CLASSES
CLASSES ARE THE HEART OF THE GUILD!
Come join our classes:
- learn something new
- refine your technique
- join the Independent group to do research in our library
- plan your new project
The camaraderie is great, no matter how you approach it. Class Info
MEMBERSHIP
FULL MEMBERSHIP
- (includes registration for fall and winter classes, workshops etc.) $85
ASSOCIATE MEMBERSHIP
- (includes afternoon programs, workshops, mailings etc.) $40
For more details on how to become a member or to register for classes please click here.
AFTERNOON PROGRAMS
Our Afternoon Programs are open to all. We start at 1 pm sharp and run to about 2 pm. Please join us.
Jan 22 Demo Day: Back by popular request
After compiling a list of your topic requests and having a few that didn`t need an hour, we have again put together a group of our members to meet 6 of these requests. You will choose 2 demos that suit your interests to attend; each will last 30 minutes.
Feb 5 Chocolate Sweets but not to eat
Become a chocolatier and sew some miniature chocolates. Just for fun.
Feb 19 Needle Felting: 3D
Join us for part 2 of needle felting with Hazel Alexander. Last year was very popular so this time we will attempt a 3-D bird. Don’t worry if you did not attend last year; lots of help will be available.
Mar 5 Learn two new stitches
Judy Eckhardt, a very skilled needleworker and teacher at our guild, will demonstrate 2 stitches which are probably new to many of us and are easy and versatile to use in our own projects.
Mar 19 Travelling with Mavis Brown
Our own well-travelled Mavis will be speaking and showing slides of 2 trips and also of the workshops she enjoyed while in Italy and Australia and the projects she completed. The next best thing to going along with her!
Apr 2 To be announced
OPEN HOUSE
Open House is a beautiful Fibre Art show with about 50 artists each showing a few works. For 2019, the show will be on Tuesday, April 23rd from 1-5 pm. As well as the work of the Guild members, you will see demonstrations of different styles of embroidery, throughout the afternoon. Relax in the Tea Room with friends or fellow enthusiasts. Handmade greeting cards will also be for sale. Frame them for yourself or give them to someone special!
NEWS
- SFSND Challenge
January 16, 2019
The San Francisco School of Needlework and Design has issued a challenge on the theme of “Borders”.
This is not a contest but a chance for you to show what you do. Photos of your work could be on the SFSND website or the actual work displayed at their facility.
For details see “Challenge” on their website sfneedleworkanddesign.org and check out the “Make Do and Mend” challenge that has just finished! - Welcome to 2019!
January 9, 2019A fresh new year and the possibility of new projects!! Classes will resume on Tuesday, Jan 22 and we’ll all be ready to learn something new. Some classes are full but there is still space in blackwork, goldwork and stumpwork. Tell a friend!
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