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.
Rustbelt Fiber Shed offers a discount
JoEllen wants to remind us of a discount offered to CWG members for this program. Check it out. The deadline for registration is approaching.
We have about one week left for folks to register for our first annual symposium!
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PART 1: Friday Night, January 26th, 7-9.
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Part 2: Saturday Morning, January 27th, 8:30-1:00ish
It’s going to be amazing! 9 speakers, 13 fiber-related learning stations, a fashion show/performance, vendors, a raffle, and more. I created a code for your guild for 15% off, just for your members! The code to enter at checkout is “CWG” . Please feel free to share widely. If folks aren’t interested in/available for the entire event, we will also be open for a couple of hours, free to the general public, at the tail end of the symposium, from 2-4 on Saturday (the 27th). Please stop by!
On another note: We are still actively looking for sponsorships. If the CWG or any of your members’ associated organizations are interested in sponsoring, we would so greatly appreciate it, as it’s what is keeping ticket prices accessible, scholarship tickets available (we’ve given away over 40 scholarship tickets!), stipends for speakers and learning stations, and the free portion free. There are two ways to sponsor: with a direct cash donation or with donation of a product into our fundraising raffle. Either way, we greatly appreciate, and you can read more about how-to sponsor and the benefits here.
Thank you so much for passing along the word!
Sarah Pottle
CWG Show and Tell and Study Group for November and December
Cuyahoga Weavers Guild announces an April workshop
Foundations of Kettle Dyeing and Dyeing Variegated Yarns
with Kris Jenkins of alkandme fiber art studio
click here:
CWG Dye workshop April 2024 revised 12,19.23
CWG December meeting is a holiday potluck, Thursday,December 21
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
CWG Winter Newsletter has arrived
CWG December Study Group is December 7
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.
WINTER newsletter deadline was Dec 1 and now is Dec 7
December 1st has come and gone. The newsletter deadline is now DECEMBER 7.
Please send newsletter materials, especially items of summer doings and program notes for the upcoming CWG year. A President’s letter, program notes, study group ideas and member’s profile will all be welcome.
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.
Contribute directly to Nancy or to newsletter@cuyahogaweaversguild.com
CWG November 16 meeting features Rust Belt Fibershed
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
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,
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JoEllen
CWG October meeting is on Thursday, October 19
October meeting program: Thursday, October 19th
Lunch & social time: 11:30. Program at 12:00 followed by business meeting.
Cuyahoga County Warrensville branch Library
If you cannot attend in person, Zoom link will be sent in email.
Also, for those who are participating in the Study Group this year, please bring your stash to share and exchange. You can then add to what you will use or get a selection to use. We are continuing the yarn selection for those who missed the first Study Group.
Denise Kovnat Lecture and Power Point
Dorset Buttons: A Heritage Craft
Dorset buttons, designated in England as a “Heritage Craft,” continue to delight fiber artists today as colorful, whimsical embellishments for jewelry, surface-design and fasteners for handmade clothing. The variations are limitless and they can be created anywhere using only curtain rings, a tapestry needle and yarn (and beads if you choose). Further, you can customize these buttons to match your own creations, using yarns from your stash.
Dorset buttons have been around for centuries, beginning in the 17th century as a cottage industry in County Dorset on the English Channel. Come hear the history of these lovely designs, viewing lots of inspirational photos along the way, and learn how to make them on your own.
