Happy New Year!
Happy New Year!Posted on January 31, 2013 by Cate
Happy New Year to all the knitters, weavers, quilters, spinners, painters and crafters out there!
The Lake Ainslie Weavers and Crafts Guild held their AGM and monthly general meeting on January 19, 2013 at the Scotsville School of Crafts. There was a good turn-out and we settled in the weaving classroom to plan for a successful year ahead of fundraising activities, fibre and craft workshops, and community cultural events.
Keep an eye out for us in various community locations around Inverness County throughout 2013. We’ll be hosting several pancake breakfasts this year at MacKinnon’s Campground in East Lake Ainslie, as well as Easter, summer and Christmas raffles throughout the county. Last summer our gift shop did well and we had an interesting mix of crafts for sale; we hope to operate the gift shop again this summer if we can hire a student. This spring, our team will be competing in the International Back-to-Back Wool Challenge, in which we will shear a sheep, spin the wool into yarn, and knit a sweater all in one day. Our team will compete against other teams from all around the world and raise money for the Inverness County Palliative Care Society. During Celtic Colours, we will be hosting our annual Lakeside Impressions Gala, complete with an exhibition, workshops and other events. Our Christmas tea and sale will also take place in November and we will be calling out for craft vendors at a later date.
Classes at the Scotsville School of Crafts will begin in the last week of February, and several fun community events are being planned in February. Spring classes and workshops for 2013 include beginner and intermediate weaving and beginner knitting, bobbin-lace making, lace knitting, split-ash basketry, and internet and email for beginners. In addition, on Tuesdays and Wednesdays, everyone is welcome at the school to learn to play and Euchre and Tile Rummy!
Several special activities are planned in February at the School. On February 2, an Open Fibre Day will take place at the School from 10:30 – 3:00. Everyone is invited to bring their knitting, weaving, quilting, crochet and spinning projects! If you’ve always wanted to learn a particular craft, bring your needles/hooks/yarn/fabric and a friendly local crafter can teach you the basics and get you started! If you need some assistance with a current project, bring that along and someone should be able to help you figure out that mystery stitch. Maybe you have a half-completed project and need some incentive to finish it off? Don’t forget your lunch and we’ll provide the tea.
“Chocolate Sunday” will take place on Sunday, February 10th at the School. Participants can learn to make hand-made chocolate, including fancy filled chocolates and some Valentine-themed crafts! Homemade chocolates will also be available for purchase as a fundraiser for the school. Check our February blog for more information.
Finally, Inverness County Volunteer Week is coming up, and we are pleased to announce that our volunteer of the year is Liz Smith! Liz, an avid weaver and knitter, has been a guild member and secretary for several years and is always willing and able to roll up her sleeves when things need to get done.
Happy New Year to all the knitters, weavers, quilters, spinners, painters and crafters out there!
The Lake Ainslie Weavers and Crafts Guild held their AGM and monthly general meeting on January 19, 2013 at the Scotsville School of Crafts. There was a good turn-out and we settled in the weaving classroom to plan for a successful year ahead of fundraising activities, fibre and craft workshops, and community cultural events.
Keep an eye out for us in various community locations around Inverness County throughout 2013. We’ll be hosting several pancake breakfasts this year at MacKinnon’s Campground in East Lake Ainslie, as well as Easter, summer and Christmas raffles throughout the county. Last summer our gift shop did well and we had an interesting mix of crafts for sale; we hope to operate the gift shop again this summer if we can hire a student. This spring, our team will be competing in the International Back-to-Back Wool Challenge, in which we will shear a sheep, spin the wool into yarn, and knit a sweater all in one day. Our team will compete against other teams from all around the world and raise money for the Inverness County Palliative Care Society. During Celtic Colours, we will be hosting our annual Lakeside Impressions Gala, complete with an exhibition, workshops and other events. Our Christmas tea and sale will also take place in November and we will be calling out for craft vendors at a later date.
Classes at the Scotsville School of Crafts will begin in the last week of February, and several fun community events are being planned in February. Spring classes and workshops for 2013 include beginner and intermediate weaving and beginner knitting, bobbin-lace making, lace knitting, split-ash basketry, and internet and email for beginners. In addition, on Tuesdays and Wednesdays, everyone is welcome at the school to learn to play and Euchre and Tile Rummy!
Several special activities are planned in February at the School. On February 2, an Open Fibre Day will take place at the School from 10:30 – 3:00. Everyone is invited to bring their knitting, weaving, quilting, crochet and spinning projects! If you’ve always wanted to learn a particular craft, bring your needles/hooks/yarn/fabric and a friendly local crafter can teach you the basics and get you started! If you need some assistance with a current project, bring that along and someone should be able to help you figure out that mystery stitch. Maybe you have a half-completed project and need some incentive to finish it off? Don’t forget your lunch and we’ll provide the tea.
“Chocolate Sunday” will take place on Sunday, February 10th at the School. Participants can learn to make hand-made chocolate, including fancy filled chocolates and some Valentine-themed crafts! Homemade chocolates will also be available for purchase as a fundraiser for the school. Check our February blog for more information.
Finally, Inverness County Volunteer Week is coming up, and we are pleased to announce that our volunteer of the year is Liz Smith! Liz, an avid weaver and knitter, has been a guild member and secretary for several years and is always willing and able to roll up her sleeves when things need to get done.
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