The Weavers Guild of Springfield

All are welcome to attend the meetings and events described below:

2009 Special Events	January 9, 2010
September 12, 2009	February 6, 2010
October 10, 2009	March 6, 2010
November 7, 2009	April 3, 2010
December 5, 2009	May 8, 2010
	2010 Special Events

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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