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                     VOL 1, ISSUE 2, DECEMBER 28, 2015
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DATES TO REMEMBER

  • Register now thru May 31
  • Jan 7, 6pm - Arm Knitting 
  • Jan 11, 6pm - Crocheting
  • Jan 16, 1pm - Info Session
  • Jan 21, 7pm - Info Session
  • Jan 23, 10am - Creativity Session
  • June 11, 2016 - Install
  • Sept. 2016 - De-Install​​
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   CLICK HERE TO REGISTER!

Early Yarn Bombers Flash Their Colors
​​by Eric Hammer

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     The ranks are swelling!  Over one hundred recruits have now pledged their support to YARN BOMB! Torrington in June 2016.  
A YARN BOMB! is knitted or crocheted wool that covers any existing public structure, tree or transportation, usually in vibrant colors. General Noel Croce is the point person for this artistic assault on Torrington.  Meetings have been held where normally docile souls have turned aggressive and committed to turn the blah earth-colored tones of downtown T-Town into an eye popping fireworks display. Start your YARN BOMB! alone or with a group and claim your spot soon. 

     Don't let these recent balmy December days hoodwink you.  Winter always has its say, driving most of the huddled masses inside.   Our advice to all ages and types: don't let lethargy win.  Chase the  blues, busy those hands and knit a colorful cover that will one day bring that dull lamp post to life.  Never yarned?  We'll show you how.  There's no threading your way out of this.  Come next spring, when the crocuses flash hope, what colors will you bring?  

     Because much of Torrington needs covering, get knit-partying, soon. Recruit a friend or twenty and become part of the elite, artistic band that will assault your favorite spot with woolen love.  Five Points Art Gallery will offer informational and instructional sessions in the weeks ahead. Please pop by 1-5PM, Thursday through Sunday, or call 860-618-7222 for more info.  Don't just dream about your Torrington future.  YARN BOMB it!
A Note from Noel

Happy New Year!

     We at Five Points are so excited about the reception that the Torrington Yarn Bomb project has received.  Members from all aspects of the community are teaming up to join in the fun. What better way to spend a winter evening or afternoon - sitting with friends, conversing, sharing a glass of wine or hot chocolate and working with yarn! 

     Now is the perfect time to start your planning - pick your sites, establish your color theme, explore your creative side.  Contact the gallery to register your sites and then let your imagination run wild.

     Over the next few months, activities will be held to help you along.  Knitting and crocheting classes will be held;  "yarn-ins"  will take place at various venues; creativity and brainstorming sessions will be moderated by local artists and artisans.

     Check out our Facebook page - Torrington yarn bomb, our website - or sign up for our newsletter for the dates, times and locations of upcoming activities.

     We at Five Points Gallery are looking forward to working with you over the next six months on this exciting project.

Noel
Associate Director
Five Points Gallery
​Yarn Bomb Coordinator
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QUICK LINKS

FIVE Points has some exciting workshops in 2016...

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     FIVE POINTS has some exciting workshops coming up in the new year - Rebecca Lee will teach arm knitting on Jan 7 at 6pm and  Ginger Balch, of In Sheep's Clothing, will teach crocheting on Jan 11 at 6pm - beginners are welcome!  Fabric artist Shirley Metcalf will run a creativity and brainstorming session on Jan 23 at 10 am. In addition, there are 2 general information sessions on Saturday, Jan. 16, 1pm  and Thursday, Jan 21 at 7pm. 
Additional sessions will be added throughout the winter.
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​CLICK HERE TO REGISTER TODAY!

CREATE, INSPIRE AND SHARE THE YARN BOMB JOURNEY 
THROUGH OUR NEWSLETTER!  

Please send photos of your team or your work-in-progress to yarnbomb@fivepointsgallery.org so that we can share it
​in our next newsletter or on Facebook.

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    Email us with questions or for more information.