All are welcome to attend the meetings and events described below:
At a typical meeting:
- The morning
program runs from 10:00 AM to noon.
- Lunch
and the business meeting runs from
noon to 1:00 PM.
- The afternoon program runs from 1:00
to 3:00 PM.
Unless otherwise
noted, all meetings are held at The Landmark at Monastery Heights, 110 Monastery Avenue, West Springfield, MA 01089. For directions, see the When & Where page.
2009 SPECIAL
EVENTS
Wolf Swamp Elementary School Living History Day
Longmeadow, MA
February 4, 2009
Guild activities: Spinning and weaving demonstrations by guild members & hands-on weaving for kids
35th Annual Massachusetts Sheep & Woolcraft Fair
Cummington Fairgrounds,
Cummington, MA
http://www.masheepwool.org/
May 23-24, 2009
Guild activities: Weaving demonstrations
by guild members &
hands-on weaving for kids on Saturday, May 23rd
New England Weavers' Seminar (NEWS)
Smith College, Northampton, MA
July 9-12, 2009
www.newenglandweaversseminar.com
Guild activities: Guild study group projects exhibit, gallery & fashion show entries
Glasgow
Lands Scottish Festival
Look
Park, Northampton, MA
July 18, 2009
9:00 am - 9:30 pm
http://www.glasgowlands.org/
Guild activities: Spinning and weaving demonstrations
by guild members & hands-on
weaving for all ages
Shelburne Grange Fair
Little Mohawk Road, Shelburne, MA
August 29, 2009
9:00 am -4:00 pm, followed by auction
Guild activities: Weaving demonstrations by guild members & hands-on weaving for all ages
Hatfield Historical Society 8th Annual Antique Classic Cars, Trucks, and Tractors Show
October 2009
Noon to 5:00 pm
Guild activities: Weaving demonstrations
47th Annual Festival of the Hills
Conway, MA
October 2009
http://www.townofconway.com/festival.asp
Guild activities: Weaving demonstrations
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2009-2010 MEETING SCHEDULE
SEPTEMBER 12, 2009
Morning: Summer Wrap-up
We will have a thorough
discussion of our summer activities, including the Cummington
Sheep & Woolcraft
Fair, Scottish Festival, and Fiber Nook. This is a great opportunity
to ask questions and offer suggestions for program improvement, as well
as catch up on members’ activities.
This session is always lively and informative.
Afternoon: Plain Weave Study Group - Discussion
and Planning
Under the leadership of Pam Engberg, we will discuss plain weave alternatives and set the rules for the study group project and sample exchange. For more information, see the Study Group page.
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OCTOBER
10, 2009
Morning:
Rep Weave with Loris Epps
Loris will describe this warp-faced weave and share many examples.
Afternoon: Hand-manipulated Lace with Ute Bargmann
Ute will introduce and discuss Grace McDowell's notes and Tony Kormos's HGA COE, which provide a thorough
description of the subject.
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NOVEMBER
7, 2009
Morning: Plain Weave Study Group Q & A, and Yarn Sale
Afternoon: 3-Shaft Weave Structures with Ute Bargmann
Ute will discuss the many possibilities available using only 3 shafts.
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DECEMBER
5, 2009
All
Day: Holiday Party and Surprise Project
Take a
break from the hectic pace of holiday preparations and share laughter,
good food, a simple project, and gift exchange.
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JANUARY
9, 2010
Morning: Coiled Containers with Jane Devlin & Lynette Douville
Jane & Lynette will lead a hands-on introduction to making coiled fabric structures.
Afternoon: Diaper & Dimity with Loris Epps
Loris will explain the character and structure of these weaves.
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FEBRUARY 6, 2010
Morning: Ergonomics for Weavers II with Laura Freeman
Laura will provide tips and exercises, and explain how to make weaving easier by using your body more efficiently.
Afternoon: Zulu Baskets with Ute Bargmann
Ute will describe the astounding craft of making baskets from telephone wire.
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MARCH
6, 2010
Morning: 3-D Masks with Pam Engberg
Pam will demonstrate how to weave 3-D figures on your loom.
Afternoon: Finishing Techniques with Dorothy Shimel
Dorothy will discuss ways to finish handwoven textiles.
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APRIL
3, 2010
Morning: Plain Weave Study Group Wrap-up
Afternoon: Nuno Felting with Jane Dumais
Jane will demonstrate the felting of merino fleece on silk fabric.
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MAY
8, 2010
All Day: Annual
End-of-Year Meeting and Potluck Luncheon
Location to be announced.
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2010 SPECIAL EVENTS
Wolf Swamp Elementary School Living History Day
Longmeadow, MA
February 2010
Guild activities: Spinning and weaving demonstrations by guild members & hands-on weaving for kids
35th Annual Massachusetts Sheep & Woolcraft Fair
Cummington Fairgrounds,
Cummington, MA
http://www.masheepwool.org/
May 2010
Guild activities: Weaving demonstrations
by guild members &
hands-on weaving for kids
Glasgow
Lands Scottish Festival
Look
Park, Northampton, MA
July 2010
9:00 am - 9:30 pm
http://www.glasgowlands.org/
Guild activities: Spinning and weaving demonstrations
by guild members & hands-on
weaving for all ages
Shelburne Grange Fair
Little Mohawk Road, Shelburne, MA
August 2010
9:00 am -4:00 pm, followed by auction
Guild activities: Weaving demonstrations by guild members & hands-on weaving for all ages
Hatfield Historical Society 8th Annual Antique Classic Cars, Trucks, and Tractors Show
October 2010
Noon to 5:00 pm
Guild activities: Weaving demonstrations
48th Annual Festival of the Hills
Conway, MA
October 2010
http://www.townofconway.com/festival.asp
Guild activities: Weaving demonstrations
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