CCW News
All Guild Thursday Meeting, October 10, 2024
Our October meeting will be a hybrid meeting. We will meet in person at the United Methodist Church in San Luis Obispo, 1515 Fredericks St, 93405 from 9:45 to noon. All members will receive a Zoom invitation a few days before the meeting. Our program, “PLAITED TWILLS” will be presented by Karen Donde via Zoom. This presentation will explain how to weave plaited twills on a double two-tie twill threading, share design techniques for plaited twill patterns, and illustrate how to create vastly different designs by weaving these threadings as turned supplementary weft weaves. More Info Here. We will have a raffle, and a short business meeting. Members are invited to bring treats to share. Photos of Show and Tell items may be sent to our Thursday Program Chairpersons, Joan Montalban or Natalie Cohen. Please contact one of them for more information.
All Guild Saturday Meeting, September 28, 2024
All Guild Thursday Meeting, September 12, 2024
Our September meeting will be a hybrid meeting. We will meet in person at the United Methodist Church in San Luis Obispo, 1515 Fredericks St, 93405 from 9:30am to about noon. All members will receive a Zoom invitation a few days before the meeting. Our program will be “SHOWTEMBER” , starting the new guild year by showcasing member projects, especially fair entries and workshop pieces. Please send your Show and Tell photos to Wendy-Marie at weavingwen@gmail.com, even if you’re planning to bring your piece(s) in person. There will be a short video featuring Rebecca Mezoff, time permitting. We will have a raffle, and a short business meeting. Members are invited to bring treats to share. Contact our Thursday Program Chairpersons, Joan Montalban or Natalie Cohen for more information.
And The Mid State Fair Award Winners Are….
Congratulations to Jannie Taylor, this year’s Ena Marston Award winner!
All Award Winners at the California Mid State Fair are listed here. Weaving categories start on Page 5, followed by spinning categories.
Congratulations and thank you to all who entered this year!
ALL GUILD PICNIC, June 22, 2024
Our picnic will be held on Saturday June 22, from 10:00am to 2:00pm at Strother Park in Arroyo Grande. Barbeque area #3 is reserved for us and there is a nicely shaded area grassy area for those who would like to bring their lawn chairs! This event will be a potluck picnic lunch. Please bring your potluck item, table service, your Guild Challenge project and any show and tell items. You are also invited to bring Tag Sale items labeled with your name and asking price. Please save your FREE items for the next Pass-It-Forward.
For more information, contact Nancy Shannon or Karen McCleary
Deadline to Enter Mid State Fair, June 4, 2024
All Guild Saturday Meeting, May 27, 2024
All Guild Thursday Meeting, May 9, 2024
Our May meeting will be a hybrid meeting, starting at 9:45 am. 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, “From Wool to Wow: The Inspiring Journey of Shepherd Industries” will be presented by Chris Armbrust and Teresa Perleberg. These sisters transformed an historic schoolhouse into a hub for fiber artists and creatives. They will share their journey with us. More info here. 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.
ALL GUILD SATURDAY MEETING, April 20, 2024
“Weaving Glass!”
Our next Saturday Meeting will be at Becky Elwood’s house, 7720 Graves Creek Road, Atascadero, from 10am to 2pm. Becky Elwood is offering a unique opportunity to learn about her process of creating woven glass panels and pendants. You can also try your hand at glass weaving or fused glass technique to make up to three small pendants or pins. Bring jewelry pliers with smooth jaws if you have them to break glass – we can share these. Becky will fire the pieces overnight for everyone. |
All Guild Thursday Meeting, April 11, 2024
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.
All Guild Saturday Meeting, Saturday March 30
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.
All Guild Thursday Meeting, March 14, 2024
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
All Guild Saturday Meeting, February 24, 2024 CANCELLED
All Guild Thursday Meeting, February 8, 2024
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.
All Guild Saturday Meeting, January 27, 2024
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
CNCH Registration Opens, January 15, 2024
For information about this conference and to register, visit the CNCH website, here
ALL GUILD THURSDAY MEETING, January 11, 2023
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.
All Guild Holiday Party, Saturday December 9
Celebrate the Holidays Together at our Annual All-Guild Holiday Meeting and Potluck
Saturday, December 9, 10:00 – 2:00 at the SLO United Methodist Church, 1515 Fredricks St. 93405
The program will include “Show & Tell”, a STAR-making project; a gift exchange, and a potluck lunch. We also take up a collection for the Food Banks of SLO and Santa Barbara Counties.
This year, members may sell weaving tools and gadgets. Let D’Elin Lohr know that you are interested in selling your things at holiday party so that space can be allocated for you.
BRING: Show & Tell items, a holiday potluck dish to share, your place setting including handwoven placemat and/or napkin if you have them, your check book or a little cash, a pair of full-size scissors and a 6 to 12” ruler for the STAR PROJECT. (Everything else will be provided), a modest wrapped gift (optional, something handmade or useful to a weaver or spinner)
All Guild Thursday Meeting, November 9, 2023
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
All Guild Saturday Meeting, October 21, 2023
All Guild Thursday Meeting ZOOM ONLY October 12, 2023
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.
All Guild Saturday Meeting, September 30
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
Garment Group Sew In, September 7, 8, 9, and 10, 2023
All Guild Thursday Meeting, September 14, 2023
Volunteers needed for CNCH Conference August 3-6, 2023
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
Weaving and Spinning Demonstrators Needed at Mid-State Fair!
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
CNCH Registration closes July 9, 2023
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WEAVING: TAPESTRY: BASKETRY: FELTING: KUMIHIMO SPINNING: To learn more about each class, including the class descriptions, required skill levels, and materials fees, please see: https://www.cnch.org/conferences/cnch-2023-in-san-luis-obispo/classes/ Registration closes at 5 p.m. on Sunday, July 9. |
All Guild Saturday Picnic, June 24, 2023, Noon to 2:30pm
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!
This year, we will start the festivities with the Picnic Potluck –please bring your own place setting – including napkin! Members who participated in this year’s Challenge will show their creations and tell us about them; non-challenge Show & Tell will be included as well. And finally, theTag Sale will be open throughout the day for your shopping enjoyment.
REMEMBER TO BRING: Your challenge project, picnic fare to share, your place setting, lots of stuff for the Tag Sale (clearly labeled with the price and your name), your check book or cash, and one or two things
for Show & Tell. (Please save your FREE items for the Pass-It-Forward in July.)
Deadline to enter Midstate Fair, June 6, 2023
The deadline to enter your handmade items in the Midstate Fair is fast approaching!
The California Mid-State Fair runs from July 19 to July 31, 2023:
To Enter the Fair: Weaving and Spinning Divisions in Home Arts are designed just for us. Weaving is Division 210 and Spinning is Division 212. Those entering the fair must reside in San Luis Obispo County and there is no limit on the number of entries. Click for the exhibits handbook and entry link.
For more information, click here
All Guild Saturday Meeting, May 27, 2023
“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
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.
All Guild Saturday Meeting, April 29, 2023
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.
All Guild Thursday Meeting, April 13, 2023
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.
All Guild Saturday Meeting, March 25, 2023
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..
All Guild Thursday ZOOM Meeting, March 9, 2023
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.
All Guild Saturday Meeting, February 25, 2023
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.
All Guild Thursday Meeting, February 9, 2023
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.
All Guild Saturday Meeting, January 28, 2023
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 18th. Wear your beautiful handwoven garments!
Please note that meeting starts at 11 am this month.
All Guild Thursday Meeting, January 12, 2023
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.
Spinners Cancelled 12.27.2022
Due to weather conditions, Spinners today is cancelled!
For more information contact Rosemary or Kay Thorne.
All Guild Holiday Party December 10
This year’s party will include all of our regular activities including: “Show & Tell”, yet another STAR project; an optional gift exchange; and a marvelous potluck lunch. We traditionally take up a collection for the Food Banks of SLO and Santa Barbara Counties. Bring your check book or a little cash.
THINGS TO BRING: Something for Show & Tell, your favorite holiday potluck dish to share. Please bring your own place setting including handwoven place mat and/or napkin if you have them.
FOR THE STAR PROJECT: Bring a pen; scissors; red, green and white embroidery floss & needle. Optional: Other colors of floss; beads in holiday colors with needle and beading thread. Don’t forget your glasses if you need them! Everything else will be provided.
OPTIONAL GIFT EXCHANGE: Bring a modest wrapped gift; something handmade or useful to a weaver or spinner. Please keep these simple and handmade if possible.
LOCATION: Bayshore Village Community Room. The Google Map here will get you to Bayshore Village, but follow the inset map to see where the party is on the property.
Detailed directions: Bayshore Village is located off Main Street in Morro Bay, just outside Morro Bay State Park. Enter the complex at Main St. and Bayshore Drive (across from the end of Kern Ave.) Take the first right onto Sandpiper Lane and follow it around to find parking behind the clubhouse (marked with a Star) or along Bayshore Drive. Guest parking is limited; please try to carpool with friends.
All Guild Thursday Meeting, November 10
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.
Annual Guild Sale & Showcase, November 4, 5 and 6
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
All Guild Saturday Meeting October 22
Fibers Play Date on the Farm!
For our October meeting, we will meet in person and the focus will be on fibers – the foundation of our work. We will meet at Barby Wunsch’s farm in Templeton (1477 Eureka Lane), meet her small herd of alpacas, and learn the steps required to take your work from ‘Fleece to Piece”!! During the day we will learn a little bit about alpacas, dig into some fleeces, learn and practice sorting, picking, carding, dyeing, and spinning! Each member will leave with a small amount of alpaca roving to spin, or if you bring your wheel, alpaca yarn! Each attendee will be provided with alpaca fiber to work with during our day. Contact Barby Wunsch for more information, barby_wunsch@live.com. MAP AVAILABLE HERE.
All Guild Thursday Meeting October 13
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.
CNCH 2023 Teachers Announced
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
All Guild Saturday Meeting September 24
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 Workshop Sign-Ups Now Available
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.
All Guild Thursday Meeting, September 8
“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.
CNCH Conference Dates for 2023 Announced
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
Complex Weavers Virtual Experience
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
June 7, 2022 Deadline for Mid State Fair Entries
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
May 28 All Guild Saturday Meeting
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.
CNCH Conference for the Day: May 19-22
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!
April 30 All Guild Saturday Meeting
“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.
April 14 All Guild Thursday Meeting
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.
February All Guild Saturday Meeting
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.
February 10 All Guild Thursday Meeting
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, All Guild Saturday Meeting
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.
January 13, All Guild Thursday Meeting
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
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!
FOR THE STAR PROJECT: Bring scissor and a large eyed needle. Everything else will be provided.
OPTIONAL GIFT EXCHANGE: Bring a modest, wrapped gift; something handmade or useful to a weaver or spinner.
Masks and proof of full vaccination are required.
November/December All Guild Saturday Meeting, December 4
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.
November 11 All Guild Thursday Meeting
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.
October 23 All Guild Saturday Meeting
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
NOVEMBER 5, 6, & 7 ANNUAL SALE and GUILD SHOWCASE
There will be some extra precautions for everyone’s comfort and security:
October 14 All Guild Thursday Meeting
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.
No All Guild Saturday Meeting in September
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.
September 9 All Guild Thursday Meeting
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.
Annual Weaver’s Retreat
Sign up now for Annual Weaver’s Retreat, November 12-14, 2021 at Camp Ocean Pines.
Contact Roberta Foster. Click here for more info.
August 14, 2021 Gathering with Activities
Membership Dues due July 1, 2021
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.
June 10 All Guild Thursday Meeting
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.
May 29 All Guild Saturday 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.
May 13 All Guild Thursday Meeting
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)
Rosalie Neilson Huck Lace Workshop
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.
April 24 All Guild Saturday Meeting
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.
To be sure you get Zoom invitations or to get more information, contact Irene at irene@kcbx.net or Rebecca at sunflower_evans@hotmail.com.
April 8, All Guild Thursday Meeting
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)
March 27 All Guild Saturday Meeting
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.
March 11 All Guild Thursday Meeting
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 March 20 Seminar
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.
February 27 All Guild Saturday Meeting
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.
February 11 All Guild Meeting
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)
January 30 All Guild Saturday Meeting
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.
Garment Encouragement Zoom Meeting
The Garment Encouragement Group will meet via Zoom from 10 am to noon. Contact Patricia Martin patwove@aol.com for more information.
January 14 All Guild Meeting
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.
All Guild Saturday Meeting
There will be no Saturday Meeting in December!
December 10 All Guild Holiday Zoom Party
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.
All Guild Saturday Meeting
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.
November 12 Zoom Meeting
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.
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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.
October 31 Zoom Meeting
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.
October 8 Zoom Meeting
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.
September 26 Zoom Meeting
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.
September 10 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.
Send Your Show and Tell Photos
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:
- 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.
Sad News from Sandra Rude’s Husband
Sandra was a beautiful lady. We are all richer for having her touch our lives.
Contact Sandra’s husband, Mike Rude here
Pop-Up Gatherings – Staying Connected
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.
Ruby Leslie September Workshop Cancelled!
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.
All Guild Meetings & Functions Currently Cancelled
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!
Thursday Meeting Location Change
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!
Swedish Weaves Workshops
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.