Virtual Illoomination:
Plaited Paper Baskets Including Use of Recycled Materials
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. |
Virtual Illoomination: Winding & Tying Skeins and Warps for Dyeing
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: Take a Tour of the TWG Website
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 |
Virtual Illoomination: Introduction to Fiberworks
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: What Color is Your Wheel?
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Virtual Illoomination: Alpacas and their Amazing Fiber
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 |
Illoomination: "Mounting Weavings That Stand Out"
Wednesday, November 11th, 2020, 10:00am Hosted by Mary Kircher on Zoom 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? [email protected] 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 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: 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:
Debbie will show a few favorite ways to tie scarves What can you share?? Questions? debbiesucho[email protected] The video for this Illoomination is listed on our YouTube Channel page |
Illoomination: How to Prepare for a Show
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 |
Adjusting Knit Patterns to Fit
Leader: Joan Beebe When: CANCELLED! Materials Fee: $5 for handouts, optional $2.99 fee for "Knit Figures!" app for iPhone/iPad users (purchased separately ahead of time) Prerequisite: Knitter with experience or desire to knit garments. Location: TFAC, 3717 Murphy School Rd., Durham, NC 27705 Class limit: 10 participants Registration Deadline: 3/17/2020 This class is for anyone who wants to learn to customize the fit of knit garments. Learn how to (1) adjust rates of increases/decreases prescribed in a pattern to achieve a better fit (sleeve length, raglan armhole depths, converting a straight top to a-line top, princess seams), (2) add sleeve width and accommodate that extra width in cap shaping, and (3) adding bust darts if possible. We will discuss how row gauge affects the fit of garments. |
Winding a Faux Ikat Warp
Leader: Sarah Warren When: Saturday, February 22, 2020, 10:30 to 12:30 pm Materials fee: $5 for color handouts Max Class Size: 7 Registration deadline: Feb 19, 2020 Location: TFAC, 3717 Murphy School Rd., Durham, NC 27705 Description: Demonstration of several faux ikat warping methods using commercial and hand-painted space-dyed yarns. Also referred to as false ikat, these warps are a function of color pooling. Time permitting, participants will begin to wind faux ikat warps. Prerequisites: Experience with warping on a warping board and using warping pegs. Please Bring: Pen/pencil, paper. Participants may wish to bring space-dyed yarns suitable for warping. |
Adding Beads to Your Knitting
Leader: Jane Bynum
Tuesday, January 7, 2020, 1:30 to 3:30 pm
Materials fee $10 or less for beads and optional metallic yarn
Class limited to 6
Registration deadline: January 2, 2020
Leader: Jane Bynum
Tuesday, January 7, 2020, 1:30 to 3:30 pm
Materials fee $10 or less for beads and optional metallic yarn
Class limited to 6
Registration deadline: January 2, 2020
Participants will learn two methods for adding beads to knitting as it progresses.
Prerequisites: Must be able to knit with fingering or finer yarn on appropriate needles.
Please bring leftover fingering (sock) or lace weight yarn (two lengths of at least 4 yards) and US 3 knitting needles. Participants may wish to bring a US 10 or US 12 (1.3 or 1.0 mm) crochet hook. #6 Miyuki seed beads will be available for purchase; if students have their own #6 Japanese seed beads, they are welcome to bring them. Smaller beads are harder to learn with.
Prerequisites: Must be able to knit with fingering or finer yarn on appropriate needles.
Please bring leftover fingering (sock) or lace weight yarn (two lengths of at least 4 yards) and US 3 knitting needles. Participants may wish to bring a US 10 or US 12 (1.3 or 1.0 mm) crochet hook. #6 Miyuki seed beads will be available for purchase; if students have their own #6 Japanese seed beads, they are welcome to bring them. Smaller beads are harder to learn with.
Holiday Wrap-a-Rama!
How to package gifts, make cards, tags & more, using random and recycled materials Leader: Deb Suchoff Wednesday, November 6th, 2019, 2:00-4:00 Materials fee $3 for crafting materials Class limited to 10 Registration deadline: November 1, 2019 Deb will show different ways to package gifts, make tags, cards, and more - using random/recycled materials. No experience necessary - must have a fun attitude. Please bring gently used shopping bags, tissue paper, greeting cards, random threads, yarns, ribbons, etc.... scissors & glue stick. We will create a sharing table and everybody will leave with a stash for the upcoming holidays. |
How to Make a Camel Necklace
Leader: Karen Sturzenbecker Saturday, October 5, 2019 - 1-3 pm Materials fee $5 covers all materials and handout Class limited to 8 Registration deadline: October 1, 2019 Learn the steps and techniques for making a Camel Necklace. We will start by making a bracelet and then you can go home and make a necklace using thrums, yarn, buttons & beads from your own stash. Please bring tape measure, scissors and credit card (for wrapping tassels) |
Beginners Guide to Selling Handmade Art at Craft Shows
Leader: Kelly Walsh Tuesday, October 1, 2019 - 2-4 pm Materials fee $3 for handout Class limited to 12 Registration deadline: September 17 & 26, 2019, respectively Are you interested in selling your handcrafted work? The Triangle Weavers Guild is hosting our Annual Sale & Show this November and we want all members to feel comfortable in participating. If you've ever been curious about selling your art but haven't known where to begin, we'd love to help. Our panel of guests are all members of the Triangle Weavers Guild who have been selling their work at craft shows around the state. During this talk we'll cover some of the biggest questions about how to price your work, some of the best ways to display it, and how to present yourself to potential customers. We'll also cover some technical details on how to get connected with a square device so you'll be able to take credit card payments, and answer any questions you have about the upcoming Annual Sale & Show. Please bring paper and pencil for taking notes. |
Embroidery stitches on cloth and paper
Leader: Sally Kahler Monday, September 23, 2019 - 1-3 pm Materials fee $5 covers all materials, threads, paper, cloth, needles Class limited to 10 Registration deadline: September 18, 2019 Demonstration and practice of common embroidery stitches including French knots, stem stitch, chain stitch, feather stitch, satin stitch and couching on cloth and paper. |
Learn to Spin on a Drop Spindle
Leader: Jane Bynum Saturday, August 31, 2019 - 1:30-3:30 pm Materials fee $20 for spindle & fiber Class limited to 6 Registration deadline: August 24, 2019 Learn the principles of making yarn from fiber by adding twist. Spindle spinning is an ancient technique, but still relevant for working with many kinds of fiber. Compared to wheel spinning, it is characterized as, “slower by the hour, but faster by the day”. We will progress from Stone Age to Renaissance to modern methods of drafting and twisting, using very simple but efficient tools. No experience necessary. Experienced wheel spinners are welcome if they wish to explore the possibilities of spindle spinning. Students should bring: Paper and writing implement. Cards and baggies for samples. |
Make the Most of Your Spinning Wheel
Leader: Jane Bynum 2 Saturdays: August 3, 2019 - 1:30-3:30 pm & August 17, 2019 - 1:00-3:00 pm Materials fee $20 for fiber, material for brake bands, and drive bands Class limited to 6 Registration deadline: Thursday, July 27, 2019 Enter the technical side of spinning via the back door and learn enough to decide what you want to embrace and what you want to ignore. We’ll start with a wheel tune-up and discuss selecting wheels and optimizing them for various types of spinning. We will move into a discussion of how fiber type, fiber prep, and drafting techniques interact to produce different yarns. The second session will focus on yarn design and plying - basic techniques and more complex structures. There will be plenty of time for questions and dealing with specific issues. Students must be able to spin a continuous yarn on some device. |
Students should bring:
- A complete wheel in working order
- Oil if their wheel needs it
- Extra parts for the wheel if they have them
- At least three bobbins or storage bobbins and a way to wind off quickly
- Lazy Kate - home made shoe box version is fine; not needed until second session
Coiled Baskets & More With A Sewing Machine
Leader: Paula Baumann Thursday, July 25, 2019, 1-3 pm Materials fee $2 for handout & cord samples Class limited to 10 Registration deadline: Thursday, July 18, 2019 Coiling with cord on a sewing machine will be demonstrated with an opportunity for participants to try it on a sewing machine. Key how-to’s will be reviewed to enable participants to coil at home. Ideas and samples will be available to evaluate. Knowledge of using a sewing machine a help but not required. |
Are You Curious About Natural Dyeing?
Leader: Noelani Jones Saturday, June 15, 2019, 9 am - 1 pm Materials fee $3 for handout Class limited to 20 Registration deadline: Wednesday, June 12, 2019 Join Noelani Jones for an informative and fascinating illoomination where she will explore the mysteries of natural dye. At this forum she will demonstrate the natural dye process -
For questions please contact [email protected] Noelani is lead hand-weaver for Dawn Sweitzer studio in High Point, North Carolina. She has just returned from an extensive training at Penland where she learned many techniques and tips for natural dyeing. This summer, Noelani will participate in an artist’s residency at Lazuli in Vermont - more natural dyeing and weaving!!! |
Making the Most of Your Schacht Wolf Loom
Leader: Pattie Lamb Wednesday, May 29, 2019, 1-4 pm Materials fee $3 for handout Class limited to 10 Registration deadline: May 21, 2019 Come spend the afternoon learning the ins and outs of your Schacht loom. We will take a tour of a Baby Wolf loom, but everything we discuss will apply to a Wolf Pup or a Mighty Wolf. In fact, most of what we discuss will apply to any small jack loom. You will learn how to get the most out of your loom, so that you can weave more efficiently with this wonderful loom. Tips galore to help you with your threading and make treadling and tie-ups easier. Learn more about making adjustments to your loom that you may not have even known about, how to protect the parts of your loom, and how to care for your loom to give it a long life |
Introduction to Kumihimo - Japanese Braiding
Leader: Nancy Ruth Frishe Saturday, April 13, 2019, 10:00 am - 1:00 pm Materials fees: $5.00 Class size: Maximum of ten Kumihimo is a form of Japanese braiding. The word means “gathered threads.” In this Illoomination, I will demonstrate the use of a Marudai, a wooden loom for braiding, and the various foam plates used for a more portable way of braiding. You will have the opportunity to construct your own braid with a foam plate and satin cords and take them home. The basic braids are simple to set up and braid, so NO experience necessary! A display will show samples of various braids, including a few that are not of Japanese origin. Participants will be able to look through a variety of books on the subject and see the great variety that can be achieved with different cords, colors and braiding patterns. A handout will include a list of resources for further study and materials. Please bring scissors and tape measure. A little about Nancy Ruth Frishe: I am a retired teacher of art and reading. I learned to weave at the University of MN in the mid 1960’s and was an active weaver through the 1970’s. Then life intervened. I am slowly restarting the fiber arts activities I had previously enjoyed and am learning new ones. I am not an expert in Kumihimo. I am learning the processes myself. It takes very little space, which is a concern for me. The more intricate and advanced processes require more space and sophisticated equipment, just like weaving. |
Fabric Collage: “Painting” with Fabric
Leader: Kathi Beratan Sunday, March 24, 2019, 1:00 – 4:00 pm Materials fees: $5 Class Size: 6 Registration Deadline: March 15, 2019 This Iloomination will cover how to turn photos or drawings into art quilts using a fabric collage technique. Participants will learn how to prepare a design from a photo or drawing (representational or abstract) and how to create an interpretation of that design from fabric. We will use the fabric collage technique that Barbara Yates Beasley uses to make her amazing animal portraits (https://barbarayatesbeasley.com). This technique is simple to learn, versatile, and relatively quick. There will not be time to complete the project during the class, but participants will be able to easily finish assembling their projects at home. We will not cover surface stitching or quilt finishing in this class. Kathi Beratan has made several photo-based dog portraits out of colorful quilting cotton fabric using a couple of different methods. She saw some of Beasley’s work last year and got inspired! She was able to take a lesson from Beasley and used her technique in her most recent dog portrait. Kathi loves the method and is happy to have this chance to share what she learned with others. Participants should bring the following:
If you have any questions, please contact Kathi Beratan at [email protected] |
Design Your Own Fabric: Spoonflower Basics Class
Leaders: Jean Johnson and Sandy Lyles Sunday, February 24, 2019, 1 – 3 pm Materials fee: $5 for handouts Class limited to 10 Registration deadline: February 19, 2019 Durham-based company Spoonflower custom prints fabric, wall paper and wrapping paper based on designs you create and upload to their website. It is a delightful way to convert your ideas to printed materials for all sorts of clothing and home decorating projects. Jean and Sandy have used Spoonflower fabrics to create family lounge pants, custom company-logo corn hole bean bags, wedding napkins, and crib sheets for a new baby (with a colorful design by a big brother!). You can also choose from a huge selection of designs created and made public by others – or make your design public and receive a commission if others purchase it. This class will provide an introduction to the Spoonflower process. We will have fabric and wrapping paper samples available to give you an idea of the variety of materials available and the products you can create. We will also go through short tutorials on creating designs with smooth repeats and uploading your designs to the Spoonflower website. Join us for a fun afternoon that will leave you ready to jump in on your own and bring your ideas to life. |
Doodling and Tangling with Zentangle
Leader: Louise Koslofsky Monday, January 21, 2019, 1 – 4 pm Materials fee - $5 Class limited to 8 Are you ever sitting on the phone, doodling with pencil and paper? And then have a page of circles, or Xs, or boxes? Maria and Rick Roberts developed a structured form of doodling several years ago that they named Zentangle. It is both very meditative as well as taking those boxes and circles to a more artistic level. If you would like to learn more about this, please come to this illoomination and we will play with pencils, pens, and paper, You will leave with a lovely tile. Louise has been a member of Triangle Weaver's for about 10 years and loves various forms of textiles, as well as different art forms. She has been working with Zentangles for about 5 years and loves the meditative and structured forms. Plus, there are NO mistakes! Go to go to Zentangle.com to check it out. |
Felt Exploration
Leader: Debbie Suchoff Friday, November 16 2018, 1 pm-4 pm Materials fee - $8 paid to instructor Class limited to 8 Discover ways to cut, stitch and needle felt. We will end up with buttons, beads, a necklace and more. Participants should bring felting needles if you already have them and also bring wool items with moth holes so you can learn how to repair them. |