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
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 Salkin
All 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
Oct 20	TBD	TBD

2019 Spinning SIG

Facilitator: Sally Vourlojianis
The 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
Nov 9	10 am-12 noon	Susan Conover	Long Draw - Susan Conover

2019 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
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 Laufer
Location, host, and material list will be emailed at least one week before the meeting.
We meet from 11 am until 2.

DATE	PROGRAM
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
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 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	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 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	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 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

Co-Facilitators: Bob Breitzmann and Mo Doerner
The group will meet on Saturdays at various locations.

DATE	TIME	HOSTESS	PROGRAM
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