I’d like to use the drum carder, but it’s no longer at the studio. Does anyone know who has it? Pat
Written by Here’s the schedule for their classes. The fees look like a bargain; I intend to make some of them. Felting, braided rug making, resist fabric dyeing, wool quilt applique and all sorts of other topics. All classes are $30.00 for non-Tavern members. The classes range in length from a few hours to multiple day events. […]
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The Arts League (at the Torpedo Factory in Alexandria) has 42 classes/workshops in fiber arts alone offered beginning in Sept and continuing through the fall. Go to the site below to see what there is. Sorry, I can’t get the link fixer thingy to work. Just do a copy/paste and it’ll work. Grrrrr…… 😉 […]
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The first workshop of the Surface Design Group will be Sept. 14, from 1:00-3:00, at the Liberty Town Arts Center. We can use Jane Dunnewold’s book “Complex Cloth: A Comprehensive Guide to Surface Design”, but it is not needed to attend the workshops. She also has a newer book which I’ve not seen . Fees […]
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I’ll demonstrate a shibori technique at September’s meeting (Sept. 14). If you want to make your own sample I’ll have a dye bucket for you to use. Please bring the following supplies: a 12″x 12″ piece of white or light-colored cotton cloth (the dye used is Procion MX which is for cotton, silk, or plant-based […]
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There is a used artists’ materials sale at the Torpedo Factory this Saturday. One of the items is a spinning wheel. That’s all I know about it, other than other items for sale include brushes, painting supplies, easels, pleinair equipment, yarn, beads, books, and other art supplies and equipment. Go to the link below to […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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Please go to the FSWG Website https://fswguild.org/ calendar for more details. Hover the cursor over “Events”, then click on “Calendar.” Pat
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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 […]
