Pattern dot dot dot
Unless stated otherwise, all general meetings are held on the third Wednesday of each month from September to June, at 7:30 p.m. Beth Emeth Bais Yehuda, 100 Elder Street. New for 2018/2019, join us for our joint Thursday afternoon Creative Drop In with Beth Emeth Bais Yehuda. For more information contact us or email programming@pomegranateguild.ca After our celebratory 36th, what does the Pomegranate’s 2018/19 season hold in store? More great monthly program nights, more intriguing techniques to explore, more inspiring artists to meet, more outreach opportunities and more special events, in other words, more of the same! The precedent is set, so let’s repeat the fabulous. Our theme this year is PATTERN dot, dot, dot. Which from a textile point of view covers a lot, so we added the dot, dot, dot. Our program will include hands on pattern making in 2 and 3-D with guest instructors; members sharing their particular skills; and a pattern challenge. Does history repeat?__________________________________________________
MEETINGS:
Wednesday, September 5, 2018 (1st Week) HEADS UP! Where’d you get that hat?
Members will be embellishing hats and in keeping with the Guild's chesed mandate, some of the hats will be distributed to those undergoing treatment.
Bring your sewing kit and whatever exciting embellishments you'd like to add to your creation.
To ensure that we have sufficient hats and basic supplies, please register on Eventbrite.
Wednesday, October 17, 2018 (3rd Week) MEZUZAHS
The commandment to affix a Mezuzah is widely followed in the Jewish world, even by Jews who are not religiously observant.
While the important part of the Mezuzah is the klaf (parchment), designing and producing Mezuzah cases has been elevated to an art form over the ages.
This is your opportunity to design and produce a one-of-a-kind Mezuzah case.
Sign up on Eventbrite, and here are the are the specifications for the mezuzah.
- 1 skein of Perle cotton # 5 own choice of colour.
- Pin cushion
- Narrow tape measure
- Sharp point needle. Darner #18 needle is a good one
- Small sharp scissors
- Pins with coloured heads.
Wednesday, December 19, 2018 (3rd Week) Creative Kits for JFCS
Brought back by popular demand from both members and JFCS, we'll be putting together creative project kits for all ages of clients at JFCS.
Stash busting and community support - what a great combination!
Register here on Eventbrite.
Wednesday, January 16, 2019 (3rd Week) Stencilling and Stamping of Fabric. It’s A Pattern Potluck!
Fun, fast, pattern making as a team sport.
Working together with simple tools and supplies we will make pattern yardage to share.
Bring along an item that can be used to make a mark, for example; a discarded cork or sponge to stamp with; a piece of highly textured cardboard or doily to print through (stencil); an interestingly shaped shell or utensil to colour around.
We will play with the ideas of ‘mark-making’ and pattern types to collectively create some patterned fabric samples.
Each participant will receive a portion of the cloth at our February meeting.
CANCELLED Due to Freezing Rain Warning****Wednesday, February 20, 2019 (3rd Week) Paint With Felt
Wednesday, March 13, 2019 (2nd Week) Paint With Felt
Requiring very little expertise and a lot of imagination, we will explore the art of needle felting.
By using a felting needle and a large variety of delicious shades of fine fleece, we will create pictures - anything from Judaic themes to landscapes and abstracts.
Needles, boards and fleece will be provided.
Bring pencils to create your own designs.
Wednesday, April 10, 2019 (2nd Week) Marbling With Sabine Spare
Join us on April 10, when artist Sabine Spare will talk about her work and the process she uses to create "marbleized", one of a kind fabrics.
She will bring samples to inspire us and explain how we can play with this process at home.
Please register on Eventbrite here.
***Please Note New Date*** Wednesday, May 29, 2019 (5th Week) *** Note New Date***
Join us on a new date, Wednesday May 29th when we welcome Deborah Edwards, Design Director at Northcott Fabrics, and Melanie Samra, fabric designer at Northcott.
They will speak about Northcott and how fabric goes from an artist's idea to the wonderful stuff that that we cannot resist and that fills our stashes!
Please note this date is the 5th Wednesday of the month!
Register on Eventbrite
Wednesday, June 19, 2019 (3rd Week) "Show, Share & Qvell"
Join us for our annual celebration of members’ work.
It is a great chance to catch up with what our members have been doing all year.
Paid 2018/2019 Members can speak about 2 items during their presentation part of the meeting and are free to display other pieces after the presentations are completed.
Don't forget to bring your challenge.
Register on Eventbrite and at the same time pay your 2019/2020 membership.
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PROGRAMS & ACTIVITIES:
Throughout this year we have additional programs and activities that emphasize teaching and learning in the textile arts.