our future space....

We are happy to see the advances of our space at QEP. I am sure we will make the best use for all the fibre lovers of Oakville.
These images are just a taste of what it is still to come. January 2012 will be excellent starting point for our FASS Network. Keep up the blog to see all the projects.

FASS Network towards QEP CCC

FASS Network is happy to share with you our first release of images of the future of our Fibre Room at Queen Elizabeth Park Community , Cultural and Recreational Centre.

The transformation of Queen Elizabeth Park Community Centre (QEPCC) into a unique multi-purpose recreation, arts and culture facility continues in 2010 with the finalization of the detailed designs, the development of the centre's operating model and the start of interior construction.



Project milestones

• In September 2010, AquiCon Construction was awarded the contract for construction of QEPCC and are on site. The town expects to receive possession of the building in the fall of 2011 and the building is scheduled to open January 2012.
• Final interior and exterior design plans were presented to more than 100 visitors at a public open house on February 4, 2010. Residents from the local community, seniors, and the arts and culture community had the chance to review the designs, ask questions and share opinions with town staff. Overall, visitors were very excited by the design and the progression of Queen Elizabeth Park Community Centre. The designs can be downloaded from the presentation and documents chart below.
• On October 19, 2009, Town Council approved the expanded program for the redevelopment of QEPCC. The revised estimated cost of $22,450,000 for phase two was approved in the 2010 capital budget.
• As part of the planned renovation, QEPCC, including the pool, closed on September 8, 2009. Many activities have been relocated to other town facilities (Glen Abbey Pool, located at 1415 Third Line, is now the warm pool). Please see the current Parks, Recreation and Culture Brochure for details or go to the Queen Elizabeth Park Pool page for aquatic program relocation. The new community centre is expected to open in winter 2012.
• Phase one, which involved the demolition of the interior of the building, is now complete and phase two (construction) is scheduled to commence in the spring of 2010.

For more information, to post questions, or if you'd like to be added to our update list, please become of fan of our Facebook page, QEP Community Centre, or email qepark@oakville.ca.

Dye Room:

QEP will offer not only a vast space to create all different fibre arts and crafts, but also to transform through the dye process. Sinks specially fabricated for the rooms will be the perfect place to experiment on the different colours to expose the fibres, and fabrics to produce creative projects.

FASS. FIBRE ARTS SHARED SPACE NETWORK

The FASS Network’s MISSION STATEMENT

Welcome to the Fibre Arts Shared Space blog, where you will be able to explore the vast possibilities this creative inter- and multi-disciplinary group has to offer.

The purpose of the FASS Network, integrated by:


OFA Oakville Fibre Artists



OHS Oakville Handweavers and Spinners Guild



OSF Oakville Sewers Forum


OTS Oakville Tapestry Studio




These fibre groups got together mainly to gain knowledge, collaborate and increase
awareness of the fibre arts to the residents of the Town of Oakville through teaching, workshops, exhibitions, and collaborating together.

It was the initiative of the Oakville Handweavers and Spinners Guild to call fibre groups from Oakville interested in sharing a room in the new centre soon to be open at Queen Elizabeth Park.

QEPCC will be a welcoming. vibrant and dynamic public space intended to inspire and developactive living and cultural and artistic interests.

Visit this site to know more on the operational details to come in QEPCC.

http://www.oakville.ca/Media_Files/recculture/QEPguideinsert11jan.pdf


First of all,

Let me introduce you to our FASS Network Groups:


OFA Oakville Fibre Artists




OHS Oakville Handweavers and Spinners Guild










For more information on workshops, meetings and lectures visit our blog:

http://oakvillespinnersandweavers.blogspot.com

OSF Oakville Sewers Forum



Although Sewers Forum has been in operation for over 11 years, the Oakville chapter began in the Spring of 2009. The chapter facilitator is Catherine Goetz, (shown here in the picture) owner of the online fabric and pattern business known as Distinctive Sewing Supplies.



Anyone interested in the art and craft of working with fabric and thread is welcome to attend Oakville Sewers Forum and learn more about the group. The Oakville Sewers Forum provides the opportunity for sewing enthusiasts to share ideas with, and enjoy the camaraderie of, others of similar interests while being updated on the latest tips and trends in sewing.

The Oakville Sewers Forum meets on a monthly basis to share information about sewing related events, publications, techniques and products.

The focus of the Oakville chapter of Sewers Forum is sewing garments, accessories and embellishment, although other forms of sewing are encouraged and welcomed.

Oakville Sewers Forum is an affiliate of Sewers Forum a progressive non-profit network of local sewing clubs located in Southern Ontario, Canada, designed to spread the love of sewing through communication and continuing education. Visit www.sewersforum.com for more information about Sewers Forum.

OTS Oakville Tapestry Studio

Visit our video and enjoy the wonder of tapestry weaving!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ij37xzZdIBc

http://ixchelsuarez.com

http://ixchel-tapestryweaver.blogspot.com