Here's a listing of past programs you may have missed!
Members' Weaving Retreat
November 17, 2018: There will not be a formal presentation at the November meeting. The regular business meeting with Show & Tell will be held in the morning, prior to the members' retreat. People attending the meeting but not staying for the retreat are invited to participate in a Pitch-In lunch following the meeting. Did you not sign-up for the retreat but now you wish you did? Just show up and pay your $35 retreat fee for the weekend fun! See the newsletter for additional retreat details.
Open and Closures with Cindy Wilson
October 20, 2018 - There are so many ways to finish off a handwoven garment or even a shawl or scarf that add eye-catching interest. Learn how to make simple frog closures, bound button holes, in-seam button holes, continuous looping, and mandarin decorative additions. Also, you can dress pockets with interesting decoration or closures. These are fun techniques to learn, and you can even apply many of them to add interest to purchased clothing. Come and take a hand in making some of them during the program.
Bring a needle, thread, and scissors if possible so you can work on some of these.
Bring a needle, thread, and scissors if possible so you can work on some of these.
Bands with Donna Hudson
September 15, 2018: Have you ever considered making your own shoe laces, ribbons, key fobs, luggage tags, etc? Not sure what equipment you need, why you would want to do it? The September meeting will provide examples of bands, some history, and ideas for how to get started. Bring the ones you have woven for show and tell.
A Stash Swap? Annual Guild Fiber Fair
August 18, 2018: This month we will meet at the Unitarian Universalist Church of Indianapolis (UUI - 615 W. 43rd St., Indpls.) for our annual Fiber Fair. Bring any fibers, weaving tools, storage possibilities, or anything else related to weaving that you do not need and want to give or sell to someone who will use it. We always find something that we can use. We will have a table set up for sale items that will benefit the Guild, one for things you want to sell personally, and one for items that you just want to see go to someone who will use them. So come to give, take, and go home with new items for your stash.
We will also have an early picnic lunch to close out the summer and to enjoy friendships and weaving conversations, which we sometimes can't fit into the meetings. This is a pitch-in. The Guild will provide the main courses, paper supplies and drinks. Members who's last names start with A - L, please bring sides to share. Members with last names starting with M - Z, please bring desserts.
UUI is several blocks south of Butler University, five blocks north of 38th Street and between Clarendon Rd. and Byram Ave. See you then! - CINDY WILSON
We will also have an early picnic lunch to close out the summer and to enjoy friendships and weaving conversations, which we sometimes can't fit into the meetings. This is a pitch-in. The Guild will provide the main courses, paper supplies and drinks. Members who's last names start with A - L, please bring sides to share. Members with last names starting with M - Z, please bring desserts.
UUI is several blocks south of Butler University, five blocks north of 38th Street and between Clarendon Rd. and Byram Ave. See you then! - CINDY WILSON
Weftovers... with Ruth Salmons, Donna Hudson, and Donna Gollmer
July 21, 2018: What do you do with all those little bits and bops of fiber? The last 6 inches on the warp that you could weave, but then what? The thrums you cut off but are such pretty fiber that you just can throw them out? We have some ideas and samples to share.
Bring your ideas and samples to share with the group.
Bring your ideas and samples to share with the group.
Dyeing Yarn with Carrie May
June 16, 2018: The June Guild meeting will be devoted to dyeing. Everyone is welcome to come and listen to Carrie May and observe the process for this hands-on workshop. The number of hands-on participants has been limited, and at this time all of those slots have been filled. For those that will be participating hands-on , you should have already received an email from Carrie with what to bring and your costs. For the rest of you, the observers, you may want to bring your own lawn chair, a beverage, and maybe even a lunch if you don't want to miss seeing first hand what fun these dyers are going to be having. This "meeting" will be at Donna's house (members: please refer to your June newsletter or to the Membership Directory, both of which are available in the "Members Only" section of the WeavingIndiana.org website). Please carpool where you can to help with the limited parking.
Finding the Color Growing Around You: Local Natural Dyes
with Nancy Taylor
May 19, 2018: Modern weavers have access to an astounding range of commercial colors, but what if you could only use color that comes from plants growing in your yard and nearby fields and forests? What would your local palette be? Many plants, of course, give no color at all, but Indiana has a wonderful range of plants that surprise us with exciting results. Local dyeing is fun, not at all intimidating, and can result in a great collection of colors. All you need is a big pot, a few techniques, an attitude of exploration and adventure, and a willingness to work with whatever colors you get. We'll have lots of examples and instructions.
Nancy Taylor has taught weaving, dyeing and fiber arts at Earlham College for well over 30 years, and every year she learns more from her students.
Nancy Taylor has taught weaving, dyeing and fiber arts at Earlham College for well over 30 years, and every year she learns more from her students.
Oh, don't look at my selvedges! with LindaMarie Hanson
April 21, 2018: In April we will have a presentation on what it takes to have good selvedges on handwoven fabrics. This topic is for beginner and experienced weavers alike, as it takes a while to master.
Members are asked to bring their one favorite shuttle and , if it is a boat-type, also bring a well-wound bobbin. If it is any other type of shuttle, have 4-5 yards of yarn wound. Fiber and color your choice.
Members are encouraged to bring their worst selvedge example, and their best. There will be opportunity to share after a program of advice and tips and don’ts.
Members are asked to bring their one favorite shuttle and , if it is a boat-type, also bring a well-wound bobbin. If it is any other type of shuttle, have 4-5 yards of yarn wound. Fiber and color your choice.
Members are encouraged to bring their worst selvedge example, and their best. There will be opportunity to share after a program of advice and tips and don’ts.
Great Garments from Handwoven Cloth with Daryl Lancaster
March 17, 2018: Have you sometimes wondered how best to use and show off your handwovens? Have you ever been afraid to cut and sew? If so, you will find the March program to be a real treat.
Our March program will be presented remotely by Daryl Lancaster, a hand-weaver and fiber artist known for her hand-woven pieced garments. She holds a BA in Fine Arts from Montclair State University. She is a regular contributor to Threads Magazine, a former contributing features editor to Handwoven Magazine and a columnist for Weavezine Magazine. Daryl has been sewing for many years and has taught widely at conferences including Midwest, Convergence and NEWS, as well as weaving schools including Siever's School of Fiber Arts, Harrisville Designs, and online webinars through Interweave Press.
The program will begin at 9:30 AM, lasting for about 2-1/2 hours with a break in the middle. Daryl will present a live projected lecture covering sett choices, finishing fabric, and basic techniques for sewing with handwoven fabrics.
Our March program will be presented remotely by Daryl Lancaster, a hand-weaver and fiber artist known for her hand-woven pieced garments. She holds a BA in Fine Arts from Montclair State University. She is a regular contributor to Threads Magazine, a former contributing features editor to Handwoven Magazine and a columnist for Weavezine Magazine. Daryl has been sewing for many years and has taught widely at conferences including Midwest, Convergence and NEWS, as well as weaving schools including Siever's School of Fiber Arts, Harrisville Designs, and online webinars through Interweave Press.
The program will begin at 9:30 AM, lasting for about 2-1/2 hours with a break in the middle. Daryl will present a live projected lecture covering sett choices, finishing fabric, and basic techniques for sewing with handwoven fabrics.
Creating Reproductions of Historical Textiles with Sue Payne
February 17, 2018: Our February program will be a peek behind the scenes at the Conner Prairie Textile Studio. Sue Payne’s presentation will answer the question: What does it take to create reasonable reproductions of historic textiles? We will view pieces from Conner Prairie’s collection, hear about the reproduction planning process, examine items produced by Conner Prairie textile staff, and listen to tales from Sue’s decades of experience working with historic textiles—she is a talented spinner of yarns!
Sue Payne literally grew up at Conner Prairie. Sue recalls that she immediately felt called to work at Conner Prairie when she first visited as a child in 1965. She volunteered for a number of years, and was hired as an interpreter at the age of 16 in 1969. She believes her biggest contribution to Conner Prairie has been developing the youth spinning program.
A lifelong resident of Hamilton County, Sue is active in the local arts scene, including Nickel Plate Arts and the Hamilton County Artists Association. Sue is a juried artist with HCAA in 3D art and photography, and currently serves on the board. Sue has recently been recognized for her work at Conner Prairie. In 2016 she received the prestigious Rose Award for excellence in public service from the Indiana Tourism Bureau, She is currently nominated for the 2018 Inspire Award for her work mentoring youth and young adults.
Sue Payne literally grew up at Conner Prairie. Sue recalls that she immediately felt called to work at Conner Prairie when she first visited as a child in 1965. She volunteered for a number of years, and was hired as an interpreter at the age of 16 in 1969. She believes her biggest contribution to Conner Prairie has been developing the youth spinning program.
A lifelong resident of Hamilton County, Sue is active in the local arts scene, including Nickel Plate Arts and the Hamilton County Artists Association. Sue is a juried artist with HCAA in 3D art and photography, and currently serves on the board. Sue has recently been recognized for her work at Conner Prairie. In 2016 she received the prestigious Rose Award for excellence in public service from the Indiana Tourism Bureau, She is currently nominated for the 2018 Inspire Award for her work mentoring youth and young adults.
Deflected Doubleweave with JoAnne Tuffnell and Susan Weickum
January 20, 2018 - Tired of weaving squares and stripes? Want to weave circles and stars? How about fabric with two faces? Come hear about Deflected Doubleweave, how to weave it, and what you can create with it. Please bring along any samples you may have woven.
Presenters are JoAnne Tuffnell, who attended Madelyn van der Hoogt's workshop at Midwest Weavers, and Susan Weickum, who attended Tom Knisley's workshop here.
We're looking forward to seeing you on January 20.
Presenters are JoAnne Tuffnell, who attended Madelyn van der Hoogt's workshop at Midwest Weavers, and Susan Weickum, who attended Tom Knisley's workshop here.
We're looking forward to seeing you on January 20.