Members of CWG might enjoy this event. Our guild supports Praxis with our scholarship program.
CWG show opening and reception is Friday, October 28
Come and join in the fun. The Judson Park show opens on Friday, October 28 at 4:30 to 6:00 pm.
Music by Don Disantis and refreshments accompany the show in The Howson Gallery there.
Find Judson Park at
Cleveland Heights, Ohio 44106
216 791 2885
The show dates are October 28 through January 1, 2017
RSVP for Helena Hernmarck preview.
Helena Hernmarck lecture is November 2, 2106 at 7:00 pm.
A preview session is offered at 6:00 pm. Please rsvp. See below.
Hello guild members!
If you are coming to view Helena’s tapestry at 6:00 prior to her 7:00 lecture, please send me an email so I can get a head count. The museum wants to know about how many to expect.
Thanks for your help. My email is rshafer@oh.rr.com.
Bobbie
October meeting is Thursday, October 20
Join us for the October meeting. Thursday, October 20th
11:30 am lunch
12:30 pm program at
“Show and tell and price to sell.”
Members of the show committee will be in charge of the day. Bring in your finished pieces for the Judson show. The committee will be there to check in your submission and help with anyone who wants help pricing and naming your work. We also plan to replay the Laura Frey video for those who weren’t efficient enough to see it the first time, or loved it enough to want to see it again.
The first meeting is Thursday, September 22
Join us for the first meeting of the weaving year.
September 22th 11:30 am lunch/
12:30 pm program at Church of the Savior
2537 Lee Road, Clewveland Heights, Ohio 44118
Laura Frey video “The Efficient Weaver”
Let’s start the year off right and learn from Laura. As a production weaver, she has learned that efficiency saves time and lessens body abuse.
This 90 minute video is packed with helpful information that can help you weave happier, longer.
Cuyahoga Weavers Guild Fall Newsletter is here
The fall newsletter with the fall programs, calendars, news and photos of the summer’s doings is here!
Mark your calendar for September 22 for our first gathering.
Newsletter deadline is Thursday, September 1
It’s late, heavy summer and time to turn thoughts to CWG’s new year of weaving and friendships. It’s also time to gather some thoughts and reveries for your weaving friends. Please jot down your ideas, thoughts and announcements for the guild.
Please send your news, events, programs, weaving travelogs, photos, reveries, and all manner of materials for the guild’s fall newsletter. News and announcements from other guilds and fiber organizations are also welcome.
Submit them via newsletter@cuyahogaweaversguild.com.
Our members will appreciate the refreshing comaraderie as we move into autumn.
And a shameless plug comes : As a reminder to continue preparing your works for this autumn’s show season. October 20 is the day to present your items for the first show of the 2016-2017 season.
Member Debbie Silver’s opening is Sunday
Come and support Debbie and continue being inspired by her artistic growth and weaving imagery.
Surface, Strata and Substance
Featuring Works by Deborah Silver, Cindy I. Smith and Steven J. Simmons
Three artists with unique methods of combining materials converge at Beachwood Community Center Gallery.
August 17 – September 11
Opening Reception: Sunday, August 21st, 1-2:30 pm
Closing Reception: Sunday, September 11th, 1-2:30 pm
Beachwood Community Center Gallery
25325 Fairmount Blvd Monday – Friday 9-4
Beachwood, OH 44122 Saturday 10-3
Beachwood, OH 44122 Saturday 10-3
216-292-1911 Sunday 10-1
Deborah Silver is a fiber artist whose weavings combine her interest in tribal imagery with contemporary faces. Her work is inspired by the increased cross-cultural nature of our world, with an emphasis on our collective history.
Deborah’s most recent series of works involve cutting into her own personal history of solely woven pieces. By literally slicing through weavings of contemporary and tribal images, Deborah figuratively cuts through time to expose the past. The underlying imagery reveals an older stratum of history based upon archeological finds and early architecture. These ancient sites, fossils, cave paintings and petroglyphs represent links to society’s shared heritage. www.deborahsilverstudio.com
The paintings of Cindy I. Smith evoke rhythm, pattern and process with special emphasis on texture and surface treatments. Cindy enjoys the uncertainty and budding discovery resulting from her blends of permanent inks with acrylics on canvas, panel board, wood and paper. Her color choices, frequent use of the squeegee and her top layer line work create organic, path-like patterns on textured surfaces that ultimately pull the viewer into her works.
Cindy approaches her work in the same manner as Helen Frankenthaler who once stated, “I’d rather risk an ugly surprise than rely on things I know I can do.” As a result, Cindy creates unique, engaging abstracts that result in an absorbing and meaningful dialogue with the viewer. www.cindyismith.com
Steven J. Simmons specializes in flowing abstractions and three-dimensional works. Steve’s boldly colored works reflect his child-like fascinations with surfing, water, wind, the cosmos and nature. Deep, electric blues and crashing waves are common motifs.
As a self-taught visionary artist, Steve’s works arise from an innate personal vision that revels foremost in the creative act itself. For example, his unorthodox yet frequent use of epoxy resin and fiberglass emerged by “accident” while learning to repair his damaged surfboard several years ago. The use of these materials along with spray-paint, tempera and acrylics lead to deeply layered visuals with shiny, tactile surfaces. Steve’s works serve as a seductive call to connect, open up, and share. www.stevenjsimmons.com
This just in…from the Medina Spinning & Weaving Guild
From the August edition of Wooly Pages via Stephen Page of MEDINA SPINNING & WEAVING GUILD AUGUST 2016
Fiber Events Calendar
MICHIGAN FIBER FESTIVAL
August 17-20, 2016, Allegan, Michigan
A variety of Workshops both full day
and half day along with exhibitions and
over 100 vendors. Held at the Allegan
County Fairgrounds
www.michiganfiberfestival.info
MADE IN OHIO ART & CRAFT FESTIVAL
September 3-4, Hale Farm and Village, Bath, Ohio
Festival admission of $5 includes admission to
all Hale Farm & Village homes, craft
demonstrations, and the art festival!
www.madeinohiofestival.org
RIGID HEDDLE WEAVING
September 10-11, 2016, Kirtland, Ohio
Western Reserve Spinners and Weavers Guild
presents Constance Hall, for a 2 Day Rigid
Heddle Weaving Class, at Lake Metroparks
Farmpark, Kirtland, Ohio. Please see brochure on
their website:
www.wrspinweave.org/workshops
A WOOL GATHERING
September 17 & 18, Yellow Springs, Ohio
Demonstrations and Vendors, Held at Young’s
Jersey Dairy. Same weekend at the Springfield
Antique Show Extravaganza.
www.awoolgathering.com
AUTUMN FIBER FESTIVAL
October 15, 9-5, Ashland County Fairgrounds
Local fiber producers, craftsmen and artists
will be brought together to display and sell their
wares, demonstrate their skills and educate the
visiting public about natural fibers and their
importance to our community and culture.
Ashland County Fairgrounds, Mozelle Hall, 2042
Claremont Ave., Ashland, Ohio. Free admission
and free parking.
www.autumnfiberfestival.com
EXCELLENCE IN FIBERS 2016
Excellence in Fibers is a juried exhibition in
print, but this year we’re also having a full
exhibition!
Five Categories
Wall/Floor Works, Sculptural Works, Vessel
Forms/Basketry, Installation Works and Wearables
New For 2016
Twice as many works will be selected and
shown. There will be five categories, a prize in
each category ($300), and a Best in Show prize
($600). Selected works will be shown at the New
Bedford Art Museum, New Bedford, MA
1/25/17-3/19/17.
www.fiberartnowentry.net
Textile Art Alliance Member Exhibition at Lakeland Community College
Looking for Inspiration? Or a satisfying field trip?
The 179-member Textile Art Alliance is an affiliate group of The Cleveland Museum of Art.
The free exhibition is open to the public and runs through Sept. 9. For details, visit www.lakelandcc.edu/gallery
