events
September 6 - 8, 2007 - Fruits of our Labour Show—Owen Sound Fall Fair - Info: Diane McLean (519-376-0648) or Sue Sipprell bsipprell@brucetelecom.com
September 18 - 22, 2007 - 2007 International Plowing Match and Country Festival-includes the Janome Quilters Showcase tent.
September 28, 29 and 30, 2007 - Quiltfest Kingston 2007. Retreat featuring Lydia Quigley and Elizabeth Lake, Lynda Milligan and Nancy Smith and more! Register online at mstitch@cogeco.ca or kmagee5@sympatico.ca. Weekend cost - $275.00 plus GST or Friday evening only $25.00 plus GST.
September 28 - 29, 2007 - Kitchener/Waterloo Quilt Show 2007 - RIM Park in Waterloo - Info: www.wcquiltersguild.com
September 29 - 30, 2007 - Stitches in Time Quilt Show - Rankin, ON (near Pembroke) Fundraising show to raise funds for the rebuilding of the community hall. Competition for viewers choice awards, Dear Jane quilt display, raffle and more. Contact Valerie Champ at quiltshow@nrtco.net or for more info check www.rankincentre.ca
October 15 - 19, 2007 - Quilts From Russia… With Love is coming to Southwestern Ontario. In addition to this unique Quilt Exhibit of 75 Russian quilts, there will be presentations by Russian quilters, demonstrations, a merchant mall. For more information on Russian Quilt Show packages, call toll free at 1-877-0253 Ext. #3 or visit www.ontariosfunconnection.com
Classes and Workshops
“Textile Art - History, Diversity and Technique”
Thursday evening, September 13th, 6:30-9:30 pm in Room 12050, Upper Level in the LINK Hallway, Administration Wing. Contact Bethany at 613-376-6150 or garner@kingston.net for more information. Registration begins August 13th.
"Silk Painting"
This course is not a required component in the Textile Design Diploma programme but certainly a great interest course. Tuesday evenings, Sept 18-Dec. 4, 6:30-9:30 pm
Coming this fall - The Art Quilter Lecture and Workshop series featuring names like Karen Eckmeier, Vikki Pignatelli and Robbi Joy Eklow. Lectures and workshops take place at Maki House in Nepean. For more info bravoshow@sympatico.ca or contact Jody Taylor at 613-828-1183
