WCKG
Monthly Program Schedule
* May 20, 2008
Yarn Swap
S&S Recorder:
Lou Spedale
Refrshmts:
Worna Haywood, Peggy Rauhut
* Jun 17, 2008
Gary Scholar, author of knitting themed children's book, Angora
- I'm Knot Just Fluff, I'm Always Enough
and Brown Bag Exchange/Challenge announced
Preorder book!
S&S Recorder:
Joanna Weiss
Refrshmts:
Jeri Di Giulio, Sandra Papp
* Jul 15, 2008
Anni Holm, Networking
Project
S&S Recorder:
Diane Martini
Refrshmts:
Shelby Ricci, Sally McDavid
* Aug 19, 2008
Gwen Kinsler, Free Form Crochet
* Sep 16, 2008
Charity Program
* Oct 21, 2008
Susan Strawn, author, Knitting America
* Nov 18, 2008
Holiday Party and Board Elections
* Dec 16, 2008
Brown Bag Exchange/Challenge
Upcoming Guild Workshops & Events
Recurring knitting events are now listed on our "Knitting Around Town" page. Non-Guild sponsored events are presented here with dates in pink type for your planning convenience. If you're looking for an introductory class on how to knit, we recommend you contact your local yarn shop.
April 23, May 14 and 28, June 11 and 25, 2008
Knit Along: EZ's Adult Surprise Jacket,
Budlong Woods Branch Chicago Public Library, 5630 N. Lincoln Avenue, 7 p.m.
- 8:45 p.m.
May 20, 2008
Yarn Swap, WCKG May Program, Sulzer Regional Library, Chicago, IL
Bring in your unloved Yarn. More details,
click here.
May 27, 2008
Dinner Meet Up with Knit Chicago Tourist Group, Sayat Nova restaurant, Chicago, IL
Meet a knitting tour group on their last evening in Chicago. More
details, click here.
May 31 - June 1, 2008
Indianapolis trip to Radical Lace
and Subversive Knitting exhibit, Indiana State Museum, Indianapolis, IN
Registration open to all.
June 13-15, 2008
WCKG Workshops with Lucy Neatby,
Evanston Ecology Center Registration now open to everyone
July 18-20, 2008
The Midwest Fiber and Folk Art Fair, McHenry County Community College, Crystal Lake, IL
http://www.fiberandfolk.com/
August 6, 2008
Stitch 'n' Pitch at White Sox Park, Chicago, IL
Contact Shawn Cody 312-255-9579 skcody@sbcglobal.net
for details.
August 16 and 17, 2008
Michigan Fiber Festival, Allegan County Fairgrounds, Allegan,MI
***Schedule now online
www.michiganfiberfestival.info
http://www.marrhaven.com/mff.html
August 21-24, 2008
Stitches Midwest, Schaumburg, IL
http://www.knittinguniverse.com/flash/events.php
September 5, 6 & 7, 2008
Wisconsin Sheep & Wool Festival, Jefferson, WI
http://www.wisconsinsheepandwoolfestival.com
September 19-21, 2008
WCKG Workshops with Merike
Saarniit, Evanston Ecology
Center
October 4, 2008
Yarn*Con, Pulaski Park Fieldhouse, Chicago, IL, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
http://www.yarncon.com/
October 31 - November 2, 2008
WCKG Workshops with Beth
Brown-Reinsel, Evanston Ecology
Center
November 6-9, 2008
Fine Art of Fiber, Chicago Botanic Garden, Glencoe, IL
Opening Night, Thursday, 6 November, 2008 Show, 7-9 November
http://www.fineartoffiber.org/
Pictures from our past events
February 2, 9, 16, and 23, 2008
WCKG Crafting at the Cultural Center, Chicago Cultural Center, 78 E.
Washington, Chicago, IL, First Floor Garland Room (pictures coming)
April 4-6, 2008
WCKG Workshops with Marilyn van Keppel, Evanston Ecology Center
(pictures coming)