
COVID precautions will be in place.
Please note: Face masks are optional. But we are advising you to wear one please.
Refreshments will be provided but please bring your own cup or refreshments if preferred.
Speakers start at 8.00pm, but if you would like to buy a raffle ticket, borrow books from the library or generally chat, please arrive by 7.45pm
Jan
Meeting
10th
"Stitching it Together"
Amy Butcher
Amy is an illustrative textile artist based in York. Her work is applique based and inspired mostly by the natural world. She runs her own company, Beaks and Bobbins, developing and selling greetings cards and embroidery kits.
ZOOM 8 pm
Apr
Meeting
11th
"Working in Series"
Kate Findlay
Join us to hear Kate Findlay give a talk about her textile practice.
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Jul
Meeting
11th
The Dress Diary of Mrs. Anne Sykes
Kate Strasdin
Kate Strasdin charts Anne's journey in the various aspects of Victorian life.
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Oct
Meeting
10th
"Text, Textures and Textiles"
Mary McIntosh
Join us to hear Mary McIntosh speak about her textile art.
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Feb
Meeting
14th
"From Trash to Treasure"
Pat Archibald
Pat currently lives in North Uist, the Outer Hebrides where she runs workshops on patchwork and quilting. Her work is widely exhibited in the UK, Europe and the USA and captures the essence of her view of a country or city. Her talk tonight features the resourcefulness of Ghanian artisans.
ZOOM 8 pm
May
Meeting
9th
"Show and Tell"
AGM
General Meeting held annually for membership. Every member is to bring 1 piece of work to show and discuss with the group.
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Aug
Meeting
TBA
"Garden Party"
General Membership
Our summer garden party celebration.
TBA
Nov
Meeting
14th
May Morris
Sally Roberson
Join us with speaker Sally Robertson.
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Mar
Meeting
14th
"Art & Stitch/Landscape Inspiration"
Sandra Meech
Sandra Meech is an award winning quilt artist.
Her talk 'Art and Stitch/Landscape Inspiration' takes us through Polar regions and the Somerset/Wiltshire areas. Sandra will talk to us about unlocking our own creativity to add innovation and depth to our quilts and embroidery work.
ZOOM 8pm
Jun
Meeting
13th
"Creating Wearable Art"
Catherine Lawes
Wearable Art and its creation with Catherine Lawes.
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Sep
Meeting
12th
"Living a colourful life"
Sonja Galsworthy
Living a colourful life-a journey from Traditional to Contemporary Textiles.
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Dec
Meeting
12th
"Christmas Celebration"
General Membership
Celebrate Christmas with a festive meal and chat with friends old and new.
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