Just a note to remind everyone about the Gift show at the Corvallis Art Center.
Lucky Art Center members get to preview (and get a discount) on November 7th 5:30-8pm. Everyone else gets to go starting November 8th.
This is a great way to support the Art Center where the Weaver's and Spinners Guild hold their meetings.
Tuesday, October 28, 2008
Convergence 2010
The decision has been made to hold Convergence 2010 in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Thought you'd all like to know as early as possible.
Monday, October 6, 2008
Upcoming Fiber Events - November/ October 2008
This post will be updated as more events are added.
The Portland Handweavers Guild is holding an upcoming sale:
November 7, from 10 am to 8 pm - There will be a “Gala Evening” from 6 pm to 8 pm
Nov. 8, from 10 am to 7 pm
Nov. 9, from 10 am to 5 pm.
The sale will be held at the Pendleton Woolen Mill Store at 8500 SE McLoughlin Blvd. in Portland. There will be live music as well as spinning and weaving demonstrations.
2009 ANWG Conference: Spokane - May 28-May 31, 2009 - Post-conference workshops: June 1-3, 2009 Gonzaga University, Spokane, WA
Workshops in the Woods - 2009 - Camp Myrtlewood in Myrtle Point, OR. Please see http://workshopsinthewoods.com for details . Registration opens Nov. 1, 2008
Igniting the Creative Spark - Jason Pollen. October 29-November 2, Wednesday-Sunday from 10AM-4PM
Indigo Dyeing– Drop In - Nov 7&21, Dec 5&19, Fridays from 1-5PM. Cost: $15/session
2 Day Learn to Weave - December 13&14 Saturday & Sunday from 10AM-4PM. Cost: $120 + materials fee
Beginning Weaving - November 5, 12, 19, December 3, Wednesdays from 1-4PM. Cost: $120 + materials fee
Blockprinting - November 10&12 Monday & Wednesday from 6-9PM. Cost: $60 + $20 materials fee
Weaving Draft & Design - November 10, Monday from 10AM-12PM. Cost: $30
Beginning Spinning - November 8, Saturday from 10AM-3PM. Cost : $50 + $10 materials fee
For details please see http://www.eugenetextilecenter.com/classes.html
Nov. 8. Laminated (Nuno) Felted Wool and Silk Scarf. Make a white scarf and then dye it if you'd like. Fine silk is a beautiful fabric to use with merino wool to create a uniquely textured scarf with felt lamination technique (the technique where wool fibers are felted onto a woven or knitted fabric). All materials included. $40 9:00-4:00 (NOTE: class limited to 4 students.)
Nov. 15. Needlefelted Holiday Table Runner or Neck Scarf. Needle felt holiday motifs onto a cloth base to make a table runner or neck scarf. Learn to blend colors in wool fiber and to apply them to the base using a felting needle. All materials included.$40.00 12:00-4:00
Nov. 23. Needle Felted Holiday Ornament Make a wonderful holiday ornament that can be worn as a brooch or hung from your mantle or tree. All materials included.$20 1:00-3:00.
Dec. 2. Dyeing Silk Scarf Workshop. We will dye a China silk neck scarf using special dyes developed for animal fibers such as wool and silk. We will be dyeing using a multi-colored process to create a unique mottled effect on the veils. These make terrific holiday gifts. Materials for one scarf included. Others available for purchase. $20 6:00-9:00
Dec. 4. Dyeing Silk Dance Veil Workshop. We will dye silk dance veils in either 35 x 108 inch or 45 x 108 inch sizes. The veils are made of 5mm silk habotai (China silk.) The fabric floats beautifully when you're dancing! We will be dyeing using a multi-colored process to create a unique mottled effect on the veils. Or, if you don't want to use it for dancing, it would make a lovely shawl. Materials for one veil included. Others available for purchase. $40 6:00-10:00 Depending on the number of participants, people will be scheduled during the 4 hours to make best use of the 3 hot plates we have for dyeing.
For details see http://members.peak.org/~spark/spark.html
Learn to Sew Workshop - Two Saturdays, November 8 & 22 from 1- 4:00
Weaving - Oct. 14 to Dec. 2 Tuesdays from 6:30-9 FBR- 24 Sue Chadwick Class Fee: $40
Intro. To Spinning: Four Sundays Nov. 2, 9, 16 & 30 from 1-4pm FBR-39 Shilah Merrill Class Fee: $30 (+Membership or Day Pass)
For details please see http://osumu.org/craft_classes.htm
The Side View of Socks - Oct 29 from 6-8pm & Nov 12 from 6-9 p.m. Cost: $35.00
Top Down Sweaters - Nov 8, 22, & Dec 6 from 1-3 p.m. Cost: $45.00
For details please see http://fncyarn.com/newslett.html
The Montana Weavers and Spinners Guild (MAWS) is now accepting proposals from weaving teachers for their conference to be held in Billings on June 16-20, 2010. The format will be a 2 day pre-conference workshop on Wednesday and Thursday. During the conference we will run both ½ day and 1 day workshops/seminars. Proposals are needed for beginner, intermediate, and advanced level weavers, and related fiber arts.
For more information, and to submit proposals, contact Amy Email. Deadline for proposals is November 15, 2008
CHSG meeting Monday, October 27 at 7pm. Meetings are held in the Basement of The Art Center at 7th and Madison, Corvallis. We will be watching a video on Tartans and choosing partners for our annual Inspiration Project.
The Portland Handweavers Guild is holding an upcoming sale:
November 7, from 10 am to 8 pm - There will be a “Gala Evening” from 6 pm to 8 pm
Nov. 8, from 10 am to 7 pm
Nov. 9, from 10 am to 5 pm.
The sale will be held at the Pendleton Woolen Mill Store at 8500 SE McLoughlin Blvd. in Portland. There will be live music as well as spinning and weaving demonstrations.
2009 ANWG Conference: Spokane - May 28-May 31, 2009 - Post-conference workshops: June 1-3, 2009 Gonzaga University, Spokane, WA
Workshops in the Woods - 2009 - Camp Myrtlewood in Myrtle Point, OR. Please see http://workshopsinthewoods.com for details . Registration opens Nov. 1, 2008
Upcoming Workshops & classes at the Eugene Textile Center:
Igniting the Creative Spark - Jason Pollen. October 29-November 2, Wednesday-Sunday from 10AM-4PM
Indigo Dyeing– Drop In - Nov 7&21, Dec 5&19, Fridays from 1-5PM. Cost: $15/session
2 Day Learn to Weave - December 13&14 Saturday & Sunday from 10AM-4PM. Cost: $120 + materials fee
Beginning Weaving - November 5, 12, 19, December 3, Wednesdays from 1-4PM. Cost: $120 + materials fee
Blockprinting - November 10&12 Monday & Wednesday from 6-9PM. Cost: $60 + $20 materials fee
Weaving Draft & Design - November 10, Monday from 10AM-12PM. Cost: $30
Beginning Spinning - November 8, Saturday from 10AM-3PM. Cost : $50 + $10 materials fee
For details please see http://www.eugenetextilecenter.com/classes.html
Upcoming Workshops & classes at Fine Fiber Press in Albany:
Nov. 8. Laminated (Nuno) Felted Wool and Silk Scarf. Make a white scarf and then dye it if you'd like. Fine silk is a beautiful fabric to use with merino wool to create a uniquely textured scarf with felt lamination technique (the technique where wool fibers are felted onto a woven or knitted fabric). All materials included. $40 9:00-4:00 (NOTE: class limited to 4 students.)
Nov. 15. Needlefelted Holiday Table Runner or Neck Scarf. Needle felt holiday motifs onto a cloth base to make a table runner or neck scarf. Learn to blend colors in wool fiber and to apply them to the base using a felting needle. All materials included.$40.00 12:00-4:00
Nov. 23. Needle Felted Holiday Ornament Make a wonderful holiday ornament that can be worn as a brooch or hung from your mantle or tree. All materials included.$20 1:00-3:00.
Dec. 2. Dyeing Silk Scarf Workshop. We will dye a China silk neck scarf using special dyes developed for animal fibers such as wool and silk. We will be dyeing using a multi-colored process to create a unique mottled effect on the veils. These make terrific holiday gifts. Materials for one scarf included. Others available for purchase. $20 6:00-9:00
Dec. 4. Dyeing Silk Dance Veil Workshop. We will dye silk dance veils in either 35 x 108 inch or 45 x 108 inch sizes. The veils are made of 5mm silk habotai (China silk.) The fabric floats beautifully when you're dancing! We will be dyeing using a multi-colored process to create a unique mottled effect on the veils. Or, if you don't want to use it for dancing, it would make a lovely shawl. Materials for one veil included. Others available for purchase. $40 6:00-10:00 Depending on the number of participants, people will be scheduled during the 4 hours to make best use of the 3 hot plates we have for dyeing.
For details see http://members.peak.org/~spark/spark.html
Upcoming Workshops & classes at the OSU Craft Center:
Learn to Sew Workshop - Two Saturdays, November 8 & 22 from 1- 4:00
Weaving - Oct. 14 to Dec. 2 Tuesdays from 6:30-9 FBR- 24 Sue Chadwick Class Fee: $40
Intro. To Spinning: Four Sundays Nov. 2, 9, 16 & 30 from 1-4pm FBR-39 Shilah Merrill Class Fee: $30 (+Membership or Day Pass)
For details please see http://osumu.org/craft_classes.htm
Upcoming Workshops & classes at Fiber Nooks and Crannies
Intro to Fair Isle..."The Fake Isle Hat"The Side View of Socks - Oct 29 from 6-8pm & Nov 12 from 6-9 p.m. Cost: $35.00
Top Down Sweaters - Nov 8, 22, & Dec 6 from 1-3 p.m. Cost: $45.00
For details please see http://fncyarn.com/newslett.html
Opportunites
FIBRES WEST - March 20th & 21st, 2009, AgRec Building on the Abbotsford Exhibition Park Grounds. A call is currently out to all interested vendors (spinning, weaving, knitting, felting, equipment, fibre animals etc..) to join us for this great opportunity to showcase our fibre businesses. There will be a vendor marketplace, artisan display, lecture/demos, historical and unusual equipment display and door prizes. Please contact Brenda Alexander at Penelope Fibre Arts (778)292-1282 for a Vendor Registration Form.For more information, and to submit proposals, contact Amy Email. Deadline for proposals is November 15, 2008
Fall Festival Demonstration
The guild was asked to participate at the Children's area of the Fall Festival. Pat Spark and I (Angie Purviance) strung up a warp between 2 trees for children to weave on using rag strips.
Weaving instructions were purposely light to allow children to experiment.
Though the end result was in no way structurally sound, everyone seemed to have fun creating it. There was a steady stream of children throughout the day.
Weaving instructions were purposely light to allow children to experiment.
Though the end result was in no way structurally sound, everyone seemed to have fun creating it. There was a steady stream of children throughout the day.
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