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Summer is winding down and Fall will be here before we know it. September has always felt like the start of a new year for me—–school begins, seasons change and familiar routines start up again. A new energy is in the air, aided by cooler temperatures as well.
The Guild has plenty of activities to start the new season with. First, our meeting dates will change. Due to the overwhelming results from our recent poll, we will be holding our monthly meetings on the 2nd Saturday of the month now. So as noted on the calendar, our next meeting is September 14th.
There are some volunteer opportunities available this month to demonstrate your skills:
Saturday, September 21 from 12 – 5 pm. we have been invited back to the Welsh Festival on Charles St. (same block as the James Monroe Museum and the Artful Dimensions Gallery). Costumes not required.
Sunday, September 22 from 3 – 5 pm. at Old Mill Park we have been asked to demonstrate at a ticketed event for the Washington Heritage Museums. They are having a Country Fair theme with games, family fun, dance and music. Spinning, weaving and quilting demos are most welcome, costumes not required.
Sign up sheets are at the Studio.
Fall also brings many fairs and fiber festivals. The Shenandoah Valley Fiber Festival will be this month, September 28 – 29th. So your calendar can be fully filled in for Guild activities through Oct. 12th when you include the Montpelier Fall Festival, October 5 – 6th and our own “Let’s Stitch” event on October 12th.
Good thing the renewed energy will kick in soon. I need to get out of summer mode.
Happy creating and we’ll see each other on the 14th!
Keren
