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Monday 4th & Saturday 16th NOVEMBER 2024 Meetings
MONDAY 4th NOVEMBER
FESTIVE FORETHOUGHTS with Wilma Simmons (Jill Wagner as host)
I am planning a fun meeting with some creativity to help you prepare for Christmas!
Remember to bring some coins with you!
10.30–12 noon - Activity (no charge) – make a Christmas card or tags + lucky dip swap. Each person
participating in this activity, please put in an envelope a small piece of fabric/or craft item as lucky dip swap. That contribution may or may not be used in the activity. All other materials supplied. Please bring your own hand sewing kit and paper scissors and a glue stick (or pot of glue with applicator).
12 noon–1 pm - Socialising AND I am also proposing that this meeting be a “Christmas” destash
party – you may bring a bag or small box of useful materials/supplies/equipment in good condition
from your stash – something you don’t need but think others would like and use ( Christmas themed
would be preferable)! These items will be displayed for the duration of this meeting only, for all to choose from. Please note : You will be required to take anything left from your supplies back home with you. While there is no charge for the activity, a donation will be appreciated for any items taken. Each person who has brought in supplies to share will nominate a favourite charity and one charity will be randomly chosen. All the donations will be forwarded to that charity.
Wilma Simmons
Note: The Monday Christmas party is in December.
SATURDAY 16th NOVEMBER 2024 MEETING
XMAS PARTY + MAKE A XMAS TREE USING LACE with Ann Harper and Kate Highland
From 1pm – 4pm IN BELAIR CHURCH HALL.
Cost: $10
As well as having our Christmas Party you have the opportunity to begin making a lace Christmas Tree. Think about the size you would like your end work to be and bring along any old jewellery or bling items, backing fabric, lace and adornments that you would like to decorate your tree. We have some green backing fabric and some lace already thanks to Helen Tolhurst for her donations of items.
Buttons, beads, old earrings, sequins and ribbons look great on this.
Make a Christmas tree using lace. We will bring lace, backing fabric and embellishments to share but if you have any items in particular that you would like to make your work unique, please bring them buttons, old jewellery (the more sparkly the better), beads, sequins, braids, ribbons etc. Also think about the size you want your finished piece to be- card size?, to fit in a picture frame? larger? It is at your discretion whether the items are permanently attached or not.
Catering for the Christmas Parties
Surnames beginning with A-H please provide savoury food, and those with I–W, a sweet treat.
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Saturday 19th OCTOBER 2024 Meetings
NO MONDAY MEETING DUE TO PUBLIC HOLIDAY
SATURDAY 19th OCTOBER 2024 MEETING
COLOUR AND MAKE A FABRIC BOX with Wendy Anderson and Robyn Cohen (Ann Dean-Pijpers as host).
From 1pm – 4pm IN BELAIR CHURCH HALL.
Cost: $10
This workshop was inspired when Robyn saw Wendy Anderson's lovely tote bag, which consisted of 16 squares of 4” each, this tote was all the same squares were made from the same fabric , a contrasting fabric framed each square & become the lining at the same time. This tote could be made very individual using 16 different squares of many ways of construction, I have listed many constructions you could use, the tote could be put together on a long workshop later next year, we could also have any short workshops to make squares of construction you would be interested in.
October workshop is to show you a construction you could use for a square, it can be made by
machine or hand sewn. You will end up with a small box , it could have many uses.
Wendy will give a short talk about colour, if you are interested we could have a much longer workshop on colour at another time.
Please bring:
> Two pieces of fabric 8 inch square, one plain and the other fancy as this will be the background
> 8 inch square heavy stiffening (I have some which should work)
> Scissors for fabric & paper
> Sewing machine or hand sewing thread & needles
> All those tiny pieces of waste ribbon, lace, tangled thread, or anything else you think might be useful
Other square construction ideas:
> Foundation piecing
> Embroidery
> Shadow embroidery
> Smocking
> Cross stitch
> Applique
> Sample stitches
> Beading
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Monday 2nd & Saturday 21st SEPTEMBER 2024 Meetings
SATURDAY 21st SEPTEMBER 2024 MEETING
CREATIVE USE OF DISPERSE / POLYSOL DYES with Judi Nikoleski
FULL DAY WORKSHOP from 10am – 4pm in BELAIR CHURCH HALL
Cost: $95 for members, $115 for non members
ALL CONSUMABLE MATERIALS AND FABRIC SUPPLIED. This is a full introduction to a colourfast dyeing method using Polysol dyes on polyester fabric. The emphasis during the day, will be on individual self-expression. By the end of the day, you will have experimented with 6 techniques to further develop in your own way. The examples below are disperse dyed and finished with embroidery.
Kit to bring:
Paper scissors, cutting knife and cutting board or cardboard, paint brushes – small to large, water jar and dye painting cloth (rag, paper towel), lead pencil, rubber, sharpener, smooth board and full
newspaper (to iron and protect plastic tabletop), 1800 – 2200 watt iron (we will not be using steam), towel and apron, colour print on A4 copy paper of portrait of yourself or loved one.
NCEATA will have available tea, coffee, milk and biscuits for morning and afternoon tea.
BYO lunch and extra drinks
Bank Details: Newcastle Permanent Building Society
Account Name: Newcastle Creative Embroiderers and Textile Artists Inc
BSB: 650 000
Account Number: 964 192 000 (type ‘JN’ and your surname as the payment detail). Then email confirmation of your enrolment to Kate at secretary@nceata.org.
MONDAY 2nd SEPTEMBER 2024 MEETING
RECYCLING TEABAGS with Carolyn Clausen (Kate Highland as host).
From 10am – 1pm in BELAIR CHURCH HALL
This workshop is inspired from a previous one by Wilma Simmons that Carolyn really enjoyed doing.
She has a large supply of dried tea bags, paste, tea lights and curved shapes. She will have embroidery threads, scraps silks and organzas, paints.
Please bring small scissors, fine sewing needles, gloves, plastic to cover table, foam sponge or soft brush, additional curved shaped small jars. Optional fancy tissue paper, fine lace, tatting or crochet.
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Monday 5th & Saturday 17th AUGUST 2024 Meetings
SATURDAY 17th AUGUST 2024 MEETING
FELTING OVER A 3D FORM with Maija Manou (Narelle De Losa as host)
From 1 – 4pm in BELAIR CHURCH HALL
Cost: $10 for members
This workshop uses only the very basics of felting to felt over a solid object or wire form.
Bring with you what you can from the list. Maija will have extra.
Please bring:
> Interesting shaped stone or driftwood - not too large
> Craft wire or similar. Do not buy. Maija will have some to share
> Plastic cover for the table plus towel
> Metal or plastic tray with approx. 5cm sides
> Water bottle with holes in lid or similar plus bubble wrap
> Wool tops (2 colours) if you have any plus matching thread with sewing needle
> Piece of tulle (30 x 30 cm)
> Sticky tape, scissors, measuring tape, pen and paper
MONDAY 5th AUGUST 2024 MEETING
Finishing off your textile artwork for a professional exhibition with Judi Nikoleski (Kate Highland as host).
From 10am – 1pm in BELAIR CHURCH HALL
This short session will discuss and present advice from members on how to cheaply and professionally
prepare your textile artwork for a gallery space. Remember your cup, name tag and some stitching or your Reflections piece if you need advice.
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Monday 1st & Saturday 20th JULY 2024 Meetings
SATURDAY 20th JULY 2024 MEETING
AGM + PAINTED EMBELLISHED BOWL with Wendy Scott (Host: Ann Dean-Pijpers).
From 10am – 4pm in BELAIR CHURCH HALL
MONDAY 1st JULY 2024 MEETING
TEABAG TEALIGHTS with Carolyn Clausen (Host: Ann-Marie Kelly).
From 10am – 1pm in BELAIR CHURCH HALL
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Monday 3rd & Saturday 15th JUNE 2024 Meetings
SATURDAY 15th JUNE 2024 MEETING
JAPANESE SHIBORI, SASHIKO, ORIGAMI with Ann Harper (Extended workshop with BYO lunch).
From 10am – 4pm in BELAIR CHURCH HALL
THIS WORKSHOP IS NOW FULL but come along and work on your own project while socialising.
A day of Japanese inspired fibre work!
From Ann: During the 6 hours of the Japanese Day, we will look at Sashiko designs, make our own using templates provided, and begin to stitch. We will stitch, peg, elasticate and manipulate fabric, before placing it in an indigo bath to create our shibori patterns, and use other fabric to create origami folded kimonos. Ann is providing each participant with a $10 kit which will include: fabrics, photocopied templates of Sashiko designs, transfer paper, elastic bands, plastic gloves, cottons and Japanese paper.
Requirements - participants need to bring: needles, scissors, a pen and an apron (or wear older clothes as it can be messy), lunch as outlined below.
Number of participants: 12 maximum.
Cost: members $50, non-members $60 (non-refundable), which includes workshop presenter fee which includes a $10 kit cost. BYO lunch (maybe sushi!), a cup and extra drinks.
NCEATA will have available tea, coffee, milk and biscuits for morning and afternoon tea.
Bank Details: Newcastle Permanent Building Society.
Account Name: Newcastle Creative Embroiderers and Textile Artists Inc
BSB: 650 000
Account Number: 964 192 000 (type ‘AH’ and your surname as the payment detail). Also register your interest with Kate secretary@nceata.org
MONDAY 3rd JUNE 2024 MEETING
MONO PRINTS with Judi Nikoleski (TBA as host).
From 10am – 1pm in BELAIR CHURCH HALL
$10 plus $3 materials fee
During this 2 hour workshop we will explore ways to manipulate this technique to add to your creative textile potential.
We will be printing a series of one off prints using different resists and techniques for patterning our fabric ink. The final prints will be hot fixed with an iron to be colour fast and washable.
Please bring:
> Several pieces of washed and ironed white cotton fabric (A5 or A4 or larger)
> Painting palette and plastic plate and scissors
> Water jar and paint brushes
> Rubber printing roller or foam paint roller
> Sheet of glass to paint with ink. (If none Judi will provide alternative)
> Newspaper or plastic to protect your work table
> Cleaning rags or paper towelling to wipe your print area clean between images
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Monday 6th & Saturday 18th MAY 2024 Meetings
SATURDAY 18th MAY 2024 MEETING
TEXTILE TASTERS (Wilma Simmons as host).
From 1pm – 4pm in BELAIR CHURCH HALL
Members are invited to come along, bring friends and family and participate.
Members, please bring a plate of food to share and wear your name tag.
This is shaping up to be a really great day both for members and visitors – thanks to the NCEATA
committee for supporting this change to the monthly meeting schedule. Thank you to members who have volunteered to demonstrate their skills:
> Judi Nikoleski- disperse dyeing
> Sue Russell- an embroidery stitch, possibly buttonhole variations
> Sandra Cooke- block printing
> Rhonda Porter- shaving foam marbling
> Ann Harper- Boro
> Robyn Cohen- Cross stitch variations
> Marion Carroll- felt painting
> Wilma Simmons – demonstration organisation and back up demonstration – twisted cord and back up
for meet and greet.
NCEATA executive: Ann, Merrie and Kate (if available) and Wilma will meet and greet visitors.
We will have an afternoon tea station – I shall ask members attending to keep an eye on the tea/coffee supplies and refreshments during the afternoon.
All NCEATA members are invited to participate in the Tasters. It will be lovely if members can relate their positive experience as a NCEATA member to visitors. Please wear a name badge.
Please promote the day – invite family, friends, neighbours and other interested groups. Entry is by
donation, Textile Taster demonstrators , please contact Wilma 0407579253 /wilmasimmons@hotmail.com with set up requirements/equipment/space etc. for your demonstration. The demonstrations will be from 1.30pm – 3pm (to allow time for set up and pack up within the meeting time).
MONDAY 6th MAY 2024 MEETING
HAPPY SCRAPPY SNAPPY PURSES with Roberta Hodgson (Wendy Scott as host).
From 10am – 1pm in BELAIR CHURCH HALL.
Agenda items to be discussed during general meeeting: Hunter – Coastal Magazine article, Craft Alive, Occasions card, Library, Japanese Day, May 18 Textile Tasters; ‘Reflections’ member input for exhibition; Show and Tell Craft Alive activity / item for NCEATA’s display 9 – 11 May, Broadmeadow Racecourse.
Requirements:
> Sewing machine with powerboards, cords etc. This can be shared by 3 people if necessary
> Needle threads for sewing and embroidery, scissors
> Each person will need a piece of fabric approx. 20x30cms or 8" x 12-15"
> Lining to match same size
> 1 matching strip 5"x 18" for top of purse.
> Iron on pellon or wadding only if you have it - Roberta will bring some.
Bring your own embroidery supplies with fabric to work on plus paper and coloured pens for drawing designs.
This main piece of fabric can be embroidered, boro stitched, crazy patched , you can use sample pieces or if you don't want to use machine on day you can embellish your piece of fabric and finish the purse at home. You will get written instructions and I will show you how to insert flexible band on top. Roberta will have plenty of scraps, embroidery threads and lining fabric on the day so don't stress. She will bring iron, cutting mat rulers and tape measures.
Please come with a sense of adventure and desire to create.
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Monday 1st and Saturday 20th APRIL 2024 Meetings
MONDAY 1st APRIL 2024 MEETING - 10am-1pm in BELAIR CHURCH HALL
Easter holiday - NO MEETING
SATURDAY 20th APRIL 2024 MEETING
DISCUSSION ON EXHIBITION THEME: REFLECTIONS (Ann Harper as host).
From 1pm – 4pm in BELAIR CHURCH HALL
Agenda items to be discussed: Craft Alive, May Textile Tasters
1 – 1.20pm prepare room, social catch-up, cuppa, Show and Tell – labelled item. On arrival, place your labelled item on the table provided. On departure, please take anything you brought that is still on the ‘Sharing’ table.
1.20 – 1.40pm Welcome, meeting, reminders and discussion
1.40pm – 3.40pm Host: Merrie How; No Workshop; Show and Tell about your Craft Alive artwork and
hand it in to Carolyn or any member of the committee.
3.40 – 4pm Pack up
The Monday group has not had the opportunity to reflect on the Exhibition Theme ‘Reflections’ at a
General Meeting. Please think about this and email program@nceata.org with your brainstorm
ideas. These will be collated and put in the Information Display folder on the Entry Table at each meeting until the final Exhibition forms are due; all dates will be finalised in the near future.
Thank you to the Saturday Meeting attendees who came up with loads of interesting perspectives
around Reflections. Thank you also, to all who have offered to be on the roster for Craft Alive for setting up on Thursday, and interacting with the public over the next 2 days. All who are helping NCEATA will have free entry. Others need to purchase tickets
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Monday 5th and Saturday 17th FEBRUARY 2024 Meetings
MONDAY 5th FEBRUARY 2024 MEETING - 10am-1pm in BELAIR CHURCH HALL
ZENTANGLE with Kate Highland (Ann Dean-Pijpers as host)
Fee: $10. Proceeds donated to NCEATA.
Kate has collected some large fabric table napkins from my local recycling shop. Some are beige and some white. They are hemmed with a small floral motif in the corner. We will use these as the basis of our Zentangle project. Zentangle is usually done by drawing or doodling in a random, relaxed way with pens. However, it is equally relaxing when done with stitch. Once we have a stitched outline, we can fill in spaces with different stitches so this is an opportunity to share your favourite stitches and learn new ones. Kate will bring printed stitch instructions for us to use. If you would like to add embellishments like lace, beads, ribbons or buttons please bring them along. It’s helpful but not necessary to have colour combinations in mind.
What to bring: a basic sewing kit, needles scissors etc. Any of your own embellishments. I will bring
some of my stash items to share also.
SATURDAY 17th FEBRUARY 2024 MEETING
EMBROIDERED SIGNATURE with Sandra Cooke (Ann Harper as host).
From 1pm – 4pm in BELAIR CHURCH HALL.
Bring your own embroidery supplies with fabric to work on plus paper and coloured pens for drawing designs.
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Saturday 20th JANUARY 2024 Meeting
SATURDAY 20th JANUARY 2024 MEETING
General Meeting with Marion Carroll and Ann Dean-Pijpers as hosts.
From 1 – 4pm AT THE GROVE, ADAMSTOWN
Agenda items to be discussed: Responses to Sue Russell’s ‘Inspired by Nature’ workshop and June/ July ’23 survey, 2024 workshop roster with a focus on Exhibition theme: Reflection.
No Monday meeting this month. There are two NCEATA meetings/workshops in February
The Monday Meeting is on February 5 from 10am – 1pm and the Saturday Meeting is on February 17 from 1 – 4pm'
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Monday 6th and Saturday 18th NOVEMBER 2023 Meetings
MONDAY 6th NOVEMBER 2023 MEETING
TEXTILE ADORNMENTS / ACCESSORIES with Ruth Spence (Maija Manou as host)
From 10am – 1pm AT THE GROVE, ADAMSTOWN Fee: $10 per member to go to RSPCA.
Ruth makes fabric/textile brooches, bangles, pendants and earrings. This workshop will include technique demonstration and opportunity to make an item which may involve stitching, weaving, coiling, wrapping and fabric string/garland making. You will not be using BEADS.
Materials: Bring your own needles, including a tapestry needle, threads to use for stitching, scissors, ear ring and brooch findings if you have them. PEASE DO NOT BUY ANYTHING FOR THIS WORKSHOP AS RUTH WILL BE BRINGING MATERIALS.
SATURDAY 18th NOVEMBER 2023 MEETING
XMAS PARTY + MAKE A XMAS CROWN with Carolyn Clausen (Kate Highland and Ann Dean-Pijpers as hosts).
From 1pm – 4pm IN BELAIR CHURCH HALL.
Summary: Participants will construct a Christmas Crown. Usual sewing kit. Scissors, needles.
Carolyn will have the crowns, embellishments, and threads to use.
Christmas Party: Members with surnames starting A-G are asked to bring a small plate of sweet treats, and those with surnames starting H-Z a small plate of something savoury.
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Monday 2nd and Saturday 21st OCTOBER 2023 Meetings
MONDAY 2nd OCTOBER 2023 MEETING
NO MEETING - PUBLIC HOLIDAY IN NSW.
SATURDAY 21st OCTOBER 2023 MEETING
MANDALAS with Roberta Hodgson (Hosts: Kate Highland and Ann Dean-Pijpers)
From 10am – 4pm IN BELAIR CHURCH HALL.
Summary: Participants will learn to construct Mandalas on paper and/or fabric.
This workshop is for all skill levels. A PLAY DAY TO REDUCE STRESS. It may stimulate
other areas of your practice.
Requirements:
> Pencils, lead and coloured
> Pencil sharpener, eraser
> Fine point textas or such
> Ruler
> Compass, if you have one
> White ink pens, available at Ekersley's and Officeworks but a couple will be be
available on loan
> Tools, Black cardboard or paper, and Fabric will be supplied
Workshop fees $5, will be donated to Warm Blankets for Everyone at Belmont,
which makes quilts etc., for the homeless.
Love Roberta
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Monday 4th and Saturday 16th SEPTEMBER 2023 Meetings
MONDAY 4th SEPTEMBER 2023 MEETING
PAPER BAG JOURNAL with Ann-Maree Kelly (Ruth Spence as host)
From 10am – 1pm UPSTAIRS AT THE GROVE, ADAMSTOWN Fee: $10 per member to go to the Parkinsons Support Group.
Agenda items to be discussed: membership and extraordinary workshop payments, 2024 exhibition application reply, exhibition team roles and tasks, Living Together (Sustainability) Festival, 2023, Sue Russell workshop, updated information: Hunter Creative Fibre Hub.
SUMMARY: Participants will learn to construct a journal / sketchbook using a paper
shopping bag using stitch, fabric, fibres, and simple bookbinding techniques. Members
are encouraged to use their textile art knowledge and skills to elevate this simple journal
to a creation worthy of gifting or sales.
This workshop is for all skill levels. Hand sewing techniques will be used, and the journal
can also be constructed using machine sewing (examples will be provided).
Things to bring:
Please bring the following IF YOU HAVE THEM. Do not buy any products for this
workshop, there will be plenty to share. Recycling and reuse is encouraged.
> Coles or Woolies brown paper carry bag
> Bone folder
> Bradawl, awl or large needle stuck in a cork
> Thread (any of the following) – perle, embroidery, cotton/linen thread
> Needle with a large eye – chenille or tapestry
> Scissors – paper and fabric
> Glue stick
> Clothes pegs or bulldog clips
> Washi tape / masking tape
> Ruler / pencil / notebook / sheet of scrap paper for hole template
> Fabric scraps and other embellishments
SATURDAY 19th AUGUST 2023 MEETING
DESIGN BY NATURE - full day extraordinary workshop with Sue Russell.
From 10am – 4pm IN BELAIR CHURCH HALL.
If you are participating in this pre-paid workshop and have any questions send an email to Sue Russell at russell.15@bigpond.com.
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Monday 7th and Saturday 19th AUGUST 2023 Meetings
MONDAY 7th AUGUST 2023 MEETING
ECO DYEING with Rhonda Porter (Ann Harper as host)
From 10am – 1pm UPSTAIRS AT THE GROVE, ADAMSTOWN Fee: $10 member.
Monday Meeting members are asked to park behind the building as the
Mothers and
Baby music group is held at the same time.
Agenda items to be discussed: Membership, September extraordinary workshop, 2023-
24 exhibition, exhibition team roles and tasks, Sustainability Festival 17.09.’23, Christmas Party, Hunter Creative Fibre Hub, Hunter Ageing Alliance.
We will be dyeing linen and cotton with tea, onion skins, turmeric, eucalyptus, rust maybe a few more using mordants. There will be access to silk and silk scarves as well. Thank you to Carolyn Clausen for the scarves. I will have pots, hot plate, buckets, tea, onion skins, tumeric, leaves etc.
Things to bring:
> 2 or 3 glass bottles with lids, passata sauce ones are very good
> Some sticks that are a bit shorter than your bottles
> Apron, towel, plastic to cover the table, tongs
> Fabric to wrap your dye bundle, string 10m or so. Cooking twine is great
> Some rusty items, like nails, screws, nuts; not too big
> 20 or more safety pins, not stainless steel, poor quality will rust best
> 50 or more pins, poor quality again. An outline or idea of a shape to form with with these
> A few buttons, needle and thread to identify you bundle
> If you have access: leaves from Peppermint Eucalyptus (E. nicholii), Silver Dollar Eucalyptus (E. Cinerea), Lemon-Scented Gum (Corymbia Citriodora), Geranium, Japanese Maple. And any you'd like to try.
If you would like to bring your own fabric, pure cotton, linen and silk are the best. Eco-dyeing does not work as reliably on synthetics. Anyone with an electric hotplate is encouraged to bring it along. Ideally, we'll need at least four hotplates. I will have two. If you have a stainless steel pot used for dyeing bring that along, too.
Rhonda Porter, workshop tutor
SATURDAY 19th AUGUST 2023 MEETING
KNITTING with Robyn Cohen. (Maija Manou / Sandra Cooke as hosts)
From 1 – 4pm. IN BELAIR CHURCH HALL. Fee: $10 member
I will be showing how to cast on using your thumb. This makes a really nice finish.
We will be making a “Hug-me-tight” for a baby, it only takes one ball of yarn. I will be bringing copies of the instructions.
Requirements
> One ball of 3ply yarn, 1oz or 25g
> Size 12 & 8 needles
> Row counter or paper & pencil to count rows. a crochet hook & ribbon
It is a simple four row pattern, however not easy to find which row you are on if you forget or go away. I made one recently & had to pull it all out as I could not work out the row I was on. This could possibly be made in thicker yarn with large needles for an adult as a bed jacket. I haven’t tried it just thought it as it would not take much work & for the elderly may be a useful gift.
Robyn Cohen, workshop tutor
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Monday 5th and Saturday 17th JUNE 2023 Meetings
MONDAY 5th JUNE 2023 MEETING
VARIATIONS ON A THEME - EMBROIDERING CHAIN STITCHES with Ann Dean-Pijpers (Carolyn Clausen as host)
From 10am – 1pm. Fee: $10 member, $20 non-member
Please bring:
> HB pencil, sharpener, eraser
> 3 pages of drawing paper (whatever you usually use for design)
> 3 or more pieces of any sized cotton fabric (24cm square max) (lawn, calico, denim:
whatever you have in the cupboard. It can be plain or patterned)
> Embroidery or chenille needle size 22 or 24
> Scissors
> Stranded embroidery cotton
> Pins
> Thimble if you use one
> Small embroidery hoop if you use one (15cm diameter max)
> Articles where samples of chain stitch/es has / have been embroidered (they can be
pieces from the past or samples you have created or been given, art works, clothing, baby singlets, tablecloths, pillow cases ...)
SATURDAY 17th JUNE 2023 MEETING
From 1 – 4pm
Helen Tolhurst’s ALIEN FLOWERS: Embroidery with Wool, Silk ribbon and Beads
Tutored by Wilma Simmons and Ann Dean-Pijpers. (Maija Manou as host)
From 1 – 4pm. Kit cost: $10. Fee: $10 member, $20 non-member (All proceeds to go to Maitland Parkinson's Support Group)
Please bring:
> Offcuts of felt (approx 15cm square – ish)
> Silk ribbon or fabric, silk, ribbon floss, wool fibres, threads, polymer clay feature ‘beads’
> Other feature beads, size 11 beads
> $10 picture frame (Big W) – to use mat for judging work for framing
> Wadding to back artwork
> Size 10 beading needle, size 18 chenille needle, large eyed wool needle
> Small porcelain dish and well felted fabric or velvet fabric to go in dish for holding beads of choice
> Any sized beads as long as they fit on the needle, extras you would like to use for your artwork.
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Monday 1st and Saturday 20th MAY 2023 Meetings
MONDAY 1st MAY 2023 MEETING
SOFT SCULPTURE with Wilma Simmons (Wendy Scott as host)
From 10am – 1pm
A mini-workshop exploring some basic techniques of manipulating fabric and needle
sculpting to create 3D organic shapes. Kits will be provided including fabric, various types of filling and sculpting needles. ($10) Please bring your own scissors and sewing thread (polyester or cotton sewing machine thread is fine).
SATURDAY 20th MAY 2023 MEETING
From 1 – 4pm
RICE BAG using Japanese Stitching with Ann Harper ($10 plus kit)
We will be constructing a small rice bag and stitching to decorate the bag. Kits will be provided including fabric, threads. Please bring your own scissors. ($10)
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Monday 3rd and Saturday 15th APRIL 2023 Meetings
At Belair church hall, 130 Garden Grove Parade, Adamstown
There is parking at the side and behind the Hall. Entry is down the right side, to the left
of the large Rolla-door. There is a kitchen area but you will need to bring your own mug
or cup.
MONDAY 3rd APRIL 2023 MEETING
From 10am – 1pm
The Grove, the library and UFOs
This is our first meeting at The Grove in Adamstown, a return meeting place for many
and a new place for newer members.
Belair Baptist Church
130 Garden Grove Pde Adamstown
This is where our Library is situated so re-aquainting ourselves with it will form the basis
of our time together. Perhaps you have items to add to a wish list for purchases or will
find a resource to help you on your next stitching adventure.
There is no actual workshop so no cost is involved.
What we'll do:
> Regular meeting
> Morning Tea
> Library look-see and find out borrowing and returning procedures
> Do minor repairs on The Map Project.
Please bring: Any Library books you have to return. Any Works-in-Progress or unfinished items to work on when we have time.
10 – 10.20am: Introduction and welcome to meetings at Belair. Prepare room, social catch-up, cuppa, Show and Tell – labelled item. On
arrival, place your labelled item on the table provided.
On departure, please take anything you brought that is still on the ‘Sharing’ table.
10.20 – 10.40am: Welcome, meeting, reminders and discussion.
10.40am – 12.45pm: Host: Kate Highland; Workshop Presenter: Kate Highland with
NCEATA library.
SATURDAY 18th MARCH 2023 MEETING
From 12 NOON – 4pm
Discussing our move, the library and other matters. Workshop with Robyn Cohen looking at knitting.
1 – 1.20pm: Welcome and Introduction to meetings at Belair. Prepare room, social
catch-up, cuppa, Show and Tell – labelled item. On arrival, place your labelled item on
the table provided.
1.20 – 1.40pm: Welcome, meeting, reminders and discussion
Agenda items to be discussed: From the committee meeting. ‘Have Your Say’ forms
(www.nceata.org ) for future workshops, presenters and extraordinary workshops. The
Library.
1.40pm – 3.40pm: Host: Jill Wagner / Ann Harper; Workshop Presenter: Robyn Cohen with KNITTING.
3.40 – 4pm Pack up. On departure, please take anything you brought that is still on the
‘Sharing’ table.
KNITTING
Robyn will be showing how to cast on using your thumb. This makes a really nice finish.
We will be making a “Hug-me-tight” for a baby, it only takes one ball of yarn. Robyn will be
bringing copies of the instructions.
Requirements:
> One ball of 3ply yarn, 1oz or 25g
> Size 12 & 8 needles
> Row counter or paper & pencil to count rows
> A crochet hook & ribbon.
It is a simple four row pattern, however not easy to find which row you are on if you
forget or go away, I made one recently & had to pull it all out as I could not work out the
row i was on. This could possibly be made in thicker yarn with large needles for an adult as a bed
jacket. I haven’t tried it just thought it as it would not take much work & for the elderly
may be a useful gift.
There will be a $10 charge for this workshop.
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Monday 6th and Saturday 18th MARCH 2023 Meetings
MONDAY 6TH MARCH 2023 MEETING
From 10am – 1pm
10 – 10.20am: Prepare room, social catch-up, cuppa, Show and Tell – labelled item. On
arrival, place your labelled item on the table provided.
On departure, please take anything you brought that is still on the ‘Sharing’ table.
10.20 – 10.40am: Welcome, meeting, reminders and discussion.
10.40am – 12.40pm: Host: Merrie How and Judi Nikoleski; Workshop Presenter: Wendy Scott– Sun Dyeing. $10 fee each participant.
12.45 - 1 pm: Pack up
SUN PRINTING with WENDY SCOTT
Sun printing refers to various printing techniques which use sunlight as a developing or
fixative agent. This workshop will be using Hi Strike Fabric Paint - suitable for all natural fibres, and
commonly used synthetics. Wendy will supply the colours and some print resists and spare fabric pieces.
Please bring:
> Apron, rubber gloves
> Washed cotton fabric, old sheets are great
> Old plastic tray or waterproof board about 30x50cm
> Paper towel, chux wipes, old towel
> Thick and thin paint brushes, sponges or foam brushes and rollers, brayer (if you have one)
> Paint palette, paper plates, Styrofoam meat trays
> Small plastic water container
> Piece of clear plastic or glass to hold plant material in place
> Leaves ferns etc to make prints
> Notebook, pen, scissors
> Plastic stencils (optional)
SATURDAY 18th MARCH 2023 MEETING
From 12 NOON – 4pm
MAIJA MANOU with Single page Coptic bookbinding.
This workshop will focus on single page Coptic Binding. Coptic binding is a method
of bookbinding employed by early Christians in Egypt, the Copts, and used from as early
as the 2nd century AD to the 11th century. This particular technique has been developed
to bind single pages and is very suitable for artist sketchbooks, as a variety of papers
can be included and the sketchbook lies flat when open.can be included and the sketchbook lies flat when open.
Cost:$10 + $2 for materials.
Things to bring:
> Paper - it is better to start with a heavier weight paper (300gm is ideal). They could
already have drawings/paintings on them if you like. Collect sketchbook paper,
watercolour paper, brown paper bags, card stock and heavy weight coloured papers, like
used cards/postcards....
> For the covers - board that is 4-5mm thick. E.g. old game boards. We won’t have time to
cover the boards, so best to use something already finished. You could reuse an old gift
box, or an old book cover. I have used pizza boxes for covers. I will have some boards
available if you can’t find anything at home.
> 4ply waxed linen thread is good to start with, but can use cotton or hemp thread which
you pull through a piece of wax
> 4-6 large eye needles that the thread can fit through, eg tapestry needles
> Stencil knife or Stanley knife, sharp Knife e.g. shoe knife
> Cutting board and metal ruler, Bookbinders Awl
If you don’t have some of the tools above, please don’t buy. Maija will have extra and we
can always share.
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Monday 6th and Saturday 18th FEBRUARY 2023 Meetings
MONDAY 6TH FEBRUARY 2023 MEETING
From 10am – 1pm
Meeting agenda items to be discussed: NCEATA's return to Belair Church Hall, Adamstown;
Exhibition Themes 2024-2025
10 – 10.20am: Prepare room, social catch-up, cuppa, Show and Tell – labelled item. On
arrival, place your labelled item on the table provided.
On departure, please take anything you brought that is still on the ‘Sharing’ table.
10.20 – 10.40am: Welcome, meeting, reminders and discussion.
10.40am – 12.40pm: Host: Sue Russell; Discussion: Judi Nikoleski – Stash Swap – buy, sell or
swap; Exhibition Themes for 2024-25; Workshop Presenter: Rhonda Porter – Cyanotype on paper. $10 fee each participant.
Please bring for both Monday and Saturday workshops:
> A piece of cardboard about A4 size.
> Some flat leaves or flatten plant material or an opaque stencil, or some cardboard shapes or any other item that will fit into A5 rectangle.
> If possible a sheet of glass or heavy clear flat plastic about A4 size.
Towel.
> Plastic sleeve or clip lock bag to put the wet images in; if the day is warm enough they may dry.
> Disposable gloves.
12.40 – 1pm: Pack up.
SATURDAY 18th FEBRUARY 2023 MEETING
From 1 – 4pm
Meeting agenda items to be discussed: NCEATA's return to Belair Church Hall, Adamstown;
Exhibition Themes 2024 - 2025
1 – 1.20pm: Prepare room, social catch-up, cuppa, Show and Tell – labelled item. On arrival, place your labelled item on the table provided. On departure, please take anything you brought that is still on the ‘Sharing’ table.
1.20 - 1.40pm: Welcome, meeting, reminders and discussion.
1.40pm - 3.40pm: Host: Kate Highland; Discussion: Judi Nikoleski – Stash Swap – buy, sell or swap;
Exhibition Themes for 2024-25; Workshop Presenter: Rhonda Porter – Cyanotype on paper.
Saturday 21st JANUARY 2023 Meetings
MONDAY 2ND JANUARY 2022 MEETING
No meeting.
SATURDAY 21st JANUARY 2023 MEETING
Workshop presenter: Tara Mann with WET FELT APPLIQUE
Cost: $10
1-4pm at The Hive, 150 Beaumont Street, Hamilton with host Carolyn Clausen
1 – 1.30pm > prepare room, welcome and reminders, meeting and discussion
1.30 – 3.30pm >Workshop - details to come soon.
3.30 – 4pm > ‘Sharing’ and ‘Show and Tell’ tables – please collect anything you brought
that has not been taken; and your labelled item; pack up.
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Monday 7th + Saturday 19th NOVEMBER 2022 Meetings
MONDAY 7th NOVEMBER 2022 MEETING
Workshop presenter: Ruth Spence with UPCYCLING
Cost: $10
10am - 1pm at The Hive, 150 Beaumont Street, Hamilton with host Wilma Simmons
In offering to run a workshop on this subject Ruth is keen to give the group an opportunity
to discuss and explore the issues of recycling/upcycling as they relate to textiles. Those
we create, those we purchase, use and wear. She have invited a friend, Melanie, to
join us who will be bringing her upcycled personal clothing range. She will also chat about
“Upcycle Newcastle” a community based organisation that is passionate about reducing
textile consumption and waste.
Suggestions for What to bring: not essential and one of the following will be enough:
A favourite Item of clothing that needs a facelift
An item of clothing in good condition that is suitable for giveaway or swap?
An item of clothing that you have created/upcycled or transformed for show and tell
A textile piece you have made that you want to upcycle/transform (don’t forget your
scissors!!)
The wool blanket you have been treasuring that you want to transform or give away
to a good home so it can be useful again!!!
The usual basic stitching needs/items just in case you want to get started
Ruth will bring a rack for the clothes so please have items on a hanger.
SATURDAY 17th NOVEMBER 2022 MEETING
Workshop presenter: XMAS PARTY and IKIGAI EXHIBITION SHOW n TELL
1-4pm at The Hive, 150 Beaumont Street, Hamilton with host Carolyn Clausen
1 – 1.30pm > prepare room, welcome and reminders, meeting and discussion
1.30 – 3.30pm > Christmas Party: please bring a small plate to share. For catering
purposes if your surname begins with any letter from ‘A’ to ‘H’ bring a sweet dish and
if your surname begins with letters between ‘I’ and ‘Z’ bring a savoury dish.
And ‘Ikigai’ show and tell: bring your ideas/ concepts and/or your in/complete item/s for
showing and discussing (maximum of 2 pp).
$5 donation and the proceeds will go to the Maitland Parkinsons Support Group. $2 raffle of a Helen Tolhurst framed, felted artwork.
3.30 – 4pm > ‘Sharing’ and ‘Show and Tell’ tables – please collect anything you brought
that has not been taken; and your labelled item; pack up.
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Monday 3rd + Saturday 15th OCTOBER 2022 Meetings
SATURDAY 15th OCTOBER 2022 MEETING
Workshop presenter: Ann Dean-Pijpers with Helen Tolhurst's Ribbon Wrapped Beaded Rings
Cost: $10
1-4pm at The Hive, 150 Beaumont Street, Hamilton with host Ann Harper
Plus the cost of the supplied kits will be $5.00.
But please bring a hoop about 8" to 10" diameter.
The kits will include:
Wooden rings x2
Beading needle x1
Beading thread
Foundations fabric
Ribbons
A collection of seed beads and other beads for use in the project
MONDAY 3rd OCTOBER 2022 MEETING
Public holiday and therefore no meeting
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Monday 5th + Saturday 17th SEPTEMBER 2022 Meetings
MONDAY 5th SEPTEMBER 2022 MEETING
Workshop presenter: Daniela Glassop with INTRODUCTION TO GOUACHE & FANTASY FLOWERS
Cost: $10
10am - 1pm at The Hive, 150 Beaumont Street, Hamilton with host Varelle Hardy
During this workshop, Daniela will be introducing you to the world of gouache and how it can be used on fabric that can be incorporated into your fibre art work. What is the difference between gouache and acrylic gouache? How do you know which paintbrush to use? How can gouache be used on fabric?
Materials you should bring are:
Paint brushes (synthetic bristles; size 1 and 6 at a minimum; aim for some different brush ends)
A container for water to rinse your paint brushes
A Paint palette ( a white plate will suffice)
Paper towel
Watercolour or cartridge paper (2 sheets x A4 max)
2 pieces of approximately 30 x 30 cm pre washed natural and non synthetic fabric (white or
cream cotton fabric or calico will be fine). Do NOT use fabric softener.
Masking tape
Some cardboard, foam packing material or some old foam core larger than your calico
Jo Sonja paint in colours that you would like to work with. Daniela will have paint also to share.
Graphite pencil
Eraser
If you have a sketch or photograph you would like to work with as your reference material if you prefer to not follow Daniela's prompts. She will have watercolour paper, brushes, textile medium and gouache to share for members who have none for an extra few dollars.
SATURDAY 17th SEPTEMBER 2022 MEETING
Workshop presenter: Sue Russell with BOTANICAL PRINTING
Cost: $10
1-4pm at The Hive, 150 Beaumont Street, Hamilton with host Carolyn Clausen
We will be printing your favourite pressed plants onto acid free tissue paper. When dry we
will create collages using torn edges and adhering them to rice paper using gel medium.
When you get home, iron on interfacing if you want to add stitching.
Sue will bring rollers, storm blue and burnished copper acrylic paints (if you want to play with other colours please bring your own), gel medium and paint brush.
Sue will bring bundles of pre cut acid free tissue paper ( 2”x4” -20 pieces) and 2 pieces of A4 rice paper. This is at cost $2. Happy if you want to provide your own.
If you have supplies of newspaper, I’d appreciate you bringing some in.
Looking forward to having some fun together.
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Monday 1st + Saturday 20th AUGUST 2022 Meetings
MONDAY 1st AUGUST 2022 MEETING
Workshop presenter: Pam Hicks with TASSEL MAKING
Cost: $10
10am - 1pm at The Hive, 150 Beaumont Street, Hamilton with host Varelle Hardy
Everyone will have option to make 1 or more tassels, from a variety of textiles, as simple or complex as they like. Pam will bring some bits and pieces including threads/yarns,
fabrics etc there will be plenty for all to make tassels and only need to.
What to Bring:
> scissors
> cardboard (A5/A4) such as cereal box
> needles: large eye tapestry, crewel eg #9
> sewing machine thread eg white, cream or grey
You may also like to bring:
> From your stash, these are to play with - any threads/yarns eg knitting wool, embroidery thread( eg stranded), small amount rope (eg synthetic, sisal), string, jute
> Beads- large hole wooden, small seed beads
> Scrap fabric – small bits
SATURDAY 20th AUGUST 2022 MEETING
Workshop presenter: Judi Nikoleski with KUMIHIMO BRAIDING
Cost: $10
1-4pm at The Hive, 150 Beaumont Street, Hamilton with host Carolyn Clausen
This is a simple technique which can be done anywhere anytime. You end up with a decorative braid which can be used in many textile projects.
A kumihimo braid is essentially a decorative cord which can be made as long as you like. It can be used as a cord for clothing or accessories. It can also be used for jewellery or stitched on as a finishing edge.
All materials will be supplied and for an extra $5 you can take the foam kumihimo disk home. Bring fine ribbon or metallic yarn to add in if you want to. You may also bring a sewing needle for wool if you have one. The standard pattern we will be doing can be made variable with additional interesting techniques.
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Monday 6th + Saturday 18th JUNE 2022 Meetings
MONDAY 6th JUNE 2022 MEETING
Workshop presenter: Wilma Simmons with SNAIL MAIL ART
10am - 4pm at The Hive, 150 Beaumont Street, Hamilton with host Roberta Hodgson
As time is limited, here is a short exercise in recycling snail mail art and using scraps of fabric.
This finished item will be a small notebook with a fabric /paper cover, using simple running stitch and the basic book making pamphlet stitch.
What to Bring:
I will provide most materials, but would appreciate if you could bring:
- hand sewing kit - needles, pins, thimble, scissors. Include if you have one, a needle with a large eye, to accommodate approx. Perle 5 or six strands embroidery thread
- glue stick
- pencil (any HB, 2B etc)
- ruler
- a piece of fabric (cotton or mixture) or scraps to make this size. 25cm x 40cm
- plastic or ceramic container (small cup) and an old small paintbrush (for medium) (don’t worry if you haven’t these - I will have extras)
- paper scissors may be needed
Thanks, Wilma
Timetable:
1-1.40 pm > Prepare room, welcome and reminders, meeting.
1.40-3.30 pm > Workshop host: Rhonda Porter, workshop presenter: Ann-Maree Kelly.
3.30-4 pm > Social catch-up, cuppa, ‘Show and Tell’ and Sharing tables. On arrival, place your labelled S & T item on the table. And on departure please take anything you brought that is still on the ‘Sharing’ table.
SATURDAY 18th JUNE 2022 MEETING
Workshop presenter: Maija Manou with LATVIAN BACKSTRAP BRAID WEAVING
1 - 4pm at The Hive, 150 Beaumont Street, Hamilton with host Ann Dean-Pijpers
Cost: $5
Some of you may have seen backstrap weaving in South America, but in northern/eastern Europe weavers use the same idea to produce braids and belts. Weaving has a long history in Latvia. I learnt from my mother, and both my sister and I would weave braids while watching TV. (I was probably 12 years old when I was shown what to do). This was my first experience in weaving and from there I went onto TAFE to complete a course in weaving and spinning. I now own a large floor loom and a variety of others, although they don’t seem to get used as much as they should.
In the workshop you will be able to weave on warps that I have already setup. So you don’t need to bring anything. I will have about 15 warps ready to use.
Cheers Maija Manou
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Monday 2nd + Saturday 21st APRIL 2022 Meetings
MONDAY 2nd MAY 2022 MEETING
Workshop presenter: Ann-Maree Kelly with FREE MACHINE EMBROIDERY & EMBELLISHING - demonstration
10am - 4pm at The Hive, 150 Beaumont Street, Hamilton
Timetable:
1-1.40 pm > Prepare room, welcome and reminders, meeting.
1.40-3.30 pm > Workshop host: Rhonda Porter, workshop presenter: Ann-Maree Kelly.
3.30-4 pm > Social catch-up, cuppa, ‘Show and Tell’ and Sharing tables. On arrival, place your labelled S & T item on the table. And on departure please take anything you brought that is still on the ‘Sharing’ table.
Thanks, Ann Dean-Pijpers, Program Co-ordinator
Note: As the Monday meeting is a demonstration bring along a book for notes,
and/or, a piece to work on of your choice.
SATURDAY 21st MAY 2022 MEETING
Workshop presenter: Sue Russell with THREADS IN THE AIR
1 - 4pm at The Hive, 150 Beaumont Street, Hamilton
Requirements
Embroidery hoops (at least 2 x 9 inch minimum diameter) or old picture frames
Lots of thick thread - paper ribbon great, cottons, twine- NO WOOL
Scissors
Bodkin - blunt needle with eye big enough to take your thickest thread
Sense of adventure
Wooden skewers
You may remember from the April newsletter a suggestion to hit the op shops looking for the embroidery hoops or picture frames. You will need a set of 9 inch minimum diameter embroidery hoops (old ones as you are going to glue) or old photo frames. We will be layering so hoops allow you to glue 2 at once. Go through your threads and collect a stash - paper ribbon is good for a base, thick (5 ply) crochet cotton, perle cotton - you could try twine or even hemp. Raffia splits! Try to find some colours you like and compliment each other as well as neutrals. Blacks and whites.
Cheers Sue Russell
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Monday 1st + Saturday 20th NOVEMBER 2021 Meetings
Saturday 21st MAY 2022 Meeting
MONDAY 4th APRIL - no Saturday meeting because of Easter holiday
10AM - 1pm at The Hive, 150 Beaumont Street, Hamilton
EASY WAYS TO DRAW USING LAYERS
Host: Ann-Maree Kelly with Workshop Facilitator: Judi Nikoleski
Meeting Agenda: Extraordinary workshop update
10am – 10.20am > prepare room, social catch-up, cuppa, Show and Tell – labelled item (on arrival, place your labelled item on the table provided; on departure, please take anything you brought that is still on the ‘Sharing’ table).
10.20 – 11.40am > Welcome, meeting, reminders and discussion.
11.40am – 12.40pm > host: Ann-Maree Kelly, workshop facilitator Judi NIkoleski with easy ways to draw using layers where you will be using a layered tracing paper technique to draw your own design for possible use in your ikigai project.
What to bring:
2 photos of images that relate your ikigai (each approximately A5 or 1/2 A4 in size)
2 sheets of white printer paper
Paper scissors
Cellotape in dispenser
2B pencil, eraser, pencil sharpener
Optional:
Light box
1/2 metre of baking paper
Coloured pencils
Cost $2
12.40 – 1pm > Socialise and pack up.
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Monday 7th + Saturday 19th MARCH 2022 Meetings
MONDAY 7th MARCH
10AM - 1pm at The Hive, 150 Beaumont Street, Hamilton
IKIGAI DISCUSSION
Host: Ann-Maree Kelly with Workshop Facilitator: Ruth Spence
Meeting Agenda: Art Bazaar, Roles for the Timeless Textiles Art Gallery exhibition, Extraordinary workshop update
10am – 10.20am > prepare room, social catch-up, cuppa, Show and Tell – labelled item (on arrival, place your labelled item on the table provided; on departure, please take anything you brought that is still on the ‘Sharing’ table).
10.20 – 11.40am > Welcome, meeting, reminders and discussion.
11.40am – 12.40pm > host: Ann-Maree Kelly, discussion leader: Ruth Spence to lead a discussion about the topic ‘ikigai’ to assist with understanding and hopefully inspire some inspiration
Please bring along a ufo to work on as it is hoped that by doing and discussing, we come closer to understanding the ancient and current Ikigai beliefs and practices; how ikigai defines our life purposes and how we are energised by identifying our individual personal life pursuits, all towards our year-end exhibition artworks.
The expression of our creativity will result in an amazing year-end exhibition of works at Timeless Textiles.
12.40 – 1pm > Socialise and pack up.
SATURDAY 19TH MARCH
1 - 4pm at The Hive, 150 Beaumont Street, Hamilton
SHOW N' TELL FOR IKIGAI
Host: Rhonda Porter with Workshop Facilitator: Judi Nikoleski
1 – 1:40pm > Prepare room, welcome and reminders, meeting.
Meeting Agenda: Art Bazaar, Roles for the Timeless Textiles Art Gallery exhibition, Extra-Ordinary workshop update.
1:40 – 3.30pm > Host: Rhonda Porter, Workshop Facilitator: Judi Nikoleski
3.30 – 4pm > Social catch-up, cuppa, ‘Show and Tell’ and Sharing tables. On arrival, place your labelled S & T item on the table. And on departure please take anything you brought that is still on the ‘Sharing’ table.
This is a show and tell / brain storming session to get us all inspired to start on or to continue with our Ikigai pieces for the NCEATA annual exhibition. We have many highly skilled members who will be willing to offer advice, share personal experience and help source materials. This very worthwhile meeting will have us all well on the way with our exhibition pieces.
Things to Bring
Bring any wearable textile or fibre / textile art or a photo of a creative textile that you love and would like to use or combine with other processes.
Judi Nikoleski, Exhibition Co-ordinator
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Monday 7th + Saturday 19th FEBRUARY 2022 Meetings
MONDAY 7th FEBRUARY
10AM - 1pm at The Hive, 150 Beaumont Street, Hamilton
SHIBORI WITH POLYESTER FABRIC
Host: Wendy Scott with Workshop Facilitator: Maija Manou
We will be exploring Shibori stitching and heat setting polyester fabrics for 3D effects. You might like to make some samples or just work with one piece of fabric. $5 fee for this workshop. Maija will have extra everything, so please don’t buy anything for this workshop.
What to bring:
Polyester scarf or pieces of polyester fabric. You can use printed
fabrics as we will not be using any dyes.
Upholstery thread or crotchet thread. Thread should not be able to
be broken easily by hand.
Sharp needle that accommodates your thread.
Scissors, Ruler, Wash away pen/ marker.
SATURDAY 19TH FEBRUARY
1 - 4pm at The Hive, 150 Beaumont Street, Hamilton
FOUNDATION PIECING workshop postponed from 2021
Host: Sue Russell with Workshop Facilitator: Robyn Cohen
The workshop will have a nautical theme making three possible
blocks.
$5 fee. I am making kits up with almost all you will need to finish
the project, would be helpful if I had an idea how many are going
to do this workshop.
The kit will contain all you will need, except for the wadding &
maybe some lining, to finish the project at home.
Please bring your sewing machine, you could hand sew the blocks
however, in order to finish the project you would need to sew on a
machine.
Small cutting mat, I will have a couple spare
Rotary cutter
Small quilting ruler
Scissors’
Glue stick if you have one.
Ann Dean-Pijpers, Program Co-ordinator
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Saturday 19th JANUARY 2022 Meeting
1-4 pm at The Hive, 150 Beaumont Street, Hamilton
Workshop presenter Tara Mann with WET FELTING
1 - 4pm at The Hive, 150 Beaumont Street, Hamilton
Timetable:
1-1.40 pm > Prepare room, welcome and reminders, meeting.
1.40-3.30 pm > Workshop host: Ann Dean-Pijpers, workshop presenter: Tara Mann.
3.30-4 pm > Social catch-up, cuppa, ‘Show and Tell’ and Sharing tables. On arrival, place your labelled S & T item on the table. And on departure please take anything you brought that is still on the ‘Sharing’ table.
Thanks, Ann Dean-Pijpers, Program Co-ordinator
WET FELTING
Kit Cost $10
Requirements
* Soft bedding ie craft/old bath towel or pile of art fabric (this may get wet)
* Netting or tulle if you prefer
* Art/old hand towel or washer
* Bottle for soap slug, heat resistant if possible, and pour holes. A juice bottle with holed lid would work well
* Lunch bag or soft plastic non rip if you prefer
* Rollers ie pool noodle, wooden pin, or PVC pipe
Plastic cover for the table, apron and absorbent wipes or old towels for the spills
Looking forward to creating with you soon, Tara Mann
NOTE: Hostess, Ann, can you please ensure that an extra urn is full and just below boiling for workshop.
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Monday 1st + Saturday 20th NOVEMBER 2021 Meetings
MONDAY 1st NOVEMBER
10AM - 1pm at The Hive, 150 Beaumont Street, Hamilton
Workshop presenter Wilma Simmons with FABRIC COLLAGE
In this workshop, you will be encouraged to have fun cutting and tearing scraps of fabric and
creating a textile art collage. See my example above.
We will do a warm up paper collage exercise as well as a fabric sample collage. (Wilma will
provide the paper and some fabrics). She will also provide some basic notes.
You will need to bring:
-a piece of background fabric approx. 20cm square or 20cm x 15cm (calico/cotton or
polyester with a bit of body is fine)
- A SMALL quantity of printed and plain fabric scraps in coordinated colours with at least one
contrast. (Please do not overthink this - hope that we will be able to create a communal
stash and I will bring some too… What colours? Think landscape or seascape or garden
vistas or galactic surfaces - real or imagined
-a glue stick
-A few embroidery threads - at least one dark and one light shade. (eg. black and cream)
-needle, pins, scissors (a ruler or tape measure may be useful)
Note: There is no cost for this workshop but optional, gold coin donation to Rotary
Foundation “End Polio Now” campaign - vaccines for children in third world countries.
SATURDAY 20TH NOVEMBER
1 - 4pm at The Hive, 150 Beaumont Street, Hamilton
Christmas get together and 'Found' before this year's exhibition
Host: Rhonda Porter with Workshop Facilitator: Judi Nikoleski
Timetable:
1-1.40 pm: Prepare room, welcome and reminders, meeting and discussion including the Constitution Review and Vote lead by Merrie How.
1.40-3.30 pm: Workshop host: Tara Mann, workshop presenter: Judi Nikoleski - Found.
3.30-4 pm: Social catch-up, cuppa, ‘Show and Tell’ and Sharing tables. On arrival, place your labelled S & T item on the table. And on departure please take anything you brought that is still on the ‘Sharing’ table.
Ann Dean-Pijpers, Program Co-ordinator
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Monday 4th + Saturday 16th OCTOBER 2021 Meetings
MONDAY 4th OCTOBER
NO MEETING - PUBLIC HOLIDAY
SATURDAY 16TH OCTOBER
1 - 4pm at The Hive, 150 Beaumont Street, Hamilton
Have Your Say followed by Final Show and Tell focusing on the theme, 'Found' before this year's exhibition.
With host Tara Mann and workshop facilitator Judi Nikoleski
Timetable:
1-1.40 pm: Prepare room, welcome and reminders, meeting and discussion including the Constitution Review and Vote lead by Merrie How.
1.40-3.30 pm: Workshop host: Tara Mann, workshop presenter: Judi Nikoleski - Found.
3.30-4 pm: Social catch-up, cuppa, ‘Show and Tell’ and Sharing tables. On arrival, place your labelled S & T item on the table. And on departure please take anything you brought that is still on the ‘Sharing’ table.
Ann Dean-Pijpers, Program Co-ordinator
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Monday 6th + Saturday 18th SEPTEMBER 2021 Meetings
MONDAY 6th SEPTEMBER
10am - 1pm at The Hive, 150 Beaumont Street, Hamilton
CANCELLED DUE TO THE CONTINUING LOCKDOWN. Thanks to Robyn Ihnen for volunteering as workshop presenter. No doubt we will have SILK PAPER at another time.
SATURDAY 18TH SEPTEMBER
1 - 4pm at The Hive, 150 Beaumont Street, Hamilton
HAVE YOUR SAY followed by:
FOUNDATION PIECING - workshop with Robyn Cohen and host Rhonda Porter.
CANCELLED DUE TO THE CONTINUING LOCKDOWN. Thanks to Robyn Cohen for volunteering as workshop presenter. No doubt we will have FOUNDATION PIECING at another time.
Ann Dean-Pijpers, Program Co-ordinator
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Monday 2nd + Saturday 21st AUGUST 2021 Meetings
MONDAY 3rd AUGUST
10am - 1pm at The Hive, 150 Beaumont Street, Hamilton
MACHINE EMBELLISHING - experimentation and "FOUND"
Workshop with Ann-Maree Kelly with host Merrie How
You will need:
> Safety glasses, in case of broken needles, if you do not normally wear glasses.
> “Grippy” quilter’s gloves (optional).
> An embellishing machine, often called a needle-felting machine, if you have one.
> A selection of fabrics (scraps and larger pieces). DO NOT PURCHASE ANYTHING. There will be plenty to share.
> Woollen based fabrics, wool felt, woollen blanket scraps.
> Silks, silk organza/chiffon, satins, synthetic georgette or similar, denim. Basically anything in your stash or that you can scrounge to use for experimentation.
> Fabrics with obvious embellishment, heavy prints, metallic threads are generally NOT suitable as they break needles which are expensive to replace.
> Pieces of lace or lace fabric that can be cut into motifs.
> A variety of woollen yarns and other threads.
> Wool and/or silk tops if you have them.
> Items to embellish completed work – beads, buttons, sequins etc.
> Sewing kit (hand sewing needles, pins, threads etc.)
> Notebook and pen/pencil
> Books, magazine articles, anything to use for inspiration. Searching the internet the technique is called “needle felting” or “machine needle felting” or "dry felting".
And bring along something that you have FOUND, in the back of the wardrobe, in an Op Shop, in your stash etc. Use the materials list above for some ideas. Good choices are wool, silk, denim Think scarves, jackets, items that can be cut up and reused etc. We will work as a group to discuss how they can be re-purposed using the embellishing techniques and try some experimentation with your chosen item.
For this workshop to be a success we need access to embellishing, needle-felting, machines. If you have one and are able to loan it, please contact Ann-Maree by email at Kelly.annmaree@gmail.com and she will arrange collection and return of the machine. Replacement needles are provided if there are breakages.
Timetable:
10 am-10.20 am: prepare room, social catch-up, cuppa, Show and Tell, Sharing tables. On arrival, place your labelled S & T item on the table provided.
10.20-11.00 am: Welcome, meeting, reminders and discussion including Constitution Review lead by Merrie How.
11.30 am-12.45 pm: Workshop presenter: Ann-Maree Kelly - Machine Embellishing
12.45-1 pm: Socialise, pack up, and on departure please take anything you brought that is still on the ‘Sharing’ table.
SATURDAY 21st AUGUST
1 - 4pm at The Hive, 150 Beaumont Street, Hamilton
THIS WORKSHOP IS CANCELLED DUE TO THE CURRENT LOCKDOWN.
WET FELTING - workshop with Tara Mann and host Ann Dean-Pijpers.
Kit Cost $10.
You will neeed:
> Soft bedding ie craft/old bath towel or pile of art fabric (this may get wet). Netting or tulle if you prefer.
> Art/old hand towel or washer.
> Bottle for soap slug, heat resistant if possible, and pour holes. A juice bottle with holed lid would work well.
> Lunch bag or soft plastic non rip if you prefer.
> Rollers ie pool noodle, wooden pin, or PVC pipe.
> An ice cream container/bucket and plastic cover for the table, apron and absorbent wipes for the spills.
Timetable:
1-1.40 pm: Prepare room, welcome and reminders, meeting and discussion including the Constitution Review lead by Merrie How.
1.40-3.30 pm: Workshop host: Ann Dean-Pijpers, workshop presenter: Tara Mann – Wet Felting.
3.30-4 pm: Social catch-up, cuppa, ‘Show and Tell’ and Sharing tables. On arrival, place your labelled S & T item on the table. And on departure please take anything you brought that is still on the ‘Sharing’ table.
I would like to send my huge appreciation to each of the generous people who have hosted and presented amazing workshops this year. It has made this task relatively simple. Please note, we only have 3 places for an opportunity to host a meeting: Mondays, September 6 and November 1 and Saturday, September 18. It has been a shared responsibility throughout the year and is progressing wonderfully with so many generous offers and skill development. Please contact me if you wish to contribute.
Ann Dean-Pijpers, Program Co-ordinator
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Monday 5th + Saturday 17th JULY 2021 Meetings
MONDAY 5th JULY
10am - 1pm at The Hive, 150 Beaumont Street, Hamilton
This workshop has been deferred to a later date when out tutor is out of lockdown.
SHIBORI WITH POLYESTER FABRIC
Workshop with Maija Manou with host Rhonda Porter
We will be exploring Shibori stitching and heat setting polyester for 3D effects. You may make some samples or just work with one piece. $5 fee payable on the day with extra thread and fabrics available.
What to bring:
Polyester scarf or pieces of polyester fabric.
Upholstery thread or crotchet thread. Thread should not be able to be broken by hand.
Sharp needle that accommodates your thread.
Scissors and ruler. Wash away pen/marker.
Timetable:
10 am-10.30 am: Prepare room, social catch-up, cuppa, Show and Tell – labelled item (on arrival, place your labelled item on the table provided and on departure, please take anything you brought that is still on the Give Away table.
10.30-11.3 0 am: Welcome, meeting, reminders and discussion. Please be ready to discuss pros and cons of this trial period of venue and meetings; if you need a voice, please come along to an open discussion group which welcomes opportunities to enhance each person’s participation and opinion.
11.30 am-12.30 pm: Workshop.
12.30-1 pm: Socialise and pack up.
SATURDAY 17th JULY
1 - 4pm at The Hive, 150 Beaumont Street, Hamilton
AGM + special SHOW n TELL of
FOUND PROPOSALS and WORKS IN PROGRESS
Bring your ideas; we want to hear and see what’s been germinating for FOUND
with co-ordinator Judi Nikoleski and host Ann Dean-Pijpers.
Timetable:
1-1.15 pm: Prepare room, welcome and reminders, meeting.
1.15-3.30 pm: Special Constitution meeting then AGM followed by FOUND Show n Tell.
3.30-4 pm: Social catch-up, cuppa, ‘Show and Tell’ table – labelled item; pack up.
I would like to send my huge appreciation to each of the generous people who have hosted and presented amazing workshops this year. It has made this task relatively simple. Please note, we only have 3 places for an opportunity to host a meeting: Mondays, September 6 and November 1 and Saturday, September 18. It has been a shared responsibility throughout the year and is progressing wonderfully with so many generous offers and skill development. Please contact me if you wish to contribute.
Ann Dean-Pijpers, Program Co-ordinator
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Monday 3rd + Saturday 15th MAY 2021 Meetings
Monday 7th + Saturday 19th JUNE 2021 Meetings
MONDAY 7th JUNE
10am - 1pm at The Hive, 150 Beaumont Street, Hamilton
WORKING WITH CREATIVE IMAGERY - workshop with Daniela Glassop
We will be working through some fun drawing exercises to extend your ability to come up with imagery so that you have some starting points when you become stuck or when you just want to try something new. The activities have been put together to help you to immerse yourself in being creative and there will be some design suggestions that will help you to improve your compositions.
Materials to bring:
> Cartridge paper, which can be loose or in a sketch book/visual diary, but the page size must be at least A4, 210mm x 297mm. It is good practice to keep a visual diary and they can be easily bought at a good newsagent or the art supply store. You don’t need super thick, textured paper; 110gsm or 200 gsm will be fine. (GSM relates to the weight of the paper sheets).
> Eraser, sharpener, scissors
> Graphite pencils, felt tip pen (sharpie) and a few black pigment ink Fineliners
> One white gel ink pen or white Posca marker (useful but optional)
> Any other drawing materials you like to work with; coloured pencils, markers, watercolour paints (not all are necessary)
> A small empty jar and some paint brushes.
> A small assortment of coloured papers that can be used for collage; these can be scraps from wrapping paper, craft paper, magazine with colourful pages that can be cut up
> A glue stick or matte gel medium with an old brush.
SATURDAY 19th JUNE
1 - 4pm at The Hive, 150 Beaumont Street, Hamilton
EMBROIDERY STITCHES FOR CRAZY PATCHWORK - workshop with Roberta Hodgson
Materials to bring:
> Embroidery needles, thread
> Scissors
> Sewing machine if possible plus extension cords, and a sense of adventure.
Roberta will bring embroidery threads, lots of fabric scraps, sample squares, iron. If you have never done crazy patchwork before, Roberta will get you started, If you want to bring a sample you have done, bring it. She will have photocopies of stitches to try. Roberta also has a basic Janome machine to give away, hardly used, if someone wants to take it home.
Judi Nikoleski, NCEATA Editor
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Monday 3rd + Saturday 15th MAY 2021 Meetings
MONDAY 3rd MAY
10am - 1pm at The Hive, 150 Beaumont Street, Hamilton
Silk Flowers - Workshop with Wendy Scott
This will be a hands on workshop to introduce participants to basic silk paper making techniques. First silk tops will be fused to make a flower shape then dried and pressed to cure it. It will then be stabilised with scraps of organza before stitching petals and cutting out the finished flower. This method can be used to create any creative shape which can then be manipulated, embellished and added to a textile art piece.
Materials list.
If you have any of these please bring with you. If not a small kit will be provided so don't stress.
Silk tops (fibre)
Organza scraps ( 20 x 20cm)
Nylon tulle (stiff kind) about 50 x 25cm
Paper towel
Small piece of vliesofix
SATURDAY 15th MAY
1 - 4pm at The Hive, 150 Beaumont Street, Hamilton
Dry/Needle Felting with found objects - Workshop with Judi Nikoleski
Materials list:
Old woollen knits
Yarn scraps and skeins (wool and acrylic are best)
Wool sewing needle + scissors
Old woven woollen blanket/s
WE NEED SEVERAL MACHINE EMBELLISHERS FOR THIS WORKSHOP. JUDI ONLY HAS ONE. PLEASE CONTACT JUDI NIKOLESKI IF YOU ARE WILLING TO BRING YOURS FOR GENERAL USE DURING THIS WORKSHOP. ANY BROKEN NEEDLES WILL BE REPLACED.
Judi Nikoleski, NCEATA Editor
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Saturday 20th MARCH 2021 Meeting
NEW TEMPORARY VENUE IN BEAUMONT STREET
This is THE HIVE next to the Uniting Church (known as Wesley) at 150-152 Beaumont Street (near Denison Street in Hamilton). It has a ramp access and good kitchen facilities. There should be parking nearby.
PLEASE NOTE CHANGE OF MEETING TIME DUE TO OTHER BOOKINGS FOR THE VENUE ON THIS DATE.
ExpLoring the potential of BLANKET STITCH
11.30 am - 2.30 pm at The Hive, 150 Beaumont Street, Hamilton
With Sue Russell (no charge for this workshop)
Following on from Slow Stitching we’ll have some fun exploring the potential of blanket stitch. We’ll play with manipulating the basic stitch with drawing first. Then you’ll have the choice of creating your drawings into stitch or there will a challenge if you choose to accept it . . . . with lots of time to share and chat about your discoveries. Drinks and snacks will be provided by NCEATA.
You’ll need to bring:
Several sheets of paper
Lead pencil
Some coloured pencils
2x 30cm squares of calico or plain fabric
Needles
Threads you like to use - (varying thicknesses if you want to stretch your comfort zone)
Scissors
Enthusiasm
Judi Nikoleski, Editor
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Saturday 20th FEBRUARY & Monday 1st MARCH 2021 Meetings
NEW TEMPORARY VENUE IN BEAUMONT STREET
This is the hall next to the Uniting Church (known as Wesley) at 150-152 Beaumont Street (near Denison Street in Hamilton). It has a ramp access and good kitchen facilities. There should be parking nearby.
Ruth Spence will be the convenor of the next two meetings to provide continuity and to assist in the implementation of the changes. I promise not to convene any more meetings this year!!!! Contact by email if any issues ruth.spence@bigpond.com.
Date: SATURDAY 20th February 1-4pm (no parking restrictions)
NB. There is no Monday meeting in February due to proposed changes.
Venue: The Hive Hamilton, 150 Beaumont St Hamilton.
At the January review meeting we decided to trial an afternoon meeting on the 3rd Saturday of the month and reduce the time to 3 hours.
Agenda: 1-2pm-Feedback from review meeting and any further discussion. Presentation of the recommendations developed by the committee in response to changes suggested by the membership. Creation of membership skill development wish list to assist workshop organisation.
(It is proposed that any changes are for a trial period and be reviewed at July AGM.)
2-3.30pm- “SLOW STITCH” mini-workshop.
Please bring your usual basic sewing kit, needles, scissors, a few embroidery threads. DO NOT PURCHASE ANYTHING FOR THIS WORKSHOP as we will be embracing the principles of repurpose, reuse, upcycling, sharing and swapping. This is where my stash will provide the necessary materials. (Preparation could include researching this concept and don’t worry if you can’t.)
3.30-4pm- social catch up, cuppa and opportunity for “show and tell “table chats. (Today we will start the new show and tell model. On arrival place your labelled item on the table provided.)
Date: MONDAY 1st March, 10am-1pm (Monday meeting is now the 1st Monday of the month and for 3 hours)
Venue: The Hive Hamilton, 150 Beaumont St, Hamilton. Parking available in side streets, beware of restrictions. Tudor St for bus transport 100 metres away and even train transport 700metre walk along Beaumont St.
Agenda:
10-10.30am-Prepare room, social catch up, cuppa and show and tell table chats.
1030-11am- Feedback and discussion re changes.
11am-12.30pm- Workshop will continue “slow stitch” experience and incorporate next exhibition theme “FOUND”.
12.30-1pm- socialising and pack-up.
Ruth Spence, February Convenor
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SATURDAY 16th JANUARY 2021 MEETINGS
NEW TEMPORARY VENUE IN BEAUMONT STREET
This is the hall next to the Uniting Church (known as Wesley) at 150-152 Beaumont Street (near Denison Street in Hamilton). It has a ramp access and good kitchen facilities. There should be parking nearby.
Please bring your own food with tea and coffee available from the kitchen. There will be show and tell with lots to catch up on. From 10am to 1pm.
Due to the pandemic/covid 19 and the consequent disruption to our regular meetings it was suggested at the NCEATA AGM on 21st November 2020 that we could take this opportunity to reflect upon and review the NCEATA group and the structure that underpins its function.
Ruth Spence offered to facilitate the meetings in January to enable this to happen.
The following are some notes and points for your consideration and comment. We would encourage anyone who is interested to attend the meetings, both current members and lapsed members are welcome. Comments in writing are also acceptable and if you are unable to attend please email the coordinator ruth.spence@bigpond.com
> What purpose and meaning does NCEATA have for you? This community? What is our core concern and focus?
> Who is attracted to the group and what do they expect from being a member? Are we currently able to deliver and increase the numbers of members?
> Communication. How do we do this internally and externally? Library? Social Media/Facebook?
> Meetings- When, time, day? Where? What? Structure?
> Experiential program, skills development and sharing (Tutors? Workshops? Show and Tell?)
> Events- craft fair? Hunter Arts Network? Annual Exhibition? Sustainability festival?
> Committee structure? Roles and responsibilities? Membership costs and financial issues?
We are hoping we can have a lively, open, honest discussion that would lead to a consolidation of what we like about the group and the consideration of changes to enhance what we want for the future.
Judi Nikoleski, Newsletter Editor
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