Past Events

VF Speaker Series: Leanne Sitler
Sat, Jan 22
Over Zoom
Jan 22, 1:00 PM EST
Over Zoom
Leanne Sitler will show us the basics of dyeing wool, and talk about her Etsy shop!
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Jan Guild Mtg
Sat, Jan 08
Over Zoom
Jan 08, 1:00 PM EST
Over Zoom
Plan the coming months, and see a demo on lacing curves on an oval!
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Holiday Braids
Sat, Dec 18
Online over Zoom
Dec 18, 2021, 1:00 PM
Online over Zoom
Members demonstrate several braided or wool-crafted items for the holidays. Patterns are shared. Bring your own items to show off!
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December Guild Meeting
Sat, Dec 11
Online over Zoom
Dec 11, 2021, 1:00 PM
Online over Zoom
Find out about guild news and events. Demo: Changing 1, 2, or 3 colors at once. Show and Tell: Delsie Hoyt Pinwheels (which change 3 colors at once).
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Special Event: Peggyann Watts of Belfast Braids
Sat, Nov 20
Online over Zoom
Nov 20, 2021, 1:00 PM EST
Online over Zoom
Peggyann will show us her rugs and wool-works, her lovely Braid Studio that she designed, and her new passion of weaving on looms.
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November Guild Meeting
Sat, Nov 13
over zoom
Nov 13, 2021, 1:00 PM EST
over zoom
Join us for the General Meeting of the guild in November. Demo by Pam Rowan on braiding leather handles with intact ends!
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Special Event: Val Galvin -- Renditions in Rags -- Hooked and Braided Rugs
Sat, Oct 23
over Zoom
Oct 23, 2021, 1:00 PM EDT
over Zoom
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October 2021 Guild Meeting
Sat, Oct 09
over Zoom
Oct 09, 2021, 1:00 PM EDT
over Zoom
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Special Event: Nancy Young -- Master Braider
Sat, Sep 18
Zoom
Sep 18, 2021, 1:00 PM
Zoom
Visit with Nancy at her Maine cottage while she takes us on a tour of her life in braiding!
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September Organizational Meeting
Sat, Sep 11
via Zoom
Sep 11, 2021, 1:00 PM EDT
via Zoom
Join us for the first meeting of the new year! Hear about out exciting upcoming online events, and the in-person braid in! Demo: Braiding and Lacing Row 1 of a Continuous Round.
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Braided Rug Repair with Pam Rowan
Sat, Jun 26
zoom
Jun 26, 2021, 11:00 AM
zoom
Join us for an entertaining event on braided rug repair! Bring your own rugs to get advice from Pam on how to fix them.....
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June General Meeting
Sat, Jun 19
Zoom
Jun 19, 2021, 11:00 AM
Zoom
The Valley Forge Guild will welcome its new officers, get a first look at the Budget for the coming year, and see a demo of different braid starts!
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Special Event: Speaker, Helen Condon
Sat, May 29
via Zoom
May 29, 2021, 11:00 AM
via Zoom
Join us as award-winning and innovative rug braider Helen Condon talks about her life, her rug braiding, and shows us her amazing studio.
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2021 Rug Challenge
Sat, May 08
Zoom
May 08, 2021, 12:00 PM
Zoom
Join us in making BOTH "Braided Sculpture" and "Braided Hats" for an unforgettable show!
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Donna McKeever Presentation
Sat, Apr 24
via Zoom
Apr 24, 2021, 1:00 PM
via Zoom
Hear about Donna's rug braiding journey, her business, and her conference!
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April Guild Meeting
Sun, Apr 11
via Zoom
Apr 11, 2021, 11:00 AM
via Zoom
Nominate officers for the coming year, hear about upcoming events, and watch a braided key fob demo!
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Sarah Jurta of Country Braid House
Sat, Mar 27
via Zoom
Mar 27, 2021, 11:00 AM
via Zoom
Hear from the new owner of Country Braid House about the business of making custom braided rugs. Take a tour, and see the braiding machine!
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March 2021 Guild Meeting
Sat, Mar 13
via Zoom
Mar 13, 2021, 11:00 AM
via Zoom
On March 13, 2021, our guild meeting will focus on where we plan to spend our money (budget requests are due to the Vice President by May 1). Demo: making an 8-Loop Center.
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