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Topeka Crochet,
or TopC for short, is a Chapter of the
Crochet Guild of America, whose purpose is to promote crochet in Topeka
and the surrounding areas through exhibitions, crocheting for local charities,
education, demonstrations, and workshops.
Our vision
is to be an active part of the community while providing creative ways
for crocheters to get together and share their craft with each other and
those around them.
To
find out more about the CGOA, visit their web site.
How
do I become a member of this group?
Basically,
just be involved on a level that suits your needs and schedule and fill
out a contact form at one of our meetings. At this time, we do not require
dues; instead, we rely on the members to pitch in on occasion when there's
a need.
Those who
wish to take part have opportunities available to do charity work for
the community. These are all done on a voluntary basis.
One does
not have to be a member of the Crochet Guild of America to be part
of this chapter. It is open to anyone who enjoys crochet and/or wants
to learn more about it and make friends along the way. Teens are welcome
as well. Younger participants should be accompanied by an adult.
Meeting
& Event Schedule:
Meetings are the first and third Sundays of each month and take place
at the Topeka Shawnee County Public Library from 1:30 - 3:30 p.m. When
first entering the library, check their events board for the room number
if it isn't listed below or in the sidebar news. Other events are talked
about at the meetings and may or may not be listed on this site.
- First
Wednesday Eat & Crochet Out!, July 1, 5:30 p.m. at Texas Roadhouse.
Please email or call by June 30 if you plan to attend as we will need
to know how many people will be joining us.
- July 5
- NO PUBLIC MEETING. If you are already a member, attending a blanket
making "party" on that day is an option. Email for more information.
- July 19,
Anton Room 202 - Charity Crochet Meeting.
- August
2, Anton Room 202 - General Meeting celebrating Friendship Day! Bring
a handmade or store bought bracelet ($5-$10 in cost) if you would like
to participate in our bracelet swap. Members are invited to a potluck
after the meeting. Ask for more info.
- First
Wed Eat & Crochet Out!, August 5, 5:30 p.m. Location to be announced.
- August
16, Anton Room 202 - Charity Crochet Meeting
- Sunday,
August 30 - End of Summer Party (Members & their families only.
Ask for details.)
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Chapter
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Find
out what we're doing to help support local charities by clicking
here.
It's
Summer!
Our
summer meeting schedule can be found at the bottom left of this
page.
TopC
is One Year Old!
Topeka
Crochet celebrated its first anniversary on April 20, 2009. We
have about 30 members, with 15 being active on a regular basis.
Newcomers are welcome to join us at anytime.
Don't
know how to crochet, but would like to learn?
Our
meetings are often busy with a pre-planned agenda, which makes
it sometimes difficult to find the time to teach; however, someone
will try to help get you started. Contact
us for more information. Private lessons or classes are also
available for a fee.
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