Laura Fry will host two workshops via zoom: Morning Program: Full Spectrum: There are multiple variables in the weaving process. Change one thing and something else will be affected. Learning how all these processes interact with each other – why … Continue reading
This month our program will be a zoom presentation with Catherine Ellis, author of Woven Shibori, by Interweave Press. Woven Shibori is a process of weaving and resist that Catharine Ellis developed in the early 1990’s and has continued to … Continue reading
As is our usual tradition, we will celebrate the holidays together during our December program. You can expect goodies, laughter, and some "oohs and ahhhhs," as we share our gift exchange with one another.
Ming-Ming Tung-Edelman, was herself a Taiwanese immigrant. She knows how hard immigration can be. As global crises brought refugee and immigrant women to the U.S. in record numbers, she saw an opportunity to help them build a better life for … Continue reading
Sara Bixler, now owner and resident teacher at Red Stone Glen Fiber Arts Center, (Founded by Tom Knisely) believes in traveling for focused learning. At her campus in York County Pennsylvania, she welcomes students from all over the country who … Continue reading
Surface EmbellishmentsHow do you take a simple one-color scarf, table runner, or curtain and make it something special and unique? This class helps to answer that question. Students will weave a sampler on a pre-warped floor loom, table loom or … Continue reading
This program will be followed by a mini workshop on weaving a cedar rosette.
Many weavers know Gist yarn as a retail supplier of weaving yarns, patterns, kits, and equipment. But do you know the story behind the company? Join us as we zoom with Sara Resnick, founder of Gist yarn, as she shares … Continue reading
Visitors to Fibers Etc, a favorite yarn store in Tacoma, WA, may not know that Roberta Lowes is the woman behind the skeins. But those of us in the Northwest Fiber World have revered Roberta for years. Her experience as … Continue reading
Selah Barling will teach us to use thickened dyes on a protein warp that we prepared in advance. Further instructions will be emailed to participants. Expected cost is $50.00 plus a supply fee of $10-15. Students will bring their warp, … Continue reading
Note: Date Change. One week earlier It's a tradition, and a grand one at that! Every year we gather at a member's home to have a picnic together. We have our meeting, spend time chatting, and do an easy craft. … Continue reading
Yvonne is a semi-local weaver who is a frequent contributor to the magazine Little Looms, and is a dyer, weaver, knitter, and I am sure other fiber related activities.