Leola's Studio

Leola's Studio Leola's Studio is a unique place for working and teaching the textile arts. Leola Witt-McNie has been weaving for many years and teaching for more then 30.

Specializing in weaving, spinning, knitting, thread painting, dyeing and more, Leola's Studio teaches you to feel comfortable and confident about sharing your story. She has studied in Cherryville, Banff, Sweden, California, and New Zealand. She has a vast amount of experience and expertise in weaving, spinning, and the many textile arts. Leola has studied with the best teachers and her passion an

d enthusiasm is an inspiration to her students.



Leola teaches a variety of textile arts such as weaving, spinning, knitting, crocheting, dyeing, woven tapestry, thread painting, quilting techniques and more!


Her instruction is unique in that it builds student confidence and nurtures artistic expression. She has the ability to guide the student in developing their personal artistic expression. There are never more then three students per class, unless it is a workshop. Leola teaches all ages and levels.

On one of my weaver groups someone wanted to see what one can weave with sock loopers. Rya knots were what I used them f...
09/10/2024

On one of my weaver groups someone wanted to see what one can weave with sock loopers.
Rya knots were what I used them for. Custom Woolen Mill in Alberta is where I get them. 100% wool (with nylon)
Easily dyed

The result of spinning the natural dyed wool and mohairWith a wee sparkle from the plier!!
09/05/2024

The result of spinning the natural dyed wool and mohair
With a wee sparkle from the plier!!

A lovely rag runner woven by an eight year old!!
03/17/2024

A lovely rag runner woven by an eight year old!!

11/30/2023
11/30/2023

Just two days to go!

Midtown Merry Affair, hosted by Trembling Aspen Pottery in Chemainus, is where it’s all happening this Friday & Saturday for your holiday shopping.

Enjoy wine, snacks, samples of cocktail mixes and tea while you mingle.

Bring a friend or two and experience west coast hospitality.
Friday 1 Dec 4-8pm
Saturday 2 Dec 11-3pm

Who will be there?

The Flowerstone Cart, Wandering Hive, Creekside Citrus, Leola's Studio, Departure Dark Chocolate, Taylor & Lancaster Tea Co. and Cowichan Valley Soaps

Spread the word. See you at Midtown Merry Affair 😉

08/21/2023
08/21/2023

What a beauty!

Art yarn!!!!
05/20/2023

Art yarn!!!!

04/12/2023
03/23/2023

Earrings with a little touch of bling. These earrings were recycled from an Indian brass plate ( similar to the one in photo #4 ) with a rivetted gemstone added. 2" drop from a brass ear wire. 'Saving the planet one platter at a time' Mimi Roy

03/22/2023

Made for you in the heart of Old Town Chemainus

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Shawnigan Lake, BC

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