Nashoba Valley Weavers Guild - the central Massachusetts weaving organization

2009 - 2010 Program

The Guild's 2009 - 2010 Theme is:

“Three-dimensionality Weaving”

This topic will allow exploration in a multitude of Mediums,

not just with yarn, such as basket weaving, beads,

paper weaving, making 3D woven objects, such as purses, etc.

This Month's Program

Meeting Calendar

Upcoming Board Meetings

Special Events

"Shifu, or What to do with Yesterday's News"

In this lecture/workshop we will get an overview of the history of paper yarn in Japan as well as other cultures. We will learn the process of preparing and spinning paper of various kinds (dressmaker’s pattern paper, Japanese Kozo paper, tissue paper, and newspaper). We will discuss suitable weaves and purposes for fabric made of spun paper. Adele said that people can bring drop spindles, or, better yet, hand powered bobbin winders if they would like. She plans on giving an informational talk and a demonstration of how to make Shifu yarn. People can join her as they are inclined.
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Meeting Calendar

All meetings take place at the Fiber Loft, Rt 111, Harvard, MA on the fourth Tuesday of the month from 7:00-9:00 (except in November/December, June and special meetings [September]).

From 7:00 - 7:30 is for socializing, shopping, snacking, and library viewing. Programs will start at 7:30 sharp, beginning with brief announcements, and members' show and tell and tips 'n tricks.

Below is the preliminary program. Check back periodically for updates.

September    Note: This is a Sunday

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October 28
Workshop Participants
3-D Workshop Show & Tell

December 1

Dorothy Solbrig

Inklings

January 26
Susan Targove

Handwoven Bra Project

February 23
Lily Badour
Art Baskets

March 23
Lies Stolk
Bobbin Lace

April 27
Adele Harvey
Shifu and "What to do with Yesterday's News".

May 25
Judith Shangold

Flip Loom Demonstration

June 22

Carol Vales' house
Pot Luck Supper and Guild Challenge

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Upcoming Board Meetings:

Sep 2, Oct 7, Nov 4, Jan 6, Feb 3, Mar 3, Apr 7, May 5, Jun 2

Meetings take place at the Fiber Loft, Rt 111, Harvard, MA on the first Wednesday of the month from 7:30-9:00

* Some of these meetings may be cancelled if we determine that we don’t

need a meeting (such as in Feb or Mar).

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