Upcoming events*Not all events listed are hosted or sponsored by WWG.
Nov 16 Field trip to Anita Mayer’s studio
Dec 21 Felting Fun with Donna Hunter Jan 18 Textile Touring in India with M. Olsen and S. Ward Feb 15 Displaying Textiles, Cyanotype Tapestry May 1, 2, 3 Color Confidence Workshop ...see below for details... |
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Recurring eventsThe Moorman Study Group members are now in the phase of weaving their individual pieces. The next meeting will be scheduled in a few months time.
Small loom group meets the first Saturday of each month, at the Bellingham Library, noon-3pm. Spindrifters meet the 2nd Saturday of the month and share with Skagit County. |
November 16, 2019 – Field trip to Anita Mayer’s studio
Join us for this special outing to Anacortes! It will include visits to Anita Mayer’s studio, the Anacortes Library with its excellent collection of Northwest Art, and wonderful fiber shops in Anacortes. We’ll stop for lunch at the Calico Cupboard. At the end of the day, back to Lynden via bus or Bellingham via car-pool.
December 21, 2019 – Felting Fun with Donna Hunter
Come play, make some felt items – possibly holiday themed – and enjoy time with your fiber friends.
January 18, 2020 – Textile Touring in India with Marilyn Olsen and Sheri Ward
February 15, 2020 – Displaying Textiles, and our Local Cyanotype Tapestry with Renee Sherrer
Renee Sherrer of Bellingham-based Social Fabric will share her insight on displaying and marketing textile art, and also give an update on the Bellingham Tapestry Project. As she envisions it, the tapestry will be a pictorial history of Bellingham produced with cyanotype on linen, and will be displayed locally.
May 1, 2, 3, 2020 - Whatcom Weavers Guild Color Confidence Workshop
This is a workshop suitable and beneficial for beginning to advanced weavers.
Sign up & questions via email to Sharon Allen sharon.newchapter@gmail.com
Sharing my knowledge, experience, and expertise gives me an opportunity to encourage other people and inspire them to be confident in their own creative ability. It would be a privilege to share my passion and skills with your guild.
Color Confidence
Students will explore color compositions, learn how weave structures impact color interaction and discover fresh ideas for developing color studies. This workshop is a combination of presentation, discussion, and weaving; it is not a round robin workshop. Students will complete the workshop with a greater understanding of how colors interact in woven cloth. They will know how to sample effectively and how to evaluate ideas for cloth using their sample color combinations. They will leave the workshop with woven samples and confidence in their own creativity and ability to work successfully with color.
Whatcom Weavers Guild Workshop Information
This is a three-day workshop
Friday May 01, 2020 10-4
Saturday May 02, 2020 9-4
Sunday May 03, 2020 9-4
Location: Whatcom County Fire District 4
4142 Britton Loop Road
Bellingham, WA
You will need a 4 shaft table or floor loom. If you need to borrow or rent a loom, or need help getting it warped, please ask! A small team of weaving fairies will be there to assist you.
The cost is currently broken down as follows and is based on 20 participants: $115.00 + a $45.00 Materials fee.
$45 Materials fee: Includes a pre-wound warp (mailed 1 month prior to the workshop), a selection of over 100 colors of 8/2 cotton for weft, handouts, etc.
A $50.00 deposit will hold your spot.
Your deposit check should be mailed to:
WWG
PO Box 403
Bellingham, WA 98227
Join us for this special outing to Anacortes! It will include visits to Anita Mayer’s studio, the Anacortes Library with its excellent collection of Northwest Art, and wonderful fiber shops in Anacortes. We’ll stop for lunch at the Calico Cupboard. At the end of the day, back to Lynden via bus or Bellingham via car-pool.
December 21, 2019 – Felting Fun with Donna Hunter
Come play, make some felt items – possibly holiday themed – and enjoy time with your fiber friends.
January 18, 2020 – Textile Touring in India with Marilyn Olsen and Sheri Ward
February 15, 2020 – Displaying Textiles, and our Local Cyanotype Tapestry with Renee Sherrer
Renee Sherrer of Bellingham-based Social Fabric will share her insight on displaying and marketing textile art, and also give an update on the Bellingham Tapestry Project. As she envisions it, the tapestry will be a pictorial history of Bellingham produced with cyanotype on linen, and will be displayed locally.
May 1, 2, 3, 2020 - Whatcom Weavers Guild Color Confidence Workshop
This is a workshop suitable and beneficial for beginning to advanced weavers.
Sign up & questions via email to Sharon Allen sharon.newchapter@gmail.com
Sharing my knowledge, experience, and expertise gives me an opportunity to encourage other people and inspire them to be confident in their own creative ability. It would be a privilege to share my passion and skills with your guild.
Color Confidence
Students will explore color compositions, learn how weave structures impact color interaction and discover fresh ideas for developing color studies. This workshop is a combination of presentation, discussion, and weaving; it is not a round robin workshop. Students will complete the workshop with a greater understanding of how colors interact in woven cloth. They will know how to sample effectively and how to evaluate ideas for cloth using their sample color combinations. They will leave the workshop with woven samples and confidence in their own creativity and ability to work successfully with color.
Whatcom Weavers Guild Workshop Information
This is a three-day workshop
Friday May 01, 2020 10-4
Saturday May 02, 2020 9-4
Sunday May 03, 2020 9-4
Location: Whatcom County Fire District 4
4142 Britton Loop Road
Bellingham, WA
You will need a 4 shaft table or floor loom. If you need to borrow or rent a loom, or need help getting it warped, please ask! A small team of weaving fairies will be there to assist you.
The cost is currently broken down as follows and is based on 20 participants: $115.00 + a $45.00 Materials fee.
$45 Materials fee: Includes a pre-wound warp (mailed 1 month prior to the workshop), a selection of over 100 colors of 8/2 cotton for weft, handouts, etc.
A $50.00 deposit will hold your spot.
Your deposit check should be mailed to:
WWG
PO Box 403
Bellingham, WA 98227