Encouraging, fostering, and developing excellence
and appreciation of fibre as an art form.
FFAA activities are supported by grants from AFA and from funds raised through AGLC.
Focus on Fibre Art Association is a not-for-profit association that provides opportunities to members and member organizations for engagement with the larger fibre arts community. We offer workshops and events that promote skill development, and we host competitions and exhibitions that showcase the creativity of fibre artists. For more information, see our about page or read our newsletter. Follow us on Facebook or Instagram.
News and Updates
Next Board Meeting, will be on June 17th, 2024 Third Monday of June.
Our next Board meeting will be on the third Monday June 17th, 2024 at 7:00PM. All members are welcome to attend. Note that only Board members are entitled to vote at Board meetings.
Zoom link for June 17th, 2024 meeting
will be posted prior to the meeting.
Agenda link for June 17th, 2024 meeting will be posted prior to the meeting.
FFAA Studio Booking
Request Form:
2024: Keeping It Local
CALL FOR ENTRY
Keeping It Local 2024 Call for Entry: FFAA invites all fibre artists to submit artworks that express their individual view of Keeping It Local for the 2024 exhibition. All forms of two-dimensional (2D) and three-dimensional (3D) fibre art works are welcome. Artworks can be improvisational, representational or abstract. An exhibition featuring the broadest range of fibre art techniques and makers’ creativity will be curated from the submitted artworks.
**Changes have been made to the Categories, click on this link to see changes.**
FFAA 2024 " Keeping it Local" Entry form and Payment is under the Upcoming Events on this page.
March/April 2024 Newsletter
FFAA Workshop Wait List
Have you registered and paid for a class but then realized you couldn't go?
Or maybe the class is full and you would like to be on a wait list. Please see our: FFAA Facebook Page Wait List
Feel free to leave your name, what you are looking for and ask people to direct message you. Between the two of you, the agreement to exchange the registration fee is up to the two of you.
FFAA does not manage class refunds. This page is meant to be a courtesy for its members.
2024 Membership Renewal
Memberships are due for renewal. Memberships run from January 1, 2024 to December 31, 2024. Please click on the link below to renew your membership.
Individual Membership Renewal Form
Junior Membership Renewal Form
Upcoming Events
- Fri, Mar 01Location is TBDMar 01, 2024, 8:00 a.m. – May 15, 2024, 12:00 a.m.Location is TBDYouth Category $5.00 for each of the next two entries.
- Fri, Mar 01Location is TBDMar 01, 2024, 8:00 a.m. – May 15, 2024, 12:00 a.m.Location is TBDMembers - $10.00 for each of the next two entries.
- Fri, Mar 01Location is TBDMar 01, 2024, 8:00 a.m. – May 15, 2024, 12:00 a.m.Location is TBDYouth Category $15.00 for the first entry. FFAA 2024 "Keeping it Local"
- Fri, Mar 01Location is TBDMar 01, 2024, 8:00 a.m. – May 15, 2024, 12:00 a.m.Location is TBDNON-Members $15.00 for each of the next tow entries.
- Fri, Mar 01Location is TBDMar 01, 2024, 8:00 a.m. – May 15, 2024, 12:00 a.m.Location is TBDMember $30.00 for first entry
- Fri, Mar 01Location is TBDMar 01, 2024, 8:00 a.m. – May 15, 2024, 12:00 a.m.Location is TBDNON-MEMBERS $50.00 for the first entry.
- Sat, May 25EdmontonMay 25, 2024, 9:00 a.m. – May 26, 2024, 4:00 p.m.Edmonton, 10554 110 St NW, Edmonton, AB T5H 3C5, CanadaLearn to make the Bailey Backpack! Pick a size and select the front feature you want, then let's work from start to finish putting this cute backpack together!
- Sat, Jun 22EdmontonJun 22, 2024, 9:30 a.m. – Jun 23, 2024, 4:30 p.m.Edmonton, 10554 110 St NW, Edmonton, AB T5H 3C5, CanadaEach student will make at least one fully completed tuffet in the two-day class.
- Sun, Jul 07EdmontonJul 07, 2024, 9:00 a.m. – Jul 13, 2024, 4:00 p.m.Edmonton, 10554 110 St NW, Edmonton, AB T5H 3C5, CanadaInspired by the intricate beauty of tile mosaics, a Mosaic Quilt is created by applying tiny square pieces of fabric to create the image. In this class you will create a 12 X 16 mosaic Wall-hanging.
- Sat, Jul 27EdmontonJul 27, 2024, 9:30 a.m. – Jul 28, 2024, 4:30 p.m.Edmonton, 10554 110 St NW, Edmonton, AB T5H 3C5, CanadaDrawing inspiration from the landscape we live among, we will work with blocks of colour, textures and various rug hooking techniques to create vibrant prairie scenes.
- Thu, Aug 08Providence Renewal Center, EdmontonAug 08, 2024, 9:30 a.m. – Aug 11, 2024, 4:30 p.m.Providence Renewal Center, Edmonton, 3005 119 St NW, Edmonton, AB T6J 5R5, CanadaThree days of creating large sheets of finished felt which will then be cut using commercial patterns and sewn to create the finished coat.
- Wed, Aug 14Providence Renewal Centre, EdmontonAug 14, 2024, 9:30 a.m. – Aug 17, 2024, 4:30 p.m.Providence Renewal Centre, Edmonton, 3005 119 St NW, Edmonton, AB T6J 5R5, CanadaThree days of creating large sheets of finished felt which will then be cut using commercial patterns and sewn to create the finished coat.
- Sat, Aug 24EdmontonAug 24, 2024, 9:00 a.m. – Aug 25, 2024, 4:00 p.m.Edmonton, 10554 110 St NW, Edmonton, AB T5H 3C5, CanadaFabric postcards are a fun and flexible format for experimenting with fibre art techniques in a quick-to-create, usable, shareable end result.
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