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« Sunday February 07, 2010 »
Sun
Start: 9:00 am
End: 5:00 pm

Exhibits “Ontario-On The Map”. Original maps from past three centuries illustrates how the purpose of early provincial maps changed from tools for settlement and exploitation of resources to tools for understanding the evolving cultural and physical landscape of Ontario. Runs to Feb. 26. Free to public, 9-5, M-F. archives.gov.on.ca

Exhibit not open on Saturdays or Sundays. 

Start: 10:00 am
End: 4:30 pm

Spend the day in one of our historic homes with a costumed instructor and learn how to spin! Mixing history with practical techniques, this workshop will teach participants all the basic skills in the process that turns wool into yarn. Begin by carding wool and then learn about different natural dyes. Next, spin the wool into yarn on both the drop spindle and on an antique treadle spinning wheel. End the day by taking home all the yarn you have spun!
Fee: $150 (includes all materials, taxes and parking fees)
Members Fee: $135
For more information, or to register please call (416) 667-6284