Upcoming events*Not all events listed are hosted or sponsored by the WWG.
July 6 - 12 *HGA Convergence, Reno, NV
July 21 Maiwa Field Trip Aug 18 Wool Show – NW Washington Fair, Lynden Sep 7 -8 Creative Clothing from Simple Shapes, Anita Mayer Oct 10 - 13, 2018 Fibers & Beyond Exhibition and Sale ...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. |
WWG June Meeting - Jun 16
Annual WWG Stash Sale: Bring your yarns, tools and equipment to sell. Sign up for a table, or donate to support the guild. This is always a fun time to find new treasures or lighten up your stash. 10 am business meeting at St James Church, followed by member show and tell, break for lunch. Sale starts as soon as we are ready.
HGA Convergence July 6 - 12 2018
Time to announce the 2018 Handweavers Guild of America conference Convergence 2018! It will be held next year at Peppermill Resort and Casino in Reno Nevada. Dates are July 6-12, 2018. I have attended a number of Convergences over the years and always have found them inspiring with exhibits, workshops, and opportunity to see first hand what is happening in our fiber community on a wider scale. Last year, few attended from WWG at Convergence 2017 in Milwaukee. However, it’s a great opportunity to learn lots, meet many, and have the opportunity to share rooms, transportation, memories. I hope our members will consider a Convergence experience.
WWG July Meeting - Jul 21
Maiwa Field Trip.
Wool Show – NW Washington Fair, Lynden - August 18, 2018
Creative Clothing from Simple Shapes, Anita Luvera Mayer, September 7 - 8, 2018
Whatcom Weavers Guild and the Jansen Art Center Textile Group are excited to offer a two day workshop given by Anita Mayer on Friday and Saturday, 9/7 & 8, 2018, from 9am – 4pm. Class fee is $200 plus $30 lab fee. This is an opportunity to spend two wonderful days as she leads you through “Creative Clothing from Simple Shapes”. This comes in time to create a beautiful garment to wear for Fibers and Beyond Conference and Sale in October.
This workshop presents the methods for creating wearable, handwoven, contemporary garments constructed from simple shapes. The workshop includes the style of garment, fit, color choices, suggested weaving fibers, and pattern drafting along with methods of edge finishes, joining, linings, and embellishments including shisha mirrors, contemporary embroidery, cords and beading, and a joining stitch (faggotting) along with a crochet join. The instructor’s wardrobe of vests, kimonos, shawls and tops will be available for participants to examine and try on with time to copy patterns. These garments do not involve tailoring or sewing skills and are for “real women” of various sizes who want clothing that is stylish and comfortable.
For more information and to register please click here. You may also contact Joan Cunningham 360-733-8820 for additional information.
Fibers and Beyond 2018 - Oct 10 - 13
The WWG Annual Sale will take place on Saturday, October 13, at the Jansen Art Center, in Lynden, WA. All are encouraged to put on a warp for towels, runners, rugs, and more. Quality and style in woven, knitted, felted, and hand-dyed items were all in demand by an appreciative public in 2017. This is a fun and lively all-hands event, with volunteer and demonstration opportunities for every interest and skill level. Please view our acceptance criteria and entry form.
Workshop registration is now open! You can register through the website by clicking here. Registration will be restricted to guild members (or your very good friends) for the month of June. To access the website, you’ll need a password, which is WWG2018.
We have a wonderful keynote and some great workshops lined up:
Wednesday, Oct. 10:
Many thanks to Sharon Allen and the Peg Templeton fund for underwriting the John Mullarkey workshops to help reduce the price.
At the June guild meeting, we’ll have bookmarks and posters for you to distribute to your friends.
In the meantime, keep creating your wonderful items for the exhibit and sale!
WWG November Meeting
In 2013, Diana Sanderson, owner of the Silk Weaving Studio on Granville Island, acquired the Ann Sutton collection of Junichi Arai and Nuno works with the promise that it would be made available for viewing. Diana, the owner of the Silk Weaving Studio has an extensive background in weaving and textiles. The Ann Sutton collection Team also includes Darlene Ochotta, Carly Hulse and Amanda Wood, who are all graduates of the textile program at Capilano University, North Vancouver, British Columbia. http://www.silkweavingstudio.com/ann-sutton-collection.html
10 am business meeting at St James Church, followed by member show and tell, break for lunch. Speaker presentation at noon.
Annual WWG Stash Sale: Bring your yarns, tools and equipment to sell. Sign up for a table, or donate to support the guild. This is always a fun time to find new treasures or lighten up your stash. 10 am business meeting at St James Church, followed by member show and tell, break for lunch. Sale starts as soon as we are ready.
HGA Convergence July 6 - 12 2018
Time to announce the 2018 Handweavers Guild of America conference Convergence 2018! It will be held next year at Peppermill Resort and Casino in Reno Nevada. Dates are July 6-12, 2018. I have attended a number of Convergences over the years and always have found them inspiring with exhibits, workshops, and opportunity to see first hand what is happening in our fiber community on a wider scale. Last year, few attended from WWG at Convergence 2017 in Milwaukee. However, it’s a great opportunity to learn lots, meet many, and have the opportunity to share rooms, transportation, memories. I hope our members will consider a Convergence experience.
WWG July Meeting - Jul 21
Maiwa Field Trip.
Wool Show – NW Washington Fair, Lynden - August 18, 2018
Creative Clothing from Simple Shapes, Anita Luvera Mayer, September 7 - 8, 2018
Whatcom Weavers Guild and the Jansen Art Center Textile Group are excited to offer a two day workshop given by Anita Mayer on Friday and Saturday, 9/7 & 8, 2018, from 9am – 4pm. Class fee is $200 plus $30 lab fee. This is an opportunity to spend two wonderful days as she leads you through “Creative Clothing from Simple Shapes”. This comes in time to create a beautiful garment to wear for Fibers and Beyond Conference and Sale in October.
This workshop presents the methods for creating wearable, handwoven, contemporary garments constructed from simple shapes. The workshop includes the style of garment, fit, color choices, suggested weaving fibers, and pattern drafting along with methods of edge finishes, joining, linings, and embellishments including shisha mirrors, contemporary embroidery, cords and beading, and a joining stitch (faggotting) along with a crochet join. The instructor’s wardrobe of vests, kimonos, shawls and tops will be available for participants to examine and try on with time to copy patterns. These garments do not involve tailoring or sewing skills and are for “real women” of various sizes who want clothing that is stylish and comfortable.
For more information and to register please click here. You may also contact Joan Cunningham 360-733-8820 for additional information.
Fibers and Beyond 2018 - Oct 10 - 13
The WWG Annual Sale will take place on Saturday, October 13, at the Jansen Art Center, in Lynden, WA. All are encouraged to put on a warp for towels, runners, rugs, and more. Quality and style in woven, knitted, felted, and hand-dyed items were all in demand by an appreciative public in 2017. This is a fun and lively all-hands event, with volunteer and demonstration opportunities for every interest and skill level. Please view our acceptance criteria and entry form.
Workshop registration is now open! You can register through the website by clicking here. Registration will be restricted to guild members (or your very good friends) for the month of June. To access the website, you’ll need a password, which is WWG2018.
We have a wonderful keynote and some great workshops lined up:
Wednesday, Oct. 10:
- The Many Ways to be Warped with Sheri Ward and guild members
- Ply-Splitting: Braid a Scarf with John Mullarkey
- Tablet Weaving: All Warped Up with John Mullarkey
- Keynote Address by John Mullarkey: Warping the Fabric of Time
- Tablet Weaving: Two Sided Delights with John Mullarkey
- Eco-Printing: Contact Dyeing with Plants with Caryn Friedlander
- Stained Glass Felted Shawl with Patti Barker
- Stitching on Eco-Dyed Fabric with Marilyn Olsen
- Surface Design for the Weaver: Warp Painting with Liz Moncrief
- Collage Nuno Felted Scarf with Patti Barker
- The Joy of Weaving with Sheri Ward and guild members
- And, of course, the guild sale on Saturday.
Many thanks to Sharon Allen and the Peg Templeton fund for underwriting the John Mullarkey workshops to help reduce the price.
At the June guild meeting, we’ll have bookmarks and posters for you to distribute to your friends.
In the meantime, keep creating your wonderful items for the exhibit and sale!
WWG November Meeting
In 2013, Diana Sanderson, owner of the Silk Weaving Studio on Granville Island, acquired the Ann Sutton collection of Junichi Arai and Nuno works with the promise that it would be made available for viewing. Diana, the owner of the Silk Weaving Studio has an extensive background in weaving and textiles. The Ann Sutton collection Team also includes Darlene Ochotta, Carly Hulse and Amanda Wood, who are all graduates of the textile program at Capilano University, North Vancouver, British Columbia. http://www.silkweavingstudio.com/ann-sutton-collection.html
10 am business meeting at St James Church, followed by member show and tell, break for lunch. Speaker presentation at noon.