2026 Workshops at Muskoka Yarn & Fibrefest
This year’s festival includes hands-on workshops led by skilled instructors from across Ontario. Each workshop is a chance to learn something new, connect with fellow fibre lovers, and leave with real skills — and in some cases, a finished project to take home. Registration is either directly through each instructor or through our own workshop pages — just click through to reserve your spot.
THE FIBRE SHOW AND VENDOR BOOTHS ARE AVAILABLE ON SATURDAY.
FRIDAY WORKSHOPS DO NOT HAVE ACCESS TO VENDOR BOOTHS AS THEY ARE STILL LOADING IN AND SETTING UP.
📍 All workshops take place at the Bracebridge Fairgrounds, 331 Fraserburg Rd, Bracebridge, Ontario.
FRIDAY, June 26, 2026
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Nuno Felt a Scarfwith Wendo🕤 9:30 AM – 1:00 PM | 3.5 hours | $90 (all supplies included) |
In this hands-on felting workshop, Wendo will guide you through the process of wet felting wool fibre onto and through a sheer scarf to create a one-of-a-kind wearable piece. Nuno felting is a beautiful technique that combines wool and fabric in a way that’s tactile, creative, and endlessly varied — no two scarves come out the same.
All supplies are included. No prior felting experience necessary.
Register for Nuno Felt a Scarf →
Create a Snuggly Slothwith Wendo🕑 2:00 PM – 5:30 PM | 3 hours | $80 (all supplies included) |
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Did you know a group of sloths is called a snuggle? In this afternoon workshop, Wendo will show you how to build a wire armature and then bring it to life by clothing it with wool fibre — needle felting technique — to create an utterly charming handmade sloth. A fun, achievable project for fibre lovers who want to try something a little different.
All supplies are included. No prior needle felting experience necessary.
Register for Create a Snuggly Sloth →
GEMS Workshop: Gauge, Ease, Measurements & Sizingwith Tracy Minnema — A River of Yarn🕑 5:00 PM – 7 p.m. | Interactive & Hands-On | $60 CAD |
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GEMS: Gauge, Ease, Measurements, Sizing
We all want our projects to fit beautifully—and that’s where these GEMS come in.
If you’ve ever finished a sweater that didn’t fit quite right, struggled to choose the correct size, or wondered whether gauge really matters, this course is your missing link. Understanding Gauge, Ease, Measurements, and Sizing is what separates “homemade” from handcrafted—and this class gives you those tools.
In this interactive, hands-on session, you’ll learn how these four essential elements work together to ensure your knit and crochet projects fit the way you imagined—every time. No more guessing, resizing mid-project, or hoping it works out in the end.
In this engaging workshop, you will:
Discover why gauge truly matters—and how to adjust it when it doesn’t match the pattern
Learn how ease changes the look, feel, and comfort of a garment—and how to choose the right amount
Practice taking accurate body measurements for better-fitting projects
Confidently choose the correct size across different patterns and designers
Apply your skills by changing yarns and recalculating gauge in real-world examples
You’ll actively put your learning to work throughout the session, ensuring these concepts finally click. Plus, you’ll walk away with practical charts, guides, and reference tools you can use again and again.
If you’re ready to stop crossing your fingers and start creating garments that fit and flatter, GEMS is the course you didn’t know you needed—but won’t want to knit or crochet without.
Because great projects deserve a great fit.
Materials needed:
There is no homework for this workshop. Please bring any of the tools that you currently use for determining gauge, ease, measurements, and sizing. Do you need help determining the GEMS of a particular project? Bring it with you and we can help.
Whimsical Weavingwith Marisa🕑 5:00 PM – 7:30 PM | 2.5 hours | $75 (all supplies included) |
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Discover the joy of weaving at our Whimsical Weaving workshop! Whether you are brand new to weaving or looking to refresh your skills, this hands-on class will help you unleash your creativity, one knot at a time.
Guided by Marisa from Pretty Little Yarns Ltd., you will start by learning how to warp your mini-loom. From there, you will explore a variety of weaving techniques, including plain weave, twill weave, RYA knots, soumak knots, and sinna knots. By the end of the session, you will be well on your way to completing your very own woven tapestry.
Workshop Fee Includes:
✔️ Mini-loom
✔️ Yarn and fibre kit
What to Bring:
✂️ Small scissors
🧶 Mid-sized crochet hook
Homework:
None — just bring your creativity!
Spaces are limited! Reserve your spot today and start your weaving journey at Muskoka Yarn & Fibrefest.
Register for Whimsical Weaving→
SATURDAY, June 27, 2026
Traditional Rug Hooking Workshopwith Suzanne Chaddock — Ontario Hooking Craft Guild Accredited Teacher🕙 10:00 AM | 2.5 hours | All materials included |
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New to rug hooking? This beginner-friendly workshop is a great place to start. Suzanne, an accredited teacher with the Ontario Hooking Craft Guild, will guide you through the traditional rug hooking process from your very first loop to a finished hand-hooked trivet you’ll take home at the end of class.
You’ll choose your motif at the start of the session: a heart, a star, or a pumpkin. Everything else is provided — hoop, hook, linen pattern, cut wool strips, and a piece of wool to finish the back of your mat. No experience needed.
Register for Traditional Rug Hooking →