Date: June 4th
Judging fleece: 8am – noon
Our Judge: Matt Robley
Fleece on Sale: 1pm – 4pm
Vendors open: 10am – 4pm
Shearing demo’s 10am – 4pm
Place: Belmont Farms
21151 – Old Yale Rd Langley
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Executive Meetings–any member can attend
Ever wonder what goes on at an Executive meeting? Thought about volunteering but don’t know what is involved? As a Guild member, you have the right to attend Executive meetings, albeit without a vote. If you’d like to sit in, come along–first Tuesday of the month (see newsletter for location).
Greater Vancouver Weavers and Spinners Guild Annual Memorial Lecture
Greater Vancouver Weavers and Spinners Guild
Annual Memorial Lecture
Monday, April 4th, 2011 at 7:30 pm
New Location: Kanata Co-operative Community Building, 7155 Blake Street, Vancouver, BC
ALL TEXTILE ENTHUSIASTS ARE INVITED TO ATTEND THIS FREE LECTURE
GUEST SPEAKER Ruby Leslie of Ruby Charuby Weavings, Vermont AND “The Legacy of Information….Musings on Life and Weaving”
Ruby maintains a full-time weaving and teaching studio, “Ruby Charuby Weavings” in Vermont. Boundless enthusiasm for sampling and experimentation, especially with colour and its interaction with structure, has guided Ruby throughout her weaving career. An invitation from Handwoven magazine to create swatches for the “Color Forecast’ Series streamlined her design process and fueled her desire to share her insights about how to successfully integrate colour, structure and yarn in weaving without having to dye yarn or rely on recipes
After 25 years of sitting at the loom, Ruby’s thoughts have piled up along with her weavings and thrums. In an image filled lecture, she will address weaving as a metaphor, connecting us all to the distant past and onward to the future. At times amusing and idiosyncratic, Ruby’s recognition of her debt to mentors, family and students alike, takes her on a journey that culminates in a weaving rap music video.
Join us for light refreshments following lecture. We look forward to welcoming you.
Driving Directions:
From the east and north: Exit Highway 1 heading south on Boundary Road. Continue south on Boundary, crossing 49th Avenue and turn right at Arbor Street – the first traffic light south of 49th Avenue. Turn right at the “T” on Matheson Avenue and continue right, around a loop until the road straightens out. On your right you will see a small parking lot beside the Community Building. You can park there, if you are early – or look for street parking.
From the west and south: Travel east along 49th Avenue to the corner of Tyne Street. The Salvation Army has a building on the north east corner of this intersection you can use as a marker. Turn right down Tyne and continue past 54th Avenue. At this point Tyne becomes Champlain Crescent. Turn left at the second street on your left after 54th Avenue. This is Blake Street. The Community Building will be on your left about halfway up Blake with the parking lot adjacent to it.
Contact Sandra Crompton at 604-435-0823 if you require further information.
Fibres West 2011
Welcome ! We’re excited to announce that the Third Annual FIBRES WEST will take place Friday, March 18th (10-6) and Saturday, March 19th (10-5), 2011. The show will be at the AgRec Building on the Abbotsford Exhibition Park Grounds, 32470 Haida Drive, Abbotsford, BC (Exit 87 off of Hwy #1). Our focus is on education and inspiration for all fibre artists. Our vendors carry the finest fibre, yarns and equipment to be had in B.C. Hard to find items, specialty fibres, they’ll all be here for two days only !
Admission rates, $8.00 adults, $6.00 students & seniors, kids 12 and under free. Parking is free on the Exhibition grounds. IMPORTANT NOTE : THERE IS NO BANK MACHINE ON THE PREMISES AND VENDORS CANNOT TAKE INTERAC ON SITE…. There will be a full service caterer on site during the show – Ocean West Catering (oceanwestcatering.com).
Weaving – Level 1, Adults – Beginners
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
There are 3 spaces left.
Update Anne Field
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.
Scholarships for knitting and crocheters
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
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)
Fibres West Volunteers Needed
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
40th Anniversary celebrations
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.