Smøyg Pattern Darning Workshop

9am - 4pm Daily (1hr lunch break)
Saturday 31st July - Sunday 1st August, 2021
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Smøyg is pattern darning from Norway. Pattern darning is worked in running stitch, where the placement of the stitches is guided by counting the threads of the fabric.
The project is a small square panel (approx 13x13cm) which could be framed, mounted into a cushion, onto a box top or onto a bag.

All skill levels are welcome!
NB: In these uncertain times, we recommend you have an appropriate travel insurance policy.

About Yvette Stanton

Yvette Stanton is the author of ten instructional embroidery books, with most focusing on historical needlework, as well as two stitch dictionaries. Her book, "Smøyg: Pattern Darning from Norway" is the first book in any language, devoted to the subject. Yvette visited museums in Norway to view hundreds of historical examples of smøyg embroidery when researching her book.​

Frisian Whitework Silk Sampler Workshop

9am - 4pm Daily (1hr lunch break)
Saturday 28th and Sunday 29th August, 2021
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Frisian whitework

Frisian whitework comes from Friesland in the Netherlands. This is a style of counted embroidery, where the placement of the stitches is determined by counting the fabric's threads. This sampler is in the style of Frisian whitework samplers that were often worked in colour to provide interest for the young girls making them. The sampler measures 12.5 x 26.5cm.

All skill levels are welcome!

NB: In these uncertain times, we recommend you have an appropriate travel insurance policy.

About Yvette Stanton

Yvette Stanton is the author of ten instructional embroidery books, with most focusing on historical needlework, as well as two stitch dictionaries. Her newest book is "Frisian Whitework: Dutch Embroidery from Friesland" from which this is one of the projects. Yvette spent time at the Fries Museum in the Netherlands studying many examples of the work as research for her book.

Save The Date

Enjoy a lovely long lunch

Featuring Craft beer and Boutique gin from the local area.

More information will be available closer to the date.

Come and enjoy a morning in McHattan Park at the wonderful Walcha Farmers' Markets

Fresh produce, gourmet food, espresso coffee, pastries, home-made lemonade, plants, beautiful body products and more...

More info at walchafarmersmarket.org.au

Come and enjoy a morning in McHattan Park at the wonderful Walcha Farmers' Markets

Fresh produce, gourmet food, espresso coffee, pastries, home-made lemonade, plants, beautiful body products and more...

More info at walchafarmersmarket.org.au

More information at http://walchamountainfestival.org/

SUNDAY - Langford House, Walcha

• Back Roads Bike Ride
• Guided Tours of Langford House
• Devonshire Tea in Langford
• Vintage Cars, motorcycles & engines
• Live Music
• Food & Market Stalls
• Model Boats
• FREE Kids Entertainment
• Quilt Exhibition at Langford Woolshed
• Craft beers & boutique wines

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walchamotorcyclerally.com.au

Get your motors running riders!!   Walcha Motorcycle Rally is on the calendar in November 2021.

Come and join us in fabulous Walcha for this grassroots event; a weekend of great country hospitality, good times, friendly catch-ups and not to mention the opportunity to enjoy some of the Australias' best motorcycling experiences.
Over 300 twists and turns on the mighty Oxley  |  590km of gravel Roads for Adventure Riders

At the above website ......
PURCHASE
Rally Passes  |   individual Day Passes  |  Merch Packs & Extras  |
Camping  |  Glamping

BOOK
Supported Adventure Rides  |  Guided Road Rides

BROWSE
Program of Events  |  Footage of 2019 event
and much, much more

Follow us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/walchamotorcyclerally

CONTACT
Susie or Lisa at the Walcha Visitor Information Centre on  6774 2460 for further information.

Come and enjoy a morning in McHattan Park at the wonderful Walcha Farmers' Markets

Fresh produce, gourmet food, espresso coffee, pastries, home-made lemonade, plants, beautiful body products and more...

More info at walchafarmersmarket.org.au

Quota Christmas Markets 8am - 2pm,
Held annually on the last weekend in November

For more information please contact Pam Makeham 0429 772 419

Come and enjoy a morning in McHattan Park at the wonderful Walcha Farmers' Markets

Fresh produce, gourmet food, espresso coffee, pastries, home-made lemonade, plants, beautiful body products and more...

More info at walchafarmersmarket.org.au

TWO fabulous DAYS of racing at the Walcha Cup and Races.

FRIDAY brings the Walcha Cup.  A day of glamour, racing and picnicking under the shade of the Elm Trees on the concourse, legacy tree's left by previous committee members, highly appreciated by today's patrons on a hot summers day.  Ladies and gentleman's Fashions of the Field will be awarded on Cup Day.

SATURDAY, a second day of great racing and a fun day out for the whole family, offering plenty of horse racing, free kids activities and the Kids Fashion of the Fields parades and awards.

Walcha Jockey Club was named NSW Community Race Club of the Year in 2016.  The award recognises the work country race clubs do and signifies the great lengths Walcha Jockey Club, in particular, go to in putting on a fabulous race meet.

ENTRY  |  Adults $ TBA |  Children (U17) $TBA  |  Children (U6) free

Pavilions  |  Showcasing Local Talent

Events & Rides  |  Action, Thrills, Noise & Spills

Animals  |  Come and see the Best in Show

For the Kids  |  Lots to do including Novelty Events

Eats & Treats  |  Lions BBQ, Bar, Showbags & Food Stalls

FRIDAY  |  Ring Events, Cattle Judging, Sheep Judging, Yard Dog Trials, Walcha 'Saw-Off' (Chainsaw & Cross Cut Sawing Competitions), Dog Jumping Competition, Fireworks

SATURDAY  |  Ring Events, Yard Dog Trials, Poultry Show, Woodchop, Pet Competition, Sheep Shearing, two-wheeler Ag-bike competition, Showgirl Public Speaking, Grand Parade, Peanut Scatter, Fashion Parade, Demolition Derby, Kids Novelty events, Rodeo

www.walchashow.org.au

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Nowendoc's annual Fest is produced and directed by maestro Andrew Clermont.  Featuring national and internationally acclaimed artists, it is a unique musical extravaganza not to be missed.

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