The Sheep Creek Weavers Fibre Arts Guild started as a dream of five women, in the Millarville, Turner Valley, and Black Diamond area, driven by their need to create in the fibre arts while in the midst of childrearing, work, and natural disasters.
SCW was established in the mid 1970s; a time of revival for the fibre arts. Fifty years later, our guild continues to be a community of determined, creative, and supportive members dedicated to the continuance of the fibre arts.
2026 marks the 50th Anniversary of the Sheep Creek Weavers.
Below you will find a list of events planned to celebrate fifty years of creativity, friendship and community. We began with a guest speaker, Dr. Jennifer Salahub at our regular meeting on January 8, 2026.
Our various interest groups are working diligently on special 50th Anniversary projects. Those will be featured on this page when they are completed.
50th Anniversary Events
January
Meeting January 8th - After program - Dr. Jennifer Salahub, ceremonial cake
Workshop - January 22nd Embroider a Needle Case
February
Meeting February 5th - After program - Knit In/Crochet Circle
Workshop - postponed
March
Meeting March 5th - After program - Colour blending fibre for spinning and felting
Workshop - March 19th A Long Look at Long Draw (spinning)
April
Meeting April 2nd - After program - Weaving
Workshop - April 24 & 25 Twice as Nice: An introduction to Double Weave
May
Meeting May 7th - After program - Felting
Workshop May 21st & 22nd Felting (two day workshop to create a 2x3 ft. felt rug)
Stash Sale - Saturday May 9 from 9:00 - 2:00 at the Hall at Millarville Racetrack
June
Annual General Meeting June 4
Potluck - past members and friends of Sheep Creek Weavers are invited
Clothesline Sale at the Leighton Centre June 6 & 7, 10 am - 4 pm (SCW will be doing demonstrations only)
Dye-In Workshop (free) at Lyn's Thursday June 18, 10 am - 4 pm (bring own lunch)
July
Ongoing display and demos at Alberta Craft Gallery and C-Space (1721 29 Ave. SW, 2nd floor, Calgary) beginning July 4
August
Priddis & Millarville Fair
August 15th - Fleece to Shawl (at least 5 guild members participating)
August 16th - Annual Make and Take along with sale of members' items
Continuation of ongoing display and demos at Alberta Craft Gallery and C-Space (1721 29 Ave. SW, 2nd floor, Calgary) until August 29th
September
Meeting September 3rd - After program - go to Sheep River Library in Diamond Valley to view our 50th Anniversary display
No workshop this month. Getting items ready for October Annual Sale
Note: Fibre Day this month has been moved to September 17 due to workshop taking place on the 10th
October
Meeting October 1st - After program - How to get ready for October Annual Sale (for new members)
No workshop this month.
November
Meeting - November 5th by Zoom (hall is being used for MRAS Christmas Market)
Workshop - November 19th Make Your Own Basket
December
Meeting December 3rd - After program - Potluck and Christmas ornament exchange
Wrap-up of the year's festivities celebrating 50 years of Sheep Creek Weavers!!