October 2018
Perth Autumn Studio Tour
Guest Artist Located within 25 kilometres of picturesque Perth, the Tour showcases one of Eastern Ontario’s finest selections of contemporary fine arts and crafts against a backdrop of Mother Nature at her best. Bridget will be a guest at Susie Osler's Studio on Old Brooke Road. She is also joined by her son this year as an emerging artist! Studios are open daily from 10am-5pm
Find out more »Kemptville Quilters Guild
Guest Speaker Kemptville Quilters Guild Guest Speaker for October 2018 is Bridget O'Flaherty. She brings a trunk show of her landscapes created with thread and stories of her journey in the quilt world over 27 years.
Find out more »Beginner Workshop: Easy Peasy Thread Paint by Numbers
The Country Quilter is hosting a half-day workshop! FULL Have you always wanted to try free motion thread painting but didn't think you were skilled enough at sewing or artistic? This class gives you easy step-by-step instructions on how to tackle the basics. You get a chance to create a sweet little, embroidered thread painting. Your choice of beginner patterns includes the lovely chickadee and cardinal. Create these with Thread Painting by Numbers, a simple easy to read pattern that…
Find out more »Beginner Workshop: Easy Peasy Thread Paint by Numbers
Easy Peasy Thread Painting Have you always wanted to try free motion thread painting but didn’t think you were skilled enough at sewing or artistic? This class gives you easy step-by-step instructions on how to tackle the basics. You get a chance to create a sweet little, embroidered thread painting. Your choice of beginner patterns includes the lovely chickadee and cardinal. Create these with Thread Painting by Numbers, a simple easy to read pattern that takes the guesswork out of…
Find out more »November 2018
Signatures Show Ottawa: Canadian Handmade Live
JURIED ARTIST Bridget has been accepted to display her textile artistry, handmade with natural materials from rural Canada ABOUT THE SHOW Signatures Show is the National Capital’s premier holiday shopping event, a gathering of the finest talents of the Canadian Handmade community in a landmark destination. Returning to the Shaw Centre, Signatures Show features over 180 of Canada’s most talented artists, artisans, and designers interacting with shoppers in a unique marketplace, with their works on display for your admiration and…
Find out more »The Mississauga Quilters Guild: Anniversary Dinner Keynote Speaker
The Mississauga Quilters Guild holds an Anniversary Dinner celebration every five years. On November 15, 2018, they will celebrate 40 years of quilting in Mississauga. Join current and past members for their 40th Anniversary dinner at the Credit Valley Golf and Country Club. Ticket prices for dinner and classes will be available shortly. More information to follow as this exciting event takes shape!
Find out more »December 2018
Algonquin College Student Makers Market
Come and shop our winter Student Makers Market featuring the amazing creations of our students, alumni and faculty!
Find out more »Christmas Open House
Christmas Open House Join Bridget and Jasper for some cider in the country and see where she works. Art will be on display for purchase and demonstrations will be available.
Find out more »January 2019
Guest Speaker: Almonte Quilters Guild
My Journey in Fibre Arts
Find out more »February 2019
Thread Painting a Heron
Heron Thread Painting Workshop Learn to “see” the details in nature and apply them to your thread painting in this unique, full day class that explores shading and colour, as well as detail and stitching techniques. We will introduce some art theory and emphasize the role of shading, layers, and details while creating a thread painting of a Great Blue Heron, measuring 8” x 14”. Suitable for a novice to intermediate skill level. Workshop Instructor: Bridget O’Flaherty. Read her PROFILE or visit www.threadpaintedart.com $125.00…
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