Creative Activities
We provide activities involving visual and creative arts to all members within the Federation.
We also promote all aspects of the arts for your enjoyment, in the form of demonstrations, exhibitions, competitions, and organising trips to exhibitions and Museums.
There are opportunities to attend all-day workshops at the Federation Office, or around the County. These have been as diverse as ribbon embroidery, stained glass and cookery demonstrations.
The Sub-Committee aims to reflect the requirements of members and therefore suggestions for future activities are always welcomed.
The Creative Activities Committe has organised several events for 2022. These include
| Event | Date | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Watercolour Painting Workshop | 10 March 2022 | Evelyn Suffield House, Norwich (Federation Office) |
| The Committee hope to be at the Makers' Week | 9 to 20 March 2022 | The Forum, Norwich |
| Centenary Salver | 8 to 10 April 2022 | Bawdeswell Village Hall |
| Calico Gardens Embroidery Workshop | 12 April 2022 and 31 May 2022 | Evelyn Suffield House, Norwich (Federation Office) |
| Autumn Craft Day This is an annual event with a variety of courses to choose from, with skilled tutors on hand to assist. | to be advised | Watch out for more details nearer the time! |
| Christmas Craft Day | 18 November 2022 | Evelyn Suffield House, Norwich (Federation Office) |
Centenary Salver 2022
This annual event attracts many entries from our members. It is a co-operative competition and all WIs within the Federation can take part. The theme of the competition is decided by the Sub-Committee and various crafts are undertaken to interpret the theme.
For 2022, the theme is 'An Event in History'.
Centenary Salver Schedule 2022
Click HERE to see and download "On with the Show" online.
'On with the Show' has been written for exhibitors, judges and show committees. It is an invaluable guide for anyone involved in show work. (You will need to be able to log on to My WI).
Download Previous Projects From Here |
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A Project for Winter: Tissue Holder (Stocking Filler)A Project for Summer: Crochet a little Summer BroochA Project for May's Project: Recycling TinsA Project for April: Embroidered CardEaster Cheap Cheep 2021 CraftsEaster Fudge Download your seasonal recipe hereWendy's Easy Peasy Fingerless MittsBetty’s Little Felt Needle Case Download"Crafty Ideas for February" Download it hereKnitted Leaves Craft Project, In Ten Easy Steps January 2021 Download it here |
CRAFT DAY 2021 AT BACTON VILLAGE HALL
The day held on Saturday 23rd October 2021 was very successful and enjoyed by all who attended.
We hope to hold one in autumn 2022. Watch out for details nearer the time.
ALSO!
The year culminates in a large sale known as “Unwanted/Unfinished”, held in Evelyn Suffield House.
We can also arrange for our Pop-up Shop, of donated craft items (such as embroidery silks and knitting wool), to be available for WI meetings.
Some courses are available to certificate level should you wish to take your interest further; for instance, we also organise Food Hygiene Certificates.
The Sub-Committee aims to reflect the requirements of members and therefore suggestions for future activities are always welcomed.
Follow the links below to find out what happened when BBC Radio Norfolk joined our Norfolk centennial Centenary Salver Show.
Anthony Isaacs has been trying his hand at rag-rugging with the @NorfolkWI at their centenary salver.
— BBC Radio Norfolk (@BBCNorfolk) April 7, 2019
How do you think he’s doing? pic.twitter.com/hWn2fmZGCS
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Listen to an excerpt as Anthony Isaacs of BBC Radio Norfolk chats with Sheelagh Foulke and Sue Ovenden. They looked at the entries with him and discussed why the WI is as valid today, as when they joined.
