{"id":1005,"date":"2026-08-04T01:10:11","date_gmt":"2026-08-04T05:10:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/linitiative.ca\/english\/7-au-9-aout-2026-la-14e-edition-du-festival-twist-debute-vendredi-en-outaouais\/"},"modified":"2026-08-04T01:10:11","modified_gmt":"2026-08-04T05:10:11","slug":"7-au-9-aout-2026-la-14e-edition-du-festival-twist-debute-vendredi-en-outaouais","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/linitiative.ca\/english\/7-au-9-aout-2026-la-14e-edition-du-festival-twist-debute-vendredi-en-outaouais\/","title":{"rendered":"August 7 to 9, 2026. The 14th edition of the TWIST Festival begins Friday in Outaouais"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The TWIST Fiber Festival, presented by Desjardins in collaboration with SODEC, the Ministry of Tourism and Outaouais Tourism, will open its doors this Friday, August 7 at the Whissell Complex in Saint-Andr\u00e9-Avellin, in Outaouais. Until August 9, the 14th edition of the largest fiber festival in the country will highlight the sharing, learning and transmission of Quebec textile know-how.<\/p>\n<p>This edition will focus on participatory experiences, living heritage and local know-how, inviting the public to learn, create and exchange with artisans and artists from Quebec and elsewhere in Canada.<\/p>\n<p>Not to be missed \u2022 Demonstrations and conferences \u2013 Around ten free demonstrations and conferences, as well as the popular sheepdog demonstrations. \u2022 Five days of workshops \u2013 Around thirty professional artists will offer workshops in spinning, knitting, felting, sashiko, lace, natural dyeing, Tunisian crochet, micro-macram\u00e9 and more. \u2022 On the paths of the thread \u2013 Great new feature of this 14th edition, this immersive space will highlight Quebec&rsquo;s living heritage through demonstrations, participatory workshops and artistic performances. \u2022 The large textile market \u2013 Artists, craftsmen and businesses from Quebec and Canada brought together to offer specialized supplies, equipment, original works and handmade creations. \u2022 Activities for the whole family \u2013 Workshops for toddlers, gourmet fair highlighting Outaouais producers and a host of participatory activities.<\/p><div id=\"linit-3980961926\" class=\"linit-dans-le-contenu linit-entity-placement\"><script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-8992136571741975\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:inline-block;width:728px;height:90px;\" \ndata-ad-client=\"ca-pub-8992136571741975\" \ndata-ad-slot=\"6185130430\"><\/ins> \n<script> \n(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); \n<\/script>\n<\/div>\n<p>Practical information\u2022 Dates: August 7 to 9, 2026\u2022 Workshops: August 5 to 9, 2026\u2022 Location: Complexe Whissell \u2013 530 rue Charles-Auguste-Montreuil, Saint-Andr\u00e9-Avellin, QC J0V 1W0\u2022 General public market: August 7 to 9\u2022 Access:\u2013 From Montreal: exit 210 of Highway 50\u2013 From Hull\/Ottawa : exit 205 of highway 50<\/p>\n<p>About TWISTCreated in 2011 by Am\u00e9lie Blanchard, a former Montreal documentary producer who became a cashmere goat breeder, TWIST stands out for the variety of activities offered on the site and for the diversity of its audience: amateurs, fiber producers, fiber animal breeders, processors, artists, craftsmen, professionals and curious people meet there to discuss new techniques, current trends and discover unique creations.<\/p>\n<div id=\"linit-767719028\" class=\"linit-apres-contenu linit-entity-placement\"><script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-8992136571741975\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:inline-block;width:728px;height:90px;\" \ndata-ad-client=\"ca-pub-8992136571741975\" \ndata-ad-slot=\"6185130430\"><\/ins> \n<script> \n(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); \n<\/script>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The TWIST Fiber Festival, presented by Desjardins in collaboration with SODEC, the Ministry of Tourism and Outaouais Tourism, will open its doors this Friday, August 7 at the Whissell Complex in Saint-Andr\u00e9-Avellin, in Outaouais. 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