Welcome to The Wagon Shed!

A love of fine art and a passion for bygone eras inspired Katharine Wells to create The Wagon Shed in 1994.

Katharine's vision was to create a warm, friendly environment where everyone could experience the hands-on arts of quilting, spinning, weaving, basketry and rug hooking. She has certainly captured this environment at The Wagon Shed. Katharine or "Kassy" you will quickly learn, is enthusiastic to share her talents. She invites you to learn how to spin, weave, quilt or try your hand at basket making.

Nestled on a picturesque farm in the countryside of Arva, Ontario (only one mile from the City of London), The Wagon Shed transports you to the world of years past. You will find for sale, beautiful hand made quilts and table runners, everything hand woven from afghans to totes, hand crafted baskets and hand knitted children's clothing. Kassy also carries a full line of yarns, rovings and hand spun yarns, spinning wheels, looms and accessories.

A collection of whimsical hand knitted bears greet you with their sunny smiles and unique designer sweaters. These bears are lovingly created by Kassy's mom, Marion. (It's certainly easy to see where Kassy gets her talent!) Each bear has its own personality that complements the hand knitted children's wear, also created by Marion, in sizes from newborn to six years of age.

A variety of handcrafted items are available in the retail shop, including quilts, clothing knitwear, handspun yarn, and handwoven items, as well as handmade baskets and furniture created by local artisans. Supplies are also available for spinners and weavers as well as classes in basket-making, quilting, spinning and weaving.

Custom Weaving

Bring in your decorating samples and let Katharine create a one of a kind custom afghan just for you.

Made in Canada

Rapid Fire - Hunter's Star

Come and see the sample of our quilting workshop for this winter . We are selling the templates for this workshop here for our quilters .

Add a touch of colour and warmth to your palette with a table runner quilt.

A Long Winter's Nap

Hunker down for a long winter's nap with your favourite cat and one of our woven cozy pillows or couch quilt.

Hand spun yarn adds a special touch to each pillow to match your decor.

We Offer Gift Certificates

Make your Christmas shopping easier with a Wagon Shed Gift Certificate for that hard to buy for person on your list.

Winter Classes at The Wagon Shed

See our 2012 Classes Poster or Call for details.

Classes: Weaving, Spinning and Quilting

Weaving & Spinning Classes start weekly. Why not come and join the fun! Call or click for more info.

"Christmas Cookie Throw"
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 delightful throw perfect for Santa's midnight visit.

Thursday Night is Pot Luck

From 7:00 to 9:30 p.m. every Thursday, bring along your unfinished project, get helpful advice or just get together with the groups - more info

Yes, The Wagon Shed sells handspun yarns, wool and roving but there's more than just Fibre - The Wagon Shed also offers Furniture,  Baskets, Looms and Louet Spinning Wheels.

Store Hours:

Wed 1:00 to 5:00 p.m.
Thurs 1:00 to 5:00 p.m. and 7:00 to 9:30 p.m.
Fri 1:00 to 5:00 p.m.
Sat 1:00 to 5:00 p.m.

Phone: 519-679-8444

See a Map showing our exact location in Arva, Ontario.