For those of you who are wondering about the Alberta conference next year (2010) you may be interested in the following (jg)_____________________________________________________________________________________________________________ HWSDA Conference 2010 Fibre Olympics June 4, 5 & 6, 2010 - Kings College, Edmonton 9125 50 Street, Edmonton, Alberta
The Edmonton Weavers Guild will be your hosts for the HWSDA 2010 Conference. They are excited, enthusiastic and geared up to host an event of Olympic proportions. You will not want to miss the 2010 HWSDA conference: Fibre Olympics.Pre-Conference - check back for the latest information!
Conference - June 4 - 6, 2009
King’s College has had some major renovations and additions since the Edmonton Weavers last hosted a HWSDA Conference. As well as the tower accommodations, there is now an apartment complex. There is also RV parking available without plug-ins or hook-ups.
Food: King’s College has a contract with a chef who provides wonderful, mouth-watering menus. Special diet requirements have been taken into consideration, plus healthy snacks for nutritional breaks and of course coffee will be available…
Vendors: The location for the Vendors will be in the huge gym, which is located right across from the cafeteria where many of the meals will be served. Along side the vendors will be the location for the FIBRE OLYMPIC CHALLENGES on Friday afternoon.
Fibre Olympic Challenges: Friday afternoon in the gym along side with the Vendors. IF YOU HAVEN’T ALREADY STARTED IT IS NOT TOO LATE, IT IS NEVER TOO LATE TO START GETTING YOUR FIBRE TEAM READY! START TRAINING FOR THE FIBRE OLYMPICS! Details in the next issue of Running Threads or keep checking thise website.
Instructors, Workshops and Seminars: We have had many wonderful, exciting proposals come our way. We have chosen what we believe is different, challenging and an interest to all levels of expertise. Now, you don’t think we will actually let it slip as to what will be offered? Contracts have not been finalized at this time of writing.
PRE-CONFERENCE: Exciting news just fresh from the HWSDA Executive meeting. No, we're not letting the cat out of the bag for sneak previews of our Instructor line-up... It has been decided to open the registration to non-members of HWSDA. Non-members of HWSDA are now able to register for the pre-conference only, but only after the early registration deadline. Okay all you HWSDA members, it is time to start promoting the wonderful pre-conference opportunities to your non-member fibre friends.
Juried Show: Please read the separate information below provided by the Juried Show Committee. Something new…Prizes for FIRST-TIMERS. For those of us who are not necessarily new with our fibre arts, but never have entered anything into the Juried Show – this is our year… The area for the Juried Show, Fibre Fair and Teacher’s Show will be in a large well-lit area. More room for wandering around in awe!
Fibre Fair: We have this big, well-lit room! It would be a shame not to have representation from Guilds or Groups of Fibre Friends. Get those creative juices flowing. Show all of us what you are made of….
Fashion Show: We felt the Fashion Show should be front and centre this year. The FASHION SHOW is taking on the runway Saturday evening after the banquet. As mentioned before, if you are runway shy, models will be available.
Keynote Speaker: She bubbles! She is funny! She has a wealth of knowledge! She will entertain you Sunday morning.
Conference Colours and Logo: In keeping with our theme of the 2010 Olympics, the colours are: bronze, silver, gold, white and black. Yes, “The” Olympic rings are five in number, but we cannot copy that logo…Jean Connor, our lovely logo creator, has designed three balls of fibre, bronze, silver and gold, coming from a spindle onto a bobbin.
Door Prizes: Still under discussion - watch for updates! Our intention is to include a conference schedule of events for the next issue of Running Threads. For conference updates, please check this website.
START TRAINING FOR THE FIBRE OLYMPICS! ARE YOU UP FOR THE CHALLENGE?
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Juried Show - Your Personal BestIn keeping with the 2010 theme, “Fibre Olympics”, we invite all members to reach deep into your creative souls and come up with your “Personal Best” for the 2010 Juried Show. In addition to the usual categories, for which there will be three ribbons each, gold, silver and bronze, a single ribbon will be awarded for the best example of the following: Conference ThemeUse the Conference colours, gold, silver and bronze, as your focus or inspiration, either individually or in any combination. First Time Entrant If you have never entered a juried show, you are probably hiding talents that are worth seeing. Submit to any category and let us know this is your “first time” entering HWSDA’s juried show.You will still be eligible for any of the other categories. Awards will also be made for Best of Show, People’s Choice, HGA and Canadian Guild of Weavers Categories: Accessories (belts, hats, scarves, shawls, jewellery) ClothingRugs and Wall hangings Household items (tablecloths, napkins, runners, towels)Off-loom Work (baskets, jewellery)Yardage (2 metres minimum)Miniatures and toys Hand-spun skeins Hand-spun items Felted Items Hand-dyed items - Hand woven, Hand Spun or Felted top of page
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