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.  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

Kids Can Embroider – Learn embroidery stitches like Lazy Daisy, Chain, Satin and Blanket stitch, as you embroider a design on a pillowcase. Use your new skills at home to make cool designs on jeans, t-shirts, or to decorate your room. Please pre-register at 604-592-6956.

Wednesday, May 4                 3:30pm-5:00pm                    3 sessions $28 (8-12yrs)

Knitting as Voice – Local master knitter and artist Julie Pongrac explores traditions in knitting, the design process, how it plays a role in today’s fashion industry, and the influence the modern knitter can affect on the earth’s resources. Using the 100 Mile Diet as inspiration, she’ll share tips for finding local sources for fibres and dyes. Please pre-register at 604-592-6956.

Thursday, May 5                     7:00pm-8:30pm                    1 session $10 (16+yrs)

Mother’s Day Gift Basket – Give something special this Mother’s Day-a hand-woven basket you make yourself, ready to fill with little treasures or treats. Please pre-register at 604-592-6956.

Saturday, May 7                      2:00pm-4:00pm                    1 session $8 (7-12yrs)

Craft It with Wool – Preschoolers enjoy hands-on fun as they learn about how cloth was made in the old days. Try weaving, spool knitting and felting, and make a woolly sheep to take home! Please pre-register at 604-592-6956.

Wednesday, May 11              1:30pm-3:00pm                    1 session $9.50 (3-6yrs)

Sheep to Shawl Competition – Cheer on local spinning and weaving teams as they card, spin, and ply raw sheep’s wool into yarn, then weave a shawl, all in four hours! See demonstrations of sheep shearing, view wool displays, try kids crafts, weaving on our heritage looms or spinning on real spinning wheels.

Saturday, May 21                    11:00am-4:00pm                  All ages, by donation

Crochet–Level 2 – Enjoy tea and camaraderie Saturday mornings as you build on your crochet skills. Tackle more intricate projects and learn advanced techniques in this creative and fun class. Supply fee $15. Please pre-register at 604-592-6956.

Saturday, May 28                    10:00am-12noon                  5 sessions $60 (16yrs+)

Traditional Rug Hooking – Make a rug sampler in this beginner’s class as you learn about wool preparation, patterns, rug-hooking, finishing and dyeing techniques. Supply fee of $85 includes wood hoop and all materials to complete a 7” x 11” project. Please pre-register at 604-592-6956.

Saturday, May 28                    10:00am-4:00pm                  2 sessions $59 (16yrs+)