Where to find area craft groups

UAE residents have many opportunities to meet other creative people. Here are a few.

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Abu Dhabi Quilting Guild

Meets on the first Thursday of the month on Bainuna Street (34th street) in Abu Dhabi. The group aims to promote quilting skills and techniques to help new and old quilters to learn more from other group members and instructors. For details contact ADQGuild@hotmail.com

Dubai Quilters Guild

Dubai's guild meets once a month at the Arabian Ranches Golf Club. Membership costs Dh100 per year, but anyone interested in joining is invited to attend. Quilting books and DVDs are available for loan, and the group has a great blog with news, galleries and information on additional classes and events. The next meeting is on November 20. Email dubaiquiltersguild@yahoo.com or visit htpp://dubaiquiltersguild.wordpress.com.

Women in Abu Dhabi needlecraft group

Primarily for WIAD members (annual fee is Dh70), although all are welcome, this small sewing group meets in the food court in Al Wahda Mall from 10am-noon every Sunday. Email lstricker@pdq.net for details. Other craft activities such as card-making and silk painting are also organised by WIAD. Call 02 633 3555 or email wiadnews1@yahoo.com

UAE Amiras knitting group

Meet at More Cafe in Dubai Festival City on the first Friday of every month. Email jviernes@gmail.come or see www.ravelry.com.

U-Knitted Amiras knitting group

Meet at Caribou Coffee, Marina Mall, Abu Dhabi on the second Friday of the month. Email lndsy928@hotmail.com or visit www.u-knittedamiras.blogspot.com

The 2012 International Quilt Show

Next year's show takes place February 8-18, featuring workshops and demonstrations from teachers from around the world, plus the annual quilting competition. The theme this time is Reflections.

Registration begins November 1, 2011. The last date for entering the quilt competition is December 31, 2011. Visit www.quiltsdubai.com.