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June 17, 2023:  Rags Aren't Just for Rugs.

Mary Buschhorn, Ruth Salmons and Lori Chivington
will present 3 approaches to using rags in modern weaving projects.


Ruth will present, “Weaving Rugs, beyond the basics.” 
Lori will share her exploration of rag weaving and share ideas from books and articles. 
Mary Buschhorn likes to think outside the box and will share ways to incorporate different materials and designs into rugs. 
We are looking forward to seeing everyone at this program.  Please bring your own rag projects to share.



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Location​: Keenan Community Center at Hoosier Village. Enter at gatehouse on Zionsville Road, tell the gateman you are going to the community center for a meeting. Park next to the community center. (View Map)
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Heather Winslow Silk Workshop, September 16-18, 2023

The 3-day workshop will consist of a round robin in which each participant will weave 8-10 samples of silk fabric using different silks and weave structures.  These fabrics are all suitable for clothing (and other finished products of course).  Examples of Heather’s silk garments and accessories will be on display.  Workshop requires pre-warped loom (4 or 8 shaft).  Instructions and pre-wound warps will be sent to students 4 weeks before workshop. The workshop will be located in Fishers, Indiana,

Download this PDF for complete workshop information. Click below to pay online or use the registration form found in the workshop PDF to pay by check.

Heather Winslow Silk Workshop

$300.00

Warp and weft yarns will be provided ahead of the workshop. Your loom will need to be warped and threaded prior to the workshop.

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Weaving Indiana is a weaving guild devoted to learning and sharing knowledge about the art and craft of handweaving. We have monthly meetings, yearly workshops and guild projects to encourage all members to excel in their chosen craft. We welcome anyone to our meetings, especially the one coming up:
Join us!
Annual membership in Weaving Indiana weavers' guild is $20 and you can pay online if you like, or send in a check.
​Visit our Membership page to learn more.

Upcoming Programs for 2023:

  • ​January 21, 2023: Susan Conover – Setts in all Their Glory.   (Zoom only)
  • February 18, 2023: Weaving with Silk and Linen with Donna Hudson and Ruth Salmons
  • March 18, 2023: Guild 20th Anniversary Celebration 
  • April 15, 2023: Weaving with Tencel and Cotton with Mindy McCain and Linda Adamson
  • May 20, 2023: Sewing with Handwovens with Vilija Deutschman
  • June 17, 2023: Rags Aren't Just for Rugs with Mary Buschhorn, Ruth Salmons and Lori Chivington ​
  • July 15, 2023: Which Loom is For You? Differences Between Jack, Counterbalance & Countermarch Looms with Jennifer Johnson
  • August 19, 2023: Member reports about summer weaving conferences
  • September 16, 2023: Heather Winslow shares her fiber research done in Southeast Asia.
  • October 21, 2023: Re-sparking Creativity with Sara Nordling
  • November 18, 2023: The Tapete Makers of Teotitlan del Valle: A Community Woven Together through Tradition with Darren Chittick


Click here to view Listing of Previous Meetings

Support your Guild when you shop online!

We feel it is so very important to support the local yarn shops in our area, but if you find the need to turn to the internet to get some weaving yarns or tools,  these retailers will give our guild a rebate based upon your purchase!

The Woolery

Always use the link below when placing your order to qualify us for the rebate.
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Halcyon Yarns

When placing an order either on-line, over the phone,  or in the store, please mention that Weaving Indiana is your guild to qualify  us for the rebate. 
Click HERE to learn how to link your Halcyon account to Weaving Indiana guild for automatic rewards every time you shop. 
Thank you!


*** If weather should make the roads impassable or another reason requires it,  we will post a notice of meeting cancellation on this web site as soon as it is known. ***
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