Canberra Brown Owls :: February 2013 meeting

Helloooo Canberra owls!
Thanks to everyone who has already gotten back to us to let us know you would like to stay on the mailing list!

And thanks to everyone for your patience while we finalised our meeting dates.
I'm very excited to let you know we do have our 2013 bookings confirmed.
We will be meeting from 2pm until 4:30pm on the 4th Saturday of each month, at the Downer Community Centre

This means that our very first meeting for 2013 will be held next Saturday 23rd February at 2pm

Please bring along what ever crafty piece you have on the go, and join us for a cuppa and a chat. We love show and tell, so please also bring along anything you've finished or are working on and would like to show (off) =)  

Please also remember to bring $5 for room hire, and something to share for arvo tea if you would like!

It would be wonderful if RSVP in the comments so that we know how many owls to expect.

If anyone hasn't had the chance to let me know that you would like to stay on our mailing list for 2013 please do - future emails about our meetings will be sent to our updated list, and we would hate to miss anyone!
As in previous years, we will continue to put the details of our meetings on the Brown Owls members blog.

Hope to see you next weekend!

Bron xo

Parramatta Brown Owls - First gathering!

Please join us at our very first Parramatta Brown Owls gathering to serve Sydney's western suburbs!

Where: Mars Hill Cafe, 331 Church Street, Parramatta NSW
When: Saturday, February 23 at 1030 am
Who: crafters, upcyclers, artisans, anyone who loves to make things

BYO project and feel free to enjoy the sublime drinks and foods at Mars Hill Cafe.

Mars Hill Cafe is a delightful locally owned cafe dedicated to providing space for artists, musicians, writer's groups and much more. They are very excited to hear crafters and artisans are interested in meeting there. They have a meeting room upstairs as well as a performance space, but until we get established and decide what we need, we'll just grab a table or two inside or out on the sidewalk cafe for now.

You don't have to be a professional or running a business. If you love to make things, would like to learn how, or want to network your budding or already successful crafting venture, please come.

There is no fee to meet at the cafe although you might like to purchase one of their fine hot or iced coffee drinks or pot of tea and a pastry or breakfast.

Hope to see your shining faces there as well as your knitting, crochet, sewing, paper cutting - whatever you can bring. If you have photos of your work, please bring those as well. If you have done any local markets, have a shop, sell online, make things as gifts or charitable donations, or simply love to make things for your home, we want to hear your stories. Come share!

MITCHAM BROWN OWLS

Happy New Year Owlies,

Dust off those needles and hooks, shake the cobwebs off the craft, and get ready, our first meeting for the year is upon us!

The Knitting Nancy's have been busily working away during the Christmas break, and Trenna at Irving Baby has once again organised an amazing exhibit for the Fringe, If you get the chance, pop into 35 York Street Adelaide, ( Off Pultney Street behind the Rundle Mall Car Park) to look at what some fellow talented crafters have been up to !

http://www.facebook.com/events/118305898345805/

Our first meeting will be a bring along your own work, and I'm looking forward to  seeing you all and catching up on whats been happening.

The Details:

Where :  Gallery One 1 Torrens Rd Mitcham PH: 8272 4504
When : Saturday 23rd of February from 1.30 to 4.30 pm
Cost : $7  room hire.

Brunswick Brown Owls make book friends for Sophie

Brunswick Brown Owls will be celebrating our Brown Owl, Sophie’s marriage to Tom on Wednesday 13th February at 7pm at the Sporting Club, Weston St, Brunswick, Victoria for a gathering of booky goodness.

Pop it into your diary!

Wanna help?

Bring an old book and come and fold with us!

Or, just bring your crafty things and come and have a chat!

There will be lots happening in the fine Ladies Lounge. 

We can organise dates for our crafty calendar together.

Come and say HIDEE HI to the Brunswick Brown Owls! If you can’t make it, we’ll pop up photos of the evening on our Brunswick Brown Owls Facebook page so you can join in the fun too.  We have OVER 150 members, and you can be a part of our crafty community too! Come along and learn some new skills with us!

The Sporting Club still has delicious tapas (potatas bravas yummo) and jugs of cheap cider! Tasty. Bring your friends!

St George and Sutherland Brown Owls THIS SUNDAY

Hurrah....our Brown Owls meeting is on this Sunday!

Don't forget the new (old) venue:

Edmonds and Greer

97 Mulga Rd, Oatley NSW 2223

2pm - 5pm on Sunday 10th February

Come on treat yo self!

Preston Brown Owls

Happy New Year Preston Brown Owls,

Welcome to another year of craft and fine company.

The location for our meetings for 2013 will be Cheshire Cafe, 583 Gilbert Road, Preston and GJ's Discount Fabrics Upstairs, 443 Lygon Street, Brunswick.

Our meeting dates are as follows:

February 17 (Sunday) at Cheshire, 2pm – 4pm

March 16 (Saturday) at GJ’s Discount Fabrics, 12.30pm – 3.45pm

April 21 (Sunday) at Cheshire, 2pm – 4pm

May 18 (Saturday) at GJ’s Discount Fabrics, 12.30pm – 3.45pm

June 16 (Sunday) at Cheshire, 2pm – 4pm

July 27 (Saturday) at GJ’s Discount Fabrics, 12.30pm – 3.45pm

August 18 (Sunday) at Cheshire, 2pm – 4pm

September 21 (Saturday) at GJ’s Discount Fabrics, 12.30pm – 3.45pm

October 20 (Sunday) at Cheshire, 2pm – 4pm

November 16 (Saturday) at GJ’s Discount Fabrics, 12.30pm – 3.45pm

December 15 (Sunday) at Cheshire, 2pm – 4pm

Our next meeting is Sunday February 17 at Cheshire, 2pm - 4pm.  Everyone is welcome.  If you've never been before - make this your meeting. Bring your latest hand work project and join us for a cuppa.  The cost is free but please buy the Cheshires a wee something for the lovely space.

See you then,

Rebecca

Brunswick Brown Owls meet Wednesday, 30th January, 2013

Brunswick Brown Owls celebrate the New Year tomorrow! 

We will celebrate with craft of all kinds. What will you bring?

Come and join us tomorrow, Wednesday 30^th January at 7pm at the Sporting Club, Weston St, Brunswick, Victoria for a casual gathering of craftiness.

Please bring your own project and carry on with that, there will be lots happening in the fine Ladies Lounge. 

We can organize dates for our crafty calendar together.

Come and say HIDEE HI to the Brunswick Brown Owls! If you can’t make it, we’ll pop up photos of the evening on our Brunswick Brown Owls Facebook page so you can join in the fun too.  We have ALMOST 150 members, and you can be a part of our crafty community too! Come along and learn some new skills with us!

The Sporting Club still has delicious tapas and discounted cocktails! Tasty. Bring your friends!

Brown Owls Launceston - Blanket Squares for the Tassie Fires

Happy New Year Launceston Owls!

As we are all aware, there have been some devastating fires around our beautiful state this year. If you are free on Saturday the 9th February, come and get your yarn on to make some crochet or knitted squares. All squares will be donated to those that have been affected by the fires and made into blankets by members of The Craft Hive (Hobart).  It would be lovely if you could donate the yarn you will be using.

This will be an ace chance to catch up after a very long hiatus, owls - old and new. For those of you that want to get started before the catch up, The Craft Hive is seeking squares that are 8 inches in size and can be made from acrylic, wool or blends. Any colour of course. For more information about 'Woolies for Tassie' check out The Craft Hive Facebook page.


Please RSVP here in the comments section or on the Brown Owls Launceston Facebook page  so that we have an idea of numbers.

We will be meeting from 10.30am at The Tea Room café at the QVMAG Art Gallery.

When: Saturday 9th February 2013
Where: The Tea Room
Address: QVMAG Art Gallery, 2 Wellington Street, Launceston
Time: 10:30am to 12:30pm

Looking forward to seeing you there!

Brisbane: Get your knots on for macramé!

It's time for our first meet up of the year and we're kicking it off with a fun craft suitable for all levels! Learn the basics of the square knot and you'll be whipping up plant holders and accessories in no time!

Image from minieco

When: Saturday 23 February, 10:30am-12:30pm

Where: Carindale Library, Westfield Carindale, 1151 Creek Road, Carindale

What to bring:
Scissors
Rope, cord or yarn depending on what you would like to make (see notes below)
Metal ring for the top of the plant hanger (the rings from key rings are perfect and can be found at Reverse Garbage).
Beads, washers, shells or anything with a hole through the middle to add to your macramé bracelet.
A clipboard isn't essential but if you have one at home bring it along, it makes for an excellent board to hold your macramé in place while you tie knots.

RSVP: As soon as possible by emailing brisbanebrownowls@gmail.com

For plant hangers:
There are lots of materials you can use to make your plant hangers, have a think about whether you would like your hanger to be indoors or outdoors, this will guide the type of rope or cord you use. For example a good cord for outdoors may be a polypropylene or cotton rope about 6mm thickness whereas a natural plant based fibre like jute may not last outdoors for as long. Hemp on the other hand is much stronger and suitable for outdoor use. Check out your local hardware store or even better Reverse Garbage!
For indoor use you could use any type of cord or rope as long as it can take the weight of the plant, think outside the square about different types of yarns, recycled fabric or bring an old t-shirt along and make t-shirt yarn.
Keep an eye on the Brown Owls Facebook page closer to the time for more suggestions or follow this Pinterest page.
NB: The amount of cord or rope to bring will depend on the size you would like your plant hanger to be. If you're not sure drop me a line at brisbanebrownowls@gmail.com and we can have a chat about it (bearing in mind that I'm travelling at the moment so Internet is few and far between but I will respond as soon as possible).

For macramé bracelets:
Hemp or cotton cord is probably the easiest to work with on your first go but you may also like to bring along some old fabric to upcycle into a cute bracelet, ribbon, embroidery thread for the super patient or any other type of thin cord.
Bring along some beads, washers for a 'metal' look, shells, or anything with a hole through the middle to thread on while your knotting the bracelet. Check out Reverse Garbage for some unique up cycled options.

See you then!

Brisbane Brown Owls: Dates for 2013

 

About Brisbane Brown Owls

Brisbane Brown Owls meet once or twice a month in various locations throughout Brisbane. At each meet up we either learn a new craft or you can bring along your own craft to do. It's all about sharing crafty knowledge and skills, meeting crafty people and having a cuppa. 

How much is it?
Brisbane Brown Owls is usually free unless there is a special crafting project where a fee will be charged to cover materials costs.

How do I join?
Joining Brisbane Brown Owls is easy, just sign up for the email list here http://eepurl.com/tTVZv. You can also check out our Facebook page www.facebook.com/brisbanebrownowls.

Meeting dates for 2013
You can RSVP now for any of the meet ups in 2013 by emailing brisbanebrownowls@gmail.com. There will be a blog post before each meet up with further details. Dates are subject to change and we'll be adding more meet ups as the months go on so check back on this post regularly or join the email list for updates here http://eepurl.com/tTVZv.

Saturday 23 February, 10:30am-12:30pm 
Carindale Library, Westfield Carindale, 1151 Creek Road, Carindale  
Basic macramé http://www.brownowls-members.blogspot.com.au/2013/01/brisbane-get-your-knots-on-for-macrame.html

Friday 15 March 10:30am-12:30pm
Ministry of Handmade, 11 Eclipse Street, Bridgeman Downs
BYO Craft and an opportunity to check out this fab space! 
Details here http://brownowls-members.blogspot.com.au/2013/03/brisbane-ministry-of-handmade-meet-up.html

Sunday 17 March, 10:30am-12:30pm
Mt Coot-tha Library, Brisbane Botanic Gardens, Mt Coot-tha Road, Toowong
Crochet Basics – wash cloths and flowers
http://brownowls-members.blogspot.com.au/2013/03/brisbane-crochet-basics.html

Sunday 21 April, 10:30am-12:30pm 
Brisbane Square Library, 266 George Street, Brisbane CBD
Granny squares and crocheting in the round
http://brownowls-members.blogspot.com.au/2013/04/crochet-in-round-granny-squares.html

Friday 26 April 10:30am-12:30pm
Ministry of Handmade, 11 Eclipse Street, Bridgeman Downs 
Crochet Basics
http://brownowls-members.blogspot.com.au/2013/04/brisbane-crochet-basics.html
 
Saturday 27 April, 10:30am-12:30pm 

Carindale Library, Westfield Carindale, 1151 Creek Road, Carindale 

Rag Rugs 
http://brownowls-members.blogspot.com.au/2013/04/brisbane-rag-rugs.html

Tuesday 30 April, 10:30am-12:30pm
Caboolture Library at The Hub, 4 Hasking Street, Caboolture
Mother's Day Card and Gift Box Set with Shirley McAvoy from Stamping Elephants
Cost: $5 for materials  
http://brownowls-members.blogspot.com.au/2013/04/brisbane-mothers-day-craft.html

Wednesday 8 May, 6-8pm
Grange Library, 79 Evelyn Street, Grange
Rubber stamp making
Details here http://brownowls-members.blogspot.com.au/2013/04/brisbane-rubber-stamps.html
 
Thursday 16 May, 6-8pm
Indooroopilly Library, Indooroopilly Shopping Centre, Level 4, 322 Moggill Road, Indooroopilly
Recycled t-shirt craft, details here http://brownowls-members.blogspot.com.au/2013/05/brisbane-recycled-t-shirt-craft.html

Sunday 19 May, 10:30am-12:30pm
Brisbane Square Library, 266 George Street, Brisbane CBD

Fabric brooches, details here http://brownowls-members.blogspot.com.au/2013/05/brisbane-fabric-brooches.html

Friday 24 May 10:30am-12:30pm
Ministry of Handmade, 11 Eclipse Street, Bridgeman Downs 
Crochet Basics, details here http://brownowls-members.blogspot.com.au/2013/05/brisbane-crochet-basics.html

 
Saturday 25 May, 10:30am-12:30pm
Ashgrove Library, 87 Amarina Avenue, Ashgrove
Crochet edges on fabric and cardboard, details here http://brownowls-members.blogspot.com.au/2013/05/brisbane-crochet-edges.html

Sunday 26 May, 10:30am-12:30pm
Imogen's Art Space, 9 Morgan Terrace, Bardon
Lino printing
Cost: $30
Details here http://brownowls-members.blogspot.com.au/2013/05/brisbane-lino-printing.html
 
Sunday 9 June, 10:30am-12:30pm
Indooroopilly Library, Indooroopilly Shopping Centre, Level 4, 322 Moggill Road, Indooroopilly
Knitting and crochet for charity
http://brownowls-members.blogspot.com.au/2013/05/brisbane-knitting-and-crochet-for.html
 
Sunday 16 June, 10:30am-12:30pm and 12:30-2:30pm
Brisbane Square Library, 266 George Street, Brisbane CBD

Basket weaving with fabric
http://brownowls-members.blogspot.com.au/2013/06/brisbane-basket-weaving-with-fabric.html

Sunday 23 June, 10:30am-1:30pm
Imogen's Art Space, 9 Morgan Terrace, Bardon
Screen printing with cat&vee
Details here: http://brownowls-members.blogspot.com.au/2013/05/brisbane-screen-printing-with-cat.html

Saturday 29 June, 10am-2pm
BrisStyle Saviours of the Lost Arts Suburban Networking Day
Northgate Hall, Cnr Scott and Ridge Sts, Northgate
Brown Owls will be having a special meet up, drop in any time between 10am-2pm for rag rugs and basket weaving with fabric or bring your own craft. More info coming soon!   

 
Saturday 6 July, 10:30am-12:30pm
Carindale Library, Westfield Carindale, 1151 Creek Road, Carindale 
Crochet jewellery
Details here http://brownowls-members.blogspot.com.au/2013/07/brisbane-crochet-jewellery.html
 
Sunday 21 July, 10:30am-12:30pm
Brisbane Square Library, 266 George Street, Brisbane CBD

Knitting and crochet for charity
Details here http://brownowls-members.blogspot.com.au/2013/07/brisbane-our-last-crochet-meet-up-for.html

 
Saturday 27 July, 10:30am-12:30pm
Indooroopilly Library, Indooroopilly Shopping Centre, Level 4, 322 Moggill Road, Indooroopilly

Recycled woven paper craft
Details here http://brownowls-members.blogspot.com.au/2013/07/brisbane-recycled-paper-weaving.html

Sunday 18 August, 10:30am-12:30pm
Brisbane Square Library, 266 George Street, Brisbane CBD

Loom weaving http://brownowls-members.blogspot.com.au/2013/08/brisbane-loom-weaving_13.html

Thursday 22 August, 6-8pm
Indooroopilly Library, Indooroopilly Shopping Centre, Level 4, 322 Moggill Road, Indooroopilly
Kantha/Sashiko: Design and alter fabric with a basic running stitch
Details here http://brownowls-members.blogspot.com.au/2013/08/brisbane-kantha-sashiko.html

Friday 23 August, 10:30am-12:30pm
Ministry of Handmade, 11 Eclipse Street, Bridgeman Downs 
BYO craft 
Details here http://brownowls-members.blogspot.com.au/2013/08/brisbane-ministry-of-handmade-meet-up.html 

Saturday 7 September, 9am-3pm (pop in any time)
BrisStyle Eco Bazaar, The Whale Mall, Queensland Museum
Loom weaving
Details here http://brownowls-members.blogspot.com.au/2013/08/brisbane-loom-weaving_13.html

Sunday 15 September, 10:30am-12:30pm
Brisbane Square Library, 266 George Street, Brisbane CBD

Cross stitch with Jane Loveday

Saturday 28 September, 10:30am-12:30pm
Carindale Library, Westfield Carindale, 1151 Creek Road, Carindale 
Basket weaving with fabric

Thursday 10 October, 6-8pm
Indooroopilly Library, Indooroopilly Shopping Centre, Level 4, 322 Moggill Road, Indooroopilly
Catch up on a craft
Details here http://brownowls-members.blogspot.com.au/2013/10/brisbane-catch-up-on-craft.html
 
Sunday 20 October, 10:30am-12:30pm
Brisbane Square Library, 266 George Street, Brisbane CBD

Paper flowers and garlands
Details here http://brownowls-members.blogspot.com.au/2013/10/brisbane-paper-flowers-and-garlands.html

Saturday 26 October, 10:30am-12:30pm 

West End Library, 178-180 Boundary Street, West End
Embroidery with edward & lilly
http://brownowls-members.blogspot.com.au/2013/10/brisbane-embroidery-with-edward-lilly.html
 
Sunday 24 November, 10:30am-12:30pm
Brisbane Square Library, 266 George Street, Brisbane CBD

Amigurumi

 

Saturday 30 November, 10:30am-12:30pm 

Carindale Library, Westfield Carindale, 1151 Creek Road, Carindale 
Christmas craft

Saturday 14 December, 10:30am-12:30pm 

Kenmore Library, 9 Brookfield Road, Kenmore

Christmas craft
 
Updates and further hints and tips from our meet ups can also be found on the Brisbane Brown Owls Facebook page. 

Please check this post regularly for date or venue changes and additions, more meet ups are in the process of being developed!!

For questions or suggestions feel free to email brisbanebrownowls@gmail.com. We would love to hear from you :)

Happy crafting!

St George and Sutherland Brown Owls 2013 Dates

Mark your calendars....here are the dates for the 2013 St George and Sutherland Brown Owls

Regulars and Newbies Welcome!

Any questions drop me a line HERE!

Santa at A Very Brown Owls Christmas 2012

2013 Dates

Sunday 13th January 2013 2pm - 5pm

Buzzbar, Mortdale

Sunday 10th February 2013 2pm - 5pm

Edmonds and Greer, Oatley

Sunday 10th March 2013 2pm - 5pm

The Oatley Hotel

Sunday 14th April 2013 2pm - 5pm

Buzzbar, Mortdale

Sunday 19th May 2013 2pm - 5pm

Edmonds and Greer, Oatley

Sunday 16th June 2013 2pm - 5pm

The Oatley Hotel

Sunday 14th July 2013 2pm - 5pm

Buzzbar, Mortdale

Sunday 11th August 2013 2pm - 5pm

Edmonds and Greer, Oatley

Sunday 15th September 2013 2pm - 5pm

The Oatley Hotel

Sunday 13th October 2013 2pm - 5pm

Buzzbar, Mortdale

Sunday 10th November 2013 2pm - 5pm

Edmonds and Greer, Oatley

Sunday 8th December 2013 2pm - 5pm 

A Very Brown Owls Christmas

Brown Owls Perth (Bayswater) 2013 Update

Firstly, sorry for not regularly updating you all on what has been happening in WA!  It is tricky to make sure every information source is updated properly for each so I thought I would do one big post on our group for 2013 nice and early...

Anyone who is interested in coming along to our Perth-based group might like to join our Facebook group .  We have found the events calendar on here very useful and its also a handy space to ask questions and show-off what you might be working on!

We are also on Instagram - #brownowlsperth

BROWN OWLS PERTH FAQs

Venue

Meeting Room at the Bayswater Family Centre - corner of Murray and Crowther streets, Bayswater.  This facility is used by other hirers too but we always stick a sign on the door for the meeting room!

Dates

Our meetings are always held on the third Sunday of each month.  Dates for up-coming meetings are:

20 January 2013

17 February 2013

17 March 2013

21 April 2013

19 May 2013

16 June 2013

21 July 2013

18 August 2013

15 September 2013

20 October 2013

17 November 2013

15 December 2013

Time

Meetings start at 2pm and finish at about 4pm.

Format

We are a pretty casual group and mostly we run BYO craft meetings.  Most people coming along find it easier to just bring something they're working on - it also gives people a chance to work on slow-burn projects that they wouldn't normally get to at home! We have knitters, crocheters, embroiders, cross-stitchers, hand quilters and we get a fair bit of paper-based crafts too.

Every now and then we will have someone from the group run a small workshop on something that they're particularly good at.  We have had crochet, knitting, pattern-making and mosaic meetings before - but those meetings are quite flexible in that there are often people working on their own things as well.

Cost

We don't have a membership fee but we do ask for a gold coin donation to help with venue hire.

Anything else I should bring?

Sometimes members will bring a plate or packet of something yummy to share but there is no obligation or scheduled food roster.  Everybody leads busy lives and we don't want to add another commitment.  If you would like to bring something along it will be welcomed but if not, no matter!

Do I need to tell anyone I am coming?

Nope!  You can just turn-up.  If you want to check-in or have questions, feel free to email - shodgson(at)westnet(dot)com(dot)au or silverthreadsofhappiness(at)gmail(dot)com