2011 Programme
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20 January
Colour in fashion Speaker: Kate Lewiston Kate has worked in the fashion industry my entire career (39 years). Starting as a Sketcher girl for Windsmoor and later designing for brand names such as Harella, Jacqmar Sport, Littlewoods, Freemans etc. Later still, designing and pattern cutting under one company for Dunnes Stores, BHS and Marks & Spencer. Eventually Kate went to the USA to learn Computer Aided Design (CAD) and for the past 22 years she has worked with all the latest CAD technology, which included designing prints and digitally fabric printing them for first samples. |
 Kate Lewiston |
 frillybylily's red balls of fire earrings  frillybylily's recycled Wellington boot bracelet |
17 February
frillybylily Presenter, Lily McCallin Arm yourself with a pair of small pliers and bring any broken jewellery or mementos that they would like to fashion into a pendant and/or earrings and enjoy a fun session with Lily McCallin turning those bits of jewellery you couldn't bear to throw away into something you'll want to wear again. frillybylily was founded in May 2006 when Lily started selling at Portobello Road Market. Since then frillybylily jewellery has been sold online and in many independent boutiques across the country as well as Urban Outfitters stores. All frillybylily jewellery is hand made from recycled materials sourced in and around London often from charity shops and community car boot sales. Lily also runs workshops in Clerkenwell at the Craft Centre, introducing others to the concept and practice of producing ethically sourced and recyled jewels and decorative work. |
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17 March
Quilts are not just for beds Speaker: Janice Gunner Janice is a Leytonstone-based quilter, stitched textile artist and City and Guilds accredited teacher. Janice started young with her sewing and embroidery and always found it hard to throw away left-over dressmaking fabrics. Using them creatively in patchwork and quilting was the natural solution – and today her skills in dyeing, piecing and quilting have ensured her work a place in the collection of the UK Quilters Guild and in private collections in the UK, France and the US. Janice’s first book – Shibori for Textile Artists (Anova/Batsford) was published in 2006, and from 2005-2008 she was President of the Quilters Guild. Today she specialises in teaching patchwork and quilting internationally, nationally and in City and Guilds classes up to diploma level in the UK, France and Spain. |
 Janice's book |
 Christine, president, inspects the wrapping |
21 April
Easter social and gift wrapping demonstration by Karen Davies-James Karen gained her gift wrapping passion while completing a floristry course at Capel Manor College in Enfield. She'll be showing the WI how to wrap a box and bottle beautifully, as well as how to wrap an awkward shaped item. Karen will also share some recycling ideas, as well as lovely embellishments to presents and gifts, some with a spring theme. |
19 May
Resolutions for WI AGM in June
It was a tie at the May meeting after we'd debated and voted for the two resolutions that will be discussed at the NFWI AGM in Liverpool in June. The two resolutuons were about the increase in mega-farms and the closure of local libraries.
There was also a short talk by a member of the Woman’s Trust –our adopted charity for 2011.
Resolutions for WI AGM in June
It was a tie at the May meeting after we'd debated and voted for the two resolutions that will be discussed at the NFWI AGM in Liverpool in June. The two resolutuons were about the increase in mega-farms and the closure of local libraries.
There was also a short talk by a member of the Woman’s Trust –our adopted charity for 2011.
 Kate teaching |
16 June
Body beautiful – create a work of art from collage Presenter: Kate Hardy Kate is a painter and printmaker, a founder member of Chisenhale Studios, Bow, and a lecturer in fine art at in at Kensington and Chelsea College. Her work explores buildings and natural forms through oil paintings, etching, and mixed media work. She is a graduate of St Martin's School of Art (Painting) and the University of Michigan School of Art (M.A. Drawing, M.F.A. Printmaking). She teaches painting and drawing as well as working as an artist in residence in schools. This is a practical session – wear old/washable clothes, and be prepared to get messy! |
 Cut and paste |
 Members' collage art |
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21 July
Don't get in a flap -- an entertaining look at the wit, fashions and fables of the 20th century Speaker: Pat Godwin, artistic director of the Palm Court Theatre Orchestra and Company Anything Goes! Patricia, an acknowledged specialist on period costume, gives us a witty and entertaining look at the fashion and foibles of the 1920s. Images of some of the garments Pat showed WWI |
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18 August
Summer social
We're borrowing two Nintendo Wii Fit Plus consoles for the evening to work off the food we'll be bringing. Tracey Hall is coordinating conributions. If you don't have time to make anything, then bread, cheese or snacks are always welcome. There will be a sign-up at the July meeting for contributions and you can also email us at wanstead-wi@hotmail.co.uk
Summer social
We're borrowing two Nintendo Wii Fit Plus consoles for the evening to work off the food we'll be bringing. Tracey Hall is coordinating conributions. If you don't have time to make anything, then bread, cheese or snacks are always welcome. There will be a sign-up at the July meeting for contributions and you can also email us at wanstead-wi@hotmail.co.uk
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15 September
Love Fashion, Hate Sweatshops – the other side of the fashion world War on Want is leading the biggest ever call for the government to regulate companies and put an end to the exploitation of overseas workers. Nadia Idle, Activism & Outreach Officer at War on Want, gave an enlightening and inspiring talk about the campaign to tackle sweatshops, what it’s achieved,and how far it has to go. She also explained why it is not good enough to boycott individual stores, and why we should all be talking about it to everyone we know. If you haven’t yet written to your MP to support the campaign, do pick up a postcard at the next meeting. Or you can go to the WI website for more draft letters you can send to put pressure on the people with the power |
 WoW's Love Fashion, Hate Sweatshops t-shirt |
20 October
The Rag Trade in the East End
Speaker: Caryle Webb-Ingall, (lecturer at the Bishopsgate Institute)
An historical look at the fashion trade from the Huguenots to the Jews, Irish and Bengalis.
17 November
Annual meeting
This year we will need to elect a new Secretary and Treasurer so the Group can continue to exist. Being on the committee is a great way of getting involved and meeting people.
The Essex Federation is changing the dates of Annual Meetings: the next AM for Wanstead WI will be in Spring 2013 – so the next committee will serve for 15 months.
A detailed annual report is available for members.
The Rag Trade in the East End
Speaker: Caryle Webb-Ingall, (lecturer at the Bishopsgate Institute)
An historical look at the fashion trade from the Huguenots to the Jews, Irish and Bengalis.
17 November
Annual meeting
This year we will need to elect a new Secretary and Treasurer so the Group can continue to exist. Being on the committee is a great way of getting involved and meeting people.
The Essex Federation is changing the dates of Annual Meetings: the next AM for Wanstead WI will be in Spring 2013 – so the next committee will serve for 15 months.
A detailed annual report is available for members.
| wanstead_wi_annual_report_2010_to_2011-final.pdf |
15 December
Alison Russell has volunteered to coordinate the food and we would like members to bring one dish or enough food to feed 4 people and the drinks will be provided. If you've not yet told Alison what you'd like to bring, you can contact her on wanstead-wi@hotmail.co.uk
Alison Russell has volunteered to coordinate the food and we would like members to bring one dish or enough food to feed 4 people and the drinks will be provided. If you've not yet told Alison what you'd like to bring, you can contact her on wanstead-wi@hotmail.co.uk