St George and Sutherland Shire Brown Owls

October Meeting

Date: Next Monday 18th October 2010

Time: 7pm - 10pm

Location: Oatley Hotel - 8 Oatley Avenue - Oatley NSW 2223..

I was going to head to the Penshurst RSL but I'd have to join and then their website gave up on me and it was a tough day so I went back to the old Oatley Hotel!

I am going to head over early and get a spot either in the comfy room or in the front room so we won't get pushed around!!!

Bring along your craft of choice!

Please RSVP in the comments below!

Canberra - 24 October - go go gocco

Hello Owls!

This month is 'Goctober' in Canberra, as the lovely Michelle and Jo have offered to bring along their Gocco machine to our next meet, on Sunday October 24th!

lovely Gocco print journal cover from Michelle's blog

For anyone wanting to try their hand at making their own Gocco prints the girls will have kits available for $15 - this will cover the costs of bulbs and one screen each (which is enough to print one design on either fabric or paper). From one inked screen you get about 4-5 decent post-card sized prints.

Please prepare the design you would like to make your Gocco print from in advance to bring along on the day - it needs to be postcard sized and either drawn with a carbon pen or photocopied on a toner copier. You will also need to bring along what ever you would like to print on to - paper/card or fabric are fine.

Orders for the necessary Gocco bits and pieces will have to be done this week to make sure we have everything in time for our meet, so if you would like to make your own Gocco prints you need to RSVP in the comments below with your request for a kit by this Thursday October 14th

Making the Gocco prints won't take very long, so please also bring along something else to work on too =) (seeing what my clever owly friends are crafting up is my favourite part!!)

If you would like to know more about Gocco there is a great overview here, and if you have any specific questions please let us know and we will pass them on to Michelle and Jo! =)

As usual we will be meeting from 1.30 pm to 4.30 pm at Downer Community Centre. Please bring along $6 for room hire, as well as $15 for your kit if you want to Gocco, and a small plate of something for afternoon tea if you would like.

Don't to forget to RSVP below by Thursday 14th October to order a kit if you would like to make your own Gocco print!

Can't wait to see you then! =)

Bron, Naomi, Michelle and George x

MITCHAM BROWN OWLS

Our beautiful logo designed for us by Jo Schofield.

Hi Owlies,

Me apologies for the late posting. Our next meeting is upon us.

We are having a "finish something off" Meeting. Something that has been sitting for a while? Its time to finish it.

There will also be learn to knit and crochet.

We also have our big Tea Cosy Extravaganza on Saturday the 15th of October. Please ensure you book a place by phoning Lianne on 8271 2624.

Our next meeting details are:

Where: Gallery One
1 Torrens Street
Mitcham.

When: Tuesday 12th October 7:00 - 9:30 pm

Cost $4. room hire.

Please rsvp.

Brisbane Owls get ready to screen print!

Brisbane Owls get ready to screen print!

We're so excited to announce this very special Brisbane meet up with Ellie from Red Seed Studio. Ellie has kindly invited Brown Owls to her fabulous studio for a little screen printing workshop or for those who prefer to work on their own craft we'll have a special space at the studio for you to stitch, knit or crochet to your heart's content!

Date: Sunday 31 October

Time: 10:30am-12:30pm. If you're screen printing you're welcome to come a little earlier to get started on your work.

Venue: 24 Vanda St, Woolloongabba, 4102 (parking is avail in the front yard, and some on street, but it's a residential street, so don't know weekend parking situations. There's sure to be parking on Logan Rd as well. Closest train station is Buranda (about 3 mins walk), and buses go along Logan Rd often).

About the Screen Printing Workshop

There is a limit of 10 people for this workshop so it's first in best dressed. You can either email brisbanebrownowls@gmail.com to book your place or leave a comment on this blog post. If you miss out and there is enough interest we'll run it again for the November meet up.

Cost: $20 each - this includes the inks and all printing stuff needed. Ellie has very kindly waived her tutoring fees so that we can take advantage of this very low price!

About the class: Learn the basics of screen printing onto fabric in this fun class. You'll hand cut your own stencils, using your original designs (Ellie will be there to help with design inspiration!), and then print using a blank screen and toxic-free printing ink. There is a lovely little table in the 'printing shed' (the garage), set in a quiet garden with lots of natural light and space.

Due to the short crafting time, if you work on a design idea before the day, that will increase your printing time available. Simple, bold designs often work best. Remember - you'll be hand cutting the design, so don't make anything too complicated.

What to bring:

* The cost of the workshop doesn't include any material / fabric to print onto however Ellie has 100% linen tea towels available for the special wholesale price of $5 each. If you would like to purchase some of these please leave a comment or email Ellie at redseedstudio@gmail.com so Ellie can make sure there are enough. Ellie may also have some linen and hemp / organic cotton at wholesale price (if anyone's interested, they can email Ellie at redseedstudio@gmail.com).

* Alternatively you can bring plain fabric, tea towels, tote bags (not too thick), t-shirts, singlets, onesies, pillow cases, cut fabric for a certain project (eg - the bodice of a dress, or a skirt panel, etc). Also thick card is nice to print on - to make posters or cards. Cut to size, or one big piece. (Smaller is better as a hand cut stencil is easier and quicker to cut if it's smaller. and 2 - 3hrs isn't a lot of time for intricate designs).

* Please bring an old shirt or apron to wear, as well as some scraps of calico or other fabric to use for test printing. If you have a hair dryer, please bring that along as well (to help dry the fabric quicker for more printing).

* If you have cutting boards, the sort used for stanley knives and cutting blades, not the quilting ones please bring them along.

* and don't forget your design ideas!

Or BYO craft
We'll be setting up a cosy little area in the lounge room or if the weather's nice out in the garden for those who would like to work on their own crafting. Both Rebecca and Sam will be there to help out with anyone wanting to learn the basics of crochet, knitting, embroidery or if you have any crafty questions/problems we'll do our best to help solve them :)

Everyone: Bring along a fold up chair, picnic blanket, cushions or something to sit on. Tea and coffee will be provided but feel free to show off your baking skills by bringing along some morning tea.


RSVP: Please rsvp by commenting on this post or email brisbanebrownowls@gmail.com by Wednesday 20 October.

Look forward to seeing you then!

Adelaide Brown Owls - Gnomes!!

Do you have some little folk in your lives? Need a quick present that you could whip up for them? How about making some little gnomes?


They are lovely little characters that are great for imaginative play, excellent for doll houses or adventures on pirate ships. Made from felt and stuffing, they are super quick to make by hand. Come along and try with Gillian. Materials will be available for $1. Not feeling gnomeish? BYO and have a natter.

When: Wednesday October 13th
Time: 7-9:30pm
Where: The Box Factory, Regent Street South, Adelaide
Cost: $2
How: Just leave a comment below to let us know if your coming or would like a gnome kit.


See you there!!
x

Launceston Brown Owls - Crochet Toy Animals

Hi there Launny Owls,

This month's Brown Owls is on Thursday 14th at the Design Centre in Tamar Street at 7.30pm. This month the wonderful Melanie Kershaw will be showing us the art of making crochet toys. Details are given below of all that you will need, or bring along your own W.I.P as usual. RSVP by leaving a comment and the first 20 are in.

Please bring a 4mm crochet hook and some 8ply wool. It would probably be helpful to have several different colours, but there'll be a bunch of wool and some spare needles in a variety of sizes there so don't worry too much if you don't have it. It doesn't really matter what size needle or wool as long it matches up ok (so, a size 2 needle would need 4-6ply wool, a size 3,4,5,6 needle would need 8 ply wool, bigger the hook, the bigger the wool), it's just that a 4mm hook and 8 ply wool is easily handled and is kind of mid-range.

If you have an idea about what they'd like to make then they can bring their own pattern, but Melanie will bring a few copies of a pattern that outlines several different little animals, like a turtle, rabbit, bear, mouse etc.

Oh, and a wool needle will be helpful too!

Look forward to seeing you there.

And don't forget to "like" our Facebook page.

http://www.facebook.com/pages/Brown-Owls-Launceston/145902578767043#!/pages/Brown-Owls-Launceston/145902578767043?v=wall

Georgia, Gemma and Eve

Anghel Owl, Philippines -HERE THEY COME!!! CHRISTMAS DECOR!!!!!! Love it!!

               " HOBBIES AND CRAFTS FOR EVERYONE"
What:   "Come on ! Let's Make Christmas Decor "
When:   October 02, 2010 at 1:30 PM
Where:  Villa Angela, Angeles City

To all who wants to join our " christmas decor making," your very much welcome!!

St George and Sutherland Shire Brown Owls

Some lovely pics from our crafting afternoon last weekend!

Thanks to everyone who came along...I really enjoyed it and got stuck into my crochet again!

I was thinking maybe we could do every second Brown Owls on a Sunday afternoon....what do you think?

Our next Brown Owls is due on Monday night the 18th October....any venue suggestions?

Adelaide's Bowerbird Bazaar is coming soon

It's that time of the year!

Amazingly each year this designers-makers market seems to be more fantastic than the last.

When?    Friday 8th - Sunday 10th Oct
Where?    Queen's Theater in Playhouse Lane (off Light Square), Adelaide

Do take a peek at the blog and website for more details.

If you're keen to meet up with anyone from Brown Owls feel free to use the 'Comments' section below to organise such things as times etc :)

Brisbane Owls September Meet Up

Fancy a bit of coffee, craft and friendly chatter? Make sure to RSVP here for the Brisbane Brown Owls September Meet Up.

When: Sunday 26 September 2010

Time: 10.30 - 12.30

Where: Parc cafe - Building 1, Ground Level, Roma Street Parklands (just down a little from our old stomping ground in the function room of Building 6-7). The booking is under Rebecca and we'll be on the couches.

What's on: BYO craft! Something portable and cafe suitable. We'll be on hand to help out with any crochet, knitty or embroidery questions if we can or just bring along a little something that you're working on at the moment. If there is something specific you would like to learn or need help with leave a comment or email brisbanebrownowls@gmail.com.

Look forward to seeing you all there!!

MITCHAM BROWN OWLS

Our lovely logo designed and completed for us by Jo Schofield.

Hi there Owlies,

time for another get together to see if we can still work successfully when we have consumed our quota of wine. It takes quite a lot of testing to get this absolutely correct, so please be patient.

Spring is also upon us, so it is time to put away our heavy winter wools and start working with lovely light weight summer cottons.

This week is a bring your own work, and we will have some pattern books to look at. Please bring along any finished items so we can all see them.

It is getting closer to Christmas, so perhaps time to look at making a few Christmas gifts?

Looking foward to seeing you,

Lianne and Julie.

Details: Saturday 25th September 2010 at 1.30 to 4.00 pm.

Where: Gallery One 1 Torrens Street, Mitcham. Ph 8272 4504.

REMINDER: St George and Sutherland Brown Owls Sunday Afternoon

Do You Remember.....

Sunday Afternoon Coffee and Craft

Time to get out and about on a Sunday afternoon and craft it up in the chilled coffee house of Edmonds and Greer...

So get out your crafty bag and head down for a relaxing afternoon on

Sunday the 19th September 2010 from 1pm - 4pm

drop in anytime....the kitchen closes at 2.30pm but there is coffee and selected food available till 4pm.

Newbies are welcome!

Edmonds and Greer

97 Mulga Rd Oatley NSW 2223

(02) 9585 8177

RSVP by Commenting HERE and I will reserve a crafty table for us!

Knitting Nancy 2

Calling all knitters and crocheters!

Big news!

Knitting Nancy is back for Fringe 2011.

If you missed out last year now is your chance!

This years exhibition will be at Irving Baby! on Twin Street and will be called "Knitting Nancy Dives In". We will create 2 underwater worlds of wool...filled with anything you choose to make that would (or you imagine could) exist in the ocean/sea/lake etc. Fish, shipwrecks, whales, coral, jellyfish, deep sea divers, the Kraken...endless possibilities.

We need final numbers by the end of September. Each will pay an equal share of registration fee determined by how many people are involved (same as this years Fringe).

Leave a comment and also email irving-baby@hotmail.com if you want to take part.

Here are some photo's of last years exhibition if you need more convincing that you really do want to be part of the fun - knittingnancyexhibition.blogspot.com

Sorry - only open to South Australians

Anghel Owls, Philippines (It's Our First Day! So Excited!)

What:    Hobbies and Crafts For Everyone
Where:  Villa Angela, Angeles City
When:   September 18, 2010 @ 1:00 PM
Project:  Letterholder Making


COME AND JOIN US!!!!!

Adelaide Owls BYO

craft living

We're BYO'ing next week, so why not bring along your current project and sip some tea with fellow crafty folk?

When: Wednesday September 22nd
Time:  7-9:30pm
Where: The Box Factory, Regent Street South, Adelaide
Cost: $2
How: Just leave a comment below to let us know if your coming :)

If you'd like to continue on with crochet pot holder workshop from last week I'm happy to bring along instructions again, just bring the necessary materials (see last Adelaide Owls post).

See you there
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