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. September will have a whole new slate of events. Meanwhile, have a look at what we did earlier this year to get an idea of the types of programs we like to have.

Jan 16   Demo Day
We are starting the New Year with a Demo Day that includes some interesting and useful topics that will be demonstrated in small groups at different stations.

~~Jan 30~~   Feb 20   Make and Take: Hand Felting
Hand felting is fun and after a short demonstration by Hazel Alexander, everyone will make something to take home.

~~Feb 20~~  Jan 30   Make and Take : Jar Ring scrap thread holder
This is a handy little item to put in your sewing box. The holder collapses and goes into your sewing box almost flat.

Mar 6   Stash Sale!!! FUN FUN FUN
Clean out your stash cupboard and then buy more! Our yearly fun activity. You never know what will turn up this day.

Mar 20   Thread-Painting technique
Learn basic thread-painting techniques and make a simple flower design using these stitches. This is a great little project to pack when you travel or are sitting outside this summer and just need to stitch to relax.

April 3   Get Inspired
Donna Funnell, a long-time member of our guild, will be doing a trunk show. She will bring in many pieces of her work to show us her journey from a traditional quilter to the creative, talented embroiderer she is today.

OPEN HOUSE

Beautiful Stepsister 1 by Joanne Oldridge

Open House is a beautiful Fibre Art show with about 50 artists each showing a few works. For 2018, the show will be on Tuesday, April 24th 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

Black Sheep Festival
June 12, 2018

Your next opportunity to see work from our Guild will be at the Black Sheep Festival of Contemporary Fibre Art. That will be on Sat July 7th at the Elora Centre for the Arts from 10 am to 6 pm. Check it out! There’s lots to see and do!
Travel Tags project
May 21, 2018
We’ve received an email from Anne Kelly letting us know about her Travel Tags project, which was in London, England. If you are interested in participating the Canadian show, have a look at Anne’s blog for the details. If you include your address, tags will be returned to you once the show is over. You may still have the tag you made at Guild last year and it may match Anne’s template (10 cm x 6 cm). It’s a small project with lots of potential for fun!