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Carlton & Gedling

Group Category: Arts & Crafts

  • Creative Appliqué

    Appliqué is ornamental needlework in which pieces or patches of fabric in different shapes and patterns are sewn or stuck, onto a larger piece to form a picture or pattern. It is commonly used as decoration.  The technique is accomplished either by hand stitching or machine. Appliqué is commonly practised with various fabrics and textiles.  The term appliqué is derived Read more

  • Sewing

    We have a selection of paper patterns, instructions for easy projects and donated fabric so, if anyone is interested in joining our friendly group, please come along and we can find something which may interest you. We also have instructions for all sorts of projects which you can find by tapping the Sewing Projects button Read more

  • Craft

    The Craft group and aims to try a new craft every month. We learn from each other, YouTube and books. New members are always welcome, but please contact Pat first in case you need to bring your own materials. You can see reports from previous meetings by tapping the 20xx buttons below, For an overview of future Read more

  • Art Appreciation

    This is a group for art lovers. We meet about once a month, either visiting a gallery or at a member's house to discuss previous visits and plan future ones. We generally meet on the 3rd Monday of the month at 2:00pm. The exception to this is if we are visiting an art gallery and Read more

  • Knit and Stitch

    We aim to be a bit of a craft circle for all matters relating to knitting, crochet, cross-stitch, embroidery, quilting, etc. In amongst the chattering and the clacking of needles, the members share their skills with each other. So if you need some help with a pattern, or a technique, or would like to learn Read more

  • Art

    This group is for anyone interested in working in any media - oils, watercolour, acrylics, ink, pencil etc. Bringing along own materials it will give members the opportunity to focus in artistic company and away from home distractions. Mainly a self-help group but eventually to include workshops, demonstrations etc. You can see reports from previous Read more