June 22-24, 2012 – The first annual Circle & Square: Manitoba Festival of Craft will be held at the Atomic Centre (167 Logan Ave, Winnipeg, Manitoba)!
+ Friday June 22, 7pm – Panel Discussion on “Working in the Field” followed by Show It! Exhibit Gallery Opening Party. Doors open at 6pm. Admission by suggested donation of $5.
Panelists include:
Ben Borley
Matt Jenkins
Chantel Mierau
Andee Penner
Tammy Sutherland
+ Saturday June 23 – Teach It! A day filled with sharing knowledge through workshops and lectures. Workshops are $30 plus $10 for supplies. Lecture admission by suggested donation of $5. Please email circleandsquare.mb@gmail.com to reserve your spot.
10am-12pm – Sock Creature Workshop with Shosana Funk
12:15-1:15pm – The History of Knitting in Manitoba Lecture with Jennifer Smith
1:30-3:30pm – Embroidery 101: From Sampler to Smartass with Chandra Mayor
3:45-4:45pm – Making Art in South Africa Lecture with PJ Anderson
5-7pm – Pastie Making Workshop with Liz Garlicki
+ Sunday June 24, 12-5pm – Sell It! Handmade Marketplace featuring demos and a craft sale with many fabulous local artists and craftspeople.
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