Meetings
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Where: Seymour Center, 2551 Homestead Road, Chapel Hill, NC, 27516, (919) 968-2070
When: 6:45 pm to 8:45 pm, monthly between August and May, usually on the 4th Thursday evening with a couple of exceptions. Meeting schedule as follows:
Come early to socialize.. A brief business meeting and a Show & Tell precedes the evening program. Each program is designed to educate, inspire and create interest in weaving and fiber related topics. The public is welcome to attend. Meetings will be cancelled if the Chapel Hill/Carrboro Schools are closed due to bad weather.. Listen to WUNC Radio (91.5 FM) or call a board member if in doubt. |
The Seymour Center is closed due to COVID-19, and we have suspended our in-person meetings, until further notice. Due to the suspension of in-person meetings the Guild is developing new programs that can be offered online during the 2020-21 season.
We hope to see everyone again in person before too long!
2021-2022 Guild Meetings
The 2021-2022 Meeting Dates are listed below.
Meetings may be in person, on Zoom or a hybrid of both. Details about the format, program content and Covid precautions will be posted when they become available.
The 2021-2022 Meeting Dates are listed below.
Meetings may be in person, on Zoom or a hybrid of both. Details about the format, program content and Covid precautions will be posted when they become available.
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January 27, 2022, 7 pm Zoom Meeting Piedmont Fibershed presented by Caitlin Vatikiotis-Bateson Caitlin will be presenting on what a Fibershed is, and in particular, who the Piedmont Fibershed is what they do. |
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February 24, 2022, 7 pm
Where: on Zoom!
Breakout sessions
We will have a business meeting and then breakout into different sessions presented by our guild members:
Where: on Zoom!
Breakout sessions
We will have a business meeting and then breakout into different sessions presented by our guild members:
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Converting a Treadling Sequence to Walking Treadling (and other hints to make your weaving experience more efficient and ergonomic). Make your weaving experience more comfortable and less stressful: Walk your treadles! Presented by Pattie Lamb. Unlock the Magic of Spacing Increases or Decreases in Knitting If you are trying to lengthen or shorten sleeves, or you simply don't match the row gauge in a knit pattern (especially a raglan), or if you want to knit sleeves onto a woven panel, there's a foolproof formula for how to space increases or decreases evenly in your desired length. The presentation will point out variables that need to be considered and explain the formula. Presented by Joan Beebe Rigid Heddle Versatility Explore the versatility and possibilities that can be accomplished using rigid heddle looms. There will be examples of overshot weaving, saori style weaving, plain weave that looks far more complex, and rug weaving. Presented by the Rigid Heddle Study Group |
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March 24, 2022, 7 pm
Where: on Zoom! Mathemagical Design: Geometry in Textiles presented by Jennifer Moore Since ancient times, human beings have observed the world around them and found recurring patterns in nature. The Golden Proportion, the Fibonacci Series, symmetry movements, tessellations and fractals are some of the mathematical ideas that have found their way into art and architecture for thousands of years. In this slide show we will see examples of how these ideas have been used throughout history, and particularly in contemporary fiber art. Presented by Jennifer Moore |
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April 28, 2022, 7 pm Details coming soon!
50th Anniversary Member Celebration
May 26, 2022
Where: Triangle Fiber Arts Center (TFAC)
Details about the fun get together to be announced.
May 26, 2022
Where: Triangle Fiber Arts Center (TFAC)
Details about the fun get together to be announced.
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August 26, 2021, 7 pm
Where: on Zoom!
Due to the rise in COVID infections locally, the board has made the decision to make the August meeting a virtual meeting via Zoom as we did last year.
Send us your photos!!
August is typically a social meeting with Show and Tell of what we have done over the summer break. This year, the Show and Tell format is changing. Rather than have individuals discuss their projects as they are shown on the screen, we are asking that you fill out the Show & Tell Form. The slide show will be moderated by one person. This way, you don't have to be present to speak about your project. There will still be opportunities for comments and questions, either within the meeting or with followup emails. We are especially looking for examples of projects completed featuring skills learned in past workshops.
The Show & Tell form is now closed. Thanks in advance for your participation!
NOTE: If you have more than one project to share, please complete separate forms for each project.
This meeting was presented on Zoom.
Where: on Zoom!
Due to the rise in COVID infections locally, the board has made the decision to make the August meeting a virtual meeting via Zoom as we did last year.
Send us your photos!!
August is typically a social meeting with Show and Tell of what we have done over the summer break. This year, the Show and Tell format is changing. Rather than have individuals discuss their projects as they are shown on the screen, we are asking that you fill out the Show & Tell Form. The slide show will be moderated by one person. This way, you don't have to be present to speak about your project. There will still be opportunities for comments and questions, either within the meeting or with followup emails. We are especially looking for examples of projects completed featuring skills learned in past workshops.
The Show & Tell form is now closed. Thanks in advance for your participation!
NOTE: If you have more than one project to share, please complete separate forms for each project.
This meeting was presented on Zoom.
September 23, 2021, 6:30 pm
Where: On Zoom!
The History of Weaving in Eastern NC
Fellow TWG member Jennifer Johnson will present a program featuring the high points of her curated exhibit, The History of Weaving in Eastern North Carolina, that was displayed at Imagination Station Science and History Museum in Wilson prior to the pandemic. Jennifer will share old, hand-drawn drafts, diary notations of weavers helping weavers, spinning, and much more.
This meeting was presented on Zoom.
Where: On Zoom!
The History of Weaving in Eastern NC
Fellow TWG member Jennifer Johnson will present a program featuring the high points of her curated exhibit, The History of Weaving in Eastern North Carolina, that was displayed at Imagination Station Science and History Museum in Wilson prior to the pandemic. Jennifer will share old, hand-drawn drafts, diary notations of weavers helping weavers, spinning, and much more.
This meeting was presented on Zoom.
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October 28, 2021, 7 pm
Where: On Zoom! October - Finnish Style Cotton Rugs Wynne Mattila has been weaving her Finnish-Style Cotton Rugs for more than 30 years. Her specialty is color blending using the alternating three-shuttle technique. “The off-white warp is a blank canvas on which I paint with colored fabrics—the design of the rug is created solely by the arrangement of the weft strips. I love this visual process in which each shot of fabric plays a part in the overall design.” In her presentation, Wynne shares her passion for rugs and introduces you to her artistic and weaving processes. |
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Members: For tips on using Zoom for the meeting and the link to join the meeting click here (This page is password protected)
Non-members: If you would like to come to our Virtual Meeting, please complete our Request-to-Join-Zoom Form so that we can send you the link to the meeting. |
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Saturday, December 4, 2021, 10 am - 12 noon
Where: In person! Triangle Fiber Arts Center 3717 Murphy School Road, Durham, NC 27705 Holiday Gathering We will be meeting IN PERSON (woo hoo!) at TFAC on Saturday, December 4th from 10-12. Be sure to bring your completed challenges from last year, and bring your towel if you are participating in the towel exchange. This will be your opportunity to accept a new challenge for 2022! Masks and proof of vaccination are required and we will not be sharing holiday refreshments. |
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- At the meeting, we will gather and offer announcements and share Guild business in the auditorium.
- Participants in the Towel Exchange and the Challenge for 2021 will be invited to share their work, and a new Challenge for 2022 will be offered.
- We will also have Show-and-Tell. Members will be able to display their work on tables in the auditorium.
- Members are encouraged to bring your samples for our 50th Anniversary Celebration Banners
- Also please bring items to donate for Preemie Hats, Linus Blankets, and Knitted Knockers. Please put donations in the designated boxes in Room 1.
- We will record the meeting and post a video of the event afterward. Please use discretion as you decide whether to join us in person. If you have symptoms, have been in recent close contact with someone who has COVID, or if you wish to protect someone who is immune-suppressed or immune-compromised or children who have not yet been vaccinated, please choose to protect others by passing on this in-person meeting, this time.