CCW News

Our April meeting will be a hybrid meeting, The in-person meeting will be held at the SLO United Methodist Church at 1515 Fredericks St. and all members will be sent a link for Zoom a few days before the meeting.  Our program, “Everything Wool” will be presented by our own Shari McKelvy, the owner of “Morro Fleece Works,” in Morro Bay, where she has been processing wool since 2002. Shari will walk us through the procedure of taking a fleece and turning it into roving, sharing with us the things that she has learned over the years.  We will have a brief business meeting, show and tell and a raffle.  Members are encouraged to send photos of their show and tell items to Wendy Teichert no later than Tuesday before the meeting.   Contact Wendy Teichert for more information.

Our meeting this month will be at Strawbale Barn from 10:00 to 1:00pm.  Our program, “Inkle Weaving”, will be presented by Kathy Alexander, Rosemary Thorne and D’Elin Lohr. Our presenters will tell us about inkle weaving and demonstrate several techniques.  Attendees may bring their inkle looms. Bring a potluck dish to share or a bag lunch. Bring your Show & Tell items.  Contact Denise Schryver for more information.

Our meeting will be a hybrid meeting. The in-person meeting will be held at the SLO United Methodist Church at 1515 Fredericks St. and all members will be sent a link for Zoom a few days before the meeting.  Our program, “Honeycomb Hybrids”, will be presented by Stacey Harvey-Brown. More information here.  There will be a raffle, show and tell, and a short business meeting.  Members are encouraged to send photos of their show and tell items to Wendy-Marie Teichert by the Tuesday before the meeting.

For a map to get to the meeting, click here

Our February meeting will be a hybrid meeting. The in-person meeting will be held at the SLO United Methodist Church at 1515 Fredericks St. from 9:45am to noon. All members will be sent a link for Zoom a few days before the meeting.

Our program, “Weaving Schools”, will be moderated by Wendy-Marie Teichert and will include the insights of people who have attended some of the schools.   Guild members who teach weaving will also be included. There will be a raffle, show and tell, and a short business meeting.  Members are encouraged to send photos of their show and tell items to Wendy-Marie Teichert by the Tuesday before the meeting.

Our January meeting will be a luncheon at Full of Life Flatbread (menu here) in Los Alamos from noon to 2 pm.   This will be an opportunity to show off your handwoven garments. For more information or to make a reservation, contact Denise Schryver or Diane Ayers.

See map here

For information about this conference and to register, visit the CNCH website, here

Our January meeting will be a hybrid meeting, held from 9:45 to noon.  The in-person meeting will be held at the SLO United Methodist Church and all members will be sent a link for Zoom a few days before the meeting.  Our program, “What do I do with a Spotted Fleece”, will be presented by Robin Lynde, speaking from her farm in Vacaville.   Her talk will focus on how to work with a Jacob fleece to get a variety of color combinations in yarn and fabric design. More info here. There will be a raffle, show and tell, and a short business meeting.  Members are encouraged to send photos of their show and tell items to Wendy-Marie Teichert before the meeting.

Celebrate the Holidays Together at our Annual All-Guild Holiday Meeting and Potluck

Our November meeting will be a Hybrid Meeting from 9:45 am to noon.  We will meet in person at the United Methodist Church in San Luis Obispo (1515 Fredricks St. 93405) and a Zoom link will be sent to all members.  Our Program will be “Inspired by Sound”, presented by Cally Booker. More information here. There will be a brief business meeting, a raffle and show and tell.  Members are encouraged to send Show and Tell photos to Wendy-Marie Teichert.

For a Google Map, click here

Our October meeting will be a ZOOM ONLY meeting. A few days before the meeting all members will be sent a link.   Our program will be “Ethiopian Weavers of Sabahar,  presented by Jane Stafford. Sabahar is an Ethiopian company that produces unique handwoven textiles. For more information, click here.

There will also be a brief business meeting and show and tell.  Members who have show and tell photos should send them to Wendy-Marie Teichert.

This month we will meet at the Strawbale Barn from 10am to noon.  Nancy Weber will lead a hands-on project,  “STITCH UP A COLORFUL SCISSORS CASE” Participants will make scissor holder and optional scissor fob. Materials list and photos here. Attendees are encouraged to bring a lunch and stay to finish their project. Contact Nancy Weber for more information.

For map click here

Volunteer Chairperson is Carol Causey, Contact her at cacausey@me.com or 925-323-7715.

Some volunteer needs are being handled by Central Coast Weavers. If you are available to help with any of the following tasks, you may contact Yvonne Smith, here.  Conference attendance is NOT a requirement for volunteers.   See needs below:

Classroom Set-up* from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 3
Classroom Set-up* from 8 a.m. until 9 a.m. on Friday, Aug. 4
Classroom Break-down* from noon until 2 p.m. on Sunday, Aug. 6
*Note: Those who sign up for Classroom Set-up or Breakdown must be able to lift, move and stack 38-pound desks with another person.

There may also be a need for drivers to transport attendees during the conference:
Friday, Saturday and Sunday Mornings (8:30-9:00am): from the Vista Grande dining area or Buena Vista dorms to classrooms.
Friday, Saturday and Sunday Lunchtime:  from  classrooms to dining area (12:00-12:30pm) and return to classrooms/dorms (1:00-1:30pm)
Friday and Saturday (4:30pm) and Sunday (12:00pm): from classrooms to Buena Vista dorms.
If you are available for this, contact Yvonne here, stating which times you are available (morning, noon, or late afternoon)

For more information about the conference, click here

The Guild will be demonstrating at the Mid-State Fair on:
Friday, July 21;  noon to 4:00 and 4:00 to 8:00 p.m.
Saturday, July 29; noon to 4:00 and 4:00 to 8:00 p.m.

Demonstrations can include:

• Spinning on a wheel or spindle.
• Weaving on a small loom: rigid heddle, inkle weaving or card weaving
• Braiding: kumihimo, ply-split or another braiding technique.

Light, small equipment that can be easily carried from the parking lot is recommended, but not required!

There will be a small table loom all warped and ready for fair-goers to weave on, adults and kids.  Helping them and talking to admiring observers is great fun.

Contact Rosemary (rthorne805@charter.net) to sign up for your preferred time slot.  There is a particular need for people during the evening hours and on Saturday. Free passes are available for demonstrators, but must be requested in advance.

For more information, click here

28th ANNUAL ALL–GUILD PICNIC & TAG SALE
June 24, 2021 from Noon to 2:30 pm at Strother Park in Arroyo Grande, 1150 Huasna Rd, Arroyo Grande, CA. 93420.   PLEASE NOTE:  WE ARE STARTING AT A LATER TIME THIS YEAR!

The deadline to enter your handmade items in the Midstate Fair is fast approaching!

For more information, click here

“FORAGING AT THE BEACH!”  We will meet in the parking lot for San Simeon Beach off Hwy 1, at 10:00 AM.  Cari Curtis, a local foraging expert, will help us find and collect materials to use as natural dyes, embellishments, and weaving materials. She will share useful information and answer questions as we explore the beach and surrounding areas in search of unique materials. Wear comfortable shoes and bring a bag to collect items. This will be easy, flat walking.   We will have Saturday meetings this fall where we will use our foraged materials to dye yarn and fiber and create woven wall hangings woven with natural materials.  For more information about this meeting, contact Barby Wunsch.

ALL GUILD THURSDAY MEETING, May 11, 2023.
Our meeting will be a Hybrid meeting. We will meet at the San Luis Obispo United Methodist Church, 1515 Fredericks St. Members may join the meeting via Zoom, open at 9:30 am, with the meeting starting at 9:45am.  An invitation will be sent a few days before the meeting.  Our program, “Narrow but Not Limited” will be presented by Annie McHale. She will share her stories of inspiration and creation and will reveal the hidden potential of the Inkle Loom. More info here. We will have a raffle, show and tell and a brief business meeting.  Members are encouraged to submit their show and tell items to Wendy-Marie Teichert before the meeting so that they can be shown via Powerpoint. See instructions below.

Photo Guidelines for Zoom Meetings
Please send photos of your items to Wendy-Marie weavingwen@gmail.com  so she can have them ready for the meeting.  Guidelines for photos: (printable here)
• JPEG format preferred – 72 dpi
• Please name your photos by your last name with a number. E.g., “Teichert1.jpeg”, “Teichert2.jpeg”
• There will be an opportunity to speak about your piece during the Zoom meeting.

We will meet at Strawbale Barn in Atascadero from 10am to noon and our program, “Blending Fibers for Beautiful Batts!” will be presented by CCW members Nancy Weber and Denise Schryver.  This program will focus on blending fibers using a variety of methods to make beautiful batts for spinning! There will be drum carders, hackles, blending boards, and hand cards available to use and learn on. This will be a great day to learn a new skill or just play with fibers! Bring your creativity and some fibers and see what you can create! For more information about this meeting, contact Barby Wunsch.

Our meeting will be a Hybrid meeting… We will meet at the San Luis Obispo United Methodist Church, 1515 Fredericks St. Members may also join the meeting via Zoom, open at 9:30 am, with the meeting starting at 9:45am.  An invitation will be sent a few days before the meeting.  Our program, “Hand Weaving as an Expressive Art” will be presented by Anastasia Azure. Anastasia will share the development of her sculptural woven art and jewelry. More info here. We will have a raffle, show and tell and a brief business meeting.  Members are encouraged to submit their show and tell items to Wendy-Marie Teichert before the meeting so that they can be shown via Powerpoint. See instructions below.

Photo Guidelines for Zoom Meetings
Please send photos of your items to Wendy-Marie weavingwen@gmail.com  so she can have them ready for the meeting.  Guidelines for photos: (printable here)
• JPEG format preferred – 72 dpi
• Please name your photos by your last name with a number. E.g., “Teichert1.jpeg”, “Teichert2.jpeg”
• There will be an opportunity to speak about your piece during the Zoom meeting.

Our meeting will be held at Barby Wunsch’s home in Templeton (1477 Eureka Lane) from 10am to 12pm. Our program, “Mimosas & Cotton Spinning” will be presented via Zoom by Julie Drogswold from Tangled Yarns Farms in Arizona.  We will learn new skills and delve into all things cotton.  We will enjoy Mimosas and light snacks. Bring your spinning wheel, stool or chair, and cotton fiber.  Cotton fiber packages will be available for $15. For more information about Julie, click here.   For more information about this meeting, contact Barby Wunsch..

Our meeting will be a ZOOM meeting, beginning at 9:45 am.  Members will be sent a Zoom invitation a few days before the meeting.  Our program “Color Theory from the Yarn Circle” will be presented by Michelle Belson of Lunatic Fringe.  Michele will talk about the most important aspects of color theory, the role of traditional color gamps, balance and ratio of colors, and how structure affects color.  We will also have a short business meeting and member Show and Tell. Members are encouraged to submit photos per instructions below.

Photo Guidelines for Zoom Meetings
Please send photos of your items to Wendy-Marie weavingwen@gmail.com  so she can have them ready for the meeting.  Guidelines for photos: (printable here)
• JPEG format preferred – 72 dpi
• Please name your photos by your last name with a number. E.g., “Teichert1.jpeg”, “Teichert2.jpeg”
• There will be an opportunity to speak about your piece during the Zoom meeting.

Our Saturday meeting in February will be an in person meeting held at the Strawbale Barn in Atascadero, from 10 am to 12pm.

This will be a hands-on, “Pin-Weaving with Beads” program. This technique is perfect for making delightful necklaces and other woven jewelry.  For more info, including a supplies list, click here      Don’t worry if you don’t have everything on the list, most things can be shared.

Attendees are encouraged to bring a lunch and stay a while longer to work on your project.  Show & Tell items are always welcome.

If you need a map to get the the meeting, click here

For more information, contact Barby Wunsch.

Our meeting will be a hybrid meeting, beginning at 9:45 am.  Members may attend in person at the United Methodist Church at 1515 Fredericks St, San Luis Obispo or by Zoom.  A Zoom invitation will be sent to all members a few days before the meeting.  Our program “MICHAEL RUDE ON SANDRA RUDE’S WORK” will be presented by Michael Rude.  Sandra Rude was an award-winning weaver and member of Central Coast Weavers.  Mike will share scarves and other pieces from Sandra’s collection. We will also have an in-person raffle, a short business meeting and member Show and Tell. Members who have a piece woven by Sandra are encouraged to bring them for Show and Tell or submit photos per instructions below.  Members are encouraged to submit photos of their show and tell items to Wendy-Marie ahead of time as it is sometimes difficult to show items in person. (See guidelines below)

Photo Guidelines for Zoom Meetings
Please send photos of your items to Wendy-Marie weavingwen@gmail.com  so she can have them ready for the meeting.  Guidelines for photos: (printable here)
• JPEG format preferred – 72 dpi
• Please name your photos by your last name with a number. E.g., “Teichert1.jpeg”, “Teichert2.jpeg”
• There will be an opportunity to speak about your piece during the Zoom meeting.

Saturday All Guild Meeting, January 28, 2023
Our January Saturday meeting will be a luncheon held at Apple Farm in San Luis Obispo at 11am. Please RSVP to Barby at barby_wunsch@live.com or 805-712-2172 no later than January 18^th.   Wear your beautiful handwoven garments!

Please note that meeting starts at 11 am this month.

ALL GUILD THURSDAY MEETING, January 12, 2023
Our January meeting will be a hybrid meeting, beginning at 9:45 am. You may attend in person at the San Luis Obispo United Methodist Church, 1515 Fredricks Street.  A Zoom invitation will be sent to all members a few days before the meeting.  Our program will be “WEAVING BY DESIGN” presented in person by Kelly Marshall.  She will show us the inspiration behind her REP Weave designs and walk you through the development of her successful weaving business. More info about Kelly here.  We will have a brief business meeting, an in person raffle and show and tell.  Members are encouraged to submit photos of their show and tell items to Wendy-Marie ahead of time as it is sometimes difficult to show items in person. (See guidelines below)

Photo Guidelines for Zoom Meetings
Please send photos of your items to Wendy-Marie weavingwen@gmail.com  so she can have them ready for the meeting.  Guidelines for photos: (printable here)
• JPEG format preferred – 72 dpi
• Please name your photos by your last name with a number. E.g., “Teichert1.jpeg”, “Teichert2.jpeg”
• There will be an opportunity to speak about your piece during the Zoom meeting.

Due to weather conditions, Spinners today is cancelled!

For more information contact Rosemary or Kay Thorne.

In November, our meeting will be ONLY ON ZOOM, beginning at 9:45 am. An invitation will be sent to all members a few days before the meeting.  Our program will be “DESIGN DELIBERATIONS” presented by Lynn Smetko.  Lynn has served as President of Complex Weavers and combines a fascination with weaving, technology and art when designing. She will talk to us about deciding what and how to weave and making the choices involved. We will explore some different approaches to a weave design and ways to get oneself out of a rut. more info We will also have a brief business meeting and show and tell.  Members are asked to submit photos of their show and tell items to Wendy-Marie ahead of time. (See guidelines below)

Photo Guidelines for Zoom Meetings
Please send photos of your items to Wendy-Marie weavingwen@gmail.com  so she can have them ready for the meeting.  Guidelines for photos: (printable here)
• JPEG format preferred – 72 dpi
• Please name your photos by your last name with a number. E.g., “Teichert1.jpeg”, “Teichert2.jpeg”
• There will be an opportunity to speak about your piece during the Zoom meeting.

Join us at the Strawbale Barn in Atascadero, November 4, 5 and 6 for our Annual Guild Sale & Showcase.  PROOF OF COMPLETE VACCINATION & PROPERLY WORN MASKS REQUIRED FOR ENTRY

For more information, including a map,  click here

Fibers Play Date on the Farm!

Our October meeting will be a hybrid meeting, beginning at 9:45 am. You may attend in person at the San Luis Obispo United Methodist Church, 1515 Fredricks Street. A Zoom invitation will be sent to all members a few days before the meeting.  Our program will be “COTTON FROM FIELD TO LOOM” presented remotely by Joan Ruane.  She will tell us all about cotton, from harvesting cotton, ginning, classification, and processing lint into sliver to making yarn. Joan will also discuss weaving and knitting with handspun cotton and show photos of projects woven with spun cotton. We will have a brief business meeting, an in person raffle and show and tell.  Members are encouraged to submit photos of their show and tell items to Wendy-Marie ahead of time as it is sometimes difficult to show items in person. (See guidelines below)

Photo Guidelines for Zoom Meetings
Please send photos of your items to Wendy-Marie weavingwen@gmail.com  so she can have them ready for the meeting.  Guidelines for photos: (printable here)
• JPEG format preferred – 72 dpi
• Please name your photos by your last name with a number. E.g., “Teichert1.jpeg”, “Teichert2.jpeg”
• There will be an opportunity to speak about your piece during the Zoom meeting.

Teachers for CNCH August 3-6, 2023 have been announced:

DYEING
Nancy Finn                  Working Your Way Around the Color Wheel
Teresa Ruch                Designing and Painting Warps
Graham Keegan          Know Madder:  Many Roads, Many Reds

SPRANG
Carol James                Introduction to Sprang

BASKETRY
Deb Curtis                    Birch Bark Exploration
Polly Giacchina            The Enhanced Twined Form

KUMIHIMO
Shirley Berlin                 Japanese Braiding: Making Friends with a Marudai

TABLET WEAVING
Inge Dam                       Tablet Incorporated Into Woven Fabric

FELTING
Flora Carlile-Kovacs     Felt Your Dreams: Prefelt with Nomadic Designs

TAPESTRY
Kathe Todd-Hooker         Line and Detail and The Geometry of Tapestry

SPINNING
Kate Larson                    Vibrant: Blending and Spinning for Color Effects
Angela Schneider           The Short and Long of Spinning

WEAVING
David Xenakis                 Finn Weave is Fun
Jennifer Moore                Double Rainbow
Joanne Hall                     Swedish Art Weaves
Robyn Spady                  A Parallel Threading is a Weaver’s Playground

This month we will be creating weaving and fibers-related vision boards. This month-long exercise will help us unleash our creativity, inspire ourselves and others, and help us get to know each other through our fibers interests! Our meeting(s) will be Zoom meetings. Invitations will be sent to all guild members a few days before each meeting.

Vision boards can be created either online (I recommend Canva) or on an actual board (or a combination of both!) using photos, sketches, yarn, swatches, words and phrases, etc…

Each week Barby will send out helpful tips and ideas to guide you on this journey. We will be using these boards to answer the following questions:

• What inspires me in my weaving?
• What is a new skill, technique, or pattern I’ve always wanted to try or learn?
• What am I stuck on or need help with?
• What excites me about weaving and fibers?
• What do I want to accomplish this year?

At our meeting at the end of the month, we will share our vision boards and each person have a turn to discuss their vision board. This will be a fun way to get to know each other, help me coordinate activities each month to support your growth, and provide you with a tangible finished product to hang in your studio or weaving space to keep you inspired all year! There are no rules so get those ideas flowing!

Remember, these vision boards are a great tool to help take our creativity and weaving to a whole new level so just enjoy the process!

If you would like to participate or would like more information, contact Barby Wunsch, barby_wunsch@live.com

Kelly Marshall will be presenting “Revelations in Rep” January 13, 14, and 15 at the Strawbale Barn in Atascadero.  Click here for more information and a link to pay workshop fees using PayPal.

 “THE BIG REVEAL!”  ~ Our meeting will be a hybrid meeting, in person at the SLO United Methodist Church, 1515 Fredricks Street and concurrently on Zoom!  All members will be sent an invitation for the Zoom meeting a few days ahead of time.  Members are encouraged to bring items they’ve woven in the last two years for Show and Tell.  We will also have our traditional raffle of fiber-related items and a short business meeting.  Coffee and hot water for tea will be provided and attendees may bring snacks to share.

If you plan to attend remotely, you must send photos for Show & Tell.  If you plan to attend in person, you may send photos, but it is not required. Info about yarn, sett and structure are a plus. Please send photos to Wendy-Marie at: weavingwen@gmail.com.

Note: You may also send a photo of yourself to be included in the Show & Tell slides.

In person meeting attendees must be vaccinated and have appropriate booster(s).  Mask wearing is encouraged, but optional.

The 2023 CNCH Conference will be held on the Cal Poly San Luis Obispo campus from August 3 – 6, 2023.

Attendees will enjoy apartment-style lodging on the campus and more than 12 retreat-style classes in subjects including weaving, spinning, dyeing, felting, kumihimo, sprang – and more.

While most of those instructors will be identified at a later date, Robyn Spady and Kate Larson will be teaching at this conference.

Registration opens on April 29, 2023. Be sure to register early.

This conference will be hosted by the Area 2 Guilds of CNCH, which includes the Central Coast Weavers, Del Oro Spinners and Weavers, Golden Valley Weavers and Spinners, Mother Lode Weavers and Spinners.

For more information, visit the CNCH Website, here.

For answers to some FAQs, provided by Rosemary Thorne, click here

Not going to Convergence or Complex Weavers in Knoxville, TN this year?

Participate Virtually:

Check out Michael Rude’s entry in the Complex Weavers “Complexity 2022” Exhibition. Click here

Sign Up for the Complex Weavers Closing Presentation July 13 at 1:30pm EDT (10:30 am PDT). Click here

Check out an on line copy of HGA publication, Spindle and Dye Pot. Click here

For Information about Entering the Mid State Fair click here

Scroll down for important dates for dropping off and picking up your items.

If you need help dropping off or picking up your items, contact a CCW Board Member or fill out the contact form on this website. click here

Saturday All Guild Meeting, May 28, 2022
Our May meeting will be a Zoom Meeting and members will be sent an invitation a few days before the meeting. Zoom will be available at 9:45 am and the meeting will begin at 10:00am.  Our program will be “THE FASCINATING LIFE OF MARY MEIGS ATWATER”, presented by Karen Donde.  Mary Meigs Atwater saw weaving as a productive outlet for women in her Montana mining community, as occupational therapy for soldiers injured in World War I and as financial support for her family. She also was an artist, designer, world traveler, novelist, patriot, beaver rancher, political activist, wife, mother and avid fisherman. This seminar shares anecdotes, quotes and revelations that speak to Atwater’s courage, adventurous spirit, intellect and contributions to American hand weaving. For more information, contact Irene Rush.

The Conference of Northern California Handweavers Annual Conference is being held at the San Mateo Marriott (near the San Francisco Airport). Conference Information here. Map here.

Registration for workshops at this annual event is closed, but you can still attend the Marketplace and explore the Gallery of woven items.

The fee for the the Marketplace is $15 for one day or $20 for the weekend and parking is free with validation.  The Marketplace is open Friday May 20 from 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM, Saturday May 21 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM and
Sunday May 22 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM. More information, including a list of vendors, here.

Galleries are open the same hours as the Marketplace and there will be demonstrations in the hotel lobby on Saturday and Sunday.  Parking is $30 per day, so a trip the the Marketplace is recommended!

“CELLULOSE FIBER DYE DAY”  Join the fun at this colorful, in-person gathering at Becky Elwood’s in Atascadero. We will be outdoors dyeing plant- based fibers (cotton, linen, ramie, hemp, Tencel, etc.) from 10:00 until about noon; ProChemical MX dyes will be provided.

Click Here for Pre-Dye Day Instructions and a list of Supplies to bring.

Click Here for Dying Notes.

Click here for information about Parfait Dying

Please RSVP so that Dying Stations can be set up for everyone. For more information or to RSVP, contact Irene Rush at irene@kcbx.net

Masks will not be required outdoors, but must be worn inside Becky’s house.

Our April meeting will be a Zoom Meeting.  A few days before the meeting, every member with email will be sent an invitation with a link to join the meeting.  The meeting will open at 9:45 am to allow time for people to join and the actual meeting will begin at 10:00 am.  Our program, “Spinning and Weaving; a High Fiber Lifestyle” will be presented by Jannie Taylor.

ANIMAL, VEGETABLE, or MINERAL? The world is full of an amazing range of fiber and people around the globe have always put what is at hand to use for a myriad of purposes. Learn about the origin and properties of a  wide variety of fibers that come from sheep to sheepdog, flax to fique.

In addition to the program, we will have a business meeting and Show & Tell – please send photos of your items to Wendy-Marie weavingwen@gmail.com  so she can have them ready for the meeting.  Guidelines for photos here.

Our meeting will be a Zoom meeting and a few days ahead of time, guild members will be sent an email with a Zoom link for the meeting.  Zoom will be available at 9:45 and the meeting will start at 10:00 am.  Our program, “TEXT AND TEXTILES: FIBER ARTS AND LETTERS”, will be presented by Wendy-Marie Teichert.   Wendy-Marie is not only a weaver, she is also a talented calligrapher. This program will merge her two interests as she illustrates a connection that most of us might never have considered.  Don’t miss this intriguing and informative program!  more info here  For more information, contact Irene at irene@kcbx.net.

Thursday All Guild Meeting, Thursday February 10, 2022
Our February meeting will be a Zoom Meeting.  A few days before the meeting, every member with email will be sent an invitation with a link to join the meeting.  The meeting will open at 9:45 am to allow time for people to join and the actual meeting will begin at 10:00 am.   Our program, “Eco Printing Basics” will be presented by Sierra Mohr. Sierra will take us through the process of transferring flora onto fiber in the process called Eco Printing.  Sierra Mohr teaches felting and knitting regionally and has won numerous awards at the Nevada County and State Fairs for her fiber creations. Sierra’s on-line business, “Chic Thrills,” carries her felted pieces, her marvelous hand spun art yarns as well as her one-of-a-kind eco-printed wares. More info here.

In addition to the program, we will have a business meeting and Show & Tell – please send photos of your items to Wendy-Marie weavingwen@gmail.com  so she can have them ready for the meeting.  Guidelines for photos here.

January 29, 10am to noon

Our January meeting is traditionally a lunch out at a local restaurant with attendees encouraged to wear their woven garments. This year, due to Covid concerns, our January meeting will be a Zoom meeting, “Pinkies Up!”.

Get dressed up, wear something handwoven if you can… make yourself a pot of your favorite tea, put out a few biscuits  and enjoy the party. Members are invited to share their memories of tea parties past, including photos of tea service, table settings, and other items, especially those that are handwoven.  Favorite recipes are welcome.   Photos or memories of tea parties you have hosted or attended would be especially nice.  Please send your pictures with accompanying text to irene@kcbx.net by January 24th so that they may be included in a Power Point presentation, then  join us on Saturday, January 29th to talk about your items and enjoy other guild members’ contributions.  For more information, contact Irene at irene@kcbx.net.

Our January meeting will be a Zoom Meeting.  A few days before the meeting, every member with email will be sent an invitation with a link to join the meeting.  The meeting will open at 9:45 am to allow time for people to join and the actual meeting will begin at 10:00 am.

Our program, “Designing at the Loom with Multiple Warp Chains” will be presented by Kathrin Weber. More info here.

In addition to the program, we will have a business meeting and Show & Tell – please send photos of your items to Wendy-Marie weavingwen@gmail.com  so she can have them ready for the meeting.  Guidelines for photos here.

All-Guild Holiday Meeting and Potluck, Saturday, December 11
Our December All Guild Meeting will be on Saturday, December 11, 2021 from 11:00am to 2:00pm at the Avila Community Center, 191 San Miguel St, Avila Beach.  Link to map here.
(There will be no Thursday meeting this month.)
We will have all of our traditional activites: Show and Tell, a Star-Making Project, a delicious pot luck lunch and an optional gift exchange. Also included will be a special door prize raffle — everyone will get tickets at the door!

Masks and proof of full vaccination  are required.

Due to the Thanksgiving holiday, our November Saturday All Guild Meeting will be held on December 4.  Our meeting will be a Zoom meeting and a few days ahead of time, guild members will be sent an email with a Zoom link for the meeting.  Zoom will be available at 9:45 and the meeting will start at 10:00 am.  Our Program will be “TIPS FOR RUG WEAVING” featuring a panel of 7 weavers sharing their secrets for successful rug weaving. A variety of examples of rug weaving techniques will be shown and explained, for woven chenille rugs, tapestry rugs, rag rugs, rep weave rugs, and more.  Contact Rebecca Evans for more info.

Thursday All Guild Meeting, November 11, 2021
Our November meeting will be a Zoom Meeting.  A few days before the meeting, every member with email will be sent an invitation to attend with a link to join the meeting.  The meeting will open at 9:45 am to allow time for people to join and the actual meeting will begin at 10:00 am.
Our program, Weaving with MZ Fiber will be presented by Eileen Lee. She will be sharing her weaving experience, spanning her career at Levi Strauss to the present. The program will showcase her remarkable designs, and promises to be both inspiring and informative. More info here
In addition to the program, we will have the a business meeting and Show & Tell – please send photos of your items to Wendy-Marie weavingwen@gmail.com  so she can have them ready for the meeting.  Guidelines for photos here.

LEARN TO SPIN WITH A SPINDLE ~ Have you ever wondered how someone can take a pile of fiber and turn it into beautiful yarn, using only a small piece of wood spinning around on the floor?  A group of “roaming spinners”, aka guild members, will teach the basics of drop spindle spinning. Patricia Martin will provide wool for all participants and spindles to use for those who need one. If you have a spindle, please bring it to learn on, or to improve your technique. There will also be wood spindles for sale at $2.50. Those who want to stay for lunch should bring their own food and utensils.

Everyone attending must be fully vaccinated and masks covering mouth and nose must be worn indoors.

Members interested in attending are asked to RSVP by October 10, 2021.  If you have any questions, contact iRene:  irene@KCBX.net

There will be some extra precautions for everyone’s comfort and security:

Our October meeting will be a Zoom Meeting.  A few days before the meeting, every member with email will be sent an invitation to attend with a link to join the meeting.  The meeting will open at 9:45 am to allow time for people to join and the actual meeting will begin at 10:00 am.

Our program, New Paradigms and the Ethos of Re-enchantment will be presented by Lesley Roberts. She will speak about her art practice and the way she sees her work transforming her community. More info here

In addition to the program, we will have the a business meeting and Show & Tell – please send photos of your items to Wendy-Marie weavingwen@gmail.com  so she can have them ready for the meeting.  Guidelines for photos here.

There will be no All Guild Saturday Meeting in September.

Please join us on October 23, 2021!

If you have any questions, contact iRene: irene@KCBX.net.

Our September All Guild Meeting will be a picnic at Atascadero Lake Park, from 10am to 2pm. We will have a potluck lunch with picnic fare and attendees are also asked to bring their own table service and any serving implements needed for their potluck offering. If you would like coffee or tea, please bring your own. Cold Lemonade and bottled water will be provided.

There will be lots of Show and Tell: Bring your “Fishy Iridescence Guild Challenge items, August 14 Workshop Items, County Fair entries and your Summertime weaving projects!  For the Tag Sale, label your items for sale with your Name and your Price. All transactions will be between individual buyers and sellers!  And don’t forget to bring your checkbook for those bargains you just can’t pass up.

All attendees must be fully vaccinated and maintain a reasonable amount of personal space. Mask wearing outdoors is optional, but recommended in crowded areas.

A map to Atascadero Lake Park can be found here.

Sign up now for Annual Weaver’s Retreat, November 12-14, 2021 at Camp Ocean Pines.

Contact Roberta Foster. Click here for more info.

Membership renewals are due July 1, 2021. Click here for more information.

If you are not currently a member and wish to join, click here.

Our June meeting will be a Zoom meeting. All members will be sent an invitation to attend.  The meeting will open at 9:45 am to allow time for people to join and the actual meeting will begin at 10:00 am.  Our program, “Mathematical Design” will be presented by Jennifer Moore. More Information here.  In addition to the program, we will have the a business meeting, a presentation of Guild Challenge Projects and Show & Tell –  See guidelines for photos below.

Guild challenge items will be shared in person at an outdoor event in September 2021(Subject to change depending on Pandemic rules). There will be a Powerpoint presentation at the June 2021 Zoom meeting as well.  Members are encouraged to submit photographs per instructions sent to members.

Please send photos of your items to Wendy-Marie weavingwen@gmail.com  so she can have them ready for the meeting.  Guidelines for photos: (printable here)
• JPEG format preferred – 72 dpi
• Please name your photos by your last name with a number. E.g., “Teichert1.jpeg”, “Teichert2.jpeg”
• There will be an opportunity to speak about your piece during the Zoom meeting.

Our program will be a Zoom Program, “VIRTUAL STUDIO TOURS”.  Members are invited to share their Studios and their Storage secrets!    Irene and Rebecca are planning a fun and enlightening program where you will see how others have set up their weaving area(s) and tackled storage issues.

Contact Irene at irene@kcbx.net  if you would like to be included. She’ll need to have your photos and brief, descriptive text by May 15 so there will be time to put them into a PowerPoint presentation. If possible, please plan to attend the meeting so you can answer questions and accept compliments.
To get more information, contact  Irene at irene@kcbx.net or Rebecca at sunflower_evans@hotmail.com.

Our May meeting will be a Zoom Meeting.  Our Program, “Ripped about Rep”, a photographic overview of  Rosalie’s work with Rep Weave will be presented by Rosalie Nielson. In addition to the program we will have a business meeting and member Show and Tell. More information about Rosalie Nielson here.

Please send photos of your items to Wendy-Marie weavingwen@gmail.com  so she can have them ready for the meeting.  Guidelines for photos: (printable here)

May 24, 26, & 28, 2021, 2 hours am & 1 hour pm (times to be determined) 
(America/ California time zone)
Rosalie Neilson will present a “3-Day Huck Lace  Workshop” via Zoom.  Participants will learn about Huck Lace and weave related practice pieces in the comfort of their own homes.   More detailed information and PayPal link to sign up can be found here.

Attendance is limited, so do not wait to sign up.

For more information, contact Patricia Martin at patwove@aol.com.

Our April Meeting will be a Zoom meeting.  A few days before the meeting members will be sent a link to the meeting.

“BEADED BRACELET”  During the month of April, Sally Knight led us in creating a beaded bracelet from one of two bracelet kits (Triangle Waves or Candy Dot) available for purchase from Caravan Beads.  Those having their own beads and supplies are also welcome to join.

Thursday All Guild Meeting, April 8, 2020
Our April meeting will be a Zoom Meeting.  Our Program, “One Thread at a Time”, a slide show of Sarah’s work, with lessons learned along the way, will be presented by Sarah Jackson. In addition to the program we will have a business meeting and member Show and Tell. More information about Sarah Jackson here.

Please send photos of your items to Wendy-Marie weavingwen@gmail.com  so she can have them ready for the meeting.  Guidelines for photos: (printable here)

Our March meeting will be a Zoom Meeting.  A few days before the meeting, every member with email will be sent an invitation to attend with a link to join the meeting.   Our program, “The Joy of Beadwork”, will be presented by Sally Knight.  We will learn about fooling around with bright shiny little things for fun and therapy during difficult times like job loss, Bursitis, and pandemics.
Note:  Our originally scheduled program, “VIRTUAL STUDIO TOURS” is rescheduled to May 29, 2021.
For more information, contact Irene irene@KCBX.net or Rebecca sunflower_evans@hotmail.com.

Our March meeting will be a Zoom Meeting.  A few days before the meeting, every member with email will be sent an invitation to attend with a link to join the meeting.   Our program, “The Joy of Beadwork”, will be presented by Sally Knight.  We will learn about fooling around with bright shiny little things for fun and therapy during difficult times like job loss, Bursitis, and pandemics.

In addition to the program, we will have the a business meeting and Show & Tell – please send photos of your items to Wendy-Marie weavingwen@gmail.com  so she can have them ready for the meeting.  Guidelines for photos: (printable here)
• JPEG format preferred – 72 dpi
• Please name your photos by your last name with a number. E.g., “Teichert1.jpeg”, “Teichert2.jpeg”
• There will be an opportunity to speak about your piece during the Zoom meeting.

Robyn Spady’s Seminar: “Closure Ideas for Garments without Invasive Buttonholes” will be presented by Zoom on March 20 at 10am.   Participants will explore different techniques that may be used to secure a garment or fashion accessory.  From frogs and hand-wrapped hooks and eyes to knotting and clasps, designing and making your own closures can be fun and exciting.  Fees are $10 for Guild members and $15 for non-members. For questions, contact Patricia Martin at patwove@aol.com   Click Here to pay fees.

All times are in the America/Los Angeles time zone.

Saturday All Guild Meeting, February 27, 2021
Our program, “WEAVE IT AND WEAR IT” will be presented by members of the Garment Construction Special Interest Group. This will include practical advice on garment construction from handwoven fabric, with examples provided by guild members.  For more information and to receive a Zoom invitation, contact Irene at irene@kcbx.net or Rebecca at sunflower_evans@hotmail.com.

Our February meeting will be a Zoom Meeting.  A few days before the meeting, every member with email will be sent an invitation to attend with a link to join the meeting.   Our program, “Echoes and Iridescence: Designing for Rainbows”, will be presented by Jannie Taylor.  We will learn how these designs are created and how weaving software can be used in the design process. Jannie will demonstrate the tools used to create weaving designs and for using color to enhance them. This presentation is for weavers at all levels.

In addition to the program, we will have the a business meeting and Show & Tell – please send photos of your items to Wendy-Marie weavingwen@gmail.com  so she can have them ready for the meeting.  Guidelines for photos: (printable here)

Our Program, “My Journey as a Metal Weaver, Enamelist and Insect Enthusiast– Or Nothing is Ever Simple” will be presented by Jeanie Pratt.  Jeanie will show some of her unique jewelry creations, tell us where she finds her inspiration and how she brings her ideas to life.  If you are interested in attending this sparkling Zoom Presentation, from 10 am to noon, contact Irene irene@KCBX.net or Rebecca sunflower_evans@hotmail.com.

The Garment Encouragement Group will meet via Zoom from 10 am to noon. Contact Patricia Martin patwove@aol.com for more information.

Our January meeting will be a Zoom Meeting.  A few days before the meeting, every member with email will be sent an invitation to attend with a link to join the meeting.  The meeting will open at 9:45 am to allow time for people to join and the actual meeting will begin at 10:00 am.

Our program, “Combining Warps and Structure for Wow! Yardage” will be presented by Daryl Lancaster.

In addition to the program, we will have the a business meeting and Show & Tell – please send photos to  Wendy-Marie weavingwen@gmail.com  ASAP so she can have them ready for the meeting.  Guidelines for photos here.

There will be no Saturday Meeting in December!

Our All-Guild Holiday Zoom Party is scheduled for Thursday, December 10, starting at 10:00 am. Robyn Spady will present her delightful program on color, “The Taming of the Hue” and our “socially distanced” gift exchange will be celebrated with an “Open & Show” after Robyn’s program.

We will continue two important traditions:
Food Bank Donations: (Do-it-yourself, this year) can be made to:
Food Banks of San Luis Obispo County ~ https://www.slofoodbank.org/donate/   Food Bank of Santa Barbara County ~  https://donate.foodbanksbc.or/give/302817/#!/donation/checkout
2020 Star:  This year’s Star project doesn’t use any special materials, is easy to make and looks great! Click HERE for complete instructions and bring your star to the party!

Invitation to the Zoom meeting will be sent a few days before the event.

There will be no Saturday Meeting in November or December!

Please join us for the All Guild Holiday Meeting on December 10! There will be a program presented by Robyn Spady and a Holiday Gift Exchange.  To participate in the gift exchange, contact  Irene at irene@kcbx.net or Rebecca at sunflower_evans@hotmail.com  by November 15.  Each person will be randomly assigned the name of another participant to send a gift to. Wrapped gifts should be mailed or delivered by December 1.

Our  November meeting will be a Zoom Meeting.  A few days before the meeting, every member with email will be sent an invitation to attend with a link to join the meeting.  The meeting will open at 9:45 am to allow time for people to join and the actual meeting will begin at 10:00 am.

Our program, “Anni Albers, her Life and Legacy” will be presented by Cameron Taylor-Brown.
more info

In addition to the program, we will have the a business meeting and Show & Tell – please send photos to  Wendy-Marie weavingwen@gmail.com  ASAP so she can have them ready for the meeting.  Guidelines for photos here.

On October 31, we will have our Saturday All Guild Meeting via Zoom.  A few days before the meeting, members who are signed up will be sent an invitation to attend with a link to join the meeting.

The meeting will open at 9:45 am to allow time for people to join and the actual meeting will begin at 10:00 am. Our program, “Needle Felting”, will be presented by Rebecca Evans.  This meeting is the culmination of an independent learning activity.  If you would like to participate, contact  Rebecca at sunflower_evans@hotmail.com or Irene at irene@kcbx.net as soon as possible.  Participants should sign up no later than October 15 to allow adequate time to purchase materials and finish their needle felting project.

Our October meeting will be a Zoom Meeting.  A few days before the meeting, every member with email will be sent an invitation to attend with a link to join the meeting.  The meeting will open at 9:45 am to allow time for people to join and the actual meeting will begin at 10:00 am.

Our program, “Uzbek Ikat:The Personal Saga of an Exceptional Cloth”, will be presented by Marilyn Romatka of Taproot Folk Arts. Marilyn will take us on a virtual journey to Uzbekistan with her multi-media presentation. We will see the complete process of producing these unique textiles, how each thread is manipulated, dyed and woven into exquisite  cloth.

In addition to the program, we will have the a business meeting and Show & Tell – please send photos to  Wendy-Marie weavingwen@gmail.com  ASAP so she can have them ready for the meeting.  Guidelines for photos here.

On Sept 26, we will have our Saturday All Guild Meeting via Zoom.  A few days before the meeting, members who are signed up will be sent an invitation to attend with a link to join the meeting.

The meeting will open at 9:45 am to allow time for people to join and the actual meeting will begin at 10:00 am. Our program, “Tapestry Basics Via Extended Learning”, will be presented by Cindy Gaulin.  This meeting is the culmination of an independent tapestry learning activity. If you would like to participate, contact Irene at irene@kcbx.net or Rebecca at sunflower_evans@hotmail.com as soon as possible.  Participants should sign up no later than September 12 to allow adequate time to finish their tapestry project.

If you have not used Zoom before, you might want to get ready ahead of time by visiting the Zoom website and downloading the app if you need to. Click here for a link that explains how to join a Zoom meeting.

On Sept 10, we will have our first ever Thursday Guild Meeting via Zoom.  A few days before the meeting, every member with email will be sent an invitation to attend with a link to join the meeting.

The meeting will open at 9:45 am to allow time for people to join and the actual meeting will begin at 10:00 am. Our program, “At Home with Dyes and the Garden”, will be presented by author and teacher, Catharine Ellis. In addition to the program, we will have the a business meeting and Show & Tell – please send photos of your items to Wendy-Marie weavingwen@gmail.com  ASAP so she can have them ready for the meeting.  Guidelines for photos here.

If you have not used Zoom before, you might want to get ready ahead of time by visiting the Zoom website and downloading the app if you need to. Click here for a link that explains how to join a Zoom meeting.

We will have a Show and Tell slide show as part of our September meeting! Please send photos of your work to Wendy-Marie at weavingwen@gmail.com.

Guidelines for photos:

1. JPEG format preferred – 72 dpi
2. Please name your photos by your last name with a number. E.g., “Teichert1.jpeg”, “Teichert2.jpeg”
3. There will be an opportunity to speak about your piece during the Zoom meeting.

Sandra was a beautiful lady.  We are all richer for having her touch our lives.
Contact Sandra’s husband, Mike Rude here

The Guild Motto and guiding principle is “Friendship is the Shining Path We Weave”.  For months, we have been  separated from our friends by this pandemic and, while we are not ready to assemble indoors at a regular meeting, we are ready to try a new way to stay connected.

The Guild board is initiating a new program called “Pop-Up Guild Groups”.  Any member can offer to host a Pop-Up gathering.  The host will set the date, time duration, location, maximum number of participants, the theme (if any) and any other specifications.  All gatherings will be outdoors, in a back yard, park or other open space.

An announcement will be sent out to all guild members and those interested in attending will contact the host to reserve their space. no drop-ins or guests without a reservation will be allowed.

For more information, click here.

We had hoped to be able to host Ruby Leslie’s “3Ds of 3-D: Deflection, Differential Shrinkage and Doubleweave” Workshop in September, 2020.  Unfortunately this workshop has been cancelled due to the pandemic.  Contact Patricia Martin, Patwove@aol.com if you are interested in joining us at a future date.

In order to help prevent the rapid spread of COVID-19 in our vulnerable population and the community in general, the Guild Board has decided to cancel all meetings for the remainder of the month of March. At that point, the Board will reevaluate the situation and notify all members. This includes regular Thursday and Saturday meetings, as well as Tuesday Spinners, Study Group and all Special Interest Group (SIG) meetings.

Please stay safe and healthy – and get some weaving done!

For the March 12 Thursday meeting, we will take a field trip to Horsefeather Ranch in Arroyo Grande (11:00 to 12:30pm). We will meet at the home of Diane Ayers, 1678 Noyes Road in Arroyo Grande at 10:00 am for a brief meeting and then continue to the ranch. We will see sheep, goats, alpaca, and exotic birds and there is a store which offers fiber and other items. This event will be held rain or shine and may involve walking in muddy conditions, so dress appropriately! You might want to bring an umbrella!

The fee is $10 for members who sign up by March 9 and $20 for everyone after that. Send your check to Karen Wiley if you would like to join. Parking is limited so please carpool to Diane’s house!

In conjunction with our May Saturday Meeting (May 30), Joanne Hall will present two workshops about Swedish Weaves.

On Friday, May 29 Joanne Hall will talk about “Understanding Countermarch and Draw Looms” with loom demonstrations. This is a good opportunity to learn about these types of looms. The fee for this 1-day workshop is $68.

On Saturday afternoon, Sunday and Monday (May 30-June 1), there will be a “Swedish Arts Weaves” workshop covering five different Swedish Weaves through the use of pick up and half heddle techniques. This workshop is appropriate for both 4 Shaft and Rigid Heddle Looms. The fee for this 2 1/2 day workshop is $175.

Sign ups will be available at the Thursday, February 11 Guild meeting. Space is limited, so bring workshop fees to hold your space. If you cannot attend the Guild meeting this Thursday, contact Patricia Martin (patwove@aol.com). There are no refunds, but you may find a replacement if you are unable to attend.

If you are curious about freeform weaving in the Japanese philosophy and styles and you would like to explore this topic with other weavers, please join us for our first meeting in Diane Reynolds’ home in San Luis Obispo (805.704.8273) on February 27 from 10 am to 12 pm.

This would be a good place to expand your creativity and color sense while creating your own unique handwovens. We would informally gather monthly on the 4th Thursday of each month from 10am to 12pm. Portable Floor looms, Table Looms and Rigid Heddle Looms can all be used.

If you would like more information about the formation of this new Special Interest Group, contact Denise Schryver: denise.schryver@gmail.com or 805.440.4579

This article was submitted for publication on the Schacht Spindle Company web site:

“There are happy rigid heddle weavers on the central coast of California! Our group is part of the Central Coast Weavers Guild. We number about 25, with attendance at monthly meetings averaging about a dozen. We use all manner and size of rigid heddle looms and we love them for their versatility, portability, ease of use and just plain fun. This group is responsible for bringing the popularity of the rigid heddle experience to the forefront in our Guild.

“At our gatherings, we share our weavings, try new techniques, and enjoy learning from one another. Rigid heddle weaving is not our only interest by far. We are floor loom and tapestry weavers, spinners, dyers, knitters, crocheters, and seamstresses. There is no shortage of talent, experience and ideas when we get together.

“This past year we had sessions on such topics as draft reading, pick-up techniques, double weave, color and design, and natural dyes, to name a few. Our rigid heddle weavers produce scarves, table runners, purses, bathmats, pillow covers, wall hangings and more.

“If you’re in the area and want to experience the joys of weaving, we’d love to have you join us. Visit us on Facebook @ Central Coast Weavers.”

Submitted by Diane Reynolds, Rigid Heddle Group chairperson

Our Thursday meeting will be January 9, 2020, from 9:45 am to 12:30 pm, in the Terrace Room at the United Methodist Church, 1515 Fredricks St, San Luis Obispo 93405.

The Program will be:
THE STORY OF PENDLETON WOOLEN MILLS – Pendleton operates two textile mills in the Pacific Northwest; one in Pendleton, Oregon and the other in Washougal, Washington. Yvonne Smith will take us on a visual tour of the Washougal mill while she tells us about the company’s history and evolution over the past 110 years.

Bring something for Show and Tell, weaving/fiber related items for the raffle and a few dollars to buy raffle tickets! Light refreshments will be served. The Public is welcome.

Our Saturday meeting will be January 25, 2020 at 11:00 am. The ANNUAL ALL DRESSED UP LUNCHEON will be held at the Grill at Alisal River Golf Course, 150 Alisal Road, Solvang.
Contact Kathy Briles by January 21 to reserve your place. Wear (or bring) your special handwoven items for Show and Tell.