The CWG will hold its annual Dye Pot Day on Thursday August 15 in Jean and Bob Breitzmann’s backyard yard from 9:00 until 3:00. Come when when you can, leave when you run out of fun. Bring a bag lunch if you like. We will have natural dye pots of Indigo, Cochineal, Madder, Black Walnut, and Logwood. We will also have Procion Dye for cellulose fiber in a rainbow of colors. Bring your own fiber to dye.
Announcing “Rocking Braids and Bands” conference–great opportunity
This announcement was sent to Bob. Doesn’t it sound interesting? And might you be willing to share any of the equipment they are seeking?
I am writing as one of the organizers of Braids. 2025, Rocking Braids & Bands which will be held in Cleveland, OH, USA from June 15 – 21, 2025. These International Braid Conferences have been held every three years beginning in Japan in 2010, followed by England in 2013, Tacoma, WA in 2016, Japan in 2019, Denmark in 2022, and now Cleveland, OH in 2025.
Classes will be offered that uses a variety of equipment including:
- Ayatakadai
- Takadai
- Marudai
- Inkle Looms
- Tablet Weaving Looms.
Since conference attendees come from all over the world, and some of this equipment is heavy/bulky, we are working to have equipment for attendees to rent if they need it. Sally Vourlojianis of the Western Reserve Spinning and Weaving Guild gave me your name as the contact person for the Cuyahoga Weavers Guild. I’m wondering if you would pass this information on to your members. I’d like to know if any of your members have any of the equipment listed above that they would be willing to loan to the Braids 2025 committee for this conference. If so, they can contact me directly and let me know what equipment they are willing to loan or with questions about the conference.
I’m also hoping that some of your members will consider attending the conference. Go to braids2025.com for more information about the conference.
Thank you for your help with this.
Jane Peterson
CWG May meeting/program is at Praxis
Thursday, May 16th at 11:30am
For our May meeting, we will assemble at Praxis, 15301 Waterloo before heading to the Digital Weaving Lab for a tour. They would like to headcount. Current members, please email Sheri if you plan to attend (beemerquilter@yahoo.com)
CWG May Study Group is Thursday May 2
Study Group is Thursday, May 2 at 10:00 am
Joan is our host.
Now we will have a finale of our exploration of TEXTURE.
Please RSVP to Joan. Find her contact information on the Members Roster.
Or message newsletter@cuyahogaweaversguild.com
Please RSVP for CWG’s May 16 program
Sheri asks for an RSVP for
Thursday, May 16th at 11:30am
For our May meeting, we will assemble at Praxis, 15301 Waterloo before heading to the Digital Weaving Lab for a tour. They would like to headcount, so please email Sheri if you plan to attend (beemerquilter@yahoo.com)
There are a couple options nearby for those interested in lunch afterwards, so also note if you are interested in lunch. Beachwood Ballroom is right down the street, as is Citizen Pie or a little further on Lakeshore is Beach Club Bistro (which opens at 1) but it would be helpful to give them a heads-up to know how many to expect.
CWG March Meeting is Thursday, March 21
March Meeting: Thursday, March 21 at Warrensville Library. Children’s section of the library.
11:30 Social Time & brown-bag lunch
12:00 Program: “The Art of Photographing Fiber”
Meeting to follow?
Our guest speaker for March will be Jordan Salkin (JoEllens’s daughter for anyone who isn’t aware). Jordan’s presentation is called “Master the Photography of Fiber,” and she will be sharing her best tips and tricks for taking photos of your work. She will go over lighting techniques, how to frame your photo with the perfect composition and background, and will even share a few editing tips.
Jordan is a scientific photographer at NASA’s Glenn Research Center. She has won numerous awards for her work, including awards with the Plain Dealer, Rochester Institute of Technology where she went to school, and with NASA. Jordan has also been published in several books and articles including in The Plain Dealer, The New York Times, F-Stoppers, two textbooks and the Smithsonian’s Air and Space Magazine. She also has started a side business photographing professional headshots and likes to experiment with other studio work. For more information check out her web site https://jordansalkinphotography.com/
Jordan will join us via a Zoom link.
Topic: CWG March Zoom Meeting
Time: Mar 21, 2024 11:30 AM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83148369280?pwd=QTQ5cXg3UnB1NVlMeXI3OFZ3a1hUZz09 Meeting ID: 831 4836 9280
Passcode: CWG
Warrensville Branch of Cuyahoga County Library
CWG Spring workshop has one more spot.
There is one more spot for this Dyeing workshop.
From CWG Program team:
Just a reminder to send in your deposit for the Dyeing workshop in the Spring. (see link below). Enrollment will open to non-members February 1st.
CWG Spring Newsletter has arrived
Find the Spring Newsletter on the CWG website under the Members Tab. Select Newsletter Archive and you are there!
Cuyahoga Spinners announces ‘The Spinnin’ Guru Workshop
Workshop is May 9.
Registration is open and spaces are limited. Contact Elfriede for details.
Patsy Sue Zawistoski
“The Spinnin’Guru”
May 9, 2024 9:00-4:00
Color Options for Hand Spinning Painted Rovings
This class encourages and teaches you how to explore a variety of options and yarn styles with painted rovings.
May 10, 2024 9:00-12:00
Adding That Special Twist
Spinning for Knitting
An exploration of the various properties of yarn and how they can be manipulated when hand spun and used for knitting
Non-Members: $100 + $35 materials fee
For more details contact: elfriede.heaney@gmail.com
Location
Peace Lutheran Church
3740 Mayfield Rd, Cleveland Heights, OH 44121
CWG March Study Group is Thursday March 7
Study Group is Thursday, March 7 at 10:00 am
Miriam is our host.
Now that we have had some time to think about it, we will share our explorations of “texture”.
Please RSVP to Miriam. Find her contact information on the Members Roster.
Or message newsletter@cuyahogaweaversguild.com
