Study Groups
Guild members who have particular interests form study groups to share ideas, learn and explore and inspire one another in a positive small group environment.  Some study groups focus on exploration of structures like lace, doubleweave, crackle or overshot, or explore color, sewing with their handwovens or any number of topics. These groups meet outside the regular monthly meeting and may be ongoing or may meet only a few times.

Any member may initiate a study group by putting a notice in the newsletter or by making an announcement at a general meeting.

Because some study groups meet in members' homes, the size of a specific group may be limited.

Unless otherwise indicated below, most study groups are open for new members to join.  Please email the contact listed if you are interested.
Covid Safety Guidelines for Study Groups
Everyone must sign in and visitors must provide contact information.
In general masks are required for study groups.  If the number of people present is small, and all mutually agree to do so, masks may be removed and social distance reduced. Any physical closeness or touching (such as handshakes or hugs) must be done with mutual consent. 
​Study Group Sign Ups
 We have several current study groups that have room for additional members:
  • 8 Harness Study Group - 1st Monday at 10
  • Fiber Exploration - 4th Monday at 12
  • ​Heddle to the Metal Rigid Heddle - 3rd Saturday at 11
  • Interfacing, Creative Use of your Weaving (formerly known as Garment) - 1st Tuesday at 11:30
  • ​Shibori - 3rd Sunday at 2 pm
  • Tapestry - 1st Thursday at 9:30​ am
  • Tapestry Weekend - Daily Diaries - 2nd Sundays  from 1 -  4 pm.
  • To Dye For - 1st Monday at 1
 
If you are interested in any of these groups, please send Louise Koslofsky a brief email (lkoslofsky@hotmail.com) and she will add you to the lists. Study groups are a great way to expand your weaving knowledge and capabilities, and to get to know other guild members.

TWG Study Group Listing:

​8 Harness Study Group - NEW!
An exploration of 8 harness weaving.
The group meets the 1st Monday of the month from 10 am– 12. TFAC

Contact person:
​Daniel Galligan at Galligandan0@gmail.com  919-602-0893
Advanced  Color Study Group
This group will meet the second Monday of the month from 12 noon to 2:00 pm at TFAC.  The group is self-led with independent projects focused on color.
Participants need to have completed the Beginning Color Class.  No fee. 

Contact Debbie Silar at d.silar@yahoo.com, if interested. 
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Contemporary Textile Discussion Group (Contemp.T)
Each month a new topic relating to contemporary textiles is chosen.  Members independently research the topic and meet to share and discuss their findings.  The focus is on "ideas" and "what if's". This group meets second Monday of the month from 1 pm until 3 pm at TFAC.  For upcoming meetings, check out the TFAC Calendar. At present this morning group is at capacity. 
​Coordinator: Rose Warner, rosewarnerart@gmail.com
Contemp.T Group TWO! - NEW!
The Contemp.T Group (aka Contemporary Textile Group ) is full but will help coordinate and set up up a second group.      Each month a new topic relating to contemporary textiles is chosen.  Members independently research predetermined topics and meet to share and discuss their findings.  At a followup meeting members incorporate something from these findings into a sample or a piece of work.  The focus is on ideas and exploration. Meetings  are held once a month  for 2 hours.  Meeting dates and times will be set up by the new members of this group

If interested, contact Rose Warner at rosewarnerart@gmail.com
$FAB$: Fiber Arts for Business: Selling Your Fiber Art
This group is specifically geared towards selling your fiber art.  We like to brainstorm and share ideas about selling online, improving your online presence, using social media to help your sales, finding and entering craft shows, making beautiful displays at those shows, talk about pros and cons about showing in galleries, etc.

Meetings will occur every month or two at Pattie Lamb's house.  Email Pattie Lamb at lambweaves@yahoo.com if interested.
Fiber Exploration - NEW!
An exploration of "fiber" (including  paper, wire, anything + traditional fiber) with no loom required.
​The group meets the 4th Monday of the month from 12-3 pm. at TFAC
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Contact person:  Carol Gunther-Mohr   carol.gunther.mohr@gmail.com
Handwoven I Discussion Group
This group meets to discuss Handwoven magazine and members' recent projects.  Members need to subscribe to Handwoven.  We meet at 9:45 am on the third Thursday of the month, usually taking the summer off. Meetings are held at TFAC.  At present this morning group is at capacity.  Contact person: Lori Rhodes at purplerhodes@hotmail.com
Handwoven Study South (HSS)
This group meets to discuss Handwoven magazine and members' recent projects.  Members need to subscribe to Handwoven. The group meets on the 2nd Tuesday of the month between September and May from 6:30 to 8 pm at Marion Flint's house. 
​Contact person: Marion Flint robmarflint@gmail.com, 919-301-8779
Heddle to the Metal Rigid Heddle Study Group - NEW!
An exploration of rigid heddle weaving.
The group meets the 3rd Saturday of the month, from 11am – 1. TFAC

​Contact person:  
​Donna Eash  Eashdonna@gmail.com  919-594-4820 or
Katherine Rickett  Rickettk@gmail.com  757-650-5644
Interfacing, Creative Use of your Weaving (formerly Garment Talk)
This group was begun following Daryl Lancaster's workshop.  It is an opportunity to pursue the many facets of sewing with handwovens, and we will try to meet once a month as long as there is interest. Usually meets the first Tuesday of the month at 11:30 am at TFAC.

Contact Leslie Killeen at lkilleen@pughkilleen.com for the next meeting time, or check the TFAC calendar.
Sewing with Handwovens

This study group was begun following Daryl Lancaster's workshop several years ago.  It is an opportunity to pursue the many facets of sewing with handwoven fabric, and with weaving for the purpose of sewing garments or other items.  We meet on the third Monday of most months at 1 PM at TFAC, with breaks for holidays and mid-summer.  

We welcome new members, including beginners.  For more information, please contact Jane Bynum,  bynumjane@gmail.com
Shibori Study Group
This group explores the variety of Shibori techniques to create resist patterns on cloth, including binding on commercial fabric and hand woven items, as well as woven shibori. Members independently research techniques and create pieces to discuss. Various dyeing methods, including chemical dyes, indigo, natural dyes, and eco-printing are also discussed.
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Meetings are held at TFAC on the 3rd Sunday at 2 pm. Contact Kelli Crispin,   crispin.kelli@yahoo.com , if interested.
Tapestry Study Group - OPEN!
This group meets on the first Thursday of the month from 9:30 to 11:30 am at TFAC. If you are interested in joining this study group, please join us then.  Contact person: Carol Lerner,  clerner44@gmail.com
Tapestry Weekend: Daily Diaries
A Tapestry group for those who cannot meet during the week with a possible focus on daily diaries. Meets  2nd Sunday of the month from 1 -  4 pm.
Contact: Carolyn Cooke  at carolyn15501@gmail.com
To Dye For - NEW!
Sharing techniques in surface design, including printing, painting, and dying fiber.
The group meets the 1st Monday of the month, from 1 – 3pm. TFAC

​Contact person: Sarah Warren at sarahwarr@gmail.com
Warpsters
This group studies one weave structure at a time.  One structure is researched, and participants weave samples and projects that pertain to the subject and share them at our meetings.  Structures that have been studied so far have included doubleweave, huck lace, turned taqueté and crackle weave.   The group offers good support for weavers of all levels.  Meetings are on weekday evenings every month or two at mutually agreeable times.  We usually meet at TFAC but also occasionally meet at a member’s home.   We meet (very unpredictably) on the 3rd Monday from 2-4 pm.  Dates are subject to change.
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Although the group is currently at maximum size, members do occasionally drop out.  If you are interested in joining, contact Janice Kohl at janicekohl@gmail.com