2019
2019 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 |
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Nov 19 | 7 pm | Reg Meeting | Deb Silver, award winning weaver and artist | |
Dec 7 | 12 noon | Holiday Luncheon and Gift Exchange - Date, Time and Location TBA | Ferrante Winery and Restaurant, 5585 State Route 307, Geneva, OH |
SIGs (Special Interest Groups) are open to Members Only
2019 SIG Schedule
2019 Rigid Heddle SIG
Co-Facilitators: Linda Christopher and JoEllen SalkinAll meetings are scheduled 10-4. Topic of discussion will begin at 11:00, followed by a potluck lunch. Members are welcome to participate as long as they wish.
Locations TBD.
DATE | PROGRAM | LOCATION |
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Oct 20 | TBD | TBD |
2019 Spinning SIG
Facilitator: Sally VourlojianisThe Spinning SIG is focused on fine tuning spinning skills. Members need to be able to make a continuous yarn in order to enjoy all the information shared.
DATE | TIME | HOSTESS | PROGRAM |
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Nov 9 | 10 am-12 noon | Susan Conover | Long Draw - Susan Conover |
2019 Weaving SIG
Co-Facilitators: Tammy Howell and Nora EasonThere 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 |
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Nov 17 | 2-4 pm | Joan Horwich | Bronson Lace presented by Joan Horwich and Nancy Curtiss |
2019 Focus on Felt SIG
SIG Facilitator is Cheryl LauferLocation, host, and material list will be emailed at least one week before the meeting.
We meet from 11 am until 2.
DATE | PROGRAM |
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Nov 12 | Annual ornament making for exchange |
Dec TBA | Luncheon |
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 |
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Jan | No Meeting | |||
Feb 25 | 7 pm | Reg Meeting | President's Challenge: The Color Red | |
Mar 24 | 7 pm | Reg Meeting | Band / Card Weaving with Linda Bouck | |
Apr 27 | 7 pm | Reg Meeting | Surface Design with Roberta McAlister | |
May 26 | 9 am-5 pm | Fiber Arts Weekend | Member Demonstrations - Farmpark Shearing weekend | |
Jun 23 | 7 pm | Reg Meeting | Silk Processing with Sheri Israel | |
Jul 28 | 6 pm Eat at 6:30 | Annual Pot Luck Picnic | Stash Relocation Sale | The West Woods, 9465 Kinsman Rd, Novelty, OH 44072 |
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 | Victoria Parratt | |
Oct 27 | 7 pm | Reg Meeting | TBD | |
Nov 24 | 7 pm | Reg Meeting | Members Fashion Show | |
Dec | Holiday Luncheon and Gift Exchange - Date, Time and Location TBA |
SIGs (Special Interest Groups) are open to Members Only
2020 SIG Schedule
2020 Weaving SIG
Co-Facilitators: Tammy Howell and Nora EasonThere 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 |
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Feb 9 | 2-4 pm | Joan Horwich | Fiberworks PCW presented by Bob Breitzmann |
May 31 | 2-4 pm | Sue Ingrassia | 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 VourlojianisLet 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 |
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Feb 15 | 10a-12n | Cheryl Laufer | Art Yarns with Cheryl Laufer |
Apr 25 | 10a-12n | Chesterland Historical Society | Spinning on a Great Wheel with Sue Ingrassia |
Jun 20 | 12n-4p | TBA | Wheels: Spa Day and Group Test Drive |
Oct 20 | 12n-4p | Need Leader to coordinate demonstrators of various spindles and location | Spindles: Spin and Ply Need Leader |
Field Trips | TBA | TBA | Coordinated by Nancy Curtiss. Dates and Locations TBD |
2020 Rigid Heddle SIG
Co-Facilitators: Linda Christopher and JoEllen SalkinWe 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 |
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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 LauferWe 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 |
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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
Co-Facilitators: Bob Breitzmann and Mo DoernerThe group will meet on Saturdays at various locations.
DATE | TIME | HOSTESS | PROGRAM |
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Jan 25 | 12n-4p | Praxis | Indigo: Vat and equipment supplied by Praxis. We supply the fiber and knowledge of how to dye |
Jun 3 | TBA | TBA | Creating Gradient Batts presented by Wool Acid Dye with yarn or roving |
Aug 8 | TBA | Breitzmann's | Gradient Dyeing on protein(wool) or cellulose(cotton) |
Oct 10 | TBA | TBA | Natural dyeing, or Marbled Dyeing |