2020

2020 WRSW Meetings and Programs

All meetings are at Lake Metroparks Farmpark (8800 Euclid Chardon Rd, Kirtland, OH 44094), unless noted.
Social Time 6-6:45 pm. Show and Tell 6:45 pm. Meeting at 7 pm.

Date	Time	Event	Program	Alternate Location
Jan	No Meeting
Feb 25	7 pm	Reg Meeting	President's Challenge: The Color Red
Mar 24	7 pm	Reg Meeting	CWG weaving collection from around the world with Victoria Parratt
Apr 28	7 pm	Reg Meeting	Surface Design with Roberta McAlister
May 9-10	9 am-5 pm	Fiber Arts Weekend	Member Demonstrations - Farmpark Shearing weekend
Jun 23	7 pm	ZOOM Meeting	The June guild meeting will continue using zoom and feature Jessica Pinsky, Executive Director, Praxis Fiber Workshop. Praxis is currently fundraising for the imminent purchase of a TC2 jacquard loom. With the TC2 and three other digital lobby looms they will offer classes and residency opportunities for artists in digital weaving. Currently, there in no place in North America where this equipment is offered to the public. Jessica will also talk about all of the equipment they have that could be interesting to the guild, including the knitting machines, dye lab, and the measures put in place due to COVID 19. A link to the zoom meeting on Tuesday June 23 at 7:00 PM will be sent separately.
Jul 22	7 pm	ZOOM Meeting	The July guild meeting will continue using zoom and feature Tiffany S. Williams, Ph.D. from NASA Glenn Research Center. Dr. Williams will explain how she uses carbon nanotube filaments, called yarn, and combines them with carbon fiber to make toughened braided textiles for aeronautics and space applications. With the recent news of SpaceX it will be interesting to see how weaving is used in the return of manned space flight. Our speaker is not available on the fourth Tuesday, so this month only the guild meeting will be on the fourth Wednesday, July 22 at 7:00PM. The link to the zoom meeting will be sent separately.
Aug 25	7 pm	Reg Meeting	Saori Weaving with Linda Shevel from Three Sheep Farm
Sep	9 am - 5 pm	Apple Weekend	Member Demonstrations at FarmPark
Sep 22	7 pm	Reg Meeting	Band / Card Weaving with Linda Bouck
Oct 27	7 pm	Reg Meeting	TBD
Nov 24	7 pm	Reg Meeting	Members Fashion Show
Dec 5 Saturday		Holiday Luncheon and Gift Exchange		Ramble Inn 10311 Kinsman Rd., Newbury, OH 44065

SIGs (Special Interest Groups) are open to Members Only

2020 SIG Schedule

2020 Weaving SIG

Co-Facilitators: Tammy Howell and Nora Eason
There are many members who have made an investment in a floor or table loom over the years and often such pieces of equipment are collecting dust. This group offers a wonderful opportunity to fine-tune your skills and/or re-acquaint yourself with your equipment – all within the comfort of like-minded folks.

DATE	TIME	HOST	PROGRAM
Feb 9	2-4 pm	Joan Horwich	Fiberworks PCW presented by Bob Breitzmann
May 31	2-4 pm	ZOOM	Split Shed Technique presented by Joan Horwich and Sheri Gittinger
Sep 20	2-4 pm	Jean & Bob Breitzmann	Krokbragd presented by Bobbie Shafer and Gail Ross
Nov 22	2-4 pm	JoEllen Salkin	Thick and Thin - Show and Tell by everyone

2020 Spinning SIG

Facilitator: Sally Vourlojianis
Let Sally know if you wish to lead or co-lead any meeting topics? Do you have suggestions for meeting places? We can reserve public meeting spots in addition to member homes.

DATE	TIME	HOST	PROGRAM
Feb 15	10a-12n	Cheryl Laufer	Art Yarns with Cheryl Laufer
Apr 25	Cancelled	Cancelled	Spinning on a Great Wheel with Sue Ingrassia
Jun 20	Cancelled	Cancelled	Cancelled
Oct 17 or 24	12n-4p	Location TBD	Spindles: Spin and Ply Leader: Suzanne Paquin
Field Trips	TBA	TBA	Coordinated by Nancy Curtiss. Dates and Locations TBD

2020 Rigid Heddle SIG

Co-Facilitators: Linda Christopher and JoEllen Salkin
We will to continue exploring Jane Patrick’s book - The Weaver’s Idea Book Creative Cloth on a Rigid Heddle Loom. There will be four regularly scheduled times, and we will also plan schedule some additional days to meet and weave or sew.

DATE	TIME	HOST	PROGRAM
Feb 23	11a-4p	JoEllen Salkin	Waffle Weave Effect pg 117 Led by Cheryl Laufer
May 17	11a-4p	Joyce Fath or Cheryl Laufer	Brooks Bouquet pg 59-63, Led by Flora
Aug 23	11a-4p	Linda Christopher	Leno & Spanish Lace pg 53-58, Led by Linda
Oct 18	11a-4p	TBD	Is there a technique that you are interested in learning more about? Do you have a technique you would like to share? Perhaps you would like to invite the group to your house/studio. If so, let us know.

2020 Felting SIG

Facilitator: Cheryl Laufer
We will continue to meet on the 2nd Tuesday of each month. Our group will focus on learning a new felting technique and apply it to a project.

DATE	TIME	HOSTESS	PROGRAM
Jan 14	11a-2p	Cheryl Laufer	Fibers and Bases. Learn how various fibers work together by making samplers to use for reference and learn how to make a good prefelt to use in the shibori felting Led by Cheryl
Feb 11	11a-2p	Cheryl Laufer	Fascinator using a prefelt. Led by Cheryl
Mar 10	11a-2p	11a-2p	BYOP (Bring Your Own Project) Something you need help with or just like company to sit and work.
Apr 14	11a-2p	Sue Ingrassia	Wet Felt Spring Flowers. Led by Sue I
May 12	11a-2p	Diane Watson	Fiber Manipulation…create silk roses (look at Judith Dios website https://www.judithdios.com/accessories)
Jun 9	11a-2p	Cheryl Laufer	Make a “scarflette” incorporating roses using nuno felting. Led by Cheryl
Jul 14	11a-2p	Lakeside Pavillion or Cheryl's	TBA
Aug 11	11a-2p	TBA	Scissor or Journal Cover
Sep 8	11a-2p	Cheryl Laufer	3D Resists/make ipad cover, purse, hanging. Led by Cheryl
Oct 13	11a-2p	Cheryl Laufer	More exploration with 3D resists. Led by Cheryl
Nov 10	11a-2p	Cheryl Laufer	Felting Christmas Ornaments
Dec	TBA	TBA

2020 Dyeing SIG

The Dyeing SIG is a group that explores different techniques for dyeing fiber. The group meets on Saturday or Sunday, four or more times a year. At the first meeting we dyed skeins of plant based yarn. We have also done Eco Dyeing and Indigo dyeing. Future plans include gradient dyeing and dyeing wool. Co-Facilitators: Bob Breitzmann and Mo Doerner

DATE	TIME	HOSTESS	LOCATION	PROGRAM
Jan 25	12n-4p	Praxis		Indigo: Vat and equipment supplied by Praxis. We supply the fiber and knowledge of how to dye
Jun 6	Cancelled	Flora Daniels	Case Western University Farm	Natural Dyeing
Aug 8	1-4 pm	Bob Breitzmann	Breitzmanns’ Home	Gradient Dyeing on protein (wool) or cellulose (cotton)
Oct 10	TBA	TBA	TBA	Wool Acid Dye with yarn or roving