Upcoming events*Not all events listed are hosted or sponsored by WWG.
Apr 20 WWG April Meeting
May 18 WWG May Meeting June 15, 2019 WWG "Stash Sale" July 20, 2019 Annual Maiwa Field Trip ...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. |
April 20, 2019 - Kay Larson, Seattle-based textile collector, researcher, and author of the book “Norwegian Coverlets”,will join us to show and explain the traditional art and craft of Norwegian coverlets. Kay will share the history, techniques and materials used in this diverse and colorful weaving, and bring examples from her collection of Norwegian traditional textiles for us to view and examine.
May 18, 2019 - Twisted Strait Fibers Co-op.
Shepherd, Farmers, Makers and Shop owners are working together to build a cooperative wool processing and spinning mill on the Olympic Peninsula. WWG has featured their lovely video in our newsletter. Check it out here https://www.twistedstraitfibers.com/ if you haven’t seen it! One of the founding members will visit us to share their vision and progress. The goal is to bring locally-grown and spun yarn, from farms to shops and makers. We can be a part of this, if we choose!
June 15, 2019 - WWG “Stash Sale”
Annual cornucopia of magazines, books, yarns, tools & equipment! The public is also invited to shop at this event, supporting WWG events and programs.
July 20, 2019 - Annual Maiwa Field Trip
Carpool to Granville Island for a view of handmade artisan textile arts, and a talk by textile collector, philanthropist and entrepreneur Charlotte Kwon.
August 12-17, 2019 - The Wool Show, at the NW Washington Fair, in Lynden.
Enter your work, demonstrate your craft, volunteer to talk with the public about the traditions and satisfaction of working with fiber. This is an awesome annual outreach event!Workshop: 9 am - 4 pm; $100 plus a materials fee of $25.
More information about this workshop is available on the Jansen’s website.
May 18, 2019 - Twisted Strait Fibers Co-op.
Shepherd, Farmers, Makers and Shop owners are working together to build a cooperative wool processing and spinning mill on the Olympic Peninsula. WWG has featured their lovely video in our newsletter. Check it out here https://www.twistedstraitfibers.com/ if you haven’t seen it! One of the founding members will visit us to share their vision and progress. The goal is to bring locally-grown and spun yarn, from farms to shops and makers. We can be a part of this, if we choose!
June 15, 2019 - WWG “Stash Sale”
Annual cornucopia of magazines, books, yarns, tools & equipment! The public is also invited to shop at this event, supporting WWG events and programs.
July 20, 2019 - Annual Maiwa Field Trip
Carpool to Granville Island for a view of handmade artisan textile arts, and a talk by textile collector, philanthropist and entrepreneur Charlotte Kwon.
August 12-17, 2019 - The Wool Show, at the NW Washington Fair, in Lynden.
Enter your work, demonstrate your craft, volunteer to talk with the public about the traditions and satisfaction of working with fiber. This is an awesome annual outreach event!Workshop: 9 am - 4 pm; $100 plus a materials fee of $25.
More information about this workshop is available on the Jansen’s website.