Happy New Year!
We are meeting and following the "restrictions exemption program" rules set by the Government of Alberta effective September 16, 2021.
If you wish to attend a meeting you must:
- provide proof of vaccination upon signing in
- wear a mask in the hall
If you have questions or concerns please contact Theresa Munch or Janet Gourlay Vallance.
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Chinook Guild of Fibre Arts ("CGFA")
is a Calgary-based guild in fibre arts including quilting, rug hooking, and needlework.
We meet at
Rosscarrock Community Centre
4411 - 10 Avenue S.W.
the following days / times:
- Mondays: 9:00 am to 4:00 pm except provincially recognized holidays and July and August.
- Wednesdays throughout the year from 9:00 am to 2:00 pm; in July and August we meet from 9:00 a.m. to noon; and
- the second and fourth (think 2-4) Thursday evenings of each month from 6:30 pm to 9:00 pm.
All fibre arts are welcome at all times!
You are invited to come see if you'd like to become a member! You are welcome to attend two meetings before joining the guild.
CGFA offers its members the opportunity to take advantage of:
- Classes, trunk shows and demonstrations
- Presentations by fibre arts specialists
- Community Initiatives (formerly charity programs)
- Displays of members' projects
- Needlework, including knitting, cross stitch and embroidery
- Quilting projects including mystery quilts and block of the month
- Knitting, crocheting, embroidery, bobbin lace making and tatting
- Rug hooking in the traditional Maritime style
- Classes and workshops in all disciplines
The CGFA has a number of objectives including:
- To provide knowledge and education of fibre arts for members
- To preserve fibre arts skills and to encourage their modern application
- To provide opportunities to donate to the community
- To facilitate the exhibition of members' achievements in fibre arts
- To share guild resources
- To gather funds to achieve these goals
Are you considering joining the CGFA? Do you:
- Enjoy meeting with others who share a love for fibre arts?
- Do you value learning new fibre arts techniques?
- Do you value contributing to your community?
- Do you enjoy displays of members' projects?
If you answered yes to any of these questions, we hope you will consider joining CGFA. To find out more, send us an email at cgfa@ymail.com.
