Traditional Rug Hooking: Full or Half Day Workshop
June 26, 2010
Gather your friends, your sister and your mom for a social and educational day of easy-going fun with textile artist, Micheline Mann www.mannmadestudios.com Spend a fun-filled day in a sun-bathed, one-room, schoolhouse in Paisley, Ontario learning to hook rugs.
The workshop begins at 9:30 am with fresh ground coffee, herbal teas and some bakery-fresh offerings. Among the many topics covered will be:
- Basic method of traditional rug hooking
- Tools
- Wool yardage, strips and backings
- Patterns
- Resources
Enjoy a glass of wine with the delectable luncheon served midday (included in the full day workshop. $130.00 per person)We’ll finish off the day around 4 pm.
*The half day workshop begins at 1 pm and does not include food ($60.00 per person)
This workshop can accommodate eight people in total, men and women 16 years and older and can be booked weekdays as well as weekends.
Your reservation is held upon payment received in full. Call 519 353 7470 or email: micheline@mannmadestudios.com to register.
Rug Hooking and Weaving Exhibit: June 26 – July 11
June 26, 2010
Hosted by Nature’s Millworks in the historic Paisley City Mills,
4575 Bruce Rd. # 1, R.R. # 2,
Paisley, Ontario
(600 m west of Bruce Rd. # 3 on Bruce Rd. # 1)
(519)-353-4017)
10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. Free Admission
Presented by local rug hookers and the Pottawatomi Spinners and Weavers.
Susan Seitz Studio Art Show & Sale
June 15, 2010
Event: Susan Seitz Studio Art Show & Sale
Start Time: Saturday, June 19 at 10:00am
End Time: Saturday, June 26 at 6:00pm
Where: 964 Bruce Rd 15 – corner of Bruce Rd 15 & Bruce Rd 20 – east of Glammis
Marty’s Bar and Grill now open til midnight!
June 3, 2010
Paisley now has a a reason to stay in town for their evening fun!
Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights, Paisley’s favourite dining spot is slated to be our favourite evening spot too. Marty and Helen invite you to enjoy great drink and food specials every weekend starting at 9:00 pm.
Thursdays – Wings and Pitcher Combos!
Fridays – Cheap Mixed Drinks!
Saturdays – Cheap Domestic Bottles!
Join Marty’s facebook fan page:
http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=131910346819132&ref=ts#!/group.php?gid=131910346819132&v=info
Comfortable and Affordable Accommodation in the Heritage Village of Paisley
June 3, 2010
Planning a visit to our lovely corner of Bruce County? Try Gar-Ham Hall located steps from the unique shops of Queen Street. Situated in a spectacularly appointed Victorian “lady”, visitors have 4 generous-sized rooms from which to choose – two of which boast private baths. Marvel at John and Muriel’s attention to decorative detail, their wide and varied collections of glass, ceramics and Victorian-era furnishings. Enjoy a coffee or refreshing beverage in their lush gardens and unwind the Paisley way.
Room rates from $80.00 per night. Call 1 519 353 7243
For the traveler who may be traversing the rivers by kayak, our roadways by bicycle or our trails on foot, you and your group may enjoy a stay at the historic Mann Made Studios renovated, one-room, schoolhouse located in the heart of fertile farmland. Three twin beds (or a king and a twin) in a private sleeping loft with private bath and steam room for those weary muscles is available. Light breakfasts of seasonal fruit, yogurt, fresh baked muffins and cinnamon biscuits, fresh ground coffee and tea start your day. 4 o’clock arrival – 11 am departure daily. From $55.00 per person or $65.00 per couple. Email micheline@mannmadestudios.com or call 1 519 353 7470.
Ask about traditional rug hooking workshops or cookie decorating parties: http://www.mannmadestudios.com/events/index.html
For the camper who prefers NOT to raise their tent, Mann Made Studios offers a camping cabin with a queen-sized sleeping loft. Out door hot and cold running shower. Breakfast included at $50.00 per night.
