Our theme for the year is the Judaic version of the three r’s: reduce, reuse, recycle. Every program will have some relation to this theme. It based on the principle of Bal Taschit, and the following quote from Maimonides:
“Whoever breaks vessels, or tears garments, or destroys a building, or clogs a well, or does away with food in a destructive manner violates the negative mitzvah of bal taschit…..”.
Unless stated otherwise, all general meetings are held on the third Wednesday of each month from September to June, at Temple Sinai, 210 Wilson Avenue, Toronto, at 7:30 p.m. Please note the exceptions for 2015 – 16. In addition, a small group of members (“The Guildees”) meets every Tuesday afternoon in individual homes on a rotating basis. We work on either group or individual projects. All members are invited to join the Guildees. For more information contact us. __________________________________________________
In Celebration is on view at Congregation Darchei Noam from January through June 2016. 864 Sheppard Ave W, North York, ON M3H 2T5.
SUSAN AVISHAI guest speaker, and
Susan will discuss and share with us some of her amazing work using deconstructed clothing. Take a look at her work at www.susanavishai.net.
Bring in your stashes… so we can have a swap. Don’t forget to bring a bag to take away some new “old stuff” you are inspired to play with, and leave the rest with us to store for future programmes.
The Jewish Presence in Japan –Bruria Cooperman
FUROSHIKI is a traditional Japanese system of folding to create wrappings for various items, such as gifts, lunches, boxes, etc.Bring a large square piece of fabric {between 24 and 30 inches} with you (A scarf would be perfect!) and learn how to make fabulous folds. You’ll be able to use this “new” old technique to wrap hostess gifts, mishloach manot for Purim, something for Shabbat. As well, learn something about the Jewish presence in Japan.
GET HOOKED – Barbara Goldstein
You’ll get hooked on the speed and ease of transforming rags into rugs! Rejuvenate crafting leftovers, past their prime fabrics, lost socks, way too old Tshirts, stained tablecloths and napkins into funky home décor. You will totally surprise yourself with what results from this mix! Bring a crochet hook along with you (size 11 works well, darning needle, t-shirt – to be cut up – scissors or rotary cutter), and some of your stash or use some of the stash collection of “yours, mine, and ours” that we have stored away from our first meeting.
Dorion Liebgott, Curator of the museum will show and tell about some of the items in the collection that have been repurposed from their original uses and become Judaic articles (for example, lace from petticoats used to adorn challah covers, beads from dresses used to decorate embroidery, bullet casings…..). Everything in the Museum has a story, as do most things we accumulate in our lives. We would like to make this an interactive evening. If you have something that has come through the family that you have given a new life to…or that someone else has. ..please bring it with you to show and share its story.
Make a piece of accent bling. It’s time to clean up the bead stash! Bring along a focal piece – some of those leftover beads, sequins, broken jewellery, old charms, the 1/2 of the pair of earrings (’cause you lost one), fancy buttons, bits of ribbon and trim left over from other projects to create a unique piece of jewellery.
Marilyn will teach the technique of creating fabulous textile greeting cards that are themselves small works of art. The cards may outlast the gifts they came with!
Card stock will be provided, but please bring a couple of pieces of 4″ x 6″ textile art* to use for your cards, some contact cement, and your imagination.
*Textile art can be your choice of knitting, embroidery, needlepoint, cross stitch, quilting, surface texture design, string art, or any other textile art you want. And beads and embellishments. Check your UFOs for interesting pieces, or use materials from the Guild stash.
Finding the Story – Alice Vander Vennen
The finder who becomes the keeper now becomes the quilter. In this workshop, which plays around with combining the most unlikely elements, found objects become part of a larger story. Textiles form our starting point, and then it is fair play, stitching together copper and cloth, buttons and branches, or knobs and nails. This juxtaposition is obviously not for any guest-room bed. Instead it becomes a compelling piece of textile art. Surprise yourself with possibilities by creating an art piece that is both personal and mysterious, one that speaks of roads travelled and stories found, one that becomes the keeper of stories.
Vessels play a prominent role in Jewish texts and Jewish life. Michelle Zikovitz will lead us in a workshop to create vessels using found textile materials. More about Michelle.
• there is a MATERIAL FEE of $10.00 for all participants
• there are a two options to work on, as follows: A) a small canvas backing for a wall piece (provided), or,B) if you prefer, you may bring a small container/bottle form to work on, or a plate/bowl.
In order for us to be able to plan properly and prepare enough supplies for everyone, please confirm your attendance and choice of either A or B in advance to: programming@pomegranateguild.ca
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