Encouraging, fostering, and developing excellence
and appreciation of fibre as an art form.
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.
FFAA activities are supported funds raised through AGLC.
News and Updates
Board meeting always take place on the third Monday of each month at 7pm.
We rotate the meetings between the Full Board which includes all committee chairs and guild representative.
December 16 – EXECUTIVE ONLY
January 20 – FULL BOARD
February 17 – EXECUTIVE ONLY
March 17 – FULL BOARD
April 21 – EXECUTIVE ONLY
May 19 – FULL BOARD
June 16 – EXECUTIVE ONLY
What do we do at board meetings?
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get updates from the executive and all committees,
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hear about all current FFAA business
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have the opportunity to participate in discussion preceding votes on motions.
Attending a Board meeting is an excellent way to get the most detailed information on all current FFAA business.
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Zoom link and meeting agenda will be available one week before the full board meeting.
Enjoy the benefits of being a FFAA member either through an individual, junior or guild/group membership:
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Individual Membership Renewal Form
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Junior Membership Renewal Form
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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.
Annual General Meeting
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It is once again time to consider the future of the Focus on Fibre Art Association.
We have scheduled February 17th, 2025, for the Annual General Meeting. We need members to step forward into the positions of President and Treasurer.
We have enjoyed a great variety of wonderful workshops over the past two years, as well as a fantastic exhibition and competition this past summer. We are truly blessed to be able to receive funds from AGLC to fund these endeavors, plus give us a space to work on our various fibre arts. Many, many of you have enjoyed these benefits. Have your taken a workshop from FFAA in the past year?
BUT, we are not able to enjoy these benefits without an executive and committees to do the planning and execution.
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Board Members Needed
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We need members to step forward into the positions of President and Treasurer.
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President
The president serves two years and is responsible, with the secretary, in preparing the agenda for board meetings. The president chairs the board meetings and provides leadership to the executive (vice president, secretary, treasurer and past president) when needed. Works with Board Members in their assigned duties to develop the organization’s strategic direction, policies and procedures. Interview and recommend new members to the board. Acts as a signing officer, reviews contracts and financial transactions prepared by the Treasurer. They are also an ex-official member of all committees and can attend those meetings if necessary.
Treasurer
The treasurer role is a two year position and receives all monies paid to FFAA and deposits them in the appropriate accounts in the designated financial institution. They review requests for reimbursement in accordance with the budget/board direction and arranges payment. They prepare the books, records, and a full detailed account of the receipts and disbursements to the audit committee at the end of the fiscal year. Complete AGLC financial report when required.
In working with the Committee Leads, they help prepare the draft budget for the upcoming year to present to the board. Provide a financial update at each board meeting.
These positions may, as stated in our Bylaws, serve 2 consecutive terms.
We also need a small group of people to begin planning for the Competition / Exhibition for 2026. A list of steps has been drafted for a committee to follow.
Please consider putting your name forward for any of these positions.
Contact ffaapresident@gmail.com
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Upcoming Events
Thu, Jan 09ZoomJan 09, 2025, 7:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.ZoomThe traditional Kawandi is a hand-stitched quilt, made from scrap fabric, including old saris. Jennifer will explain the history of these quilts and show pieces she has created.
Sat, Jan 11Zoom WorkshopJan 11, 2025, 10:00 a.m. – Jan 12, 2025, 1:00 p.m.Zoom WorkshopJennifer will demonstrate all aspects of making a Kawandi quilt, from beginning with the finished edges to finishing the middle and adding Phula.
Sat, Jan 25EdmontonJan 25, 2025, 10:00 a.m. – Jan 26, 2025, 4:00 p.m.Edmonton, 10554 110 St NW, Edmonton, AB T5H 3C5, CanadaTake a traditional block and change it up. Play with technique, scale, colour, value and more as you take the familiar and turn it into something fantastic and fun. Say what you want but say it in a quilt - simple holiday greetings to profound statements, use words in quilts to convey your message.
Tue, Feb 18Focus on Fibre Art Association StudioFeb 18, 2025, 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.Focus on Fibre Art Association Studio, 10554 110 St NW, Edmonton, AB T5H 3C5, CanadaA one day workshop with Paula Rafferty, where you will learn the techniques involved for turning a photograph into a fabric portrait.
Sun, Feb 23EdmontonFeb 23, 2025, 9:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.Edmonton, 10554 110 St NW, Edmonton, AB T5H 3C5, CanadaLearn the history Métis Beadwork and how to bead a heart with Métis artist Connie Kulhavy