We knitters know that knitting is a wonderful therapy, so Knit2tog are attempting to bring knitting right into the 21st century and organizing a KNIT expo in Exeter on Saturday 17 April. I should say Belinda is the main organiser with Ruth next, and the rest of us are doing what and when we can.
This is the first of its kind in the UK - here in Devon! and we hope that this will be replicated throughout the UK.
It is not the ‘regular show’ of plenty of stalls and lots to buy, but it is an assortment of bringing, learning, creating, passing on, telling, laughing, sharing … and buying. And it is meant for ALL age groups, both male and female.
There will be:
- master classes: where you can learn to knit; fashion art - ways of developing your knitting into fantastical garments; where do we go from here? experimental knitting
- selling on the internet
- poetry and creative writing
- opportunity for you to tell us your experiences/stories/knowledge about knitting in your life and that of your family … and the opportunity to record it
- quiet areas where you can just sit, knit, think, chat
- representatives from various wool shops, on-line shops selling their wares
- plus lots more!
READ ALL ABOUT IT!
WEBSITE: http://www.bline.plus.com/knitexpo/index.html
and here is an article published by the BBC local news
http://news.bbc.co.uk/local/devon/hi/people_and_places/arts_and_culture/newsid_8491000/8491099.stm
REMEMBER
WHAT: KNIT expo
WHEN: Saturday 17 April 2010
WHERE: Exeter Phoenix Art and Media Centre, Bradninch Place, Gandy Street, EXETER EX4 3LS
Tel: 01392 667080
TIME: 2.00 pm to 8.00 pm come and go as you please)
PRICE: £6.50 (£4.50) and 12 and under free, but must be accompanied by an adult.
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