Meetings 2017-2018
The following is a list of guild programs that were offered during the 2017-2018 guild year.
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Thursday, August 24, 2017, 6:45 pm
Welcome Back! Show and Tell Welcome Back to our Triangle Weaver's Monthly Meetings! Bring items for Show and Tell resulting from summer weaving projects, summer fiber excursions, or anything that inspired creativity for you.
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Thursday, September 28, 2017, 6:45 pm
Tommy Scanlin Tapestry Artist Tommye Scanlin will present a program on her tapestry journey--using nature and her surroundings for inspiration, her process and samples will be shown. Check out her blog at http://tapestry13.blogspot.com/ |
Thursday, October 26, 2017, 6:45 pm
Georgia Yarn Company Michael and Cheryl White of the Georgia Yarn Company will present a program on Cotton--From Field to Fiber. They will cover the history of cotton, types of twists, and figuring yardage. Four short videos will also be shown on the subject. Bring your checkbooks! Members will be able to order a variety of yarns from the Georgia Yarn Company. Check out their website: www.handweaver.us/georgia_yarn_company.htm |
The Beauty in a Bag Challenge yarns will be exchanged with other participants at the end of our Guild Business Meeting.
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Thursday, November 30, 2017, 6:30 pm
Winter Holiday Gathering Enjoy a potluck supper while visiting with fellow weavers in a casual setting while you draw your cards for your 2017-2018 Weavers Challenge, exchange gifts in the traditional holiday gift exchange, and enjoy an informal Show and Tell. This is the most relaxed and casual meeting of the year - truly a social event. Participate in all of the activities or just come to eat and talk and enjoy the company of your fellow weavers. Contributions for various charities will also be accepted at this meeting to share with members of our community:
Results from the 2016 4-Card-Draw Weavers Challenge will be revealed! So your To Do List for the meeting is:
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Thursday, January 25, 2018, 6:45 pm
Techniques to Dye For Get inspired by some new dye methods that you can try on your own. Bring some paper to take notes.
To sign up online to attend one of these presentations, click here |
Thursday, February 22, 2018, 6:45 pm
Blazing Shuttles, Kathrin Weber Blazing Shuttles Kathrin Weber will present a program explaining her magnificent hand-painted and dyed warps. Kathrin Weber has been weaving and dyeing since 1975. She lives in the mountains of NC in a community of artists and other self-employed people. Color and the flow of color are the focus of her hand-dyed and handwoven work. Her clothesline is regularly draped with long and colorful yarns drying in the sun. Check out her website at http://blazingshuttles.com/ |
Thursday, March 22, 2018, 6:45 pm
Patrice Walker Tartan Weaving Triangle Weaver's Guild Member Patrice Walker will present a program on Scottish Tartans. She will share a history of the tartan, bring samples, and give tips on weaving the luxurious fabric of Scotland. Copyright law will also be discussed. |
Thursday, April 26, 2018, 6:45 pm
Tom Knisley, Loom Maintenance Tom Knisely of Red Stone Glen Weaving School in York Haven, PA will be here! Loom maintenance is so often neglected. Tom will present a program with lots of tips and tricks for keeping your loom in tip-top shape. Check out the website for Red Stone Glen Fiber Arts Center: http://redstoneglen.com/ |
Thursday, May 24, 2018, 6:00 pm (Note time change)
Share Fair: A Show for Ourselves Note: This meeting will be held at TFAC: Triangle Fiber Arts Center 3717 Murphy School Rd Durham, NC 27705-8009
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Anita Wolfenden Silent Auction:
Red Diamonds minimum bid $75 Lavender minimum bid $100 |