Durham Guild Programme 2011 To be Verified
First Thursdays
January 6th
Dinner
February 3rd
AGM
March 3rd
April 7th
May 5th
June 2nd
The Preservation and Conservation of Books and Documents looking after your family documents"
July 7th
Christine Shaw Not a hexagon in sight.
August Holiday
September 1st
October 6th
The Allure of Ancient Textiles Sue Folkes
November 3rd
Christmas cards to make and exchange Guild members night.
December
1st Christmas Party
Workshops
March 28th
Sue Folkes Title: Weaving narrow patterned bands with a back strap and rigid heddle.
June 11th
September 10th
All First Thursdays will be held in Redwood Lodge, situated along the school footpath adjascent to St. Oswald's Institute.
Above Programme awaiting Verification 2011
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Programme for 2010
Jan. 7 Dinner at Bowburn Hall Hotel 7.30 For 8.00 pm - pay on the night
Feb. 4
A.G.M.
Mar. 4
Jon Monks.
A year in the life of a shepherd from Northumberland.
http//:www.shepherdswalks.co.uk
Apr. 1
Catherine Wylde.
Northumberland Tartan Company.
http://www.northumberlandtartan.co.uk
NB. This talk was cancelled at short notice and has been moved to June 3, in place of Show & Tell
May 6
Laura Rosenzweig.
Weaver - Indian experience, will come and talk about her textile adventure, Laura designs and weaves scarves and throws,
playing with colours and textures inspired by her Yorkshire Dales home and travels abroad.
http://www.laurasloom.co.uk
Jun. 3
Show & Tell has been replaced - see April 1 above.
Jul. 1
Jane Jackson
Painting with Tweed using a hook.
http://www.theauroraproject.org.uk
August Holiday
Sep.2
Geni Glatt will be giving a talk on her life in France and I know it will be fascinating, as I have heard one or two interesting stories from Geni.
Oct.7
Charlotte Boxall
Will come and give a talk on Looking at Baskets, (including where does basketry end and tapestry begin) she has asked for everyone to bring a basket on the evening.
Nov.4
Geni Glatt
Will continue her talk and speak about her creative passion in England. Geni will bring along some of her wonderful creations.
Dec.2
Cia & Wenke will be giving a talk on Scandinavian weaving but will also be giving us a taste of a Scandinavian Christmas. One of my daughters lived in Sweden for a couple of years, so I can tell you are in for a treat.
Charges for First Thursdays
Members & visitors £2.00.
The Guild also meets on the Third Thursday of the month (except Dec)These meetings are not affected
by the change of venue and will continue to be held at St. Oswald's Institute. Drop in any time 10am to 3pm
