t been able to find another venue for this winter.  However, we found a great venue, Camp Manitou, and have booked it for the fall.  Please mark your...

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Thursday February 11, 2010

RAGS Bags!!

The RAGS group continues to find ways to recycle items and keep them out of the landfills.  Right now they are making reusable shopping bags out of pre-loved t-shirts.  These bags are available at the shop for a suggested donation of $1.  All money collected will be forwarded to Osborne...

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Saturday November 7, 2009

Volunteer Opportunities

The Boys and Girls Club of Winnipeg is wanting to start knitting classes.  If you’re interested in teaching knitting to teens please call Mona at the shop at 772-1393.

Saturday November 7, 2009

New Afternoon Group at Wolseley Wardrobe

New ‘Knitting’ Group! Starting Sunday, November 8th, we will be meeting weekly to explore a fibre focus within a charity or social issue. Our first theme and project will be knitting mittens for immigrants; in which we hope to extend a warm woolly welcome, not just to our new charity...

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Saturday November 7, 2009

Clearance Section

 In addition to our sale there are great deals to be had in the clearance section of the store located across from the change rooms.  Right now we are highlighting two great yarns at great deals.  Curly Kid is a fun, bright, chunky weight yarn great for hats and other...

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