Sunday, January 8th., 2012

Another successful Sunday meeting, with a good attendance (on a drop-in basis!).  Jenni had a successful Woolsack event, stuffing cushions for the Olympic athletes (see our Woolsack page link here)

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OPEN SUNDAY, December 11th

Another successful Sunday Spinning (and knitting, crocheting and talking).  Unfortunately I forgot my camera, so no photographs, (but I was battling with imminent flooding at the back of the house, so I have an excuse).  We all got through a good deal of fibre in the course of six hours, and produced some gorgeous coloured yarn.  The shared lunch was a great success, with two kinds of delicious soup, pies, cakes, salad, chocolate, mince pies.....
The hall was nice and warm, after a period when the heaters were definitely not working properly,  the weather improved during the day and the River Elwy stayed in its' course despite some early indications to the contrary.  Our next meeting will be on Wednesday 21st., after which we are having a Christmas/New Year break from textile production.
Nadolig Llawen a Blwyddyn Newydd Dda i bawb!
AC

2011-2012 AGWSD Guild Calendar

Oct 12 2011 7.0 – 9.0 EVNG
Rag Rugging, Christine Birch

Oct 19 2.0 – 4.
Oct 26 2.0 – 4.0
Nov 2 2.0 – 4.0

Nov 13 10.0 – 4.0 SUNDAY

Nov 16 2.0 – 4.0
Nov 23 2.0 – 4.0
Nov 30 2.0 – 4.0

Dec 11 10.0 – 4.0 SUNDAY
Bring a plate to share buffet lunch

Dec 14 2.0 – 4.0

Jan 8 2012 10.0 – 4.0 SUNDAY
Olympic Woolsack Cushion Stuffing Day

Jan 11th. no meeting
Jan 18 2.0 - 4.0
Jan 25 2.0 - 4.0

Feb 1 2.0 – 4.0
Feb 12 10.0 – 4.0 SUNDAY
Feb 15 2.0 – 4.0
Feb 22 2.0 – 4.0
Feb 29 2.0 – 4.0

Mar 11 10.0 – 4.0 SUNDAY
Art Yarn Spinning
Workshop with Anne Campbell

Mar 14 7.0 – 9.0 EVNG.

Mar 21 2.0 – 4.0
Mandy Coates workshop: 
Willow pot stand/rush basket

Mar 27 2.0 – 4.0

Apr 4 2.0 – 4.0
Apr 11 7.0 – 9.0 EVNG

Apr 14 10.30 – 12.30 SAT
Spinning Wheels and their Heritage – Val and David Bryant

Apr 18 2.0 – 4.0
Apr 25 2.0 – 4.0
Apr 28-29 Wonderwool Wales

May 2 2.0 – 4.0
May 9 7.0 – 9.0 EVNG.
May 16 2.0 – 4.0

May 19 10.0 – 4.0 SAT
Abergele Guild Friendship Day

May 23 2.0 – 4.0
May 30 2.0 – 4.0

Jun 2,3,4,5 Woodfest Wales, Kinmel Est.
Jun 6 2.0 – 4.0
Jun 9 Knit in Public Day
Jun 13 7.0 – 9.0 EVNG.
Jun 20 2.0 – 4.0
Jun 22-23 Woolfest Cockermouth
Jun 27 2.0 – 4.0

Jul 4 2.0 – 4.0
Jul 11 7.0 – 9.0 EVNG.
Drop Spindling

Jul 18 2.0 – 4.0
Jul 25 2.0 – 4.0

Aug 1 2.0 – 4.0

Aug 8 7.0 – 9.0 EVNG.
(Venue to be confirmed) Kool Aid Dyeing

Aug 15 2.0 – 4.0
Aug 22 2.0 – 4.0
Aug 29 2.0 – 4.0

Sep 5 2.0 – 4.0

Sep 12 7.0 – 9.0 EVNG
AGM and Supper

Oct 10 7.0 – 9.0 EVNG
Weaving Corn Dollies
with Jenny Pritchard

Meetings held in Community Hall, Llanfair Talhaiarn

New Page added

May I draw everyone's attention to our new Page, which will focus on the activities of The Woolsack - British Wool cushions for the London Olympic Games, 2012:  http://abergelewsd.blogspot.com/p/woolsack-for-london-olympic-games.html

All Wales Meeting of Guilds of Weavers, Spinners & Dyers, 2011

Another great day in Llanidloes, thanks to Hilary Miller and the Team.  Representatives from all the Welsh Guilds of Weavers, Spinners & Dyers attended the meeting; contributed to the displays and the raffle; browsed and bought at the trade stands and were fascinated by Laura Thomas' talk about her work as a professional weaver, designer and curator.  (More about Laura on her website http://www.laurathomas.co.uk )
The Guild Challenge was a real highlight - with the Gwynedd Guild's orchids the stand-out contribution.  They truly deserved their "prize" of a presentation shield.

Our contribution to the Guild Challenge.

The Gwynedd Guild's "Orchids" can be seen in the middle of the bottom row - of course, they do meet in a Botanic Garden!

Worldwide Spin in Public Day, 17th. September

Annie from the Lleyn Guild kindly invited Rosie to this event, held at Caernarfon Castle on Saturday.