Reginald voting - come and join in

Hi there

A couple of months ago I told you all about a project I'm co-ordinating called Reginald - the CAE Portrait Prize for Softies. Take a look at the original post here if you'd like to be reminded.

So far it has been an amazing success. I've been completely overwhelmed by the response and the skill and thought that the 63 makers have displayed in their entries.

Our wonderful Pip Lincolne, one of the Reginald judges, assisted in selecting twelve finalists which represent pure crafting excellence.

Head over to the Reginald website to see the work of the twelve finalists, I'd encourage you to vote for your favourite finalist and help select the People's Prize winner. One randomly chosen voter will win a special Reginald prize pack, including a signed copy of one of Pip's books and a frankie magazine subscription. Yippee!

If you're in Melbourne you can come and see the Reginald Exhibition at the CAE Info Shop, 44 Degraves Street (cnr Flinders Lane), until 14 April. More info here.

Thanks for listening.

Happy Reginald!

Warm Regards

Sue (former Conveynor of Brown Owls Melbourne 3000 CBD group)

Brisbane Brown Owls: Dates for 2014

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. Brisbane Brown Owls is run on a volunteer basis by Rebecca and Wayne.

How much is it?
Brisbane Brown Owls is usually free unless there is a special crafting project, guest facilitator or venue hire fee.

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 2014 below and more coming soon!
You can RSVP now for any of the meet ups in 2014 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.

February - March 2014
Art Bites BrisAsia Festival Workshop Program

Saturday 5 April, 10:30am-12:30pm
Mitchelton Library, 37 Heliopolis Parade, Mitchelton
Rag Rugs
Details here http://brownowls-members.blogspot.com.au/2014/04/brisbane-rag-rugs.html

Sunday 13 April, 10:30am-12:30pm
Brisbane Square Library, 266 George Street, Brisbane CBD
Crochet for beginners with Jessica Thompson of Out of My Mind Crochet
Details here http://brownowls-members.blogspot.com.au/2014/04/brisbane-crochet-for-beginners.html

Sunday 11 May, 10:30am-12:30pm
Brisbane Square Library, 266 George Street, Brisbane CBD
Mother's Day Embroidery with edward & lilly
Details here http://brownowls-members.blogspot.com.au/2014/05/brisbane-mothers-day-meet-up.html

Friday 6 June, 6-9pm
Buffalo Hall, 30 Seeney Street, Zillmere
ETSY Craft Party! Details here http://brownowls-members.blogspot.com.au/2014/06/brisbane-etsy-craft-party.html

Sunday 8 June, 10:30am-12:30pm
Brisbane Square Library, 266 George Street, Brisbane CBD 
Star Weaving with Maryann Talia Pau for the 1 million stars to end violence project
Details here http://brownowls-members.blogspot.com.au/2014/06/brisbane-star-weaving-with-maryann.html

Tuesday 17 June, 6-9pm
The Nest, 30 Fallon Cottage, Fallon Street, Everton Park
Cosy Crochet Cowl 
The perfect project for beginners or for anyone wanting to add to their Winter wardrobe.
Details by emailing brisbanebrownowls@gmail.com

Saturday 28 June, 10:30am-12:30pm
Indooroopilly Library, Indooroopilly Shopping Centre, Level 4, 322 Moggill Road, Indooroopilly
Paper beads with Dyani Evans of Little Deer Studio

Friday 4 July, 5-9pm
Fabric bandana printing for the 4 July Laneway Festival, George Street, Brisbane CBD.
Details here.

Tuesday 8 July, 6-9pm
The Nest, 30 Fallon Cottage, Fallon Street, Everton Park
Crochet Jar Tea Light Holders/Vases
Details here

Sunday 13 July, 10:30am-12:30pm
Brisbane Square Library, 266 George Street, Brisbane CBD
Crochet in the round
Details here 

Sunday 20 July, 10:30am-12:30pm
Carindale Library, Westfield Carindale
Paper Flowers with Maria Dower
Details here 

Saturday 9 August, 10:30am-12:30pm
Carindale Library, Westfield Carindale
Thread wrapped jewellery
Details here

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

Tuesday 19 August, 6-9pm
The Nest, 30 Fallon Cottage, Fallon Street, Everton Park
Metal Stamped Jewellery with Liana Kabel
Details here

Friday 7 September, 7-10pm
MAD Craft Party - Weave it to me
Details here 

Tuesday 9 September, 6-9pm
The Nest, 30 Fallon Cottage, Fallon Street, Everton Park
Crochet Flowers 5 Ways
Details here

Sunday 14 September, 10:30am-12:30pm
Brisbane Square Library, 266 George Street, Brisbane CBD
Rag Rugs
Details here

Saturday 27 September, 1-5pm
Spring Basket Weaving, Session 1
The Craft Nest
Details here

Saturday 4 October, 10:30am-12:30pm
Card making with Maria and Alison
Carindale Library, Westfield Shopping centre, Carindale
$10  
Details here 

Sunday 12 October, 10:30am-12:30pm
Brisbane Square Library, 266 George Street, Brisbane CBD
Crafty Catch Up (Select from a list of crafts you missed out on during the year or bring along your unfinished project - details coming soon)

Sunday 19 October, 1-5pm
Spring Basket Weaving, Session 2
The Craft Nest
Lazy Stitch, details here http://brownowls-members.blogspot.com.au/2014/10/brisbane-spring-weaving-session-2.html

Tuesday 21 October, 6-9pm
The Nest, 30 Fallon Cottage, Fallon Street, Everton Park
Craft Lab - Catch up on the crafts you've missed out on this year
Cost $10
Details here http://brownowls-members.blogspot.com.au/2014/10/brisbane-craft-lab-2.html

Friday 24 October, 7-10pm
MAD Craft Party - details will be available soon, mark your diaries now!
Buffalo Hall, Zillmere

Sunday 9 November, 10:30am-12:30pm
Brisbane Square Library, 266 George Street, Brisbane CBD
Upcycled Aluminium Cans
Details here http://brownowls-members.blogspot.com.au/2014/11/brisbane-upcycled-aluminium-cards.html

Tuesday 11 November, 6-9pm
The Nest, 30 Fallon Cottage, Fallon Street, Everton Park
Craft TBC

Sunday 30 November, 1-5pm
Spring Basket Weaving, Session 3
The Craft Nest  

Saturday 13 December
Christmas celebrations including Jar Painting and Recycled Paper Making
Details here.

Sunday 14 December, 10:30am-12:30pm
Brisbane Square Library, 266 George Street, Brisbane CBD
Quilling, details here http://brownowls-members.blogspot.com.au/2014/12/brisbane-quilling.html


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!

Rebecca

Melbourne CBD Brown Owls is on again!

The month rolls around pretty quickly - and it is time for Melbourne Brown Owls again!

Details are:

Date:                     Tuesday 25^th March

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

If you are new to the group - I really look forward to seeing you there! Come along and meet some crafty ladies and sample a cocktail or some of the fantastic food on offer from our lovely hosts! Bring a friend or two! Crochet, knitting, sewing and more - we welcome you!

The Parlour also boasts some amazing "craftworks" on the walls to inspire your creativity!

Looking forward to seeing all your friendly faces there 

Lee

Mitcham Brown Owls

 




Hi there all you Vintage Vixens,

Courtesy of Anne Gowin, we now have the ability, to fill your need for a fluffy poodle toilet roll cover from the 1960's!

Bring some yarn and we can get started on a number of projects, including, that elusive poodle, as well as Crochet scuffs, crochet hard boiled egg covers, milk jug covers, or even a boudoir cap!

If you don't quite feel you can cope with the pressure of the vintage moment, bring along your own projects to work on, and we will look forward to seeing you.


The details:

Where; Gallery One,
1 Torrens Road Mitcham Ph: 0431297258

When:  Saturday 22nd March 1.30 to 4.00

Cost:  $7. pp room hire

What to bring;  Your own project or yarn and crochet hook  for a workshop.

BULLI BROWN OWLS - STARTS TONIGHT

Brown Owls has arrived in Wollongong! :)

Our new group will be starting tonight at Bulli Community Centre from 7pm.

Ongoing Bulli Brown Owls will be held on the first Tuesday evening of every month at The Bulli Community Centre from 7pm.

All welcome!

BYO project, enthusiasm and a gold coin donation for the use of the centre.

Contact Michelle for details
michelle@thenaturalloom.com.au
ph. 0411549866

Sydney Brown Owls March Meeting

Hello,

A small reblog with a few minor edits...

For those crafty peeps in Sydney that may not know, we have a very lively Brown Owls group that runs in the inner city/inner West/Eastern suburbs.

Although quiet on the blog front, we post a lot of stuff on our Facebook group, such as news, events, and info about general craftiness in Sydney.

 


This month, we're meeting on Thursday March 20th 6-9PM at The Duck Inn Pub & Kitchen in Sydney. Be sure to RSVP to the Facebook event, so I know vague numbers for booking purposes. We'll be sitting near the above mentioned dog pics... 

If you'd like to be added to the group, you can also email to brownowlssydney(at)gmail(dot)com or request to join our group on Facebook. 

Looking forward to seeing some newbies (and oldies) soon!

Jess

Southside Owls ~ Thursday 6th March ~ BYO at Miss Jackson

Hello lovely ladies!!

We are very excited to be starting up again for 2014! Our first meet will be on the coming Thursday night at Miss Jackson Cafe in St. Kilda.

I'm going to get my cross stitch on ~ pixellated flamingo style!

Date: Thursday 6th March

Time: 7:30pm onwards

Venue: Miss Jackson, 2/19 Grey Street St. Kilda (through the big rusty  gate)

Close to the #16, #96 and #112 trams, and nearby parking below

Craft: BYO!

       

Goodies: We will have tea a plenty, and Matt is making a raspberry coconut slice! Please feel free to bring something along if you would like to show off your baking skills! 

RSVP: Leave a comment here, on facebook, email me or tweet me

Really looking forward to to seeing you all and to getting my craft on!!

Shan x

Southside Owls 2014!

Hello lovely ladies

Here are our dates for first half of 2014! Our first meet is next week. Details to come on the weekend.

Really looking forward to seeing seeing everyone and meeting newbies!

Cheers
Shannon & Michelle

BRUNSWICK BROWN OWLS Wednesday 26th February 2014 @ Sporting Club

BRUNSWICK BROWN OWLS 

Wednesday 26th February 2014 

Hello lovely crafty types! We are a crafty group that is free to join and very welcoming to new members. We meet every fortnight on a Wednesday at 7pm in the Ladies Lounge in the Sporting Club Hotel in Weston St, Brunswick ,Vic. 

We usually bring in a crafty project we are working on, or once every couple of months we have a project or tutorial from a guest teacher where we learn new skills or make something new. Either way, we have a drink or some tasty tapas to show our affection for our lovely hosts, we have a chat, and we meet new people into the cool stuff you're into and have more chats and laughs and fun. That's it! 

Come! Bring a friend! Join our group!

Brown Owls Melbourne CBD Meet: February 25th

For our February meet I was hoping to have a guest come along, however she so far hasn’t gotten back to me. So with a week to go, we will proceed anyway – with whatever activity you would like to work on or want to show off! Please have a think about what workshops you might like to do during the year!

Details are:

Date:                     Tuesday 25^th February

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

Hoping to see some new faces along this month!!!

Lee

MITCHAM BROWN OWLS

Hi There Owlies,

Here we are, ready for a new year of crafting and fun.

For our first meeting, bring along what ever you are currently working on and have a think about what work shops you might like to do during the year. We can have a group discussion and plan our calendar.

Bring along any items you have finished during the holiday break to show off as well.

I'll look forward to seeing you all.


Kind regards,

Lianne.

The details: 
Where:  Gallery One 1 Torrens Road Mitcham PH: 0431 297 258

When:  Saturday February 22nd from 1.30 to 4.00pm.

Northside Brown Owls (Watsonia) next meetup!

Hello,

Northside Brown Owls are having their second ever meet up this Sunday 16th Feb!

All the details are here: http://www.meetup.com/Northside-Brown-Owls-Craft-Group/events/163006112/

Apart from everyone bringing their own unfinished project, we'll all be taking turns to create our own personalised drinking mug! I will supply ceramic markers, and all you need to do is bring a plain coloured mug (preferably white!), to draw on.

As we are still in our early days as a group, we'd love new people to come along, and feel free to bring your friends :)

Hope to see you there,

Madeleine :)

CONGRATULATIONS TO US AND OUR 200 fb group members!!! THREE YEARS BIRTHDAY! HOORAY!

CONGRATULATIONS TO US AND OUR 

200 fb group members!!! 

JOIN OUR FACEBOOK GROUP HERE FOR HANDY INFO AND CHATTY BITS...

TIME FOR A BRUNSWICK BROWN OWLS CELEBRATION! 

PARTY! 

STREAMERS! 

CONFETTI! 

TALL GLASSES! 

BUBBLING BEVERAGES! 

CAKE! 

CANDLES! 

FIST PUMPING!

We are also celebrating THREE YEARS of our special crafty 

group this February. 

I'd like a montage movie with sentimental music sung by 

Randy Newman... 

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO US!

Come on down to our party 

EVERY WEDNESDAY FORTNIGHT 

at the SPORTING CLUB, Weston St, Brunswick 

at 7pm and BE OUR NEW FRIEND!

This Wednesday 12th February!

Bring a project!

Bring a friend!

Bring an anniversary gift! 

JOKE JOYCE.

Thank you for making these cute things for your wedding Sophie.
Isn't it wonderful that we get to share these wonderful moments together!

PS. THANKS for allowing me to use so many CAPS and exclamation marks[!] to write this post. And the reckless use of MS DOS screen colours.
I'm a bit excited. Can you tell?
Please leave a comment if you thinks it's all a bit too outrageous and you want some other style of writing. You can do it if you like! Ha!
LOVE AND PARTY POPPERS,
Stacy