The Gilli-Hook Heritage Knitters Guild
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
Monthly Meetings
Third Wednesday of the month. At the Bethany Care Centre. Doors open at 6:30p, meeting starts at 7:00p.
May 16, 2018
June 20, 2018
July 18, 2018
Aug 15, 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.
May 12, 2018
September 8, 2018
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 Us 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
June 9, 2018
Location: Barbecues Galore - 3505 Edmonton Trail NE
TIme: 10am -2pm
Rain or Shine! Bring a chair, snacks, knitting/crochet/other fibre arts projects.
Calgary Stampede: July 2018
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. Volunteers required.
Knitting in the Park
Summer 2018.
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
Finishing workshop.
July 21, 2018 (Sat) - 10am-1pm.
Location dependent on number of individuals registered.
Please RSVP to Mary-Anna Louise Kovar @ mary-annalouise@telus.net
This workshop will include information on blocking, seaming and edging options. You are welcome to bring unfinished items that you need help with or have questions about.