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A Celebration of Fibre
and Community for 40 Years
May 12th to 15th, 2011
Main Venue: Perth
Hall, Western Road, University of Western Ontario (UWO), London, Ontario
May 12th, 2011: Annual
Meeting of the Ontario Network of Needleworkers
- Ontario Network of
Needleworkers Guilds' Exhibitions: Open to the public; 1 to 3 p.m. (free
admission)
- Venders: Open to the
public; 9 a.m to 5 p.m.
May 13th to
15th, 2011: A
three-day weekend of workshops, demonstrations by various London fibre
groups, exhibitions, vendors and a wearable art fashion show, sale and dinner.
Registration for all
workshops and for Wearable Art Fashion Show is no longer available.
Nine Workshops,
each three days long, focussing on a variety of fibre techniques led by nationally and
internationally recognized tutors. Techniques include a variety of art
quilting, beading, bookmaking, colour, doll-making, knitting, lace
making, rug hooking and smocking. Something
for everyone!
To view all the exciting workshops on offer
click here.
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Workshop
Fees |
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Regular
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$320 |
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Student
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$275 |
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fees include a $50 non-refundable fee.
The fee includes:
- One three-day
workshop
- Three lunches
- All
refreshment breaks
- Thursday
evening Welcome Wine and Cheese Reception
- Friday night
barbeque
- Teachers'
panel discussion
- Fun and
inspiration
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Open to the Public |
Free admission
to demonstrations, fibre groups' exhibitions and vendors. Instead we are asking that you give a donation to support
My
Sisters’ Place.
Free parking for
all events |
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Please remember to
visit the events listed below.
Vendors:
Thursday to Saturday, May
12th to 14th,
2011; 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Vendors who will be offering a wide variety of
fibre supplies include:
Exhibitions
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London Fibre Groups,
in Perth Hall, UWO, Friday and Saturday,
May 13th and 14th, 2011, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
These groups include:
2. My Sisters' Place hand-stitched art quilt
"Hand, Home and Heart"
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“The Fabric of Art” An Invitational Fibre Art
exhibition at the Art
Exchange (both venues), Wortley Village, Ontario, May 5th to June
5th, 2011. Opening Night, May 13th, 2011.
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Annual CEG, London Members’ Exhibition,
at London Central Library, May 4th to 28th, 2011.
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Sale and Dinner
Saturday, May 14th, 2011, 6: 30 p.m.
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Please join us in an exciting evening of fun and creative
fashion - a great gift idea for anyone who enjoys one of a kind
clothing. You even have a chance to own one of these unique
creations and meet the artist! |
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Tickets: |
NO LONGER AVAILABLE |
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Venue: |
Great Hall
Somerville Building
University of Western Ontario
London, Ontario |
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Come and admire the
Amazing Coat that is featured in the Grand Theatre's production
of "Joseph and the Amazing Technicolour Dreamcoat" -
1238 pieces of 69 different fabrics were used to create this
piece.
Plus, there will be a Silent Auction of two stunning Art Coats,
two garments that feature, in beautiful textile art, the
reproduced art of two local painters..
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Accommodation
Treat yourself! Make it a getaway weekend with a fibre friend, even if you
live in London! Stay right in Perth Hall where it is all happening! Take
advantage of UWO’s Bed & Breakfast hospitality which includes hot breakfast, Internet access, free parking, single and twin bedrooms - all this
for a very reasonable price.
Information
Proud to be a
Community Supporter of My
Sisters’ Place. Come and admire a moving, hand worked textile
art project “Hand, Home and Heart” which has been beautifully made by the
women who take advantage of My Sisters’ Place, a designated Safe Haven for
women who are homeless or at risk of homelessness.
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