We are starting the Season very well, with examples of a variety of needlework techniques which will be on exhibit from the opening, August 12, 2010, from 4.00 - 6:00 pm. at Myrtleville House Museum, a National heritage site, and will run until November 15, 2010.

The title of the Exhibition : Needlewomen of Brant (from the collection of the Brant Broderers) features works using different techniques from the members of the Brant Broderers.

This exhibit was curated by Erin Dee-Richard, curator for the Brant Historical Society. The modern needlework pieces have been juxtaposed with historical items from the Brant Museum and Archives collection. Traditional techniques of generations past have evolved into works of art with contemporary designs.

Surjeet Husain, a skilled and accomplished needlework teacher from England has been confirmed to provide workshops to three of the ONN member guilds.
She will be doing two-day workshops focusing on Indian needlework including sheesha mirrors and kantha work and will be providing also a slide presentation and talk on her extensive background in Indian and Contemporary Embroidery.
She will have copies of her book available as well as a supply of wonderful thin sheesha mirrors for sale.

Surjeet is a member of the Study Group of the British Embroiderers Guild and has taught worldwide.