April and May meetings
April 17th Introduction to Doodle embroideries
This session was led by Barbara Bauckham
We had been asked to choose from one of several options for a doodle embroidery and today we got our square, with doodle drawn on and a chance to do some planning for our embroidery.
Much more interesting for this blog will be the results of members' efforts which are due to appear at the first meeting of the new year, in September. Watch this space
Barbara will take the completed 'doodles and assemble them into a hanging
15th May
Mad hats ad beautiful things.
Heather Wilson
Those who are regular visitors to Hebden Bridge may well be familiar with Heather's work as many of her hats and other artefacts are displayed in the Art centre there.
Heather entertained us with tales of her trips to India and explained how they had provided inspiration for many of her pieces, either in colour or form.
Heather is probably better known for her mad hats and we were also able to few some of them
April 17th Introduction to Doodle embroideries
This session was led by Barbara Bauckham
We had been asked to choose from one of several options for a doodle embroidery and today we got our square, with doodle drawn on and a chance to do some planning for our embroidery.
Much more interesting for this blog will be the results of members' efforts which are due to appear at the first meeting of the new year, in September. Watch this space
Barbara will take the completed 'doodles and assemble them into a hanging
15th May
Mad hats ad beautiful things.
Heather Wilson
Those who are regular visitors to Hebden Bridge may well be familiar with Heather's work as many of her hats and other artefacts are displayed in the Art centre there.
Heather entertained us with tales of her trips to India and explained how they had provided inspiration for many of her pieces, either in colour or form.
Heather is probably better known for her mad hats and we were also able to few some of them
This is a stunning example
We were also honoured to have a visit from the mayoress who came to view our branch banner which was inspired by photographs taken at Rochdale town hall.
Here you see the mayoress, Monica Rush, standing near the banner with Jean Goodchild who not only took the pictures that inspired the banner but undertook the assembly and faithfully brings the banner to each meeting and function.
The mayoress was not simply a 'polite' visitor but was very enthusiastic in her enquiries about everything to do with the guild and chatted enthusiastically to many members, particularly those who had contributed to the banner.
What a pleasure to have such a friendly visit
It would be great if she joined us!
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