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Instructor Level I - Ellen Munro
Ellen was a member of the first class to receive their Master Spinners
Certificate from Olds College. She has instructed in that program
for a number of years since. She regularly instructs short classes
at Provincial conferences and spinning retreats. Last year she instructed
dyeing workshops at the Gibson's Landing Fibre Arts Festival and at Prince
George. Last October she inaugurated the first US master spinner
class in Davis, Oklahoma. Her greatest satisfaction comes from seeing
her 13 grandchildren wearing her handmade creations!
Instructor Level II - Margaret Sjostrom
Margaret has been knitting for 45 years, spinning for 35 years (Master
Spinner Certificate, Olds College and weaving for 8 years. An avid
enthusiast of all fiber arts, Margaret has realized a life dream in the
operation of Celeigh Wool, a spinning, knitting and weaving equipment
and supplies retail outlet. Sharing the many art forms through teaching
and learning new things from others is an ongoing process. Promoting
Canadian fibers with Rare Breeds Canada and other Canadian producers such
as Silver Valley Fibres is a driving force in her shop. Margaret
lives in Millet with her husband Grant, Shetland Sheep, Star the Guard
Llama, Tia the Border Collie and two elderly cats Penny and Rob.
Instructor Level III - Chuck Vereschagen
Chuck Vereschagen is a recent recipient of the Master Spinner Certificate
and has taught Level 1 at Olds Fibre Week. He is an accomplished spinner
and weaver of bast fibers (flax and hemp). His specialized study focused
on Alberta-grown bast fibers, from processing the plants through finished
cloth. He is also a gifted woodworker who applies his talents to spinning
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