Just wanted to post this quick reminder that the guild meeting is tomorrow (August 3rd) at Liberty Town. I’ll post the Newsletter later tonight. See you tomorrow!
The catalog was just released. There are some really great classes here for all sorts of fiber-related interests. Click on the link. The on-line catalog isn’t the easiest to navigate, but let me know and I’ll be glad to share what I can figure out. http://issuu.com/theartleague/docs/theartleaguecatalog1314color/1?e=0/4134676&utm_source=The+Art+League+E-mail+Newsletter&utm_campaign=8853c87c7d-August_2013_Tidings&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_861cd6121f-8853c87c7d-67799649 Oh, and the batik class at the Textile Museum […]
All, To keep track of regional class offerings, use the Guild calendar. Regional fiber organizations’ class lists are available on the calendar; just click on one of the 3 class lists (shops, guilds, festivals) which are found on the first day of each month. Contact me if you want better directions on how to use […]
Anna has asked me to help with coordinating some workshops for the Guild. I’d like to hear from each Guild member. If you are not interested in attending any Guild-sponsored classes I would like to know because if nobody is interested then I’ll work with the Guild in some other capacity if needed. That’s no problem; it […]
All, Of the workshop requests I’ve received, the topic of surface design has gained the most votes. I’ve found a local artist that you may be interested in: Candace Edgerley. Click on the links below to see her work and find out more about her. Let me know if you are interested in asking her […]
The fair is rapidly approaching and we still need some volunteer demonstrators. There is a sign-up sheet on the bulletin board at the guild. If you have a special talent, unique piece of equipment (like that sock knitting machine) and would like to demonstrate for a few hours, by all means let me know(send me […]
I would like to invite you all to visit my Featured Artist exhibit at The Workhouse in Lorton during the month of August. I have been working feverishly for the past 4-5 months to prepare for this show that will have more of my coiled sculptures in one place than ever before. Many (almost all) […]
Don’t forget, there will be a guild meeting at Liberty Town. If you can make it, we’ll meet at 10AM.
We have been asked to demonstrate at Ferry Farm again on July 4th. No colonial dress is required this year (much cooler) and we have been promised to be in the shade. If interested, please contact Fran Slaterbeck for details. She is in charge of the schedule. You can assist with demonstrating, working with kids, […]
April showers bring May flowers, and May flowers bring the Maryland Sheep & Wool Festival! It’s that time when Guild members make their annual pilgrimage to the mecca of fiber, supplies and inspiration. Here’s to a fruitful trip to all. We will not be having a regular May meeting due to the festival, but for those […]