We are so happy to send out his newsletter to give you an update on what
is happening and going to be happening at this years festival. A big big thank
you! To everyone who has been patiently waiting as we get our ducks lined up. While
this list is not complete, it will give you an idea of what the dates from
August 2-6 2022 will bring.
Tuesday
August 2
· Knitting for Beginners is a two part workshop with
Chantelle Taylor guiding you through the basics of knitting. The class will be
from 6 pm- 8:30 pm at the Arts & Entertainment Centre. The second part of
the workshop will be held at the same location on Thursday August 4 from 6pm -
8:30 pm. Register:
achantellet@gmail.com
Wednesday
August 3
· Sewing in the Sunroom is a Paper Piecing workshop
with Joy Rector from 9am-12N. The workshop will be at 1205 Hwy 6 Warren. Register: 902-694-2151
· The Sew In at the Arts and Entertainment Centre in
the Amherst Mall from 9am-4:30 pm
·
Exhibition of hooked art pieces with artist Halina
Bienkowski from 6 pm-9pm at 158 Robert Angus Drive Suite 100
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Want to join the Twisted Stitchers from 6pm-8pm at
the Four Fathers Library? Bring your favourite handwork with you and you will
find a warm welcome. The library will have a display of hand embroidery for
your enjoyment there as well
Thursday
August 4
·
“Back to Spool” is a 6 hour workshop (9:30 - 3:30)
with Karen Neary. This thread based class is for those quilters comfortable
with free motion stitching. The class will be held in the Christie Room at
First Baptist Church in Amherst. Register: karen@karenneary.ca
·
Basket Weave quilt workshop. If you have wanted to
learn to make a quilt, this is your opportunity. You will be amazed with what
you will learn with your instructor Sandra Ward. Sandra has a wonderful eye for
colour and design, and she will guide you through the basic steps needed to
make your quilt, and gain some confidence.Workshop hours are from 9:30 - 3:30
at the A&E Centre. Register: codamay@hotmail.com
·
Beginners Crochet with Jean Schiefer from 9am-12
noon at the A&E Centre. Jean always brings a boatload of patience and
skill, as well as many years of experience to her classes. You will learn a
number of stitches and get a small project started. Register:
bourgeoislynn1946
@gmail.com
Friday,
August 5
·
Quilt Show and Sale The Cumberland Quilt Guild is
hosting a quilt show and sale at the First Baptist Church on Victoria St. in
Amherst, from 10am- 5pm. When I see this beautiful sanctuary filled with the
work of this talented group, it fills me with joy.
·
Maritime Beauty Table Topper In this six hour (9:30
-3:30) class with Karen Neary, students will make a table topper with New York
Beauty blocks. It will be a full day, and this is a fun pattern to make. The
class will be held in the Christie room at the First Baptist Church in Amherst. Register: karen@karenneary.ca
·
From 9am to 12:30, Peggy Stevens , will lead a
workshop teaching Hand Embroidery for beginners at the A& E Centre. Learn
some basic stitches and you will go home with a lovely piece of embroidery
handwork that you have done. You can see an example of some of Peggy’s
exquisite handwork on our Facebook page. Register: 902-447-3339 or peggystevens 45@gmail.com
·
From 9 am- 12 noon, Mallory Thompson and Sandi
Waygood will be at the Cumberland Museum teaching a class in Wool Dyeing . More
information will be coming soon about the class. Register:
902-397-3255
·
From 10am -3 pm, Chris McCarthy will be teaching a
Wool Applique workshop from 10am -3 pm. This is a sweet project, and you will
see it posted on our website soon This workshop will be at the A& E Centre
. If anyone can guide you to a successful finish for wool applique, it will be
Chris. Register:
krissteezk
reationz@
gmail.com
·
Darlene D’Eon will be teaching a Cross Stitch class
using a new original design. This pattern, designed by Darlene, will get you
thinking about the beauty you can create with cloth and threads. The workshop
will be from 10am -3:30 pm.. At the A& E Centre.Register:
14dadeon@gmail.com
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Demonstration -longarm quilting There will be
several opportunities to book a free one half hour demonstration of longarm quilting
at The Sunrise Quiltery. Demos will be available at 10, 11, 12N, 1 pm and 2 pm.
Bruce will be able to answer your questions about how to prepare your quilts,
what to expect from your longarm quilter, and any other questions about the
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Saturday,
August 6:
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From 10am -4 pm, Zonta will hold its bazaar at the
Amherst Curling Club, This event is always popular with its unique handmade
items and artisans supplies.
During the week there will be other classes, demonstrations, and we are
looking forward to telling you about several classes for the kids. We'll post
information as the details become confirmed. Come join us at the festival, and spark your creativity. We would love
to have you drop in.
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