2012 The Weaverbird · 2012 Volume 40, Issue 1 The Weaverbird interest: September Meeting...
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Join us on September 6th at 10am for a fall trip through the world of the Weavers Guild. Have you ever traveled to Punch Needle? Taken a rest stop in Hooking? How about a side road to Structure? This is an opportuni-ty to travel to places you may have seen on the map but never taken the opportunity to visit. Explore the beauty of Beading, a love-ly spot on the coast right next to Surface Design and down the road from Tapestry. A great trip is planned so be prepared to fas-ten your seat belt and see what this Weav-ers Guild world has to offer .
.....and then stay and join us for a potluck
lunch .
Bring a dish of your choice!
Nance Widdowson Program Chairperson
and
Kathy Mari Lunch Chairperson
September 6, 2012 Program: Exploring the World of the Weavers Guild
and Potluck Lunch
GUILD HOUSE RENOVATIONS’ UPDATE
Please make note that the Guild House will most likely be closed to all for the re-maining portion of August. It will be open for the September meeting. The exact re-opening date will be posted on the weekly E-announcements. If you have any questions, please contact Joy Thaler or Pat Bennett.
The Weavers Guild of Greater Cincinnati
SEPTEMBER
2012
Volume 40, Issue 1
The Weaverbi rd
Special points of
interest:
September Meeting
Renovations
Prez’ Points
Officers &
Committee Chairs
Programs & Work-
shops
Fiber Arts Sale
For Sale
Swatch Watch
Study Groups
2012 Classes
Tea Towel
Exchange
Inside this issue:
Prez’ Points 2
Officers & Com-
mittees 3
Programs & Work-
shops 2012-2013 4
Fiber Arts Sale
2012 6
For Sale Items 7
Study Groups 10
Guild Classes 12
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“Reboot!”
This is what 9 year old Natalie told her grandpa Loftus she needed to do while playing a game of limericks. While we are not playing limericks, we are in a rebooting process of sorts at the guild this summer. Sometimes things need to be shut down in order to make way for the new. The rebooting process should be complete soon and we will all get to see and hopefully enjoy our new gallery/meeting space.
In the meantime, I hope you are enjoying your summer and finding ways to connect with fiber and with your fiber
friends. I know that I am missing the chatter of the study groups and their lively discussions about their fiber creations.
I hope you are planning to come to our first guild meeting of the year on Thursday, September 6 at 10am. The Program Committee has an awesome and informative info ses-sion planned on “Exploring the World of the Weavers Guild.” You’ll be tak-ing a trip through the world of our Study Groups. Bring a dish and plan to stay for the potluck lunch, too.
Looking forward to seeing you all soon as we “reboot” and begin another guild year.
Joy Thaler,
President
EXHIBITIONS UPDATE
but also with the dedication of the new meeting room gallery in her memory.
Again, we extend our gratitude to Cathie Beckman, whose generosity has underwritten the entire project to renovate the room and purchase the new equipment.
We will “close” this exhibition and officially dedicate the Paddy Thornbury Gallery in the Frank Wedig Meeting Room at our evening meet-ing on November 1st. All are welcome
to attend the reception. Details will follow in future Weaverbird issues and on our e-announcements.
Barbara Moss,
Exhibitions Chairperson
Our new installation system from Walker Display has its maiden voyage for our first show of the Guild year, Written in Fiber: A Retrospective for Paddy Thornbury. Paddy was a prolific craftsperson and worked in many media. You will see evidence of weaving, dyeing, knitting and cro-cheting, book-making, felting, and jewelry fabrication. Paddy’s hus-band, Steve, and her daughter, Vera, graciously helped curate this show.
We honor Paddy with this exhibit
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DONORS AND VOLUNTEERS Donors and volunteers generate the energy and support for the Guild to fulfill its mission: The Weavers Guild of Greater
Cincinnati, Inc. is a nonprofit organization with the mission of promoting weaving and other fiber arts. Through education
of its members and the general public, the Guild is committed to encouraging creativity, excellence and the preservation
of our fiber heritage.
The Weavers Guild of Greater Cincinnati proudly recognizes the donors who have generously provided gifts between July
1, 2011 and June 30, 2012. Gifts include cash donations as well as donations through sales made at the annual Guild
Sale. Please see Donor List.
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OFFICERS
President Joy Thaler
Vice-President Mary Anne Cella
Recording Secretary Linda Rouse
Corresponding Secretary Pam Gregory
Treasurer Moya Jones
Trustees Jo Ann Loftus thru June 2013
Estelle Pearson thru June 2014
Cathie Beckman thru June 2015
STANDING COMMITTEE ON BOARD (* Designates Chair)
Finance (4) Millie Stratton*, Moya Jones, Pat Bennett, Joy Thaler
Membership Alice Weitzenkorn*
Program Teresa Nieberding*, Barb Gallagher-Board Rep
Property and Facilities Pat Bennett*
Strategic Planning Judy Dominic*
Parliamentarian (appointed by President)
STANDING COMMITTEES
Archives / Historian Estelle Pearson and Susan Wolven
Courtesy Correspondence Barbara Eden
Demonstrations Pat Maley
Donations—Equipment Pam Gregory
Donations—Yarn & Material Barb Niehaus
Education Judy Workman
Equipment Rental Sarah Hoffman
Exhibitions Barbara Moss
Hospitality Lyndelle Murphy
Library Mary Anne Cella
Newsletter Mailers Nancy Core and Kathy Mari
Nominating Committee TBD; appointed by President
Public Relations Amy Winegardner-Classes
Paula Baumann-Other
Publications / Newsletter Cheryl Muckenfuss
Sales—November Ginny Bolte and Barb Gallagher
Sales—June Picnic Pam Gregory and Barb Niehaus-Equipment, yarns and materials
Scholarships Frances McClure
Spring Grove Village Liason Sandy Gray
Study Groups Tracy McNulty
Swatch Watch Ruth Archer
Web Site Caren Cohen
2012—2013 WGGC Officers & Committees
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Following is a list of programs and workshops for the coming 2012-2013 Guild year. If you are interested in taking a workshop, please put your name on the signup sheet at the guild house or complete a workshop registration form found at:
http://www.weaversguildcincinnati.org/docs/workshops/workshop_registration_deposit_form.pdf
Mail it to the Guild house including your workshop deposit of $50. If interested in acting as a chairperson or hostess for a program or workshop, please contact Barb Gallagher
Exploring the World of the Weavers Guild Program and Potluck Lunch - Bring a dish!
September 6th, 2012 at 10am
Chairperson: Nance Widdowson
Lunch: Kathy Mari
Anne Field – Collapse Weave Workshop
Unfortunately, Anne is ill and is unable to make it to the States for this tour of teaching. We will miss this great opportunity to learn from one of the masters, but we wish her all the best. Deposits for this workshop may be picked up at the September meeting or can be returned via mail at that time. Cheryl Muckenfuss will handle the returning of the checks.
Bobbie Irwin – Twisted & Twined Rugs Program and Workshop
October 4th, 2012 Program - “Twisted Rugs” at 10am
Program Chairperson – Teresa Nieberding
Oct 5-7th Workshop – Twisted & Twined Rugs
Workshop Chairperson – Teresa Nieberding
Workshop Hostess: NEEDED
Magic for the Holidays (Show & tell what you make for decorations, gifts, etc)
November 1st, 2012 Program at 6:30pm
Chairperson: Kathleen Carels
Holiday Party AND Scarf Exchange
December 1st, 2012-Saturday afternoon Chairperson: Phil Schwartz
2012-2013 WORKSHOPS and PROGRAMS
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ROC Day—Mini Classes AM and PM
January 5th, 2013 - Saturday all day
Chairperson: Pam Gregory
Cheryl Muckenfuss – “Mixed Warps” Workshop – 2 days
February 23rd and 24th, 2013
Workshop Chairperson: Millie Stratton
Put a New Spin on It March 7th, 2013 Program at 10am Chairperson: Sharon Dingle
Mary Zicafoose – Weaving Program and Workshop
“The Power of Cloth Under the Influence of Ikat”
April 4th, 2013 Program –at 6:30pm
Program Chairperson: NEEDED
April 5th Workshop – A Day of Dyeing – 1 day
April 6-7th Workshop – Vibrant Rugs: Designing & Weaving for the WOW – 2 days
(Member may choose to attend either or both workshops)
Workshop Chairperson: Cheryl Muckenfuss
Workshop Hostess: NEEDED
Lynn Ticotski - Program Notan—The Dark / Light Principle of Design
May 2 at 10am
Chairperson: Teresa Nieberding
June Sale and Picnic (Installation of new officers)
June 6th, 2013 at 4pm
Chairperson: Barb Niehaus
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There are seven woven Swatches for the 2011-12 Guild year available to each member who asked for a Swatch on last year’s member form or identified themselves as a weaver. Don’t worry about trying to remember if you checked the‘Swatch’ or ‘weaver’ box. I’ve got a list and have put names on the packets. You can pick up your swatches from Millie Stratton at the September meeting. If you live outside the greater Cincinnati area and don’t make it to the meetings, contact Ruth for mailing instruc-tions.
If you are submitting other items for sale, you can just put your donated items on the same sheet. Just mark them DTG, our secret code for “Donate to Guild.” And thank you so, so much for your help.
We’re here to help you be successful at the sale—it’s for you AND the Guild.
Remember Honorary Members need not sign up for a volunteer job in order to sell their creations.
Review Session Schedule
Thurs. Sept 13 10am – 2pm
& 5pm – 8pm
Sun. Sept 16 10am – 2pm
Tues. Sept 25 10am – 2pm
Tues. Oct 2 10am – 2pm
Thurs. Oct 11 10am – 2pm
Ginny Bolte & Barb Gallagher
Delightful Donations
Are you thinking of donating an item or two for the fall sale? That really helps us out. It’s like Free Money! But we need you to remember to do two things:
1.Put a tag on it
2.Enter it on an inventory sheet.
We need you to write the tag because you know the fiber content and care required for the item. Please put your name on the tag, too so we can send you a letter for your tax return. You can get the tags and bar code stickers from the Review Committee (JoAnn Loftus keeps them at the Guild House. Just contact her). We hope it’s not asking too much to have you just list the item or items on an inventory sheet (you can do this on line after you get your bar code sticker).
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- WE WANT YOUR STUFF!
If you are interested in joining the Swatch weavers for 2012-13, please contact Ruth via email or phone 937-514-7522.
SWATCH WATCH 2011-2012
BOARD MEETING
The next Board Meeting will be held Thursday, September 27th at 10 am.
Anyone is welcome to attend.
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Guests are welcome! After attend-
ing two meetings at no cost, guests
must become members to partici-
pate in guild activities. Annual
membership is $50. Please wear
your membership name tag when
you are in the house.
The Guild House will be open at 5:30
PM before evening meetings and
at 9:30 AM before daytime meetings.
Come early and catch your breath.
Please turn your cell phones off be-
fore the meeting.
The Weaverbird will be posted
electronically on the Guild website
in the private (members only)
section. Look for it a week before
the meeting.
SCHACHT MATCHLESS SPINNING WHEEL-Single treadle with lazy kate/4 bobbins, carry strap ($1050 value) and additional slow whorl ($25 value). Total retail $1075. My price is $700. Email Ruthie Anderson or call (513) 673-2860
TIDBITS FROM WGGC HISTORY
$20 for a full page
All ads must be fiber related.
When required, send ad copy with
check made payable to WGGC to
the Guild House. Also, please
email copy to Cheryl Muckenfuss.
Pictures are highly recommended.
Please submit in jpeg format.
Guild members may send ad copy
and pictures directly to Cheryl at
Guild members, as individual, may
advertise in The Weaverbird
Newsletter free of charge.
A business, even if the owner is a
Guild member, or a non-member
are responsible to pay the following
rates:
$10 for a quarter page
$15 for a half page
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WEAVERBIRD ADVERTISING
Volume 40, Issue 1
Tidbits will return in the next issue of The Weaverbird.
Guild Meetings
From Estelle Pearson and Sue Wolven
LIBRARY NEWS
Did you know you can access our library catalog online? Check it out!
There are QR codes around the guild house to give you not only the library catalog in the library, but tips for new
members. For those who have smart phones, you can access those links by scanning the code. Pretty cool…
QR Code (abbreviated from Quick Response Code) is the trademark for a type of matrix barcode (or two-
dimensional code) first designed for the automotive industry. A QR code might look like this:
Reference: Wikipedia
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This year we're having a handwoven Tea Towel Ex-
change! ( think kitchen dish towel !)
Weave several Tea Towels turn them in and get back
the same number of all different Tea Towels. Also,
receive all the records of each Tea Towel woven for
the Exchange!
Sign ups will begin in September and will run for sev-
eral months.
Information concerning how many Tea Towels to
make, dimensions, materials, etc. will be made availa-
ble to you as you sign up.
WGGC 2012-2013 TEA TOWEL EXCHANGE
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Tea towels need to be finished and turned in by May
meeting.
They will be distributed at the June Picnic.
FOR THE NOVICE TO THE EXPERIENCED!
FUN! FUN! FUN!
Questions?
Cathie Beckman, Jo Ann Loftus , Moya Jones
Respectively Submitted by Moya Jones, Treasurer
WGGC TREASURER’S REPORT FOR JULY 2012 WEAVERS GUILD OF GREATER CINCINNATI
TREASURERS REPORT
July 2012
CHECKBOOK BALANCE 06/30/12 34,217.18
INCOME
Dues 1733
Donations 270
Interest 2.75
Donated Items Sold 10
TOTAL INCOME 2015.75
EXPENSES
Building Operations 633.21
Property/Facility Committee 260
Guild Sales 50
Membership 29.45
Swatch 120.79
Publicity/Website 31.98
Preservation Projects 938.37
TOTAL EXPENSES 2063.8
CHECKBOOK BALANCE 07/31/12 34169.13
SAVINGS ACCOUNT 07/31/12 21,176.02
Interest for July 0.41
Scholarships 910.00
PRESERVATION FUND 06/30/12 123,836.93
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Diane Hotz-Blevins
Brenda Hug
Jo Ann Loftus
Barbara Moss
Sue Parker Bassett
Mary Anne Capplinger
Barbara Cuilwik
Susan Dlott
Lynn Osswald
Mary Lynn Phillips
Millie Stratton
On paper
or
Online
Pay by check, please.
Questions ?
Contact Alice Weitzenkorn or Moya Jones
Choices, choices! You can renew on paper same as last
year OR you can be daring, cutting edge and ever so chic
and use the online eMembership form. The Membership
Committee is implementing a new eform for this year's
membership. Why? To save paper and lots of time that
Alice spends processing the membership information. The
online form is easy to use…there's a link on the member-
ship section of the member page of the Guild website. Fill
it out and submit it and the info will flow to Alice, the Mem-
bership chair. You will also be emailed a printable form
just for backup. Then send a check to Alice (her address
is on the form).
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MEMBERSHIP PAGE
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The Weavers Guild of Greater Cincinnati has 180 members in 168 households.
No new members or returning
members.
SEPTEMBER BIRTHDAYS
Membership Renewal for 2012-2013 Guild Year
Sunshine Cards sent to: John Curley - illness
Judy Dominic - surgery
Barbara Hollar - Husband had surgery
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3-D Study Group, Ginny Bolte, Chairperson
The 3-D Study Group will be meeting at the Guild house on the first Tuesday of the month beginning on September 4th,
10am-2pm.
Knitting Study Group, Alice Weitzenkorn and Susan Voegtly, Chairpersons
Dyeing Study Group, Pat Maley, Chairperson
Dyeing Study Group will CHANGE TO THE SECOND WEDNESDAY OF THE MONTH. This is a trial to see if we can get more participation by putting it a week away from Spinning study group. Wednesday, September 12 at 10AM will be the first meeting. If you are interested come and help plan for the year and we will go over basic dye procedures, types of dyes, materials and supplies that you will to bring to dye sessions. Weaverbird Fledglings Study Group, Joy Thaler, Chairperson
The Weaverbird Fledglings Study Group will meet Wednesday, September 12th at 10am. This group is mostly for weavers who are “trying their wings” interspersed with some experienced weavers. Rug Hookers Study Group, Teresa Nieberding, Chairperson
Tapestry Study Group, Barbara Sliter, Chairperson
Bead Study Group, Caren Cohen, Chairperson
The Bead Study Group will meet Thursday, September 13th from 4—8 pm.
Spinning Study Group, Pat Maley, Chairperson
The Spinning study group meets the third Tuesday of the month from 10am to 2pm. It will resume meeting in September on the 18th . On Sept 18th we will work on wheel repair, adjustment and tips on maintenance. We will set up topics for future study group meetings. Bring your lunch and spinning and join us.
Weaving Structure Study Group, Millie Stratton, Chairperson
The group will not meet in the month of August, but will meet at 10am on September 20th.
Punch Needle Study Group, Cindy Sturdevant and Gun-Marie Nalsen, Chairpersons
The Punch Needle Study Group will resume it's regular meetings on September 25 at 10:00 am until 2:00 pm. Can't wait to see what everyone has been working on during our long hot summer!
PLEASE ALSO REFER TO THE SEPTEMBER CALENDAR INCLUDED IN THE NEWSLETTER ON PAGE 11.
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Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
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2 3 4 SG-3-D
5
6 10 am
Guild Meeting
7 8
9 10 11 SG-Knitting
12 SG-Dyeing SG-Weaverbird Fledglings
13 SG-Rug
Hookers SG-Tapestry SG-Bead
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16 17 18 SG-Spinning
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20 SG-Weaving Structure
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23/30 24 25 SG-Knitting SG-Punch Needle
26 27 28 29
SEPTEMBER 2012
Indicates Guild House is generally open 10am-2pm SG– Indicates Study Group
All events are at the Guild House unless otherwise noted. Items on the calendar are subject to change.
SEE PAGE 10 FOR STUDY GROUPS’ COMMENTS AND MEETING TIMES
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WEAVERS GUILD OF GREATER CINCINNATI, INC.
4870 GRAY ROAD, CINCINNATI, OH 45232 513-591-2500
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Beginning & Advanced Classes: September - December 2012
CHECKS PAYABLE TO: WGGC
TRY IT! WEAVING ON A FLOOR LOOM Instructors – Pam Gregory and Linda Rouse
$42 members/$68 non-members + materials fee payable to the instructor Do you have a curiosity about weaving but not sure if this is something you want to do? This is the class for you. This four hour class will give you an opportunity to weave a piece that demonstrates four different woven patterns on a pre-warped loom. You’ll learn how to wind bobbins, throw and catch a shuttle, tromp on treadles and develop a consistent beat. You’ll go home with a beautiful mat. Bring lunch. Sat. Sept. 15, 10am-2:00pm
BEGINNING WEAVING
Instructor – Pat Bennett or Joy Thaler $110 members/$135 non-members + materials fee payable to the instructor Do you think you have an interest in weaving? This 2-day class is designed to help you discover the magic, fun and endless possibilities of weaving. Students will be introduced to some of the basics of weaving including basic weaving terminology, parts of the loom and how they work and then progressing to winding a warp, dressing a loom and reading a draft. The instructor will guide students through this process and you will complete either a wool or bamboo scarf in plain weave or twill. Bring a lunch. Class size limited to 5. Sat. Sept. 22 & 29, 9:30am-3:30pm – PB Wed. Oct. 17 & 24, 9:30am-3:30pm - JT
MORE WEAVING PROJECTS – TWILL TOWELS Instructor – Joy Thaler
$135 members/$160 non-members + fee for handout payable to the instructor Do you want to learn more about twill and just weave towels? Then this class is for you. Weave lovely cotton twill towels in vivid colors. Refresh your skills for reading a draft, winding a warp and dressing a loom. Students will be given a twill threading draft and the opportunity to explore different tie-ups and treadlings to create your own beautiful towels. Students should expect to spend more time at the guild in order to com-plete their towels. Students will be given recommendations for purchasing their own fiber. Bring a lunch. Wed. Sept. 5, 12 & 26, 9:30am-2:30pm
NEXT STEP WEAVING – ADVANCED BEGINNING Instructor – Pat Bennett
$135 members/$160 non-members + materials fee payable to the instructor Now that you got a taste of weaving are you hungry for more? Here is the next step! This 3-day class is designed to provide more inspiration and to introduce you to more structure and technique.
Now that you have some basic terminology and have learned to wind a warp and dress a loom this class will provide more practice. Beginning with the draft provided, students will have the opportunity to weave another scarf or table runner in one of five weave structures. Possibilities are star twill, log cabin, rosepath, overshot or huck. Weaving with two shuttles will be presented. Students will be given recommendations for purchasing their own fiber. Bring a lunch. Class size limited to 5. Sat. Oct. 13, 20 & 27, 9:30am-2:30pm
PRIVATE TUTORING PROJECT OR FLOOR LOOM WARPING REFRESHER
Instructor Coordinator – Joy Thaler
$60 members/$85 non-members 2-hour minimum Want to have one-on-one instruction with an experienced and knowledgeable instructor? Would you like a refresher on how to wind a warp, dress a floor loom from back to front or just plan those projects you want to do. Set your own goals and find a schedule that works for you. Private tutors are available for weaving on a 4 or 8 harness loom. An instructor will be assigned based on instructor availability and time requested.
SPINNING 101 – BEGINNERS
Instructor – Pat Maley $110 members/$135 non-members + materials fee payable to the instructor Spinning is a relaxing way to obtain yarns for use in weaving, knitting and crocheting. In these sessions you will learn the basics – wheel mechanics, drafting fiber and spinning on a wheel. The course includes an introduction to several fibers and a discussion of various types of wheels. You will learn how to ply yarn and how to finish the yarn you have spun. Use a guild wheel or bring you own. Mon. Sept. 10, 17, 24 & Oct. 1, 6pm-9pm Tues. Oct 2, 9 & 16 9am-1pm Mon. Nov. 19, 26, Dec. 3 & 10, 9am-12noon
PLEASE SEE PAGE 14 FOR ENROLLMENT REQUIREMENTS AND CLASS REGISTRATION FORM.
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Beginning & Advanced Classes: September - December 2012
Continued
SPINNING 201 - ADV. BEGINNER / INTERMEDIATE Instructor – Pay Maley
$85 members/$110 non-members + materials fee payable to the instructor If you have just learned to spin, if you want to learn how to improve your spinning, or if you want to learn the tricks of spinning yarn to the size and texture that you want, this is the class for you. You will spin a variety of fibers, learn to make the wheel do what you want it to, and learn to control the size and type of yarn that you spin. Thurs. Nov. 29, Dec. 6 & 13, 9am-12noon
BEGINNING SPINDLE SPINNING - DROP SPINDLES Instructor – Pat Maley
$35 members/$60 non-members + materials fee payable to in-structor Do you want to learn to spin but you don’t have a wheel? This is a class for beginners that will teach you to spin on drop spindles making spinning fun and portable. This is an easy and inexpensive way to spin a lot of yarn in the little bits of time that are scattered through the day. You will learn to use the various types of drop spindles that allow you to spin several kinds of longer fibers while you sit, stand and walk. Bring any spindles that you have to class. Spindles will be available to use in class. Wed. Sept. 26, 9am-12noon
SPINDLE SPINNING - SUPPORT SPINDLES Instructor – Pat Maley
$35 members/$60 non-members + materials fee payable to the instructor Once you have learned to spin on a drop spindle, the next step is spinning on a support spindle. Support spindles are used for cotton, down fibers like cashmere, yak, camel and bison. They are also used for very fine silk and wool yarns. You will learn the drafting and twisting techniques used with several types of small support spindles as well as the large Navajo type support spindle. Wed. Oct 17, 9am-12noon
ADVANCED SPINDLE SPINNING Instructor – Pat Maley
$35 members/$60 non-members + materials fee payable to in-structor Topics to be covered will include: anatomy of a spindle, survey of spindles currently on the market, how to choose a good spindle, spinning on ahka, Navajo, Russian and other spindles, plying with spindles and much more. Bring your spindles to share and try mine. Tues. Oct. 30, 9am-12noon
DYEING WOOL THE EASY WAY Instructor – Pat Maley
$60 members/$85 non-members + materials fee payable to in-structor Learn to dye wool fiber or yarn the easy way. We will dye using premixed due so no chemistry is needed. Variegated and solid colors will be dyed. Colors can be mixed to get other variations. Bring animal fiber/yarn (wool, silk, exotics) to dye. There will be some fiber/yarn and dyes included in the materials fee. Additional fiber will be available for purchase for those who don’t have any. Bring a lunch. Wed. Nov. 28, 9am-3pm
BASICS OF COLOR Instructor - Pat Maley
$35 members/$60 non-members + material fee payable to the instructor
Color challenged? This is a hands-on class in which you will mix colors on paper to learn how colors interact and affect each other. You will learn how to describe color by hue, value, and intensity. You will learn about warm and cool colors, contrasts, harmonies, and using the color wheel. Bring a small tablet or sketchbook of paper and a small artist paintbrush.
Wed. Dec. 5, 9-12noon
MAKE YOUR OWN YEARBOOK Instructor – Judy Dominic
$35 members/materials fee payable to instructor Remember how handy the little yearbook was to carry around? Stick around after the September meeting and make your own yearbook! Print out the Member Directory from the guild’s “members only” website page and bring it with you. You’ll have several different options to choose from to make your yearbook just what you want; when you are finished with that, go ahead and make samples of the other book structures. Thurs. Sept. 6, 1:30pm-4:30pm
PHOTOSHOP ELEMENTS Instructor – Amy Winegardner
$42 members/$68 non-members Do you have PhotoShop Elements and are still trying to make it work? In this class we will go over the basics of PhotoShop Elements. You will learn how to crop and color adjust your photos, so that you can print them or transfer them to fabric. This is a class that will help you understand how PhotoShop Elements can help you in your projects. If you have the program on your laptop please bring it along, but this will be presented as an instructional lecture. Bring a lunch. Sat. Sept. 29, 10am-2pm
NUNO FELTING Instructor – Amy Winegardner
$42 members/$68 non-members + materials fee payable to instructor In this class we will be creating a Nuno felt silk scarf. Nuno felting is relatively new to the world of felt making. The technique was developed in 1994 by textile artist Polly Stirling and her assistant, Sachiko Kotaka. They learned that by manipu-lating a small amount of wool fiber through a base fabric, they created a felted fabric with characteristics quite different from traditional felt. Nuno felt is lightweight with a lovely drape and flexibility. It is a wonderful textile for apparel, home de cor and jewelry. Truly, the possibilities are endless. We will work with silk scarves, wool roving and wool prefelt to create beautiful artworks. Bring a lunch. Sat. Oct. 20, 10am-2pm
PLEASE SEE PAGE 14 FOR ENROLLMENT
REQUIREMENTS AND CLASS REGISTRATION FORM.
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CLASS ENROLLMENT REQUIREMENTS
Pre-registration is required for all classes. Instructors need time to prepare and purchase materials for class.
PLEASE NOTE: NO WALK-INS ALLOWED.
*Minimum enrollments must be received with registration form and fee 2 weeks prior to class unless otherwise
noted.
*Minimum enrollment for all classes is 3 participants.
*Maximum enrollment will vary with each class. Please note the maximum number of participants with each
class description.
CLASS REGISTRATION FORM
REGISTRATION REQUIRED 2 WEEKS PRIOR TO START OF CLASS.
Please send a separate check and registration for each class! Check payable to WGGC– Photocopy this form.
Send registration to: Weavers Guild of Greater Cincinnati
Attn: Classes – (Instructors Name)
4870 Gray Road, Cincinnati, OH 45232
Instructors name _________________________________________________________________________________________
Class Title ________________________________________________Starting Date______________________ Fee_________
Your Name ___________________________________________________ Email ____________________________________
Address________________________________________________________________________________________________
City______________________________________ State___________ Zip_____________ Phone _______________________
I understand that my fee will be refunded if the class is cancelled or held at a different time.
Looms and wheels for members use: Contact Sarah Hoffmann 513-321-0546
For more information about classes, call 513-591-2500 and leave a message. Your call will be returned.
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The Weavers Guild of Greater Cincinnati, Inc., is a nonprofit organization with the mission of promoting weaving and other fiber arts. Through education of its members and the general public, the Guild is committed to encouraging creativity, excellence, and the preservation of our fiber heritage.
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