Member Meetings
Join us July 17 for a special presentation by preeminent shibori artist, Catharine Ellis. Catherine is the author of Woven Shibori, an Interweave Press publication that teaches weavers of all skill levels how to create their own handwoven and handdyed works of shibori art. Catherine will present "Woven Shibori with Wool, Felt, and Resists," a discussion about using wool for the woven shibori process. Through images and possible demonstrations, samples, and discussion, we will explore wool felting, felt resist, and cross dyeing. Visit Catherine's website for more information and images.
Member meetings are held on the second Thursday of the
month, September through May. Most meetings feature informational lectures
by local and national
fiber artists, but other meetings are simply fun-filled times for Guild members to show each other their work. Social hour begins
at 6:30 pm and meetings begin at 7:00 pm. Guests are always welcome.
| Date | Topic | Speaker |
|---|---|---|
| July 17, 2008 | "Woven Shibori with Wool, Felt, and Resists" | Catharine Ellis |
| September 11, 2008 | "Weaver's Mailbox" | Barbara J. Walker |
Last Thursday Lunches
Last Thursday Lunches are opportunities for members to gather informally to talk about weaving and share their latest projects with each other. All members are invited and are encouraged to attend. The gatherings take place between 11 am and 1 pm on the last Thursday of each month. Members should bring a lunch, a weaving question, their latest project, and can arrive and leave when it is convenient for them.
Upcoming lunch dates are: June 26, July 31, and August 28.
Minnesota State Fair
Once again members of the Weavers Guild of Minnesota will demonstrate weaving and spinning at the Minnesota State Fair: August 21 - September 1, 2008. All members are invited to demonstrate. Look for us in the Creative Activities building near the Snelling Avenue entrance.
The Guild sponsors 8 special $25 awards given to outstanding weavers in all weaving categories (see State Fair Creative Activities Premium Book, published in May). To learn more about the Fair, please visit their website.
Open House
Join us Saturday, September 13 from 10 am - 1 pm for the Weavers Guild and Textile Center Fall Open House! Take a tour of the center and dye lab, see the Guild's classrooms, meet instructors, watch demonstrations of weaving and spinning and try it for yourself! Light refreshments will be provided.
All ages are welcome; family friendly activities will take place throughout the building.
Minnesota Federation of Weavers
The Minnesota Federation of Weavers' annual conference takes place this year October 17-19, 2008 at Mount Carmel Bible Camp in Alexandria, MN. This year's keynote speaker is Dennis Matter, owner of Cedar Point Merinos in Delano, MN. Dennis has been shepherding since 1991 and has held sheering day festivals and participated in the Crow River Lamb and Wool Producers Group, many fairs, and Shepherd's Harvest. In addition to Dennis' presentation, Federation offers a wide array of classes and events for weavers and spinners alike. To learn more about Federation or to register, please visit their website.
Fiber Fair 2008
Each November the Guild hosts Fiber Fair, an annual sale of fiber art created by Guild members. The 34th Annual Fiber Fair will take place in 2008 on the following dates:
November 14: 12 pm to 9 pm
November 15: 10 am to 5 pm
November 16: 12 pm to 4 pm
Choose from an assortment of handmade items such as scarves, shawls, purses, rugs, placemats, wall hangings, handspun yarn and much, much more! These handmade items make perfect gifts for yourself or someone special. All proceeds from Fiber Fair support local fiber artists and the Weavers Guild of Minnesota.
Midwest Weavers Conference
Scheduled to take place June 25-27, 2009 in Grinnell, IA, Midwest Weavers Conference is a gathering of weavers and spinners from the midwest region that takes place every other year. Dozens of workshops, seminars, and lectures will be presented by weaving, spinning, and dyeing experts from across the country. Midwest also includes a huge sale of fiber arts supplies! For more information, please visit Midwest's website.
