Illoominations 2020-2022
The following is a list of TFAC Illoominations that were offered by the guild during the 2020-2022 guild years.
Illoomination: How to Prepare for a Show
  • Hosted by Sydney Sogol

Sydney Sogol did this Virtual Zoom Illoomination on August 3. She covered topics including: what are you selling, pricing, photography, website, social media, and shipping. With this new knowledge Sydney hopes you will consider joining our first virtual Triangle Weavers Sale and Show with confidence! 
 
The video for this Illoomination is listed on our YouTube Channel page
Illoomination: Your Best Hints, Tricks & Cool Ideas
Thursday, September 10th, 2020, 1:00pm
Hosted by Debbie Suchoff on Zoom

Come join the Zoom session, and bring your best ideas for tips and tricks.
Here are some possibilities:
  • Unusual ways to fringe or finish
  • Important knots to know
  • Ways to use leftover yarn
  • Better ways to organize
  • Tassels & pompoms 

Debbie will show a few favorite ways to tie scarves What can you share??
Questions? debbiesuchoff@yahoo.com 

The video for this Illoomination is listed on our YouTube Channel page
​Illoomination: “Deconstructing”
Wednesday, October 14th, 2020, 11:00am
Hosted by Helen Bower Jones on Zoom
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Join us as Helen provides a closer look at her freeform woven pieces, which generated a lot of interest at the August Guild meeting Show & Tell.  To view her portion of the Show & Tell, go to the YouTube video and fast forward to 53:23.

The group of three hangings uses a range of techniques including painted warp, leno, inlay, overshot and doubleweave. Helen will talk in more detail about her inspiration for the pieces, and the processes and structures used. There will be a slide show followed by time for questions.
​Illoomination: "Mounting Weavings That Stand Out"
Wednesday, November 11th, 2020, 10:00am
Hosted by Mary Kircher on Zoom
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Mary Kircher will share her unique method of mounting weavings for display from small tapestry to large format weavings.  She developed this technique to give her textile artwork a presence on any gallery wall.
 
Questions? debbiesuchoff@yahoo.com 

The video for this Illoomination is listed on our YouTube Channel page
Virtual Illoomination: Alpacas and their Amazing Fiber​
  • Wednesday, January 27, 2021, 11 am
  • Hosted by Jane Clark

More and more people are discovering this intriguing fiber animal and their amazing fiber. Jane will take you around the farm and explain the care and personalities of the alpacas. Then you'll see how the fiber is processed into batts for spinning and some of the beautiful yarns from her animals

The video for this Illoomination is listed on our YouTube Channel page
Virtual Illoomination: What Color is Your Wheel?
  • Wednesday, February 24, 2021, 3 pm
  • Presented by Leslie Fesperman
Join Leslie Fesperman as she discusses her color journey while painting your own color wheel to get a better understanding of how colors mix together. Discussion will include suggestions on how to find your color palette, and  put it together.

Participants will need:
  • Download and  print the color wheel template on card stock,
  • A small bottle of red, blue, and yellow acrylic paint
  • A paint brush
  • A surface to pour and mix paints
  • Water for cleaning your brush
  • Paper towels for clean up.​
Virtual Illoomination: Introduction to Fiberworks
  • Wednesday, March 3, 2021, 1 pm
  • Presented by Pattie Lamb
 
Come and learn the basics of creating, saving, and printing a draft in Fiberworks PCW.  You will also be introduced to some wonderful drafting tools included in the software.  There will be plenty of time for questions and answers.
 
It is not necessary to have Fiberworks before the Illoomination.  But here is the link to download the Bronze version prior to class.  There is no cost for this, but the save and print functions are disabled until you purchase it:
http://www.fiberworks-pcw.com/download.htm (Windows versions)
http://www.fiberworks-pcw.com/mac.html (Mac version)
 
During the Illoomination I will be demonstrating with the Silver version of Fiberworks.
 
The video for this Illoomination is listed on our YouTube Channel page
Virtual Illoomination: Take a Tour of the TWG Website
  • Wednesday, March 24, 2021, 1 pm
  • Presented by Pattie Lamb
 
Join us to get a good look at the website and learn about some not-to-be-missed features.  Check out the Resources page, the What’s New page, the TWG Only pages and more.  Explore the Showcase, Learning, and Events pages.  Find your way to the Google Calendar. 
 
Learn how to get the most out of the website and the most current guild information.  There is more there than you might think!
 
The video for this Illoomination is listed on our YouTube Channel page
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Virtual Illoomination: Winding & Tying Skeins and Warps for Dyeing
  • Saturday, April 3, 2021 at 2:30 pm
  • Presented by Jane Bynum

Avoid tangling and uneven dyeing by winding skeins of an appropriate size and by tying them so that they stay secure without creating a resist.  Apply the same techniques to warps created for hand painting.

Learn to use a niddy-noddy for full and half length skeins and how to use your arm or leg if you don't have one.  Additional discussion will include warping boards vs warping reels, niddy-noddies vs skein winders and swifts, appropriate material for skein ties, and the difference between tying for painting and immersion dyeing.

The video for this Illoomination is listed on our YouTube Channel page
Virtual Illoomination: 
Plaited Paper Baskets Including Use of Recycled Materials
  • Saturday, May 22nd, 2021, 2:30 p.m.
  • Presented by Paula Baumann on Zoom
 
Plaiting baskets tips the tabby structure on its side when weaving a basket with a variety of materials including paper such as recycled paper bags, newspapers and magazines. 
 
Learn how to make a plaited basket through a step-by-step demonstration.  Helpful hints on the folding, weaving and finishing a basket will be included. 
 
This VIRTUAL Illoomination will be presented on Zoom. Please check your Monday emails for the link to join this meeting.