August 10 – 14, 2026
$490.00
Last year a group of campers met at a local park overlooking beautiful Elliot Lake and spent a week learning how to turn sheep fleece into yarn. We cleaned, carded and spun the fleece, dyed it, felted it and started our shawl. We had a blast.
This year we’re going to shake it up a bit and we’ve added workshops on Natural Dying along with our popular dying workshop with Lynn Shelridge.
So, bring your sunhat and suntan location and drop up to Elliot Lake for a week of fun and community. We’re looking forward to welcoming you again to our beautiful community.
Sheep to Shawl camp fees include all material (fleece/dyes/soaps), equipment (carders/spinning wheels/needles) and most extra activities.
Camp Fees also include a daily boxed lunch, plus snacks and beverages throughout each day. A lunch menu will be sent closer to the date of the Camp. Dietary needs will be accommodated if camper requests prior to the start of camp.
Campers will be responsible for accommodations. Hotel rooms in Elliot Lake are limited- it’s best to book early. We suggest you also consider looking at AirB & B’s or Camping in the area. The camp also has a very limited number of billet spaces available.
Camp organizers will be available to help and support campers that need help with accommodation etc. Text or call 705-849-7906 for further information.
For More Information please contact: kjonesclare@gmail.com
MONDAY AUGUST 10, 2026
Skirting and Cleaning Sheep Fleece
Identifying Different Fleeces
Carding and Spinning Fleece
TUESDAY AUGUST 11, 2026
Carding and Spinning Fleece Fiber (cont)
WEDNESDAY AUGUST 12, 2026
Dying your Yarn (with Lynn Shelridge)
Mixing and spinning multiple colours
THURSDAY AUGUST 13, 2026
Natural Dying
Spinning
FRIDAY AUGUST 14, 2026
Felting Sheep Fleece
TUES AUG 11 – YOGA
We’ll be offering a Yoga Class mid-afternoon on Tuesday to help Campers ‘unkink’ after a morning of Spinning. Laurie Ann will be dropping in with her ‘mats’ and will be leading a class in the park.
WED AUG 12 – FORAGING FOR DYE MATERIAL
Amelia- Elliot Lake has some of the most beautiful hiking trails that offer a myriad of materials that can be harvested for natural dying. We’ll be offering a walk and talk to find materials for Thursdays’ Natural Dying class.
THUR AUG 13 – A CONVERSATION ABOUT THE HISTORY OF ELLIOT LAKE
Amelia- the coordinator of the Elliot Lake Museum will be talking about the history of Elliot Lake and the history of the Arts in Elliot Lake. This talk will occur over lunch on Wednesday
THURS AUG 13 – A POP-UP STORE
We’ll be offering a small ‘Pop-Up’ store on Thursday around lunch. The store will offer hand dyed yarns, notions and fleece from local producers.
Optional Afternoon/Evening Activities
AFTERNOON HIKES (FREE)
Elliot Lake is known for its beautiful collection of trails in and around lakes, rivers and waterfalls. Hikes will be tailored to the campers interest. Bring comfortable shoes, preferably hiking shoes, boots or sandals.
CANOE OR KAYAK RENTALS (RENTAL RATES TBD)
Elliot Lake is surrounded by lakes. The camp will help campers reserve and rent boats to enjoy the city from the water. Boars need to be prearranged prior to coming to camp.
FLOAT PLANE TRIP ($125-$150 per person)
Glassy Bay Outfitters has been offering a Float Plane Service in Elliot Lake for many years. They offer a 20 minute ride around Elliot Lake and area which gives a breathtaking view of the mountains, miles of untouched Crown Land and a view of the city. Definitely a memorable view of the area.
THRIFING (FREE)
Elliot Lake has four thrift shops all of which are locally owned and operated. Each has a bit of a specialty and all offer great deals.
REMEMBER TO BRING
• SUNSCREEN/ HAT
• BATHING SUIT/TOWEL
• COMFORTABLE CLOTHES
• COMFORTABLE SHOES
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