If you have, or think you might have input for the July newsletter, please make sure to send it to me (Lesley) by May 25th. There will not be a newsletter in July; the June newsletter will be a June/July combined edition. Please let me know if you have any questions. Thanks, Lesley
Don’t forget about Lynette’s studio sale on March 19th from 9 AM until 2 PM. Contact Lynette for a list of items for sale. Check and cash accepted.
Happy New Year Everyone, Here is the January newsletter. If you have any questions or comments, please let me know.January 2016 – Web
FROM Lynette: The entry deadline for Handmade: Explorations in Fiber at Blackrock Center for the Arts has been extended until January 7th and I would like to get the word out to guild members.
This is regarding an Education/Outreach opportunity for the Guild: I had mentioned at the Guild meeting on Saturday that there is a request from Spotswood Elementary School in Spotsylvania to demonstrate fiber arts at their Colonial Day. They only involve the Fourth Grade, and in multiple groups, so the experience isn’t overwhelming. But the date […]
We will be meeting at Artful Dimensions on Friday the 11th from 10- 3 pm. Definitely a drop in and create kind of thing. FI you cant join us but want to help, simple stuffies with handles- ie long ears arms or legs and no bigger than about 8 inches- nothing scary, can be dropped […]
From: Elizabeth Woodford Hi All! I have a proposal! I have just heard from a friend that she will be going to the island of Lesbos in Greece to work with the Syrian Refugees, specifically the children. She was asking if I knew of an easy pattern for a small stuffed something- critter that she could […]
The Fredericksburg Spinners and Weavers Guild is having their December meeting and annual holiday party 🎉 on Saturday, 5 December from 10 am until 12 pm. Every one is asked to bring a dish to share for a pot luck. We will also have a gift exchange. Please keep gifts at $20 or under and […]
Due to some unforseen circumstances, I need to postpone the field trip to the Textile Museum. Instead I would like to to have an extended show and tell and a Q&A session. Spinners, bring your wheels and spindles… Let’s do some spinning.
All, I regret to inform you that due to the imminent threat of bad weather, and an abundance of caution for the safety of all involved, the festival organizers have elected to cancel this year. As of right now there are no plans to reschedule the events. I have no information about what to do […]