Meetings
Meetings at the Seymour Center* are generally held between 6:45-8:45 pm on the 4th Thursday of the months of September, February, March and April. They may be hybrid so that those who cannot attend in person may participate via Zoom.
Meetings at the Triangle Fiber Arts Center(TFAC)** are often special events, such as gatherings to celebrate the holidays, welcome new members and to begin and end the year. They are generally held on a Sunday afternoon in the months of October, December, January and May.
As dates, times, venues and modes can change, consult the Calendar for up-to-the-minute information on meetings and Zoom.
Meetings at the Triangle Fiber Arts Center(TFAC)** are often special events, such as gatherings to celebrate the holidays, welcome new members and to begin and end the year. They are generally held on a Sunday afternoon in the months of October, December, January and May.
As dates, times, venues and modes can change, consult the Calendar for up-to-the-minute information on meetings and Zoom.
*Seymour Center, 2551 Homestead Road, Chapel Hill, NC Directions
**Triangle Fiber Arts Center, 3717 Murphy School Road, Durham, NC. Directions
**Triangle Fiber Arts Center, 3717 Murphy School Road, Durham, NC. Directions
Thursday, April 25, 2024, 6:45 pm, at the Seymour Center and on Zoom
Petra Weishaupt-Smith: "Sewing Garments with Handwoven Cloth"
Sewing with your handwovens is a natural extension of the many uses you have already found for your fiber creations. A shawl could become a mobius with just one seam, or a poncho. Using your handwoven fabric in garments opens up so many possibilities to express your creativity. This will be a presentation best experienced in person to see the creations Petra will be sharing with us. Petra will be sharing her insights from fabric design considerations, patterns, sewing, and finishing touches. She will bring a dozen garments for you to see and feel.
We highly encourage you to wear your own handwoven garments to this meeting to share with all of us in the show and tell.
Vote for Board Members
Petra Weishaupt-Smith: "Sewing Garments with Handwoven Cloth"
Sewing with your handwovens is a natural extension of the many uses you have already found for your fiber creations. A shawl could become a mobius with just one seam, or a poncho. Using your handwoven fabric in garments opens up so many possibilities to express your creativity. This will be a presentation best experienced in person to see the creations Petra will be sharing with us. Petra will be sharing her insights from fabric design considerations, patterns, sewing, and finishing touches. She will bring a dozen garments for you to see and feel.
We highly encourage you to wear your own handwoven garments to this meeting to share with all of us in the show and tell.
Vote for Board Members
May 19, 2024, 1:00 pm at the Triangle Fiber Arts Center. End-of-Year Gathering
Thursday, March 21, 2024, 6:45 pm, at the Seymour Center and on Zoom
Kelly Marshall: "Weaving by Design"
A broad-spectrum talk on design, rep weave and the development of a weaving business.
Kelly was first introduced to weaving at the Weavers Guild of Minnesota in 1979 while studying to be a dental hygienist. Following her passion for textiles, she quit her 10-year dental hygiene career and opened Custom Woven Interiors in 1992 -- a custom weaving business. She quickly fell in love with the Scandinavian Rep weave technique for its versatility, with patterning and product variety, going from upholstery, to table runners to rugs, all on the same loom set up. She works with cotton, linen, and polyester fibers for their vibrant color, sheen and durability. Pattern Inspiration: Often influenced by cultural icons, her patterns reflect— Asian stitching, Native beadwork, ancient textiles, and Prairie-style architectural elements like windows and masonry.
For more examples and information on Kelly Marshall's work, see https://kellymarshall.com/
Board Nominations will be announced at this meeting.
Kelly Marshall: "Weaving by Design"
A broad-spectrum talk on design, rep weave and the development of a weaving business.
Kelly was first introduced to weaving at the Weavers Guild of Minnesota in 1979 while studying to be a dental hygienist. Following her passion for textiles, she quit her 10-year dental hygiene career and opened Custom Woven Interiors in 1992 -- a custom weaving business. She quickly fell in love with the Scandinavian Rep weave technique for its versatility, with patterning and product variety, going from upholstery, to table runners to rugs, all on the same loom set up. She works with cotton, linen, and polyester fibers for their vibrant color, sheen and durability. Pattern Inspiration: Often influenced by cultural icons, her patterns reflect— Asian stitching, Native beadwork, ancient textiles, and Prairie-style architectural elements like windows and masonry.
For more examples and information on Kelly Marshall's work, see https://kellymarshall.com/
Board Nominations will be announced at this meeting.
PAST MEETINGS (Fall 2023 - Spring 2024)
February 22, 2024, Karen Donde, "The Fascinating Life of Mary Meigs Atwater". Karen's bibliographic references are available at the members-only Program Handouts page
January 28, 2024, Mini Workshops at TFAC, 1 - 3 pm
Blending Board Magic - Deb Nutter; Spinning Basics - Jane Bynum; Needle Felting 101 – Alesia Moore
November/December Holiday Meeting. Sunday, December 3, 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm, at TFAC. Pot luck, show and tell, a 'beast in a bag' distribution.
October 22 at TFAC. Welcome new members -- come one and all to greet our new members! Show and tell with learning story, yard sale.
September 28. Deborah Silver presents: Split Shed Weaving.
August 24: Welcome back from summer! At TFAC, 6-8 pm. Show and Tell what you did over summer.
February 22, 2024, Karen Donde, "The Fascinating Life of Mary Meigs Atwater". Karen's bibliographic references are available at the members-only Program Handouts page
January 28, 2024, Mini Workshops at TFAC, 1 - 3 pm
Blending Board Magic - Deb Nutter; Spinning Basics - Jane Bynum; Needle Felting 101 – Alesia Moore
November/December Holiday Meeting. Sunday, December 3, 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm, at TFAC. Pot luck, show and tell, a 'beast in a bag' distribution.
October 22 at TFAC. Welcome new members -- come one and all to greet our new members! Show and tell with learning story, yard sale.
September 28. Deborah Silver presents: Split Shed Weaving.
August 24: Welcome back from summer! At TFAC, 6-8 pm. Show and Tell what you did over summer.
*Seymour Center, 2551 Homestead Road, Chapel Hill, NC Directions
**Triangle Fiber Arts Center, 3717 Murphy School Road, Durham, NC. Directions