Oakville Knitters and Crocheters Association
Join Peggy Sue Deaven-Smiltnieks as she shares her process of designing into the Upper Canada Fibreshed.
Join Peggy Sue Deaven-Smiltnieks as she shares her process of designing into the Upper Canada Fibreshed.
"Fibershed’s 2016 Wool Symposium panels and presentations will focus on regional breeding strategies, biological and mechanical technology, Climate Beneficial Wool, ‘prosumption,’ true cost of raising sheep and making a garment by hand, the history of sheep production in our region, and a special visit by a distant Fibershed Affiliate community organizer who will share how their community is cross pollinating urban and rural sectors." (www.fibershed.com)
Our Founder and Creative Director, Peggy Sue Deaven-Smiltnieks will be speaking on her work with the Upper Canada Fibreshed, an affiliate of Fibershed.com.
Discussing her unique concept of Farm-Fibre-Fashion, Peggy Sue Deaven-Smiltnieks will share her journey in creating the Peggy Sue Collection, a fashion house dedicated to using local fibres, supporting local farmers and employing local artisans.
Join our Creative Director, Peggy Sue Deaven-Smiltnieks, in discussing how she sources local materials within the Upper Canada Fibreshed for the Peggy Sue Collection.
When IMG announced it would no longer produce Toronto Fashion Week, the industry mourned. The landscape is shifting and fashion weeks are just one element that need a revisit. Not to be deterred, this EcoSessions will gather local industry leaders to discuss, (a la Frank Sinatra) if we can make it here, can we make it anywhere? Join us on Thursday, October 18 to hear from: Peggy Sue Deaven-Smiltnieks (Peggy Sue Collection), Kathy Cheng (WS & Company) and Julia Grieve (Preloved). Moderated by Kate Black (Magnifeco.com).
Peggy Sue Deaven-Smiltnieks will be speaking with local business persons about her unique business model and product line during Halton Region's annual Bridges to Better Business event.
Our Creative Director, Peggy Sue Deaven-Smiltnieks, will be discussing the challenges and discoveries of designing local fashions within the Upper Canada Fibreshed with Ryerson's MA Fashion students.
*This is a private event hosted by FACTS