Women’s Institute Centenary Event

Showcasing everything that the WI does best, activities will run throughout the Museum site on this special day. Arts & Crafts Through The Ages Fifty WIs from West Sussex will create their own displays, commemorating the year in which they were each founded. Displays will comprise a selection of craft items, including a flower arrangement, decorated 8” cake and A Child’s Dress (knitted, sewn or crocheted). The displays will be judged prior to the opening and awarded prestigious prizes. Every WI in West Sussex is invited to apply for a table-top display and successful applicants will be sent the full criteria. To apply for a table, please download an application form here. Refreshments will be available. Creating a Sketchbook Deborah Harwood, owner of The Textile Space and West Sussex Woman of the Year in Arts 2014, will be presenting ‘Creating a Sketchbook’, an inspirational seminar on how to start a sketchbook for all your creative ideas, thoughts and plans. Tickets for this seminar are limited and should be purchased in advance – call Kate on 01243 811207 to book. 100 Years of Inspiring Women The WI’s enduring ethos is that of inspiring women. This display will feature the most inspiring women from each decade since the formation of the WI, s nominated by WI members. Visitors will have the opportunity to vote for their own most inspiring women from each decade.
Admission
Normal admission charges apply.

Website
www.wealddown.co.uk/events/womens-institute-centenary-event/


Source: http://www.culture24.org.uk/se000405?id=EVENT533614


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