Simple Needle Felting Workshop

Hi well all our pop-in workshops are over, and I think we had the best response from this last one- with 6 children learning how to needle felt.

The first two little girls came with their Mum and Gran, and luckily Mum could sew which proved to be very helpfull, as it was tricky trying to make sure they were both happy and safe.

They did manage to finish a small piece of work each which were embellished with stitch and beads.

Later two more children appeared with their Gran who incidentally is in Lancaster EG- her Grandson and Grandaughter really enjoyed it, with her Grandson going all guns blazing and producing a very colourful piece of work, and her Grandaugher making a very thoughtful hanging.

Lastly two  more little girls joined in and again made some very colourfull, blingy pieces.

They all enjoyed themselves, and apparently were showing their hangings to the staff in the Museum shop- so job well done.

Libertas update

Well the exhibition is going really well, with plenty of great comments, and visitors. We have sold quite a few small items from the cabinets, and as I am running a mini workshop on weaving tomorrow, I am taking some replacement its to avoid empty spaces.

The Travel Tags are a great success, with loads sold and the monies will go to a group event.

 We  have had to make loads more again to avoid empty spaces- this is certainly a good idea for future exhibitions with maybe unique post cards.

We now have to sell some wall hangings, however that would be a delightful bonus.

Towneley Hall pop in workshops 'Libertas'

Hi the exhibition seems to be going well, I am stewarding with Suzanne next Monday, so I will see if any more travel tickets sold, read visitors book comments and replenish stocks of flyers, business cards etc.

We have three pop in workshops planned details below-

Wed 9th August- Sue Chisnall-Sumner- 'Simple Weaving'

Wed 16th August- Caroline Percy and Anne Leyland- 'Simple Stitch'

Wed 23rd August - Sue Chisnall-Sumner & possibly Nicky Robertson-' Simple Needle Felting'

Each day will consist of  two sessions- 1.00pm to 2.00pm and 3.00pm - 4.00pm

They can be booked on the day with Reception.

Charge is £2.00 pp for materials to be paid directly to tutors

All workshops are suitable for adults and children, but children under 14 must be accompanied  by an adult.

Libertas loaded

Hi got back from Towneley today with Tracey after two days of setting up the exhibition. We are both exhausted but extremely pleased with the results.

I have included some photos below, but for the full effect you need to see it in real life.

It looks great, and in fact just as we finished the final touches, three ladies from Penwortham WI looked around the exhibition, had a guided tour and were the first to put some really lovely comments in the Visitors Book.


                                                       USUAL FIRST DAY MAYHEM

UP AT LAST

Karen's 

Eileen's

Travel Tags & signage

Tracey & Sue

Nicky's

Tracey's Underground Railway

Sue'e lamp

Anne's

Tracey's Lovely Ladies

Sue's bird cage

Eileen and Sue's Why the Caged Bird Sings'

Nicky's

Eileen's

Caroline's and Pat's

Tracey's circles

Pat's

Suffrettes Banner & group panels

Suzanne's

Nicky's

Sue's

I am sorry if not all pieces of work are shown here, as I tried to be fair but I had to pick out the best photos from the bunch- I think my battery needs changing!!!

I am sure the preview on Sunday 9th July will go well, and hopefully we will get a good turnout.

Please come along 2.00pm to 4.00pm.

Libertas

Well we are nearly there now, I have collected most of the members work, and it looks to be a brilliant exhibition with demonstrations and mini workshops planned.

Just a taster- partially completed hanging

Obviously I will add more photos when the exhibition has been installed. The Preview will be held on Sunday 9th July 2.00pm to 4.00pm- all welcome to come and meet the artists. Entrance to the hall will apply.

Progress for Libertas

Hi well not long now until our exhibition at Towneley Hall will open, and all our members are busy finishing their pieces of work.

Personally due to a bout of vertigo followed by a holiday in Turkey I am unusually still trying to make a few more 3D items.

In fact since my return I have made 4 scarves, 2 cushions, 2 bags, a lampshade and a vessel. I am hoping to make a further 2 sets of jewellery next week, and then I am finished.

Oh I forgot, I threw a bird in the bin (obviously not a real one!!!) as it was made during a belt of vertigo and looked like a truck had run over it, and have now made 2 much more replacement birds to adorn a further 3D piece.

The catalogue is nearly finished and all relevant info sent to Towneley.

I will add some photos later.

Phew!!!

Poster for our Summer exhibition at Towneley Hall