The Gilli-Hook Heritage Knitters Guild
Events
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.
Monthly Meetings
Third Wednesday of the month. At the Bethany Care Centre. Doors open at 6:30p, meeting starts at 7:00p.
Jan 16, 2019
Feb 20, 2019
March 20, 2019
April 17, 2019
May 15, 2019
June 19, 2019
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.
Feb 9, 2019
March 9, 2019
April 13, 2019
May 11, 2019
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
Spring Retreat - April 11, 2019
Registration will be taken for the spring retreat at the Feb and April 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
Sat Jun 8, 2019 - 10am 2pm
Barbecues Galore 3505 Edmonton Trail NE
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.
Calgary Spring Fibre Festival
May 11-12, 2019
July 5-11, 2019