August 19, 2009

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WWSIP Day Roundup – Australia/South Pacific

It’s almost September – below are a list of registered WWSIP day events for 2009. If you are hosting a worldwide spin in public event in Australia/South Pacific and it is not shown below, please send us an email at editor@spininpublic.com and we will ensure it is updated here and added to the next roundup as well as added to our sister site, http://www.wwsipday.com.

WWSIP Day – Events in Australia/South Pacific
Where Details
Melbourne, Australia Cranbourne Botanic Gardens
Ravelry thread: http://www.ravelry.com/discuss/wwsip-day/691619/1-25#13
Brisbane, Australia TBD
Ravelry thread: http://www.ravelry.com/discuss/wwsip-day/695000/1-25
Sydney, Australia

August 19, 2009

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WWSIP Day Roundup – Europe!

As we are just about into September, below you will find a roundup of all of the registerd WWSIP day events in Europe. If you are hosting a Worldwide Spin in Public day this year anywhere in Europe and it is not listed below – please let us know by sending an email to editor@spininpublic.com and we will get your event posted right away both on this blog in the next roundup and at our sister site http://www.wwsipday.com

WWSIP Day – Events in Europe
Where Details
Backnang, Germany Wollstube Wollin
Marktstr. 28
Backnang, Baden-Wurttemberg
Germany
Ravelry Events Calendar
This will be the first WWSIP day in Backnang at Wollstube Wollin. One week after the first german raveler meeting 2009, which also takes place in the city of Backnang.
Eksjö, Småländska Höglandet, Sweden Contact: Marie Stenhoff hetseryd@telia.com

August 19, 2009

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WWSIP Day Roundup – North America!!

We are almost in September – here is a sneak peek at all of the registered WWSIP Day events planned so far. If you have an event in North America that is not mentioned below – please email us at editor@spininpublic.com and we will ensure you are included here, and at our sister site http://www.wwspiday.com

Also – if you have an event outside of North America – let us know – this post is only for North America but the others are coming!

WWSIP Day – Events in North America
Where Details
Sarasota, Florida, USA Florida Fiber In (Ravelry link)
Sept 18 – Sept 20 at the Hilton Garden Inn
Ravelry group: http://www.ravelry.com/groups/florida-fiber-in
Oak Creek, Wisconson, USA Just 4 Ewe Yarn & Fiber shop
10-4pm
8615 S. Market Place
Oak Creek, WI 53154
414-768-Yarn
www.just4ewe.org
Jacksonville, Florida, USA Sept. 19
1620 Riverside Ave. Jacksonville, Florida
Riverside Park
Contact Kimber Voutour – chevy8lady@msn.com
More details on the Spin in Public calendar.
Vancouver, BC, Canada Sept. 19
Potentially at Science World http://www.scienceworld.ca/maps_parking.htmlRavelry Information Thread
Ravelry thread: http://www.ravelry.com/discuss/wwsip-day/676244/1-25
Lewisburg, PA, USA Mad About Ewes fiber studio
www.madaboutewes.com
Ravelry thread: http://www.ravelry.com/discuss/wwsip-day/668065/1-25#2
Frederick, MD, USA Schifferstadt Architectural Museum
Theme: Needle Arts from Colonial Times to Present
Blog: http://schifferstadthappenings.wordpress.com/
Saturday and Sunday September 19/20
Contact: Mia Valcarcel (Ravelry ID: knitplaywithfire) – http://knitplaywithfire.wordpress.com
Alynn, WA, USA Location: Waterford Park
Rain or shine under the Gazebo
Contact: Lois@allynknitandspin.com
Portland, Oregon, USA Still to be finalized
Ravelry Thread: http://www.ravelry.com/discuss/wwsip-day/667968/1-25#5
Toronto, ON, Canada EPOCH Toronto – International Talk like a pirate day/Spin in Public Day for Larpers of Toronto!
Sept 19th starting at Noon
Ravelry event: http://www.ravelry.com/events/talk-like-a-pirate-day-worldwide-spin-in-public-day
Port Hope, ON, Canada September 19th
Memorial Park, Port Hope, ON – Grassy place in front of outdoor threatre. Rain or shine.
Hosted by Spin in Public and The Black Lamb
Ravelry thread: http://www.ravelry.com/discuss/the-black-lamb/745115/1-25
Ravelry Event with details: http://www.ravelry.com/events/worldwide-spin-in-public-day—the-black-lamb
Contact: fibre@theblacklamb.com
St. Cloud, Minnesota, USA Contact: Sharon Macy
St. Cloud Public Library
11am-4pm in the lobby (next to the coffee shop)
Limit of 3-6 spinners at one time so will be done in ’shift’s. There are lots of places to take a break, grab a coffee, or read a book.
Ravelry thread: http://www.ravelry.com/discuss/wwsip-day/764379/1-25
Independence, Oregon, USA September 19th
Rose and Ram Knit Shop
226 S. Main St.
Independence, OR 97531
Canopies will be setup on the sidewalk and there is a lovely park across the street for overflow space.
Lansing, Michigan, USA September 19th
Threadbear Fiber Arts Studio
In the Parking Lot at 319 S. Waverly Road, Lansing, Michigan
Tents will be setup along the street end of the parking lot to talk to passers-by. Spinning demonstrations, free spinning lessons. Donations of spindles, fiber or spinning experience are encouraged. 10am – 6:30pm (if people are still around, Chinese take-out will be ordered) Fiberklatsch falls on the same day as this event. Good fun!
Frederick County, MD, USA Location: TBD
September 19-26
‘it’s Fiber Optics’ at the Great Frederick Fair
Frederick Fairgrounds
Fleece to Shawl Demonstration, usually 30-40 spinners and more welcome. Parking passes available. All skill levels welcome.
Contact: Stephanie (ssbalzer@comcast.net)