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Guild Camp Applications Now Available

An Example of Prudence Mapstone's Work

The Guild Camp will be held at Kurri Kurri Conference Centre (near Maitland) on the October long weekend. More details are in the Application Form (Microsoft Word document).

Following feedback from previous Camps, we ask that you nominate which Workshops you want to attend.  It allows Tutors to plan ahead, and provide enough copies of Course material.  We'll send you written reminder of which Workshops you chose, with an information pack, after Applications close.

The venue caters for special dietary needs, and was very popular venue for our 2007 Camp. All inclusive Residential Cost is $375.00 (non-members $435.00) payable in installments if required.Daily rates also available - $40 (non-members $60) Sat or Sun;  $30 ($50) Monday.

An exciting programme is planned.  Workshops include:

• Renowned designer and author Prudence Mapstone will conduct three half-day freeform workshops: First Steps in Freeform – Creating Fancy Fabrics from a Few Easy Stitches; Upright or Uptight?  Experiments in Surface Embellishment and/or Sculptural Knitting and Crochet; and Loosen up! Lacy, Drapey Freeform Fabrics for Fabulous Scarves, Wraps and Shawls. (Example of Prudence's work shown below and at right.) UPDATE: Prudence Mapstone's classes are now FULL!
• Socks on Two Circular Needles – with Kris Howard
• Tunisian Crochet – another of Yvonne Fazzolari’s popular Advanced Crochet Workshops
• Knit One Below. How to get wonderful colour effects using techniques from Elise Duvekot's new book Knit One Below (XRX Books). Tutor Jenny Chiaotto.
• Achievement Certificate Techniques with June Maddick.  Selections from Stages 1 and 2 Knitting
• Silver Anniversary Pieces – be part of Inaugural action for the Guild’s 25th Birthday Celebrations!
• Modular or Patchwork Knitting with Gisela Boudjema
• Introductory Crochet – Yvonne Fazzolari’s workshop for Beginners
• Guild Member & Qualified Yoga Teacher Alison Parker will conduct Yoga / Relaxation / Meditation classes at the Camp. This will provide a welcome break and has been recommended in feedback from previous Camps.

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