Here's a listing of past programs you may have missed!
Weaving Traditions of Northern New Mexico with Nina Kennedy
November 18, 2017 - In a departure from programs about weaving techniques, Nina will present a program about a weaving tradition. She has traveled to northern New Mexico, visited weaving studios and shops, and took a week-long tapestry weaving class at Tierra Wools in Los Ojos, New Mexico. We will view a video called Woven Stories: Weaving Traditions of Northern New Mexico and learn about Rio Grande style weaving, which includes a long history and tradition of weaving that is still alive today. Nina will bring some woven pieces she purchased in New Mexico as well as the piece she wove at Tierra Wools. If you have woven items from New Mexico (whether Rio Grande style or Navajo) please bring them to the meeting!
The Weaving and History of Baby Wraps with Nicolette Morris
October 21, 2017 - Join Nicolette as she shares the results of her research and first hand experience with the now trending Baby Wrap.
TAPESTRY WEAVING with Rebecca Mezoff
September 16, 2017 - The September Guild meeting will be a video from Rebecca Mezoff, tapestry artist, on her weaving journey. After the video, Rebecca will be available for discussion and questions. If you are not familiar with her work, check out her website, www.rebeccamezoff.com. She does beautiful work and also teaches classes (in person and via internet). We are the guinea pig for this type of program, so it should be interesting.
WHAT IS HONEYCOMB WEAVE ? with LindaMarie Hanson
August 19, 2017 - An exploration of Honeycomb Weave is the topic of our August meeting. This ancient texture is noted for its dimples or cells, which have a resemblance to the hexagonal honey comb found in bee hives or supers. This texture can be enhanced by loose weaving and effective wet finishing. Many weave structures, such as Bronson Lace, Monk's Belt, and Overshot, can take on this texture when woven as Honeycomb.
Research shows many structures are labeled Honeycomb and many others look similar. Come travel through the research done by LindaMarie Hanson. With handouts and slides, it will be an interesting overview.
Research shows many structures are labeled Honeycomb and many others look similar. Come travel through the research done by LindaMarie Hanson. With handouts and slides, it will be an interesting overview.
Sharing the Midwest Weavers Conference Experiences
July 16, 2017 - This meeting is a group sharing of all our experiences at the MWC 2017 conference that we hosted at Butler University in June. Tell us about your classes and your awards! Please bring your photos on a USB drive and any projects you did at the conference.
Color Theory with Susan Weickum
May 20, 2017 - Color theory is our topic for the May meeting. Susan Weickum will lead us in covering some basic vocabulary and topics such as hue, shade, value etc. Please bring any weaving that you feel was not as successful as you wanted, as well as bring any weaving that delighted you. We'll share tools and tips. Feel free to bring samples of yarns under consideration for upcoming projects.
NETWORK DRAFTING with Sue Parker Bassett
April 15, 2017 - Network drafting is a way for shaft loom weavers to make curves in their cloth without the use of blocks. You do not need a computer, a dobby or a gazillion shafts on your loom to weave the designs you create. Bring a pencil, eraser and a ruler to the meeting, and we will practice this designing technique.
SEWING, DISCUSSION, FOOD!
March 18, 2017 - Since the guild committed to sponsor the Midwest Conference and also agreed to make items for the goody bags, the March meeting will include a work time on those items. If you have any of the following to bring, please contact Ruth Salmons.
We need: sewing machines (4) Iron and small ironing board or mat for the iron (4) Rotary cutter and mat with grid (4-6) Please bring scissors and any handwoven fabric that can be used. 5/2 weight cotton or finer is good.
We will also have a lot of discussion time for everyone and will have Pizza for lunch! (Provided.)
For the discussion, please consider sharing on some or all of these questions:
We need: sewing machines (4) Iron and small ironing board or mat for the iron (4) Rotary cutter and mat with grid (4-6) Please bring scissors and any handwoven fabric that can be used. 5/2 weight cotton or finer is good.
We will also have a lot of discussion time for everyone and will have Pizza for lunch! (Provided.)
For the discussion, please consider sharing on some or all of these questions:
- How long have you been weaving?
- What got you interested in weaving?
- What has been your most successful project?
- What weaving project do you want to do next?
- What has been/is your biggest problem in weaving?
- What is a favorite tip you have learned from someone else or discovered on your own?
- Name a non-weaving ‘tool’ that you use frequently in weaving
- What programs would you like to see during the guild meeting?
- Would you be interested in the guild pursuing podcasts for programs?
Introduction to Designing Weaving with Photoshop with Linda Adamson
February 18, 2017 - I love to learn new things and I have heard weavers talk for several years now about designing with Photoshop. I do not normally work with Photoshop software but wondered how this could happen and what are the advantages to using it. When I won the Guild Scholarship to Midwest Weavers Conference in 2015 one of the classes was on Photoshop. Here was my chance to find out what the excitement was all about. My goal is to introduce you to the program and let you see for yourself if this is an application you would find useful. Who knows where this will lead!
Soumak with Anne Reaves
January 21, 2017 - After some delightful eye candy slides of tapestries with soumak, we'll shift to making samples of several different types. If you have a small loom of any kind, warp about 6 inches wide. If you don't, I'll have 15-20 pieces of pre-warped cardboard. Bring any knitting or weaving yarn (not too big, not too small) and we'll start the weaving with soumak, then you'll make a shape like a hill or something else, and try another type of soumak. Should we be cancelled for ice or snow, I'll bring the "kits" to the next meeting;No fee. (I have bought calendars with cardboard inserts!)