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Our 2016 Exhibition

Exhibition at Threlkeld.

 

 

 

This year we decided to try a new venue for our exhibition... and a different day! A Sunday, and in the nearby village of Threlkeld, rather than in the centre of Keswick. This is an equally lovely setting, and, as it turned out, was just as busy.

 

Members were kept hard at work all day, setting up the exhibition, hosting visitors, serving tea and cakes.

 

There was plenty of room to display our work this year.

 

Pictures are courtesy of Val Coleshaw.... thank-you! If anyone else has any, I'd love to upload them later. Click on the pictures to get a closer view.

 

 

Sadly,I wasn't able to be there, and I missed seeing everyone's work. Well done to all who worked so hard! 

 









Our 2016 Exhibition

Exhibition at Threlkeld.

 

 

 

This year we decided to try a new venue for our exhibition... and a different day! A Sunday, and in the nearby village of Threlkeld, rather than in the centre of Keswick. This is an equally lovely setting, and, as it turned out, was just as busy.

 

Members were kept hard at work all day, setting up the exhibition, hosting visitors, serving tea and cakes.

 

There was plenty of room to display our work this year.

 

Pictures are courtesy of Val Coleshaw.... thank-you! If anyone else has any, I'd love to upload them later.

 

 

Sadly,I wasn't able to be there, and I missed seeing everyone's work. Well done to all who worked so hard! 

 









Exhibition 2016

A date for your diary..... (Please note, the date on the poster is correct, and I have amended the addition below. I should have left well alone!) 

 

 

 

 

 

Threlkeld Village Hall

Sunday 31st JULY

10am-4pm



April...........Janet Browne

 

April............Janet Browne

 

 

We were delighted to welcome Janet Browne to our April meeting, held in the rather smart surroundings of the Skiddaw Hotel, in the centre of Keswick.

 

Several of us have admired Janet's work for some time, and her workshop more than lived up to our expectations.

 

 

After a short introduction, and explanation of her techniques,

 

Janet showed us examples of her work, including her trademark maps.

 

Once we had  got to work, we all had some 'tutorial' time with Janet, to discuss our own projects.

 

 

This is mainly a machine technique, and requires a certain amount of forward planning, to layer the images, and work in reverse!

 

 

Debbie's ambitious work! 

 

 

 

 

Lots of intricate cutting...................

 

Pleasing results for a day's work!

 

The workshop was much enjoyed, thanks to Janet's clear explanations.



Was it really only March?

 

 

 

 

Something from 'Stitch'

 

We had always intended to have a session this year when we would  look to 'Stitch ' magazine for inspiration, and because  the December floods changed our plans, this was the day. In the event, five members prepared mini-workshops for us, one of which was Dorset buttons/flower brooches form Stitch, prepared and led by Gloria and Pat. Lyn taught her silk paper workshop, Debbie had brought her 'Twinchies', little books with machine-stitched canvas covers, and Sally showed a group how to do Tunisian crochet. So, something for everyone!

 

 

 

 

 

Silk paper

 

Demonstration Dorset buttons

 

Debbie's little book.............

 

 

 

One of the completed books.......

 

 

Pat's living room, transformed into workshop!

 

 

Getting to grips with the silk paper.....

 

Very delicate, nearly ready....................

 

March, in Cumbria, sitting outside for lunch, in glorious sunshine!

 

The view from Pat's house today! There was actually snow on the tops, but brilliant sunshine.

 

It was Pat's birthday, so we were even more grateful to her for her hospitality and all the work involved in reorganising her house for our workshop. We had a lovely day, trying out a variety of ideas. Thanks to Pat, and to everyone who shared their skills.

 

 

 

February......Goldwork

 

Goldwork

 

 

Flood damage at The Meeting House in Keswick meant that we had to hold February's meeting at Braithwaite Institute, just outside the town. It was a good venue for this workshop, which was very well-attended.

 

Golden Hinde led our Goldwork workshop, which we had been looking forward to for some time. What a good team they are, managing to fit in quality teaching to a large group, all varying in experience, and working constantly to keep everyone busy, and learning. And keeping a lovely, fun,relaxed atmosphere all day.

 

 

 

                                             Well-stocked shop for those essential supplies!

 

 

 

Work in progress.........

 

This is what some of us are working towards!

 

 

Two pictures from Golden Hinde's facebook page

 

 

A busy day, when we all learned a lot, with plenty of homework. Thank you , Golden Hinde!