Weaving – Level 1, Adults – Beginners
Saturdays starting March 26, 2011 from 10.00am – 1.00pm, at the Surrey Museum, 17710 – 56A Avenue, Surrey.
Cost: – $123.00 and $13.50 for supplies for 1st project.
Please call the Surrey Museum to sign up and make payment, Tel:604-592-6956
Instructor: Barbara
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We’ve probably all been wondering if Anne Field is okay after the New Zealand earthquakes (and she is). Lin and Ann forwarded me this information from the Greater Vancouver Guild.
The earthquake in Christchurch, New Zealand was devastating–our hearts and thoughts are with the people of New Zealand as they begin the recovery process. We’ve been hearing from readers who want to know if we’ve heard from our spinning colleagues and friends. We’ve heard from some (directly and indirectly)–Margaret Stove and her husband and their immediate family are okay. Anne Field and her husband are also okay. Their houses have been damaged by the quake (and aftershocks), but they are able to stay in them. The Ashfords in Ashburton (about an hour away from Christchurch) are also okay.
Our member Rene is in north New Zealand and reported the following: She says the Art Centre where Anne Field has her studio is on the damaged buildings list, but not the list of buildings with trapped people. The Art Centre had been damaged in the last two earthquakes. Anne’s house is fairly new and beside a park on the north-east side of the city. This was the park they sent evacuees the first night, so hope this is a sign that this part of the city was not so badly damaged.
If any of you know people in school or who will be going to school
who are knitters or crocheters, Jimmy Beans Wool is offering
scholarships of $3,000. Here is the information:
Surrey Museum – Unique artifacts, images and interactive displays in a stunning and modern space that highlights Surrey’s history. Attractive space for programs, 42-seat orientation theatre, changing exhibits. 17710-56A Avenue, Surrey, B.C. 604-592-6956. www.surrey.ca/heritage. Hours: Tuesdays-Fridays, 9:30am-5:30pm, Saturdays: 10:00am-5:00pm. NEW for 2011! Admission sponsored by Friends Society.
PROGRAMS
Craft It with Wool – Preschoolers enjoy hands-on fun and increase manual dexterity, as they learn about how clothing was made in days gone by. Activities include weaving, spool knitting and felting. Please pre-register at 604-592-6956.
Thursday, March 17 1:30pm-3:00pm 1 session $9.50 (3-6yrs)
Weaving–Level 1 – Make a beautiful woven sampler and a stunning, unique scarf, in this inspiring and creative class as you learn the basics of this age-old art. Please pre-register at 604-592-6956.
Saturday, March 26 10:00am-1:00pm 7 sessions $123 (16+yrs)
Kids Can Knit: Intermediate – Make cool wristbands, funky bags, headbands or other fun projects as you learn the purl stitch and other new techniques. Please pre-register at 604-592-6956.
Wednesday, March 23 4:00pm–5:30pm 6 sessions $56.25 (8-12yrs)
Kids Can Sew: Sewing Machine Techniques – Kids learn valuable skills as they make projects like dolls, carry bags or purses, using the Museum’s sewing machines. Please pre-register at 604-592-6956.
Thursday, March 24 4:00pm–6:00pm 6 sessions $40 (8-12yrs)
Sign up sheets will be sent around again at the February Guild meeting to help with Fibres West. Even if you can only spare a little time, every little bit helps so we can keep these type of fibre events happening. If you’d like to help out but won’t be at the meeting, contact Marilyn
As we begin our 40th Anniversary celebrations, we want to share our thoughts about the Langley Weavers and Spinners Guild. To do this, we need members to write a short paragraph for our newsletter; what does the Guild mean to you; who has mentored you; and what inspires you. We promise we will read each one and we will publish them in our newsletter from March 2011 until the end of the year. All submissions will be put into a draw and the winner will receive a free membership for 2011-2012. Please send all submissions to the Vice-President, Diana.
The simplicity of the technology behind the spinning wheel allows diversity — from the highly crafted ($$) ones to the more affordable homemade varieties. How do you choose what kind of wheel to buy? Double treadle or single? Traditional style or castle? What is the advantage of all the various ratios? Help!!
This month’s program is about spinning wheels. The learning goal of this program is to give members a chance to try different styles and to talk to owners about their wheels.
For this activity, we are asking members to bring their wheels to the meeting, along with some fibre for spinning. After the business portion of the meeting, we will set up the wheels and people can circle around and try the wheels, talk to the owners and explore the different varieties. If you have a unique or unusual wheel, we encourage you to bring that along as well. We also encourage those of you who want to buy or trade for a wheel. This promises to be an exciting and dynamic evening of spinning and learning about what is available for spinners these days and what works best for you.
The Board of the Association of Northwest Weavers’ Guilds (ANWG) is
conducting a survey related to future ANWG conferences and to obtain
other information that can help the organization plan for future
activities. You can access the survey at:
https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/ANWGConferences. DO NOT click on the
survey link until you intend to take the survey, which will take about
5 minutes, or otherwise you will be counted as having taken the
survey. Even if you do not go to ANWG conferences, it will be helpful
to have this information. You do not need an account or password, your
email/IP address is not collected and your responses are totally
anonymous and private. The results of the survey will be made
available after they have been analyzed. The survey closes on February
25, 2011 or after it reaches 1,000 responses, whichever occurs first,
so please respond as soon as you can.
After you have finished the survey, please copy this entire message
and paste into an email and send to all of your fiber friends within
the ANWG region (AK, WA, OR, MT, WY, ID, BC, SAS, AB) regardless of
their affiliation with guilds or other organizations. We want broad
distribution of this survey.
Thank you for your assistance and cooperation. If you have any
questions about this survey including its authenticity, please contact
webweaver@broadband.com.
Linda Davis, President
Association of Northwest Weavers’ Guilds
The next meeting of the Crazy Clackers knitting study group will be Tuesday, February 22 at 7:30pm at Lin I.’s home. Bring any knitting projects that you would like to work on as well as any books or other items that you would like to have a discussion around. Any member of the Guild is welcome to join us.
17710-56A Avenue
604-592-6956
MUSEUM LISTING
Surrey Museum – Unique artifacts, images and interactive displays in a stunning and modern space that highlights Surrey’s history. Attractive space for programs, 42-seat orientation theatre, changing exhibits. 17710-56A Avenue, Surrey, B.C. 604-592-6956. Hours: Tuesdays-Fridays, 9:30am-5:30pm, Saturdays: 10:00am-5:00pm. Reopening for 2011 on February 8. Admission by Donation. www.surrey.ca/heritage
Kids Can Knit: Beginners – In just four easy classes, kids will be delighted with their new skills, as they learn to knit bookmarks and small bags. Must pre-register at 604-592-6956.
Wednesday, February 16 4:00pm-5:30pm 4 sessions $37.50 (8-12yrs)
Kids Can Sew: Hand Sewing – Learn basic hand sewing techniques in this fun class while you make a sampler of sewing stitches and a small stuffed animal. Must pre-register at 604-592-6956.
Thursday, February 17 4:00pm-6:00pm 5 sessions $35 (8-12yrs)
Shibori Silk Scarf: Level 1 – Join local artist Deanna Welters and learn to develop texture and pattern on dyed silk as you explore Arashi Shibori design techniques. Supply fee $10. Must pre-register at 604-592-6956.
Saturday, February 19 1:00pm-4:00pm 2 sessions $30 (16+yrs)
Crochet for Beginners – Crocheting is fun, easy and in style! In this introductory class you will learn the basic techniques to begin creating beautiful items for your home and wardrobe. Supply fee $10. Must pre-register at 604-592-6956.
Saturday, February 26 10:30am-12:30pm 5 sessions $48 (16+yrs)
Kids Can Weave – Weaving is a fun and creative activity. Make unique and beautiful hand-woven bookmarks, belts or straps for your camera or bag on small easy-to-use inkle looms. Must pre-register at 604-592-6956.
Saturday, February 26 2:00pm–4:00pm 3 sessions $37.50 (8-12yrs)