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. Follow us on Facebook or Instagram.
FFAA activities are supported funds raised through AGLC.
News and Updates
Welcome to the new FFAA Board
Executive
President: Carmen Routhier
A/Vice President: BJ Passmore
Past President: Wendy Cooper
Secretary: Alexandra Peterson
Treasurer: Jennifer Lambert
Committees
Membership: Debbie Bykowski
Nomination: Wendy Cooper
Website: Kelly Moore
Newsletter: Wendy Cooper
Social Media: Catherine Challenger
Advertising & Publicity: Sheila Jones
Casino: Gwen Loiselle
Program Committee: Wendy Cooper (Lead), Kelly Moore, Kari Elliot, Brenda Foster and Vicki Robson
Exhibition Co-chairs: Brenda Boychuk, Kelly Moore and BJ Passmore
Facility: Gwen Loiselle, BJ Passmore and Judi Cote
Member Guilds
Black Gold Quilt Patch Guild
Edmonton and District Quilt Guild - Judy Schofield
Edmonton Modern Quilt Guild - Carolyn Kolkman
Edmonton Needlecraft Guild - Janet Mireault
Edmonton Rug Hooking Guild - Beverly Leeck
Edmonton Weavers' Guild - Carol Drasak
Latchet Machine Knitters Club - Sheila Bossert
Sheep Creek Weavers & Fibre Artists Guild - Joyce Brown
Barrhead Spinner & Weavers Guild - Zelda King
Workshop Waitlist
Have you registered and paid for a workshop but then realized you couldn't go?
Or maybe the workshop is full and you would like to be on a waitlist.
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 (IM) you. The exchange the registration fee is between participants.
FFAA does not manage workshop refunds. This page is an aide for members.
2025 Board Meeting Schedule
Meetings start at 7PM via Zoom:
May 19th - Full Board
June 16th - Full Board
July/August - Summer Break
September 15th - Full Board
October 20th - Executive Only
November 17th - Full Board
December 15th - Executive Only
What do we do at board meetings?
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get updates from the executive, committees and guilds,
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learn about current FFAA business
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have the opportunity to participate in discussion preceding votes on motions
Agenda and Zoom Link for Full Board meetings will be available one week prior to the meeting.
FFAA Membership
Enjoy the benefits of being a FFAA member either through an individual, junior or guild/group membership:
Individual Membership Renewal Form
Junior Membership Renewal Form
Upcoming Events
Sat, Apr 26Focus on Fibre Art Association StudioLearn the history Métis Beadwork and how to bead a heart with Métis artist Connie Kulhavy
Sun, Apr 27FFAA StudioTroubleshooting, recognizing problems you can solve and problems a specialized should look at with your Featherweight.- Fri, May 09FFAA StudioTroubleshooting, recognizing problems you can solve and problems a specialized should look at with your Featherweight.
Sat, May 24EdmontonLearn a template free appliqué technique - NO paper templates, freezer paper, plastic templates, drawing, so NO templates!
Sun, May 25EdmontonTake a simple appliqué block and make it come alive with embroidery stitches!
Fri, Jun 13Providence Renewal CentreA 'beginner's' quilt from Quilworx, yet offering a challenge of a variety of curved piecing, smart corners, and floating points.
Sat, Jun 28FFAA StudioEach student will make one fully completed tuffet in this one-day class.- Sun, Jun 29FFAA StudioEach student will make one fully completed tuffet in this one-day class.
Thu, Jul 24FFAA StudioMake your own pair of cool, custom, and yes, even comfortable sneakers!- Sat, Jul 26FFAA StudioMake your own pair of cool, custom, and yes, even comfortable sneakers!
Mon, Aug 18Providence Renewal CentreCreate nuno felt yardage using Prefelts and silk chiffon, then sew a coat that FITS YOU.
Sat, Aug 23Providence Renewal CentreCreate nuno felt yardage using Prefelts and silk chiffon, then sew a coat that FITS YOU.