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CWG Meeting/Field trip to Cleveland Museum of Art is Thursday, September 19

September 6, 2024 By Nancy Leave a Comment

Thursday, September 19

Korean Couture exhibit at CMA. 

This year we have scheduled our private tour at the Cleveland Museum of Art earlier that in the past so we will be able to see the Korean Couture exhibit as well as other textile related exhibits, all led by Laura Martin. Thursday 19 September at 10:30

Meet at the Information Desk in the Atrium at 10:15. Member Laura Martin leads us for a tour of this fascinating (plus fashionable) exhibit.

https://www.clevelandart.org/

https://www.clevelandart.org/exhibitions/korean-couture-generations-revolution

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Looking ahead to CWG plans for September 19 and October 17

July 7, 2024 By Nancy Leave a Comment

Here is an announcement for the first couple of meetings this Fall:
September 19th:  Guild programming this year will begin with a tour by our favorite Docent, Laura Martin, who will lead us on a private tour of Korean Couture and other textile related objects at the Cleveland Museum of Art.  Members should meet at the Information Desk in the Atrium anytime after the museum opens at 10:00; the tour will begin at 10:30.  All are welcome for lunch afterward.
October 17th, 11:30AM:  Guild meeting will be held at the Warrensville Heights Library for our first ‘formal’ meeting of the year.  As is tradition, we will be sharing our fiber creations from the summer, and planning the focus of the Study Group for the year.

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CWG May meeting/program is at Praxis

May 13, 2024 By Nancy Leave a Comment

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)
https://www.google.com/maps/place/15301+Waterloo+Rd,+Cleveland,+OH+44110/@41.5699495,-81.5766613,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m6!3m5!1s0x8830fee26866abe7:0x220a6f882b789d9c!8m2!3d41.5699455!4d-81.574081!16s%2Fg%2F11bw4lsnkn?entry=ttu

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Please RSVP for CWG’s May 16 program

April 12, 2024 By Nancy Leave a Comment

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.
https://www.google.com/maps/place/15301+Waterloo+Rd,+Cleveland,+OH+44110/@41.5699495,-81.5766613,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m6!3m5!1s0x8830fee26866abe7:0x220a6f882b789d9c!8m2!3d41.5699455!4d-81.574081!16s%2Fg%2F11bw4lsnkn?entry=ttu

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CWG March Meeting is Thursday, March 21

March 17, 2024 By Nancy Leave a Comment

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
https://www.google.com/maps/dir//4415+Northfield+Rd,+Warrensville+Heights,+OH+44128//@41.440618,-81.526103,12z/data=!4m9!4m8!1m0!1m5!1m1!1s0x8830e2afd29afdf1:0x9c959d99066d1f13!2m2!1d-81.5261216!2d41.4408663!1m0?entry=ttu

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CWG February Meeting is Thursday, February 15 Live and via ZOOM

February 11, 2024 By Nancy Leave a Comment

February Meeting:  Thursday, February 15th at Warrensville Library
11:30    Social Time & brown-bag lunch
12:00     Program:  Great Weave Structures for Color and Texture using Novelty Yarns by Robyn Spady
Walk into most yarn shops and its easy to become fascinated with stunning novelty yarns. But if you’re a weaver, it can be a challenge to figure out how to incorporate them into weaving projects in order to showcase the yarns without breaking the bank. In this program, a variety of weave structures will be reviewed to add new dimension to your weaving and let you take advantage of fun and exciting yarns.
Program followed by business meeting and show and tell
Robyn will be joining us via Zoom, so please try to arrive before program begins, if possible.
We hope to see you all at this first meeting of the year, but members may join us by Zoom if inclement weather.
Topic: Cuyahoga Weavers Guild Feb Meeting
Time: Feb 15, 2024 11:30 AM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83647121749?pwd=a3pLU3RQVmcza3lENFpiOGZMWTJtZz09
Meeting ID: 836 4712 1749
Passcode: CWG

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CWG December meeting is a field trip–Thursday, December 18 10:00am

January 13, 2024 By Nancy Leave a Comment

We will be meeting at the Cleveland Museum of Art on January 18th to view Egyptomania: Fashion’s Conflicted Obsession.  Docent and Guild member Laura Martin will shed light on “how ancient Egyptian funerary objects and processes have led to dynamic fashion designs..celebrating a culture that is the bedrock of many societies across history and today.”
Meet in the CMA main lobby at 10:15.  NOTE: the CMA opens at 10:00
If you have any Egyptian influenced clothing or jewelry please feel free to wear or bring along.

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CWG December meeting is a holiday potluck, Thursday,December 21

December 16, 2023 By Nancy Leave a Comment

The Cuyahoga Weavers Guild Annual Luncheon will be at
Noon, on Thursday, December 21st at
Jessie Adler’s home.
See the Member’s Roster for her address.
 
As before, this is a pot-luck lunch; please bring something to share.  Salad, dessert, or entree is your choice.
RSVP to JoEllen if you are planning to attend, joellensalkin@gmail.com or 216.544.2037

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CWG December Study Group is December 7

December 1, 2023 By Nancy Leave a Comment

Study Group is Thursday, December 7 at 10:00 am
Now that we have had some time to think about it, we will share what we are planning to do to explore “texture”.
At last study group we traded some yarn from our stash and we can do that again if you have some interesting textures to share.
Please RSVP to Bob. Find his contact information on the Members Roster.

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CWG November 16 meeting features Rust Belt Fibershed

November 11, 2023 By Nancy Leave a Comment

Our program on November 16th will feature a representative from Rust Belt Fibershed to discuss their mission of “creating a collaborative network of regenerative fiber farmers, processors, and designers from the Rust Belt Region to explore the possibilities of working with the resources in our fibershed, in particular sheeps wool, alpaca, flax, and plant dyes, whose work demonstrates a commitment to creating a ‘soil to soil’ fashion and textile system.”
Program will start at noon followed by a business meeting and show and tell.

Cuyahoga County Library Warrensville Branch

https://cuyahogalibrary.org/branches/warrensville-heights

December 21st  is the Guild’s Annual Holiday Luncheon.  Keeping with tradition, Jessie Adler has again offered to host.  Details to follow.
Let me know if you have any questions,

—

JoEllen

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