The Shindig Collective

The Shindig Collective Event hosting, planning and organization. Specializing in Fibre arts and crafts.

That was fast!!! They say that time flies when you're having fun, and it was a lot of fun today.This is all thanks to th...
04/12/2026

That was fast!!! They say that time flies when you're having fun, and it was a lot of fun today.
This is all thanks to the wonderful visitors, vendors and volunteers that make the Shindig so amazing!!
The support of the local maker community is the best!!
We love meeting old and new friends and seeing all the fabulous art and creativity we have around us. Please tag us with your haul or things you make with it!!
Now to relax and recover. Thanks for joining us and see you next time!!

04/11/2026

WOO HOO!! Today is the day!! Shindig opens at 10am up at the Genesis Centre in NE Calgary. Free parking and entry is $5 for ages 16+ and you get a raffle ticket with a chance to win one of the fabulous door prizes donated by our amazing vendors!!
All this and over 50 local fibre artists and more!!
See you soon!!

More fabulous handmade goodies coming your way tomorrow from Katie @ Atelier Nekozuki , Dalayce Smith and Woolly Time Ya...
04/11/2026

More fabulous handmade goodies coming your way tomorrow from Katie @ Atelier Nekozuki , Dalayce Smith and Woolly Time Yarns !
Superb hand sewn bags, using fabrics sourced in Japan are Katie's specialty.
Hand dyed yarn, roving and hand spun yarn from Boho Bella will have you captivated and dyed silk scarves and luxury handwoven items are also making an appearance.
Woolly Time yarns brings hand dyed yarn and a selection of hand knits for your perusal.
Fine them all and more at The Fibre Shindig TOMORROW at The Genesis Centre in NE Calgary from 10am.

Did you know, your entry fee also gets you a raffle ticket for door prizes, donated by our amazing vendors! Tickets are ...
04/11/2026

Did you know, your entry fee also gets you a raffle ticket for door prizes, donated by our amazing vendors! Tickets are pre-drawn, so you can check if you are a winner straight away!!
Just stop by the help desk in the show to check your tickets number!!
See you tomorrow!!

More goodies coming to the show TOMORROW from Clair , Yarn_Twisters and Lisa Jane Makes 🧶 !!!Check out the dragon scales...
04/10/2026

More goodies coming to the show TOMORROW from Clair , Yarn_Twisters and Lisa Jane Makes 🧶 !!!
Check out the dragon scales, mini-darning looms and icord makers from Purple Gecko, along with other cute fibre crafting accessories.
Yarn Twisters bring their hand dyed yarns, patterns and community spirit to the show.
Lisa brings kits for knitting and cross stitch, solving the "what should I make next" question!
Find them all and more at The Fibre Shindig TOMORROW at The Genesis Centre in NE Calgary from 10am.

A couple of golourful yarn and fibre dyers who will be at the show tomorrow are Annekatrin | Little Barn Studio and Fibr...
04/10/2026

A couple of golourful yarn and fibre dyers who will be at the show tomorrow are Annekatrin | Little Barn Studio and Fibre2Fabric . Both bring joyful colour combos to the Shindig and are totally here for that!!
Make sure they are both on your visit plan for the day and you will not be disappointed!!
The Fibre Shindig opens at 10am TOMORROW at The Genesis Centre in NE Calgary. Entry is $5 for ages 16+.
See you all soon!

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Thats right!! Only one day away! Not long now until you can treat yourself senses to a feast of colours and squishiness!...
04/10/2026

Thats right!! Only one day away! Not long now until you can treat yourself senses to a feast of colours and squishiness! Not forgetting the other shiny, sparkly and scented things available!
Doors open at 10am TOMORROW! See you there!!!

Happy to say that Sara Young is joining us on Saturday!! Sara brings fabulous wooden weaving tools for your weaving plea...
04/09/2026

Happy to say that Sara Young is joining us on Saturday!! Sara brings fabulous wooden weaving tools for your weaving pleasure!! Lucets make a most useful and non-curly braid, suitable for laces or cords, and is fun! Sara also loves felting and her cute felted art will also be at her table.
Check it all out at The Fibre Shindig THIS SATURDAY at The Genesis Centre in NE Calgary from 10am to 4pm!!

We're thrilled that Jessica Hughes - Glass and Fibre artist is back with us on Saturday!! Jessica is a skilled glass ar...
04/09/2026

We're thrilled that Jessica Hughes - Glass and Fibre artist is back with us on Saturday!! Jessica is a skilled glass artist and crafts beautiful buttons, stitch markers and spindles in this medium! She also loves working with yarn, and her hand dyed skeins will also be with her at the show.
Check out her booth at The Fibre Shindig THIS SATURDAY at The Genesis Centre in NE Calgary from 10am to 4pm. Entry is $5 for ages 16+.

We're stoked that Gillies Bay Handmade are back for this show! Kaylee is a local sewist who fashions fantastic bags and ...
04/08/2026

We're stoked that Gillies Bay Handmade are back for this show! Kaylee is a local sewist who fashions fantastic bags and pouches. Structured pieces with lots of storage solutions mean you have lots of options for carrying your project and support items around.
Check out the variety of styles and fabrics at The Fibre Shindig THIS SATURDAY at The Genesis Centre in NE Calgary from 10am.

Next up, we have two local potters, Cara (Cara & Jason) and ajadawnceramics! They both have different styles, but share ...
04/07/2026

Next up, we have two local potters, Cara (Cara & Jason) and ajadawnceramics! They both have different styles, but share a passion for their art. Cara and Jason create buttons, bookmarks, cheeky mugs and whimsical, tiny pots and more. The mouse pincushions are just adorable!!
Aja uses her skills as an artist to embellish her clay creations, including mugs. She also uses wool to fashion colourful, tactile sculptures.
Check these two artists out as they share a booth at The Fibre Shindig THIS SATURDAY at The Genesis Centre in NE Calgary from 10am to 4pm.

We're thrilled that Danware are joining us for the show on Saturday! Jan is a skilled wood turner who creates beautiful ...
04/06/2026

We're thrilled that Danware are joining us for the show on Saturday! Jan is a skilled wood turner who creates beautiful fibre tools from locally sourced materials. He can tell you a story about every piece he makes and his passion for his art shines through in every finished item. Choose from a yarn holder, a spindle, darning mushroom, nostepinne and more!
Find all this and more at The Fibre Shindig THIS SATURDAY at The Genesis Centre in NE Calgary from 10am.

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