WGRI Meeting and Program Calendar 2009-2010 will be posted when available

9/11/09 (Friday)- Finding Inspiration
How do weavers find their inspiration? Susan will explore this question with photos of the initial inspiration for various student projects and a discussion of the process that results in the final work. This is a presentation aimed at helping us see our everyday environment with different eyes.
9/26 & 9/27 (Saturday & Sunday) Workshop - Wet Felting
From basic felting techniques to nuno felting merino/bamboo fiber onto hand-dyed silk scarves, you will learn 3 felting techniques. This workshop is informative and fun and results in 3 beautiful felted pieces. $120 plus materials.
10/3/09 (Saturday) - "Suminagashi" (Ink Floating)- the Art of Japanese Marbling
Come and explore this simple art form by creating unique and beautiful designs on paper and silk fabric. Paper samples may be transformed into bookmarks, notepaper, book-covers or used for collage. Also learn how to bind papers together using the decorative method of Japanese stab binding. The possibilities are endless and always a pleasing surprise.
11/6/09 (Friday) - Three Harness Weaves
The uneven tie-up of 3-shaft weaves presents interesting challenges, but results in everything from lacy weaves to sturdy rugs. Norma will demonstrate how to convert traditional weave structures to 3 shafts, and develop new weave structures. She will also have many examples on hand. Bring: graph paper (6-8 squares/inch), pencil and eraser.
1/9/10 (Saturday) - Weaving with Fiber Optics and Other New Materials
Laurie will introduce some of the newest concepts in fibers and textiles that will change the way we make and use fabric for 'everyday items.' Examples from commercial products, as well as artists' interpretations will be presented. A hands-on workshop will demonstrate the techniques to create a small lighting fabric using LED and electronic interface connections.
2/5/10 (Friday) - Japanese Textiles - Old and New
Susan will present slides and share her hands-on examples of traditional and contemporary Japanese textiles. She will present samples of yuzen (rice paste resist) - dying, silk ikat, a farmer's thatched rain coat and handmade zoris, her kimono collection, and how to dress in an elaborate kimono.
3/7 (Sunday) Workshop - Closures
There is nothing like a beautifully done bound buttonhole to set your garment apart from the rest. Standard and triangular bound buttonholes, as well as buttonhole facings, fabric cords for loop and button closures, and ideas for buttons will be covered. $50
3/6/10 (Saturday) - Play with Color
Through creative exercises, participants will learn to place yarns of different colors and textures together to make beautiful warp combinations. This is a fun and inspiring class! (Bring: 4X6 white index cards, 3/4" wide 'magic' scotch tape, pen & notebook, scissors, scrap yarns, several colorful magazine pages)
4/2/10 (Friday) - Recalling, Bits and Pieces - Weaving with Handmade Paper
In her work Kat represents memory with woven material-pieces of old prints, handmade paper and other fibers, which are buried under layers, then exposed through openings-memory lost and recalled. She will discuss her work and demonstrate making paper.
5/1/10 (Saturday) - Loom Weaving with Grasses
In depth exploration of how to harvest and weave plants from the garden, including how to sew the woven cloth. A loom and plants will be provided for participants to try out this technique.
6/5/10 (Saturday) Annual Meeting and Picnic

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