MITCHAM BROWN OWLS

Our logo designed and drawn by Jo Schofield.

Hi there Owlies,

Are you ready for some more craft?  Our workshop this month is a bit different - I'm bringing several rolls of Nylon fishing line, for any one who has broken beads they want to restring - bring them along and we can get them wearable again!

There is also always learn to knit and crochet available too.

Looking foward to seeing you all!

The details:

Where :  Gallery One 1 Torrens Road Mitcham ph: 8272 4504
When:  Saturday 22nd June from 1.30 to 4.00 pm

Cost:  $7. room hire

Brisbane: Knit or crochet a square project!

 

Knit (or crochet) a Square Project

We are collecting knitted and crochet squares of any size to make into blankets for the Born Free boarding house for indigenous youth in New Farm.

Please drop your squares off either at a Brown Owls meet up or directly into Handmade High Street (1/466 Ipswich Rd, Annerley) before the 31st July and we will make them up into the blankets and donate on your behalf.

If you can't make it to the store or to a meet up, post to PO Box 328, Annerley QLD 4103.

PLUS! The 'prettiest square' will receive a $50 HHSt voucher as voted by our Facebook fans!

St George and Sutherland Brown Owls THIS SUNDAY!!

Our next meeting is THIS SUNDAY!

Sunday 16th June 2013 2pm - 5pm

at

The Oatley Hotel

I will aim to secure and upstairs indoor spot like last time!

Come one come all...bring along a craft project...I will be attempting to finish off my Rainbow Crochet blanket above....it's finally up to the border stage!

See you there!

June Brown Owls at Frankie and Swiss

It’s mid month craft time again Owlies, and we’re going to be at the Frankie and Swiss studio. For anyone in a fabric cutting frame of mind, we’ll have plenty of scissors available to help Fiona cut out 30 aprons for her primary school art fundraiser. Else, bring your own project and chat away!



As usual, feel free to bring any delicious treats, and we’ll provide the tea, coffee and for a little something different this month – a little winter warmer - GLÜHWEIN! Delicious:)



Date: Thursday 13th June 2013

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.

Goodies: We will have the usuals, like tea and biscuits, and the not so usual - Gluhwein! Perfect for this getting colder every day weather. Feel free to bring something along if you would like to show off your baking skills!

RSVP: You can leave a comment here, email michelle[at]frankieandswiss.com.au or tweet me! 

See you all on Thursday!
Michelle
x

Brisbane: Basket weaving with fabric

Discover the craft of coil basket weaving with fabric! The perfect way to use up your fabric scraps and create a functional bowl or basket.

When: Sunday 16 June, 10:30am-12:30pm or 12:30-2:30pm

Where: Brisbane Square Library, 266 George Street, Brisbane CBD

What to bring:
1. Fabric. You can use any fabric for this one including t-shirt yarn. Upcycling is always best so pop along to your local op shop for some fabric or old damaged sheets or head to Reverse Garbage where there is loads of fabric offcuts.
2. Scissors
3. Yarn, string, twine or thin cord to weave with
4. A needle with a large enough eye to fit your yarn, string or cord. Plastic needles are great if you can get a hold of one otherwise large wool needles work just as well. 

RSVP: Essential! As soon as possible to brisbanebrownowls@gmail.com

PLUS! If you miss out on a spot at this meet up come along to the BrisStyle Saviours of the Lost Arts Networking Event on 29 June where Brown Owls will be having a special meet up for those who missed out on rag rugs and basket weaving with fabric. Pop in any time with your fabric, scissors (and string or cord for basket weaving)! If you have any questions email brisbanebrownowls@gmail.com
DATE Saturday 29 June  
TIME 10am-2pm
VENUE Northgate Hall, Corner of Scott and Ridge Streets, Northgate
 
 See you there!

Preston Brown Owls June Meeting

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It is our handwork month, so grab some crochet, knitting or needlework and come to

Cheshire

583 Gilbert Road, Preston

Sunday, 16 June

2 - 4pm

cost is free but please buy a cuppa from Cheshire

Everyone is welcome: newbies, friends, babies.

See you there,

Rebecca

BROWN OWLS MELBOURNE 3000 CBD: JUNE MEET!

My latest project! (albeit on an angle!)

Hello Lovely ladies,

Melbourne Brown Owls is on again! After speaking to the wonderful Miss Pearls, the lovely Parlour at Madame Brussels will again be ours one Tuesday night a month, starting in June!

I thought I would keep it simple for my first night out and just have a BYO session, which is a little unexciting; however I am hoping to come up with something a bit more adventurous for our next meet (and would welcome any suggestions!)

Details are:

Date:                     Tuesday 25^th June

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

Looking forward to seeing both the regulars and any new comers, and anyone in between! Don’t worry if you are a little rusty at your craft, there are plenty of very talented ladies to help out and even teach you some new tricks!

Some other dates for your diaries:

Tuesday 23^rd July

Tuesday 27^th August

Tuesday 24^th September

Very much looking forward to more regular meets and seeing all my fellow crafters!

Lee

Brisbane: Knitting and crochet for charity

We'll be knitting and crocheting up a storm of squares for Handmade High Street to stitch into blankets for charity! This is a great meet up to do your bit for a good cause and for beginners to learn some basic crochet.

Anyone can create squares of any size for the campaign, more details coming soon!

When: Sunday 9 June, 10:30am-12:30pm

Where: Indooroopilly Library, Indooroopilly Shopping Centre, Level 4, 322 Moggill Road, Indooroopilly

What to bring:
Yarn (acrylic or superwash)
Hook or knitting needles (to suit your yarn - check the label for size)
Scissors

NB: If you are learning crochet it's best to start with 8ply yarn and a 4.5 hook.

RSVP: ASAP by emailing brisbanebrownowls@gmail.com! As always meet ups book up quickly!

See you then!

Brown Owls Melbourne 3000 CBD - regular meets once more

this is Lee!

FABULOUS NEWS!

I am very pleased to announce that Brown Owls Melbourne 3000 CBD group have a new Conveynor - hoorah I hear you all roar.

Lovely Lee Turnley will be taking the reins and ensuring that the group can run regularly again at the marvelous Madame Brussels (what would we do without our monthly dose of chablis and toasted chicken sandwiches). What a relief. Thanks Lee for putting your hand up. You're a star.

I will still be attending as many meets as possible, as a participant and will still be around to give Lee the occasional hand if she so needs.

Very look forward to seeing you at the next gathering!

Sue x

Brisbane: screen printing with cat&vee

cat&vee cushions

Brisbane Owls! It's the one we've all been waiting for!


Bring your designs to life through the magic of screen printing! Once you have learned the basic principles of simple design and screen-printing, your home, family and friends can look forward to awesome gifts completely made by you - designed, printed and sewn up with love.

This three-hour class will be conducted by Catherine and Vanita of www.catandvee.com. We will start with drawing your designs onto A4 paper, then cut them out ready for the screens. We will then show you how to prepare your screens for printing, and start printing!

cat&vee Finn McTrickster cushion

When: Sunday 23 June, 10:30am-1:30pm

Where: Imogen's Art Space, 9 Morgan Terrace, Bardon

Cost: $90

Your $90 class fee will include:
* screen (that will be yours to keep!!)
* squeegee (also yours to keep!!)
* four canvas panels for you to print your designs onto and take home
* use of all cat&vee supplies needed for screen printing - inks, paper, tape.
* information sheet with cat&vee tips, ideas and also local contact info for buying your own additional printing supplies
* contribution to room hire

Please note that Catherine and Vanita are very kindly donating their time to Brown Owls to keep costs so low for us! Thank you ladies :)

How to pay: You can pay by PayPal or direct deposit. Payment must be made by Friday 7 June to secure your spot. This will be a popular meet up with only ten spots available so RSVP as soon as possible by emailing brisbanebrownowls@gmail.com. Payment details will be provided when you RSVP.

What to bring:

* small cutting mat
* craft-knife
* design ideas - simple ideas are best - think circles, lines, basic shapes. You will get so much more out of the class if you come prepared with a design idea or two.
* an apron would be a great idea
* hair dryer if you have one - to cut down on waiting times using shared dryers!
* lead pencil + black fine point marker (eg 0.5 point)

Screen-printing is a lot of fun, and it's really awesome to see your designs leap from your head and into reality. You will leave the class with the skills and confidence to continue printing at home. We are looking forward to meeting you and having a fun afternoon!

Canberra :: Knitting

 

Hi Canberra owls!
May is nearly over, which means it is time for our next get together!!

The cooler weather, and maybe the yarn fumes from the Old Bus Depot Market Celebration of Wool day yesterday, has us obsessed with all things wooly - so this month we'll be offering a learn to knit workshop!

If you'd like to join in all you need to do is let us know in the comments, and bring along your own knitting needles and wool. For beginners about size 4mm needles, and a nice smooth (not fuzzy) 8ply (sometimes called DK) in a colour other than black is best - but if you have something else at home already that will be fine too. If you don't have any supplies but want to try it out just let us know and we'll try to arrange for extras.

Of course, if knitting isn't your thing that's ok too! Just bring along whatever you happen to be working on and join us for a chat and a cup of tea!

We will be meeting on Saturday May 25, 2pm at the Downer Community Centre 

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 you could RSVP in the comments below so that we know how many owls to expect - dont forget to tell us if you'd like us to bring spare needles/wool!

Please let us know if you have any questions!

Brisbane: Crochet Edges

 

Ok Brisbane, it's time to get your crochet on those edges! Gather up your tea towels, wash clothes, blankets, cute postcards, upcycle old greeting cards or add sweet edging to your shirts and skirts! We'll begin the meet up by learning the absolute basics of crocheting edges on fabric then move on up to cardboard and different designs. 

If you've never picked up a crochet hook it might be good to watch a few YouTube videos and have a little practice beforehand to get the general idea, this video is quite clear but there are loads more. If you're not sure just email me at brisbanebrownowls@gmail.com for a chat.

When: Saturday 25 May, 10:30am-12:30pm

Where: Ashgrove Library, 87 Amarina Avenue, Ashgrove

What to bring:

1. Your fabric item of choice (eg wash cloth, tea towel, etc)

2. 4 ply yarn (either crochet cotton or baby yarns/wool are often 4 ply)

3. Crochet hook - I work with a size 2.5, if this seems too small bring what is comfortable for you to work with, this meet up is more about learning rather than finishing a perfect item.

4. Darning or wool needle (the eye of the needle needs to be large enough to fit your yarn through) 

5. Fabric pen or pencil (a lead pencil is ok)

6. Scissors 

7. A ruler

8. Your cardboard item of choice, this could be a postcard, old greeting card or anything else you would like to crochet edges on. I still used my 4ply yarn for the card above which is about the size of a postcard but I had a slightly smaller hook, a size 2 or 2.25 works nicely but see what you have at home.

RSVP: Essential! Email brisbanebrownowls@gmail.com

See you then! 

Mitcham Brown Owls - UFO (Unfinished Objects) SWAP meet!

Our Logo, designed and drawn by Jo Schofield




Hi Owlies,


Do you have pieces of work hanging around that seemed like a good idea when you started them, but either you've lost interest, or they've gotten too hard and they've been annoying you?

Bring them along, and swap them with someone Else's UFO! Here's your chance to try something completely different and have some fun at the same time!

Looking forward to seeing you!

The details:

Where:  Gallery One, 1 Torrens Road, Mitcham ph: Lianne  0431 297 258

When:  Saturday 25th May 1.30 to 4.00 pm

Cost:  Room hire $7. per person.

Brisbane: Lino Printing

Card-making using lino printing 

Join us for a fun informal class and learn (or revisit) the skills of lino printing to make personalised cards with Pierina Curties!

In this 2 hour class we’ll make a design, cut it into the lino and print at least one card – but probably many more. Bring your creative eye and throw your perfectionism out the window because print-making is an inexact science – and that’s half the fun. Your friends and family will know that your cards are hand-made and that’s what they’ll really appreciate.
 
Pierina Curties is a trainee Art Teacher with a degree in Visual Arts from QCA (Griffith). She has been studying print-making for the last few years at the Brisbane Institute of Art and was lucky enough to do a short course in wood block and lino printing in New York.



When: Sunday 26 May, 10:30am-12:30pm

Where: Imogen's Art Space, 9 Morgan Terrace, Bardon

Cost: $30

What to bring: all materials supplied. Tea and coffee will be provided. Feel free to show off your baking skills and bring something along for morning tea. 

Tools: available for purchase after the class if you would like to try your new skills at home.

RSVP: Essential! By emailing brisbanebrownowls@gmail.com

Come make a RECYCLED RAG RUG with Jo and the Brunswick Brown Owls 22.5.13

Come to Brunswick and recycle and make rag rugs!

Brunswick Brown Owls love recycling! What about you? 

The talented Jo of Many A Muse  will be sharing her skills to assist us in making a recycled rag rug. 

No matter what your skill level you are welcome to join us and learn (or assist). It’ll be fun!

Come and join us, 

Wednesday 22nd May at 7pm at 

the Sporting Club, Weston St, Brunswick, Vic. 

for a recycled rag rug tutorial.

All photos from Jo of Many A Muse

You'll need to bring:

•  a couple of jersey T-shirts or similar fabric
• sharp scissors
• a large blunt needle or bodkin

Put it into your diary, or your digital calendar thingy. 

We meet every fortnight. Set an alarm! 

It's fun to be organised!

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• Feel free to bring your own project if rag rugs are not your bag, 

• there will be lots happening in the fine Ladies Lounge. 

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 160 members, and you can be a part of our crafty community too! Come along and learn some new skills with us! No need to RSVP. No probs if you're early or late. No dress code either!

The Sporting Club still has delicious tapas and cocktails. Tasty. 

Bring your friends, we’re a friendly bunch!

Winter is coming...