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We are a
group of enthusiastic stitchers with varying experience who aim to have fun and
to support and encourage each other in exploring stitches and textiles. We are
open to both young and old, 8 years to 80+.
Branch Meetings
We meet on
the second Saturday of the month at St Mary’s Church Hall, Darley Lane, Derby
DE1 3AX
10.30am: Refreshments
11.00am – 12.30pm:
notices followed by our speaker
12.30pm – 1.30pm:
lunch – either bring your own or go in to Derby
1.30pm – 4.30pm:
workshops led by the speaker, (£5), or members, (£2). This is to cover tha cost of the hire of the
hall and to pay for our speaker
Why not come and join us for all or part of our meeting day and
find out more about what we do? You will
be most welcome.
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WHAT'S
ON IN SEPTEMBER
Saturday 9th September 2017 Branch Meeting 10.30am for 11.00am at St Mary's Church Hall, Darley Lane, Derby, DE1 3AX
Mary Hart: the Inspiration of Textiles in Vietnam and Cambodia
Mary's work reflects her love of pattern and and texture and uses bright colourful threads which she dyes herself. Her talk will be illustrated with lots of fabric samples and images from her latest visit to Vietnam and Cambodia.
https://www.maryharttextileart.com/ Afternoon Workshop 12.30am - 4.00pm
Lavender Bags
Friday 22nd September 2017 10.00am - 4.30pm at Friends' Meeting House DE1 3GY
Stitch Friday ...............................................................................................................................................................................
Saturday 23rd September 2017 Day School 10.00am - 4.00pm
at Friends' Meeting House DE1 3GY
Michal Gyetvai: Experimenting with Textile Landscapes
Through careful observation of colours, forms and patterns in the landscape you will learn how you can develop your own personal response to your environment. This will inspire you in your quest to explore, experiment and produce exciting art.
Combining various stitching methods, hand and machine embroidery, applique and needle felting, the emphasis will be playing with materials.
............................................................................................................................................................................... Sunday 24th September 2017 10.30am for 11am at Winthorpe Community Centre, Winthorpe, Newark NG24 ZNL
Regional A.G.M. .......................................................................... WHAT'S
ON IN OCTOBER
Saturday 14h October 2017 Branch Meeting 10.30 for 11.00
at St Mary's Church Hall, Darley Lane, Derby, DE1 3AX
Branch A.G.M. followed by Show and Tell Mary's work reflects her love of pattern and
and texture and uses bright colourful threads which she dyes herself.
Her talk will be illustrated with lots of fabric samples and images from
her latest visit to Vietnam and Cambodia. ............................................................................................................................................................................... Tuesday 24h October 2017 Young Embroiderer's Workshop 10.00am - 1.00pm
at Friends' Meeting House DE1 3GY
"Christmas Surprise" .............................................................................................................................................................................. Friday 27th October 2017 10.00am - 4.30pm at Friends' Meeting House DE1 3GY
Stitch Friday . .............................................................................................................................................................................SATURDAY AFTERNOON WORKSHOPS
1.30pm - 3.30pm
These sessions will be either led by the morning's speaker or by branch members.
Usually most materials will be provided.
There will be a charge of £3 or £5 to cover the cost of the hire of the hall and refreshments.
This is a great opportunity for us to stitch together, to be inspired by the speaker, and each other, and to socialise in relaxed surroundings.
We plan to use these sessions to share ideas and
- work towards joint branch projects
- work towards East Midland Regional projects eg Kickstart, Regional Competition etc.
- work towards nationally inspired projects e.g. Capability Brown
- work towards our next exhibition,
- just drop in and bring your current piece to work on and
- HAVE FUN
Our Young Embroiderers, 11 years and older, or younger members if accompanied by an adult, will be especially welcome. Tea / coffee and biscuits and materials will be provided but please don't forget to bring your basic sewing kit, (and packed lunch - or go in to Derby.) Why not come and join us? EVERYONE WELCOME |
For more information please contact either:
Membership Secretary:
Elizabeth Embley
elizabethembley@gmail.com
01335 370970
Chair:
Eve Cook
eveandalec@sky.com
01332 814066
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Programme and Workshops 2016
| More About Us
At our monthly branch meetings we have interesting Talks on a wide range of textile related topics.
Two of our monthly meetings are devoted to mini workshops and "Show and
Tell" where we have the opportunity to share ideas and expertise
informally.
This is followed in the afternoon by a speaker or member led Workshop.
We hold four one day Day Schools a year led by experienced and knowledgeable tutors.
Once a month we have Stitch Friday where there is a chance for members to continue with their own work in an informal setting. There is a small charge of £5 for three sessions - to cover costs of meetings and coffee / tea and biscuits.
Our branch also has a Young Embroiderers' Group.
In addition, we also have visits to places of interest to embroiderers. Members may borrow books from our extensive Textile Library.
We organise 2 Outings a year - one to "Fashion and Embroidery" and "Sewing for Pleasure" at the NEC in March and another textile inspired visit in August.
Meetings are held on the second Saturday of the month.
11am, notices followed by talk, (refreshments from 10.30am,) at
St Mary's Church Hall,
Darley Lane,
Derby DE1 3AX but we also hold speaker-led or member-led workshops in the afternoon from 1.30
or just bring your sewing!
Visitors are
most welcome to join us for all or part of the day. (Please bring a packed lunch or go into Derby if you want to stay for the whole day.) Keep up to date with all our events with our monthly branch Newsletter. Please email janet.austin2@btinternet if you would like to receive it. |
Derbyshire Branch Album 2016A selection of photos from the branch from 2016. Click on the arrow to restart the slideshow. Click again on the picture to be taken to Picasa Web Albums where you can see full size images. |
| Chair |
Eve Cook
eveandalec@sky.com
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| Secretary |
Elizabeth Roberts
liz@springdalecourt.co.uk
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| Treasurer |
Sandra James
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Vice Chair
| Lesley Clifford
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Membership
Secretary
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Elizabeth Embley
elizabethembley@gmail.com
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IT Rep
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Janet Austin
janet.austin2@btinternet.com
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........................................................................................................Below: some of our members at our
60th Anniversary Celebration in 2012
DERBYSHIRE BRANCH SUBSCRIPTION 2015/2016
12 months (October - September)
£63.50
(£30.50 Branch Membership,
£33 National Membership)
Visitors are most welcome
Membership numbers: 63
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Our Branch Banner
Pages from Jenny's Memory Book featured at our previous meeting's "Show and Tell"
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 Updating... Ċ Janet Austin, 17 Sep 2017, 00:49 Ċ Janet Austin, 15 Jan 2017, 08:41
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