Guild membership is required before attending most of our Guild events. All interested parties are invited to attend 2 of our monthly guild meetings prior to joining the Guild.
Events
The Gilli-Hook Heritage Knitters Guild
Monthly Meetings
Third Wednesday of the month. At the Bethany Care Centre. Doors open at 6:30p, meeting starts at 7:00p.
September 19, 2018 - Makers Market
October 17, 2018
Nov 21, 2018
Regular meetings may include mini-workshops, guest speakers, donations to the charity basket and, of course, "Show and Tell".
Knit & Share
We meet from 10am-4pm at the Confederation Park 55+ Activity Centre. Knit & Share is free for guild members, no preregistration required.
October 13, 2018
November 10, 2018
Dec 1, 2018
Join this friendly group for a day of enjoyment - knitting, chatting and inspiration!
Remember to bring your lunch and if you want, a snack to share.
Tea and coffee provided.
Guild Retreats
Fall Retreat - September 13-17, 2018
Registration will be taken for the fall retreat at the June and July meetings or by using the Contact page.
Spring and Fall Retreats for members at the Best Western Pocaterra Inn in Canmore, Alberta.
Daily drop-in rates available or pre-register for all three days.
World Wide Knit in Public Day
Stay tuned for details for 2019!
Rain or Shine! Bring a chair, snacks, knitting/crochet/other fibre arts projects.
Calgary Stampede: July 2019
Each year we demonstrate our Art in the Western Showcase, usually on the first Sunday of Stampede Week. Visitors are encouraged to give knitting a try , hands-on, to get a feel for how satisfying and fulfilling knitting can be; and to see our personal work displayed in the showcase in our booth.
Knitting in the Park
Summer 2019
Bring your lawn chair, sunscreen and knitting project! Join us for a day of fun! Don't worry, we have a room reserved in the event of inclement weather.
Workshops
TBA
Other Fibre Related Events
These festivals and/or events are not affiliated with the Gillihooks Guild. If you would like to see your event listed here please use the Contact page.
Oct 20, 2018
Sheep Creek Weavers Annual Sale
Oct 20, 2018
Heritage Weavers and Spinners Annual Sale
Nov 9 - 10, 2018
May 11-12, 2019
July 5-11, 2019