Calendar
Held at the Community Art Gallery at Fox Run. One Fox Run Lane, Orchard Park, NY, 14127. Corner of 20A and California Road. Please enter through the Commons Building.
https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/us/55th-anniversary-exhibit-for-weavers-guild-of-buffalo/ar-AA1pEUQK
7-7:30 pm: Refreshments and social time. Program starts promptly at 7:30 pm. Program: Weaving in Sweden by Sue Dent
Location: Calvary United Methodist Church, 15 Ridge Avenue, Latham NY 12110
OUR DOUBLEWEAVE STUDY GROUP CONTINUES! We are extending our summer of doubleweave into the fall. Join us to talk all things doubleweave. Show off your projects and work through challenges. You do not need to have attended the previous sessions. The next study group meeting will be held on Thursday, Oct. 17, at 7 p.m. via Zoom. Please note that the Zoom link/login details provided below are different from previous sessions.
See the newsletter for the Zoom link.
NOTE: November meeting is FIRST Thursday, not the normal second Thursday.
7-7:30 pm: Refreshments and social time. Program starts promptly at 7:30 pm. Program: What I Learned at Vavstuga Weaving School by Dotty Taft
Location: Calvary United Methodist Church, 15 Ridge Avenue, Latham NY 12110
7-7:30 pm: Refreshments and social time. Program starts promptly at 7:30 pm. Program: Annual Bucket Auction
January meeting is ZOOM only. 7-7:30 Social time. Program starts promptly at 7:30. Program is Dueling Rabbits by Amy Blair.
Meeting the fourth Wednesday at 10 a.m. in the homes of members since 1983. September meeting at Sandy L’s in Wynantskill.
HMWG demonstrating at this great festival.
A spinning study group for HMWG members who spin or want to learn to spin. We get together to sit and spin and talk once a month. September meeting at Joan J’s home in Albany.
7-7:30 pm: Refreshments and social time. Program starts promptly at 7:30 pm. Program: MAFA Workshops - Cecilia Frittelli and Richard Lockwood.
Richard and Cecilia Lockwood will lead a presentation about the classes they took at the Mid Atlantic Fiber Association (MAFA) thanks in part to a HMWG grant. They will share photos of the pieces that they wove, along with works by their classmates. Richard will discuss the variety of twill effects he wove during the class, as well as model a cowl he made based on what he learned. Cecilia will demonstrate how to set up and weave repp based on techniques from teacher Lucienne Coifman. She will have samples she wove along with images of work from the other students in the class, who worked on different drafts.
Location: Calvary United Methodist Church, 15 Ridge Avenue, Latham NY 12110
Weaving and spinning demonstration at Pruyn House.
Friday, August 23, 2024 5:00 PM
Saturday, September 28, 2024 3:00 PM
The Strand Center for the Arts 23 Brinkerhoff St Plattsburgh, NY, 12901 United States
Plattsburgh Works: a handwoven celebration of local products & the workers who create them is a solo exhibition that will feature the fiber artwork of Suzanne Hokanson.
“I am in awe of the many workers who create the wide variety of products that surround us in our daily life. This exhibit is a way to honor the thousands of workers and the work they do every day. Many hands work together to make our world a better place. A couple years ago my husband and I moved back to Plattsburgh after a 25 year absence. It’s working for us - we’re loving being back in the North Country. I’m a weaver - I work in fiber to create my artwork. And finally, my maiden name is Work, so it’s always been with me. “Plattsburgh Works” for me on so many levels. I greatly appreciate the fact that being awarded this New York State Council on the Arts grant sponsored by the Strand Center for the Arts has challenged me to think outside the box. Taking scrap from our area manufacturers and using that scrap to create fiber artwork has been invigorating. Seeing the step by step process the workers go through to create the products as I was invited into some of these workspaces was inspiring. The dozen businesses who offered to give me their scrap inspired me to make something that represents the hands that go into creating their product. I hold these workers in high esteem and appreciate all they do to make Plattsburgh work.”
Join us for the opening reception on Friday, Aug. 23rd, at 5pm. This event is FREE and open to the public!
We will again be weaving at the Washington County Fair on August 21st . Hours will likely be from 10 until 4 and we may do shifts at this event. The setting for this event location will be under cover on the outside of one of the buildings
Inspired by the Jennifer Moore Double Rainbow workshop or other work you’ve done with doubleweave? Join our low-key Zoom study group. Zoom link is in the newsletter.
Meeting the fourth Wednesdays at 10AM since 1983. WEDNESDAY JULY 24: Debbie Y’s house at Great Barrington, MA 01230
We will be weaving and demonstrating drop spindle spinning once again at the Saratoga County Fair. We will be there on July 24th from 10 until 4 with setup prior to 10am. Our location is inside the home arts building and is a great spot.
The Saratoga County History Center at Brookside Museum announces “Dyeing to Weave” The Saratoga County History Center will present two talks on “Dyeing to Weave”. These will be held the Long Room and the gardens at Brookside Museum in Ballston Spa. Ever wondered what color a particular plant produces? Ever considered making your own dyes from plants? Join accomplished dyer Nan Travers on Thursday, June 20th at 2pm, and discover the alchemy of coloring cloth. Nan will demonstrate mordants and dye colors made from local plants that our ancestors used. On Friday, June 28th at 2pm, join Cristen Knite, member of the Hudson-Mohawk Weavers Guild, for a presentation and a demonstration of weaving. Cristen will exhibit examples of her work, and guests will also be given a hands-on opportunity to try weaving themselves. After the presentation, Kathleen Royka will lead a tour of the gardens. Both programs are open to the public and free to attend, though donations are always gratefully accepted. Light refreshments will be served. Registrations are suggested. Visit www.brooksidemuseum.org for more information and to register.
Meeting the fourth Wednesdays at 10 AM since 1983. WEDNESDAY JUNE 26: Ann D’s home in Gansevoort NY 12831
The Saratoga County History Center at Brookside Museum announces “Dyeing to Weave” The Saratoga County History Center will present two talks on “Dyeing to Weave”. These will be held the Long Room and the gardens at Brookside Museum in Ballston Spa. Ever wondered what color a particular plant produces? Ever considered making your own dyes from plants? Join accomplished dyer Nan Travers on Thursday, June 20th at 2pm, and discover the alchemy of coloring cloth. Nan will demonstrate mordants and dye colors made from local plants that our ancestors used. On Friday, June 28th at 2pm, join Cristen Knite, member of the Hudson-Mohawk Weavers Guild, for a presentation and a demonstration of weaving. Cristen will exhibit examples of her work, and guests will also be given a hands-on opportunity to try weaving themselves. After the presentation, Kathleen Royka will lead a tour of the gardens. Both programs are open to the public and free to attend, though donations are always gratefully accepted. Light refreshments will be served. Registrations are suggested. Visit www.brooksidemuseum.org for more information and to register.
A spinning study group for HMWG members who spin or want to learn to spin. We get together to sit and spin and talk once a month. Contact Joan J with any questions. MONDAY JUNE 17: 1:30-3:00 at Joan J’s house in Albany, NY 12211
Annual picnic, hosted at Sandy L’s home in Wynantskill. Bring a dish to share and a chair! See you there!
Inspired by the Jennifer Moore Double Rainbow workshop or other work you’ve done with doubleweave? Join our low-key Zoom study group. Zoom link is in the newsletter.
Meeting in members’ homes on the fourth Wednesdays at 10AM since 1983. WEDNESDAY MAY 22 at Sandy L’s home in Wynanstkill, NY 12198
A spinning study group for HMWG members who spin or want to learn to spin. We get together to sit and spin and talk once a month. Decaf coffee, regular and herbal teas and more beverages will be provided. Feel free to bring your favorite nibbles to share. Contact Joan J with any questions. MONDAY MAY 20: 1:30-3:00 at Sandy L’s in Wynanstkill, NY 12198
Social time and practical demo from 7-7:30. Program starts promptly at 7:30. May program is indigo dyeing.
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Meeting the fourth Wednesdays at 10AM since 1983. April meeting at Gay G’s home in Saratoga.
Weaving can be a solitary endeavor. Being human is not. This exhibition demonstrates how the Guild inspires, motivates and supports its members as a group to excel individually.
Take a look at the Syracuse Weavers Guild here.
To attend the Zoom session, please follow this link or contact Marina at marina@tiartscenter.org. All are welcome!
A spinning study group for HMWG members who spin or want to learn to spin. We get together to sit and spin and talk once a month. Decaf coffee, regular and herbal teas and more beverages will be provided. Feel free to bring your favorite nibbles to share.
April mtg at Sandy L’s home in Wynantskill.
Social time and practical from 7-7:30. Program starts promptly at 7:30. April program is Navajo Weaving with Dan Bridge.
Meeting the fourth Wednesdays at 10AM since 1983. WEDNESDAY MARCH 27: in the home of Kay K in Clifton Park, NY 12065.
A spinning study group for HMWG members who spin or want to learn to spin. We get together to sit and spin and talk once a month. Third Monday afternoons from 1:30 - 3:00. MONDAY MARCH 18: 1:30-3:00 Joan J in Loudonville NY 12211
Social time and practical demo from 7-7:30. Program starts promptly at 7:30. Practical for March is Split Shed Weaving with Linda London. Program is Jacob Wool and spinning locks with CeCe Tkaczyk. Spinners are welcome to bring their wheels.
WEAVE-IN WITH A STASH SWAP AND FREESTYLE WEAVING
Saturday March 2, 2024 10 AM to 4 PM
Schoharie United Presbyterian Church 314 Main Street, Schoharie, NY 12157
The Rigid Heddle Study group of the Golden Fleece guild invites you to bring a loom and stash to share for a day of community and free-style weaving. Try something new and unexpected! Any type of loom and style of weaving is welcome. You are also welcome to come and work on other types of projects and share any part of the day. All are invited! We will share a potluck lunch (please bring a dish to share if you wish) or there are restaurants within easy walking distance of the church hall. We will be in the community hall, there is parking behind the church with easy access. There are tables and chairs or you may bring your own. Weavers of all types and level of experience are welcome, we hope to share techniques etc, but this is not meant to be a teaching workshop. You may bring your loom warped or not. Come for any portion of the day. Questions? Contact Elaine Larsen ECL25@cornell.edu or 518 872 1797.
Meeting the fourth Wednesdays at 10AM since 1983. Feb meeting will be at Mary Ellen S’ house in Schenectady.
A spinning study group for HMWG members who spin or want to learn to spin. We get together to sit and spin and talk once a month. Third Monday afternoons from 1:30 - 3:00. Feb 19 at Sandy L’s in Wynantskill.
