Eri, the Silk with Humble Beginningswith Kim McKenna May 9, 202610:00am Followed by a Potluck Lunch to close the season! Kim McKenna shares: “Curiosity and colour are what propel my fibre journey. To me, no day is complete without having carved out a bit of time for fibre preparation, spinning, weaving or knitting. I am…
Weaving Odysseyswith Marty Reid and Shannon Cunniff April 11, 202610:00am Navajo Weaving with Marty Reid Marty Reid will tell us about her participation in a Navajo Weaving tour sponsored by Loom Dancer Weaving Odysseys that featured a session with the Curator of Ancient Textiles at the Mesa Verde Research Center (CO). The tour included visits…
Northern New England Fibershedwith Lea Rossignol March 14, 202610:00 am Lea Rossignol, co-founder of Northern New England Fibershed, will present an illlustrated talk covering the formation and benefits of the Northern New England Fibershed. Attendees will learn how their fiber use can support local fibersheds. “Fibershed: Growing a Movement of Farmers, Fashion Activists, and Makers…
Design a Digital Vision Boardwith Christine Miller February 14, 202610:00 am Christine Miller’s illustrated talk will explain how to use the digital tool, Padlet. Padlet organizes ideas and inspirations to support and grow creative efforts. Following the presentation, viewers will have the knowledge to begin to use Padlet to create their own digital vision boards….
Earth Wind and Firewith Linda Cortwright November 8, 202510:00am Linda Cortright’s illustrated talk will discuss the relationships between and impacts of climate change on textiles and textile production.
Wedge Weavewith Connie Lippert October 11, 202510:00am Even though wedge weave was practiced by the Navajo in the late 1880’s, it virtually disappeared for a century. Today, wherever you find an exhibition of weaving, wedge weave is almost always represented. How did this happen? Connie Lippert will share her theories. She will also describe the…
Weaving with Triangles and Other Peg Loomswith Leslyn Hall September 13, 202510:00 am Leslyn’s talk will illustrate her experiences and provide tips for weaving on Triangle and other peg looms. Potluck Lunch12:00-12:45pm All guild members are invited to a potluck lunch to kick off our new Guild year. Bring a lunch dish to share. The…