Cuyahoga Weavers Guild

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“Mea culpa”, says the newsletter editor

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This slipped by and it’s a good one shared by member, Laura Martin.
CWG members would like to be reminded that the Cleveland Museum of Art currently has several important textile installations on view.
First, there is a new installation in the Andean gallery of unusual rare and spectacular ancient textiles from the Wari, Moche, and Nasca cultural groups (among others) including the gorgeous macaw feather panel (from 600-900 CE). I’m doing a college tour in there tomorrow and have been reminding myself of how extremely skilled the ancient Andean textile artists were! (That show is up until December.)
And in the textile gallery there is an exhibition of the rare and complete set of The Four Seasonstapestries designed around 1535 and woven in second half of the 1600s. They have not been on view since 1953 because of condition issues, but have now been fully conserved and are spectacular! The themes of the exhibition is the production, alteration, and recent conservation treatment. Very informative. (They will be on view for the next year.)

March Study Group meets via Zoom on Thursday,March 3

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The zoom link will be posted via an emaildodo email soon.

If you do not receive this email, please contact Nancy or Lynne for the details.

Cuyahoga Weavers Guild Study Group
scheduled Zoom meeting.

Time: March, 2022 10:00 AM Eastern Time (US and Canada)

If you want photos to be shared, send them to Nancy by Wednesday morning.

Spring newsletter deadline is March 1

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While we might be counting down to the spring equinox, please mark you calendar for the March 1 newsletter deadline.

Please send newsletter materials, especially items of our doings and program notes for the CWG spring season.

No doubt that photos of your projects, a new technique or yarn you are trying,  or a weaving reference book you have discovered will be welcome. Or even an essay about your weaving adventures, discoveries, or compatriots. Perhaps a quandary that you would like help with.

In earlier discussions about the foibles of our weaving work might fit into a new column based on Penelope’s weaving tactics——you know, the part where she weaves and unweaves.  We all have stories about our version, so please send yours.

We are continuing our spotlight biographies of our members.

Please consider sharing about your favorite weaving books–your trusted standbys and new-to-you inspiring titles.

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Whoops! February meeting is in-person and

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February 17 meeting will be at the Warrensville County Library AND on Zoom.

The program is World Apparel Day:   Bring your costumes, clothes from around the world to wonder and share and show off their history.

Zoom details were sent earlier, if you prefer to attend that way.

Otherwise meet us at the library at 12:00 – 2:30.

Please note that masks are required.  Food and drink are disallowed.

4415 Northfield Road • Warrensville Heights, Ohio  44128
Phone 216.464.5280

 

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CWG meeting is Thursday, February 17

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February 17, 2022
    World Apparel Day with Cuyahoga Weavers. Bring your costumes, clothes from around the world to wonder and share and show off their history.
We are meeting via Zoom again.  Look for an emaildodo email with the details.  If you don’t receive one, please contact Lynne or Nancy.

Video program on Andean Textiles—February 15

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Join us for a special viewing of our new ATA video “Textile Traditions of the Peruvian Highlands.” Narrated by well-known doubleweave author and teacher, Jennifer Moore, this visual presentation will give you an up-close look at Peru’s extraordinary indigenous textiles and the skilled artisans who create them.

The video highlights weavers, dyers, knitters, and spinners who are cooperative members of the Center for Traditional Textiles of Cusco (CTTC) as they work to preserve and revitalize their traditional textile arts—including some techniques dating back to the Incas. During the presentation, you’ll learn about the Andean way of spinning, dyeing, and knitting, as well as the tools to create belts, bands, textiles, woven edges, and skirt borders. Through stunning imagery, you’ll also gain insight into the weaving of doubleweave, ikat, tapestry, and discontinuous and supplementary warps.

The hour-long program will take place on Tuesday, February 15 at 7 p.m. (ET) via Zoom. Proceeds from the $10 registration fee will go to further support revitalization of Andean textile traditions.

“Textile Traditions of the Peruvian Highlands” was created by Jennifer Moore and Ercil Howard-Wroth. Jennifer holds an MFA in fibers. Her work, which explores mathematical relationships and musical patterns in doubleweave, has been featured in exhibitions and publications throughout the world. Ercil, a long-time educator, teaches fiber arts to adults and children. Her current work brings together her love for traditional societies and her twenty-plus years of working in the textile arts. Both Jennifer and Ercil serve on the ATA board of directors.

We hope to see you February 15 as we share the inspiring story of Peruvian textile traditions.

Don’t miss this informative presentation and your chance to visually experience one of the world’s most inspiring and unique textile cultures.