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 | 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 | 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 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |