Upcoming events*Not all events listed are hosted or sponsored by WWG.
Feb 16 WWG February Meeting
March 16 WWG March Meeting March 29 - 30 *A weekend with Anita Mayer Apr 20 WWG April Meeting May 18 WWG May Meeting ...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. |
February 16, 2019 - Carol James, “The Sprang Lady” on ancient textile interlacements and her contemporary work using historic techniques. Carol James believes that textile creation is part of our human heritage and has spent the past 20 years rediscovering textile forms that have been considered lost. A world-recognized teacher, she will share examples of her fingerwoven sashes, belts, bags and more. Preview Carol James at www.spranglady.com.
March 16 - Movie Matinee!
Two inspiring and beautifully filmed Maiwa documentaries, on Natural Dyes and the resurgence of natural Indigo blue. Also learn about growing and using your own natural indigo, on a small scale. Japanese Indigo grows well in the Pacific Northwest, and can be used fresh to dye silk and wool, or used to create a dye vat for cotton and linen, as well as protein fibers. Seeds for growing your own dye plants, including indigo(blue) and weld (yellow) will be available to take away after the program.
Come join us for a wonderful two-day event with Anita Mayer at the Jansen Art Center in Lynden. March 29 & 30, Friday and Saturday, Anita will lead a fashion show, offer a trunk show of her garments for sale, and conduct a workshop to help you create a garment for yourself.
March 29 - 30 - A weekend with Anita Meyer
Friday, March 29: Luncheon, Fashion Show, and Trunk Show
The luncheon and fashion show benefit will be held in the Jansen Art Center Chamber Hall. Garments shown will be from Anita Mayer’s collection of one-of-a-kind designs, hand crafted and often lavishly embellished by her. The format is modeled after the department store/country club events where models move through the event, pausing at tables so guests can view the details of these amazing garments while Anita provides commentary. Proceeds will benefit the Jansen Art Center’s Textile Studio.
Following the luncheon, guests will be invited to the Library across the hall when garments will be offered for sale in a Trunk Show, provided by Anita and Lori L. Maul, owner of Fidalgo Artisan Yarn and Clothing in Anacortes, where Anita’s garments are carried. 30% of the sale price will be donated to the Jansen Art Center’s Textile Studio.
Luncheon and Fashion Show: $50; starts at noon
Slumber Party at the Inn in Lynden
If you’d like to stay over in Lynden, there will be a slumber party at the Inn at Lynden, a block away from the Jansen Art Center. The Inn will have special room rates available for workshop participants. Please call the Inn at 360-746-8597 for reservations and let them know you are part of the workshop. More information about the Inn can be found at www.innatlynden.com
Saturday, March 30: How to discover, create and wear your own style of contemporary clothing
Included in this workshop will be the opportunity to try on Anita’s beautiful garments, work with her to find your style and fit and create your personalized patterns from her drafts. Also included will be hands-on instruction on how to join pattern pieces with embroidery and a sampler of techniques to embellish both newly created and your existing garments. All the materials you will need will be included in the class fee.
Workshop: $100; 9am – 4 pm
More information about this workshop will soon be on the Jansen’s website. For members of local guilds and students at the Jansen Textile Studio, there will be a VIP enrollment before registration is opened to the public in late February. When you go to that portion of the website, you’ll need a password, which is ANITAGO.
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!
March 16 - Movie Matinee!
Two inspiring and beautifully filmed Maiwa documentaries, on Natural Dyes and the resurgence of natural Indigo blue. Also learn about growing and using your own natural indigo, on a small scale. Japanese Indigo grows well in the Pacific Northwest, and can be used fresh to dye silk and wool, or used to create a dye vat for cotton and linen, as well as protein fibers. Seeds for growing your own dye plants, including indigo(blue) and weld (yellow) will be available to take away after the program.
Come join us for a wonderful two-day event with Anita Mayer at the Jansen Art Center in Lynden. March 29 & 30, Friday and Saturday, Anita will lead a fashion show, offer a trunk show of her garments for sale, and conduct a workshop to help you create a garment for yourself.
March 29 - 30 - A weekend with Anita Meyer
Friday, March 29: Luncheon, Fashion Show, and Trunk Show
The luncheon and fashion show benefit will be held in the Jansen Art Center Chamber Hall. Garments shown will be from Anita Mayer’s collection of one-of-a-kind designs, hand crafted and often lavishly embellished by her. The format is modeled after the department store/country club events where models move through the event, pausing at tables so guests can view the details of these amazing garments while Anita provides commentary. Proceeds will benefit the Jansen Art Center’s Textile Studio.
Following the luncheon, guests will be invited to the Library across the hall when garments will be offered for sale in a Trunk Show, provided by Anita and Lori L. Maul, owner of Fidalgo Artisan Yarn and Clothing in Anacortes, where Anita’s garments are carried. 30% of the sale price will be donated to the Jansen Art Center’s Textile Studio.
Luncheon and Fashion Show: $50; starts at noon
Slumber Party at the Inn in Lynden
If you’d like to stay over in Lynden, there will be a slumber party at the Inn at Lynden, a block away from the Jansen Art Center. The Inn will have special room rates available for workshop participants. Please call the Inn at 360-746-8597 for reservations and let them know you are part of the workshop. More information about the Inn can be found at www.innatlynden.com
Saturday, March 30: How to discover, create and wear your own style of contemporary clothing
Included in this workshop will be the opportunity to try on Anita’s beautiful garments, work with her to find your style and fit and create your personalized patterns from her drafts. Also included will be hands-on instruction on how to join pattern pieces with embroidery and a sampler of techniques to embellish both newly created and your existing garments. All the materials you will need will be included in the class fee.
Workshop: $100; 9am – 4 pm
More information about this workshop will soon be on the Jansen’s website. For members of local guilds and students at the Jansen Textile Studio, there will be a VIP enrollment before registration is opened to the public in late February. When you go to that portion of the website, you’ll need a password, which is ANITAGO.
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!