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PROJECTS Although we do not make charity quilts for raffles, etc., we have made some to donate to local infant schools. These have mainly been to aid with literacy, but also some for comfort. We also set our members challenges. WORKSHOP AT THE FIRS,
WORLE, WESTON SUPER MARE Introduction Weston Quilters organized a workshop on the morning of 16 June 2007 at The Firs Resource Centre in Weston Super Mare. The workshop was aimed at children and young people with varying special needs. The Young people used differing textiles and fabric crayons and paint to explore the use of colour and shape. We welcomed in our young people; Phoebe, Alex, Kayleigh, Laura, Matthew, Lucy, Adam, Kathryn and Zoe.
It was not long before everyone settled in and tried the various techniques no offer. Karen LP ran the jewellery workshop. She is showing how to make jewellery with bubble wrap. This was very popular.
Vicki was running the printing workshop. Using fabric paint and various stamps made of different materials, the young people experimented on scraps of fabric. The stamps were of home made foam stamps, cut potatoes (which were not always popular, because of their cold texture !) and shop brought stamps.
Once happy with their technique, the young people proceeded to decorate a bag to take home.
Olga’s felt workshop was also very popular. It leant itself nicely to all levels of dexterity. Some ready cut shapes could be put on a back ground and help given to the felting process.
Alternatively the young people could cut out their own shapes and designs to produce their own panel. Adam shown here was very artistic and produced some amazing pieces of work.
Matthew here is just contemplating the complexities of the sewing machine. He not only wanted to see what he could put together, but also exactly how the machine worked. Look out Mark Pickles, he could be after your job!
Jean G is running a workshop using fabric crayons. Apart from drawing pictures onto the fabric, she also showed the young people how to use resist methods to produce some very pleasing results. Here is a big smile from Zoe. Her wheelchair came with its own table, so she didn’t have to compete for space at the tables. Everything was brought to her. Didn’t stop her making just as much mess as everyone else though!!
Kayleigh said she enjoyed her day and couldn’t wait for us to come back again. She took home a bag full of creative ideas.
Everyone was very proud of what they had made at the workshop. Thank you to all who came along to help on such a wonderful morning. Much was learnt by all, as well as having fun. ************* SCHOOL QUILTS The Schools that have benefited so far have been Bournville Infant School and Corpus Christi Infant Schools, Weston_Super_Mare.
HEARTS CHALLENGE In the spring of 2003 members made heart blocks on a black background. These were all put in a lucky dip and each person pulled out as many as they had made. Over the summer these were made into blocks and shown at the September meeting. The completed quilts are shown below.
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