Previous Meetings 2024 (other years here)
September 21, 2024: Conference reports and Show and Tell
In order to learn from one another and to highlight various experiences or travels, we will have a round-robin open group discussion. Bring your samples, exhibit catalogues, workshop notes - and share!
First, members who participated in the Guild workshop with Beth Duncan will present their "Over the Top Overshot" pieces with an open discussion on the topic of overshot.
Second, members who attended summer workshops, the 2024 HGA Convergence and/or Complex Weavers conference will showcase their experiences and hopefully show their works.
Lastly, because we all travel different directions, members who saw fabulous exhibits will discuss what was seen and where.
In order to learn from one another and to highlight various experiences or travels, we will have a round-robin open group discussion. Bring your samples, exhibit catalogues, workshop notes - and share!
First, members who participated in the Guild workshop with Beth Duncan will present their "Over the Top Overshot" pieces with an open discussion on the topic of overshot.
Second, members who attended summer workshops, the 2024 HGA Convergence and/or Complex Weavers conference will showcase their experiences and hopefully show their works.
Lastly, because we all travel different directions, members who saw fabulous exhibits will discuss what was seen and where.
August 17, 2024: All-day Guild Retreat
Join us at our regular meeting location starting at 10 a.m. Christy Troxell and Evelyn Cummings will introduce proper garment fitting using the Palmer-Pletsch methodology. Come with Butterick pattern 6924 (available from JoAnn Fabrics and online at http://www.simplicity.com), tape measurer, pencil, paper, clear tape, straight pins and scissors to cut paper. We will be using the camp shirt option.
JoAnne Tuffnell will be your hostess for the afternoon. As a resident of Hoosier Village, she knows ALL the good spots! Bring your swimsuit. Bring your spinning wheel. Bring your loom (small to medium). The pool and hot tub are open for our use! We've all been longingly looking at this fabulous facility - now's our time! There are gardens to explore and walks to take as well as outdoor tables and benches to enjoy small groups outside in the fresh air. This is our time to socialize, enjoy others creative works and learn from one another! Enjoy!
Join us at our regular meeting location starting at 10 a.m. Christy Troxell and Evelyn Cummings will introduce proper garment fitting using the Palmer-Pletsch methodology. Come with Butterick pattern 6924 (available from JoAnn Fabrics and online at http://www.simplicity.com), tape measurer, pencil, paper, clear tape, straight pins and scissors to cut paper. We will be using the camp shirt option.
JoAnne Tuffnell will be your hostess for the afternoon. As a resident of Hoosier Village, she knows ALL the good spots! Bring your swimsuit. Bring your spinning wheel. Bring your loom (small to medium). The pool and hot tub are open for our use! We've all been longingly looking at this fabulous facility - now's our time! There are gardens to explore and walks to take as well as outdoor tables and benches to enjoy small groups outside in the fresh air. This is our time to socialize, enjoy others creative works and learn from one another! Enjoy!
July 20, 2024: Weaving with Wool with Pam Rensberger
Everything you need to know about weaving with wool and more!
Everything you need to know about weaving with wool and more!
June 15, 2024: Natural Dyeing at Color Me Happy Fiber studio
Color Me Happy Fiber studio, Fishers, IN. Natural dye day. Learn more about natural dyes and keep the mess at someone else's studio! $25 fee for 1 skein; $45 for 2 skeins. Register on-line here: https://colormehappyfiberarts.com/shop/p/hand-painting-with-weavers-guild
This is an opportunity to spend the morning with natural dyes - hand-painting your own skein (perhaps for the Guild annual challenge?)! Michelle and/or Linda will lead us through the steps to obtain gorgeous color with leaves, bugs or flowers. The final step of steaming the skeins will be done at home.
Color Me Happy Fiber studio, Fishers, IN. Natural dye day. Learn more about natural dyes and keep the mess at someone else's studio! $25 fee for 1 skein; $45 for 2 skeins. Register on-line here: https://colormehappyfiberarts.com/shop/p/hand-painting-with-weavers-guild
This is an opportunity to spend the morning with natural dyes - hand-painting your own skein (perhaps for the Guild annual challenge?)! Michelle and/or Linda will lead us through the steps to obtain gorgeous color with leaves, bugs or flowers. The final step of steaming the skeins will be done at home.
May 18, 2024: Indiana State Museum Coverlet collection field trip
The guild met at the Indiana State Museum to view the Simmermaker collection of Jaquard woven coverlets.
The guild met at the Indiana State Museum to view the Simmermaker collection of Jaquard woven coverlets.
April 20, 2024: Weaving Indiana (the film)
Jon Kay, director of Traditional Arts Indiana @ IU will present a movie all about the history of weavers in southern Indiana.
Jon Kay, director of Traditional Arts Indiana @ IU will present a movie all about the history of weavers in southern Indiana.
March 16, 2024: Keeping Physically Fit to Weave Stronger
with Sharon Howell
Body aches and pains generally result from staying too long in the same posture. Our bodies are meant to be in constant motion. Members can download the yoga class handout by viewing the Handouts in the Members Only area of this web site. There was no recording for this meeting.
with Sharon Howell
Body aches and pains generally result from staying too long in the same posture. Our bodies are meant to be in constant motion. Members can download the yoga class handout by viewing the Handouts in the Members Only area of this web site. There was no recording for this meeting.
February 17, 2024: The Tapete Makers of Teotitlan del Valle: A Community Woven Together through Tradition
with Darren Chittick
Travel with Darren Chittick to see the traditional weavings in southern Mexico.
with Darren Chittick
Travel with Darren Chittick to see the traditional weavings in southern Mexico.
January 20, 2024: Color Play: Working with Painted Warps
by Ellen Bevill
Saturday, 10 a.m. ZOOM ONLY
You couldn't resist that beautiful hand-dyed warp. Now, what do you do with it?
Ellen Bevill will talk about how to make the most of a dyed warp.
by Ellen Bevill
Saturday, 10 a.m. ZOOM ONLY
You couldn't resist that beautiful hand-dyed warp. Now, what do you do with it?
Ellen Bevill will talk about how to make the most of a dyed warp.