What a lovely day we had with Art Van
Go last meeting following the AGM; with her monoprinting, Angelina
fibres, and other goodies, Viv Arthur had us all absorbed, and could
have gone on much longer. I hope you have all done
some experimenting since then!
The next meeting, 4th October, will be organised by Jane Ostler and Vicki Honeywood, and involve working with Sketchbooks.
Jane writes:
'This introduction into sketch books explores reasons for keeping them, types, and many of the techniques which can be used.
There will be an opportunity to make a start using only a biro.
This will then be developed into a second project using collage techniques, followed by a discussion which relates all of this to embroidery.
All materials will be provided, including sketchbooks.'
If you don't wish to take part - but I
hope everyone will, as this is an exciting way of collating thoughts,
ideas, and even photographs - then do bring your own work and socialise.
If time, in the afternoon, Sue and Annette
will continue with stitches and stitched books for those who wish to
take part in those.
The latest Capability Brown exhibition
is up in Grantham Museum, and looking good - our group 'tree' is having
its third outing - and there are pieces from different branches there,
too, and well worth a visit. We had just under 4,000 visitors to the
Belton exhibition.
Oxburgh Hall in Norfolk - this is
closed at the moment due to collapsed wall, and the CB exhibition which
was to be there will now be at the Green Britain Centre, Turbine Way,
Swaffham, Norfolk, PE37 7HT from the week beginning
24th October.
Christine has leaked the information that the
Game of Thrones Embroidery, which was completed earlier in the year,
and is on tour, will be coming to Grantham Museum before the end of the
year - quite a coup for Grantham!
And, finally, Boston branch of the Guild are taking a coach to
Threads and Patches, which some of you may know, in Milton Keynes, on 29th October, and have seats available if anyone is interested in going.
This is a shop for embroiderers and
patchworkers, and also does workshops. It's a two hour journey, and our
nearest point of embarkation will be Spalding Bus Station, leaving at
08.45. (It leaves Boston Bus Station at 08.15
and Kirton Town Hall at 08.30) It should arrive at 10.30, and there is
coffee and cake on arrival, and lunch is provided. There will also be a
mini-workshop involved. Not to mention shopping, of course!
Cost for the day is £12, including all
of the above (except shopping!) + the cost of the coach, which will vary
from £13 to £19, depending on the numbers going.
If you are interested, let me know, or email Chriss Smith in Boston - tizzywizzy@gmail.com
Looking forward to the next meeting - don't forget 'show and tell' and your Travelling Books.
Kate.
