St George and Sutherland Brown Owls Dates July-Dec 2014

Sunday July 13th
2pm - 5pm

Charlie Lovett

2 Stanley St, Peakhurst NSW 2210

Sunday August 10th
2pm - 5pm
Edmonds and Greer, Oatley

Sunday September 14th
2pm - 5pm

Charlie Lovett

2 Stanley St, Peakhurst NSW 2210

Sunday October 12th
2pm - 5pm
Edmonds and Greer, Oatley

Sunday November 9th

Charlie Lovett

2 Stanley St, Peakhurst NSW 2210

Saturday December 13th

10am - 1pm
Finders Keepers Markets and Christmas Lunch

Brisbane: Paper beads with Little Deer Studio

Learn how to turn junk mail and other scrap paper into beautiful, unique hand-rolled paper beads!

In this 2 hour class Dyani Evans of Little Deer Studio will teach the basic bead-rolling technique and demonstrate how to adapt this to create beads in different shapes and sizes. You'll have the opportunity to practice bead rolling using different kinds of paper to achieve different effects. You'll also learn what to look for when selecting papers for bead making, as well as some techniques to make your beads water-resistant.

When: Saturday 28 June, 10:30am-12:30pm
Venue: Indooroopilly Library, Westfield Shopping Centre Indoroopilly

Cost: $30 per person includes workshop and bead rolling kit
RSVP: Essential email brisbanebrownowls@gmail.com

Northside (Watsonia) Brown Owls: New dates!

Hey there crafters! 

Northside (Watsonia) Brown Owls has some new dates! For now, all our meetups are BYO your own craft project to work on. We may have some workshops or other stuff happening in the future. 

Dates are: 

Friday 27th June

7pm - 9pm 

Watsonia Library - 4/6 Ibbottson St, Watsonia

Thursday 3rd July 

7pm - 9pm 

Watsonia Library - 4/6 Ibbottson St, Watsonia

Sunday 13th July 

2pm - 5pm 

Watsonia Library - 4/6 Ibbottson St, Watsonia

Thursday 24th July

7pm - 9pm 

Watsonia Library - 4/6 Ibbottson St, Watsonia

Tell all your friends, and bring a few too :) 

Come and join our Meetup group at: http://www.meetup.com/Northside-Brown-Owls-Craft-Group/ 

For more info you can contact Madeleine (me) at madeleine.sobb AT gmail DOT com or Heather at mannheather AT rocketmail DOT com 

Hope to see you there! 

Cheers, 

Madeleine

Brisbane: Cosy Crochet Cowl

Cosy Crochet Cowl Scarf

A great looped scarf project for absolute beginners or for those of you wanting to whip up a new accessory this Winter. Use up your yarn and wool scraps or larger balls of yarn tucked away in your stash.
OR Bring Your Own Craft for a fun night out.

Date: Tuesday 17 June, 6-9pm
Venue: The Craft Nest, 30 Fallon Cottage, Fallon Street, Everton Park
Cost: $5 payable at the door
What to bring:
- Yarn or wool of your choice: Anything from 8ply upwards works well, the thicker the better for beginners. You can bring full balls or left over bits and pieces for interesting texture and colour.
- Crochet hook. 4.5-5mm and larger is great for beginners but check the tag on your wool or yarn for recommended size.
- Tea and coffee will be provided but you are welcome to bring along a plate to share for supper.
A note for beginners: I will have some extra wool and yarn available for gold coin donation to get you started if you're not sure what to buy. Please bring along a 4.5 or 5mm hook as I only have a few of these.
RSVP essential! Email brisbanebrownowls@gmail.com


More Brisbane meet up dates can be found here.

St George and Sutherland Brown Owls Crafting Weekend

This weekend is a crafting extravaganza for our Brown Owls group!

First we will be heading to the Finders Keepers Markets on Friday night, then having our regular met up on Sunday afternoon at Charlie Lovett in Peakhurst. 

We hope to see you there for lots of crafty goodness!

Finders Keepers Markets 

Friday June 6th

6pm

Meeting in the Foyer 

Brown Owls Meeting

Sunday June 8th

2pm - 5pm

Charlie Lovett

2 Stanley St, Peakhurst NSW 2210

Brisbane: Star Weaving with Maryann Talia Pau

Photo: Nik Harrison

This meet up is a very special opportunity to learn the art of star weaving with Samoan-Australian artist and weaver Maryann Talia Pau.

1 Million Stars to End Violence is an international weaving project that aims to end violence by bringing people together to weave stars. These woven stars are a symbol of light and courage to end all forms of violence, including violence against women. People are invited to show their support of ending violence in the community through weaving stars to be used as part of this year’s installation at The Big Design Market, The Royal Exhibition Building in Melbourne, December 5, 6 & 7.

 Photo: Martina Gemola

Meet up details

When: Sunday 8 June, 10:30am-12:30pm

Where: Brisbane Square Library, 266 George Street, Brisbane 

Check out a map here http://www.brisbane.qld.gov.au/facilities-recreation/libraries/library-opening-hours-locations/brisbane-square-library

What to bring:

Tear or florist ribbon. This can be purchased in most cheap shops or online at http://www.auswrap.com.au/
If you have trouble finding any don't worry as Rebecca will be bringing extra.

Cost: Free.  

RSVP: Essential! email brisbanebrownowls@gmail.com

Brisbane: Etsy Craft Party

Sconnie and Jam

We're so excited to be joining forces with Makers and Designers Australia for the Etsy Craft Party 2014!

This is a great opportunity to learn from local makers and designers.

Etsy Craft Party is a one-day celebration of meeting and making. This year’s theme focuses on transforming photographs into display-worthy works of art using a variety of craft supplies and creative techniques.
Transform your photos with:
Embroidery and needlework with Bec from Edward and Lilly.
Papercutting and photo journalling with Trudy from Trudy Florence Papercutting.
Paint/pen embellishing and paper photo bunting with Jon and Jules from Sconnie and Jam.

Trudy Florence Paper Cutting

Friday 6 June, 6-9pm
Buffalo Hall, 30 Seaney Street, Zillmere

So dig out some old photos and let the fun begin.  Try one or all of the techniques that will be demonstrated on the night, or bring your own great ideas to the table!  It doesn't matter if you've never crafted before...we'll have people to help you get started and tutorials and ideas for all levels.

RSVP on Eventbrite for FREE to secure your place.  
The night will cost $20 at the door which will get you a complimentary drink and nibblies, a ticket in the lucky door prize, all your crafting supplies provided and a goodie bag to take home at the end of the night.  All you need to bring is your photos.  Bring originals or copies if the originals are special to you.  

 edward and lilly

See you there!

Eastern Melbourne Meetup - June Crafternoon!

Enjoy some fun finishing off a project or start something new, relax, chat, and have time out to be creative. There will always be someone who can help, encourage or inspire you! BYO craft to work on: Sewing, knitting, crochet, paper-crafts,etc...... basically, if it is portable, you can bring it! Feel free to bring a packet of biscuits or small plate of something to share. The Wyreena Cafe will also be open for coffees too!

Time: 1pm to 3pm Room: Studio 1 (upstairs)
Cost: $5.00 to cover room hire
RSVP: 9294 5590 for numbers

Looking forward to seeing new and familiar faces there,
Jodi x

Wyreena Community Arts Centre,13-23 Hull Road Croydon 3136 

 https://www.facebook.com/groups/brownowlseast/ 

Melbourne CBD Owls May Meet!

Hello lovely ladies,

Come along and get your craft on!

Date:                     Tuesday 27^th May

Time:                     6.30pm (usually run til about 9pm)

Location:              The Parlour @ Madame Brussels

                                Level 3, 59-63 Bourke St Melbourne 3000

Bring:                    Craft Project of your choice

Cost:                      No fee for attendance, but you may like to sample the delicious food and drinks on offer as a thank you for the great space

RSVP:                    In the comments section below

Can't make this month? Save the date - June 24th!

Looking forward to seeing you there!

Lee x

MITCHAM BROWN OWLS

Designed and drawn by Jo Schofield





Hi There Owlies,

This Saturday for our workshop, the very clever Sally will teach us some hand spinning.
Can you please email me if you will be joining in so that I can give Sally some idea of how many people to bring supplies for.

There is always learn to knit and crochet available and of course, bring along your own work to continue on, including anything you have finished to show off.

See you there!

The details: 
Where; Gallery One, 1 Torrens Road Mitcham Ph: 0431 297 258
When; Saturday May 24, 1.30 to 4.00 pm
Cost; $7 room hire.

Bayside Brown Owls Term 2 Dates

Term 2 dates have been penciled in for Bayside Brown Owls! We meet once every three weeks at The Sewing Bee Cafe in Baxter. They offer a friendly and welcoming environment where you can shop for beautiful fabrics, patterns and haberdashery.

Come along to Bayside Brown Owls! It's all about having fun and hanging out with like-minded people who love everything crafty! All levels of crafters are welcome, even if you've never done anything crafty come along and have a go! There's sure to be someone who can help, encourage or inspire you!

Sew, crochet, knit, scrapbook... whatever you enjoy simply BYO crafty project! Tea & coffee will be provided along with a tutor to help you as needed.

Southside Owls - TUES 13th May. Change of night!

UPDATE:
Tonight has been CANCELLED!!! I'm so sorry for the late notice and inconvenience!

Join us in June once again for some fun:)

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Next Tuesday night is Brown Owls, yay! It's at Frankie and Swiss again this month - WITH A CHANGE OF NIGHT. Next Tuesday!

Shannon has made this little calendar of the rest of the year as well. See the post below. She's up in Brisvegas I'm moving to Detroit in August! But don't worry, my sister Jacqui, Rachel, Bridie, Cesur and Robyn will keep the wheels on the studio running smoothly:)

It means we need a little switcheroo for the dates and venues for our upcoming meets. Hopefully this doesn't cause anyone too much inconvenience.  Thanks for your understanding!

We had a blast in April, lots of new faces which was lovely! So come along next Tuesday and have a laugh and craft with us!

Date: TUESDAY 13 May 2014
Time: 7:30pm onwards

Venue: Frankie and Swiss, Ground Floor, 199 Toorak Road, South Yarra. It’s the building on the corner of Toorak and Claremont Street. Right on the #8 tram or a 2 second walk from South Yarra station. I’ll also have parking available underneath the building. You’ll need to call me (9826 4261) to buzz you under:)

Craft: BYO a project / printing demo by Michelle maybe?
Goodies: We will have the usuals, like tea and biscuits – Feel free to bring something along if you would like to show off your baking skills!

RSVP: You can leave a comment here or email michelle[at]frankieandswiss.com.au or call me:)
See you all on Tuesday!
xx Michelle

Southside Owls ~ venue and date changes!

Hi lovely ladies

Things have been getting pretty hectic for Michelle and I lately. I'm currently working and living part time up in Brisvegas until the end of July, and Michelle is moving to Detroit in August!!

So we need to change some of the dates and switch the venues for our upcoming meets. Hopefully this doesn't cause anyone too much inconvenience.  Thanks for your understanding!

Any questions please leave a comment here, on facebook, email me or tweet me

Really looking forward to to seeing you all soon!

Shan & Michelle x

Brown Owls - Eastern Melbourne Term 2 dates

Come and join the Melbourne Eastern Group at Wyreena for monthly creative crafternoons. 

Everyone is welcome to our crafty group. Enjoy some fun finishing off a project or start something new, relax, chat, and have time out to be creative. BYO craft to work on: Sewing, knitting, crochet, paper-crafts and more ... basically, if it is portable, you can bring it! We will discuss what we would like to learn/who would like to teach for upcoming get togethers. Feel free to bring a yummy plate of something to share. The cafe will also be open to purchase a hot/cold drink or something to eat.

Term 2 dates: 

Saturday 10th May 

Saturday 14th June

Saturday 12th July 

Time: 1pm to 3pm 

Room: Studio 1 

Cost: $5.00 to cover room hire

RSVP: 

9294 5590 for numbers

WYREENA

Community Arts Centre

13-23 Hull Road 

Croydon 3136 

 https://www.facebook.com/groups/brownowlseast/ - for more info!

Brisbane: Mother's Day meet up

Join Rebecca from edward & lilly and her family (three generations of girls!) for a very special all ages Mother's Day embroidery meet up. Bring your Mum, bring your children or come along for some creative time out!

Use your own embroidery design, practice some stitches for a sampler or choose from a range of designs on the day. Learn how to transfer your design and some simple stitches to get you going.
There will also be child friendly stitching options where kids can bring their own drawings to life with thread!

Meet up details

When: Sunday 11 May, 10:30am-12:30pm

Where: Brisbane Square Library, 266 George Street, Brisbane 

Check out a map here http://www.brisbane.qld.gov.au/facilities-recreation/libraries/library-opening-hours-locations/brisbane-square-library

What to bring:

Fabric of your choice or a tea towel, pillow case, clothing, anything you would like to embroider on!

Embroidery thread

needle (plastic needles will be available for very young children)

scissors 

an embroidery hoop

Your own design (or pick one on the day) 

NB: Materials will also be available on the day for a gold coin donation. 

Cost: Free. If you need materials on the day bring along a gold coin donation. 

RSVP: Essential! email brisbanebrownowls@gmail.com