https://www.gcv.org/event/spring-fashion-textile-symposium/?fbclid=IwAR1yfxg68ezxXv7mGKG8ayJqhVFqgW0j2WvyaAKgukYQg4OCV_fp98LsgIk_aem_AclSCyoq19BSxCSAd9tr6c8-PaYuoTxzGzl4UHf7D3qubZpaLgh9oEaCXysTgTyYqcVBzzydn1XyS7TWXBhjiA5X

Meeting the fourth Wednesdays at 10AM since 1983. April meeting at Gay G’s home in Saratoga.

A spinning study group for HMWG members who spin or want to learn to spin. We get together to sit and spin and talk once a month. Decaf coffee, regular and herbal teas and more beverages will be provided. Feel free to bring your favorite nibbles to share.

April mtg at Sandy L’s home in Wynantskill.

Social time and practical from 7-7:30. Program starts promptly at 7:30. April program is Navajo Weaving with Dan Bridge.

Meeting the fourth Wednesdays at 10AM since 1983. WEDNESDAY MARCH 27: in the home of Kay K in Clifton Park, NY 12065.

A spinning study group for HMWG members who spin or want to learn to spin. We get together to sit and spin and talk once a month. Third Monday afternoons from 1:30 - 3:00. MONDAY MARCH 18: 1:30-3:00 Joan J in Loudonville NY 12211

Social time and practical demo from 7-7:30. Program starts promptly at 7:30. Practical for March is Split Shed Weaving with Linda London. Program is Jacob Wool and spinning locks with CeCe Tkaczyk. Spinners are welcome to bring their wheels.

WEAVE-IN WITH A STASH SWAP AND FREESTYLE WEAVING

Saturday March 2, 2024 10 AM to 4 PM

Schoharie United Presbyterian Church 314 Main Street, Schoharie, NY 12157

The Rigid Heddle Study group of the Golden Fleece guild invites you to bring a loom and stash to share for a day of community and free-style weaving. Try something new and unexpected! Any type of loom and style of weaving is welcome. You are also welcome to come and work on other types of projects and share any part of the day. All are invited! We will share a potluck lunch (please bring a dish to share if you wish) or there are restaurants within easy walking distance of the church hall. We will be in the community hall, there is parking behind the church with easy access. There are tables and chairs or you may bring your own. Weavers of all types and level of experience are welcome, we hope to share techniques etc, but this is not meant to be a teaching workshop. You may bring your loom warped or not. Come for any portion of the day. Questions? Contact Elaine Larsen ECL25@cornell.edu or 518 872 1797.

Meeting the fourth Wednesdays at 10AM since 1983. Feb meeting will be at Mary Ellen S’ house in Schenectady.

A spinning study group for HMWG members who spin or want to learn to spin. We get together to sit and spin and talk once a month. Third Monday afternoons from 1:30 - 3:00. Feb 19 at Sandy L’s in Wynantskill.

Zoom only for February meeting. February 8, will be a presentation by Theda Sandiford who will be talking about Social Materials Practice, using weaving as artistic expression. Watch for highlights in the upcoming newsletters

January Day Guild will be at Kay K’s home in Clifton Park.

A spinning study group for HMWG members who spin or want to learn to spin.  We get together to sit and spin and talk once a month.  Third Monday afternoons from 1:30 - 3:00.  JANUARY 15: 1:30-3:00 on January 15 at Connie L's home in Troy.

Join the Zoom at 6:45 please! Zoom meeting for January. January 11 will be a slightly longer 2-hour presentation by Kathrin Weber of Blazing Shuttles, talking about designing at the loom. Check the newsletter for access instructions.

Program Description: DESIGNING AT THE LOOM WITH MULTIPLE WARP CHAINS.

This presentation focuses on techniques  for working with multiple warp chains while designing at the loom. There is huge  freedom in sitting at the loom and making  well informed decisions as you design  and setup. But it can be a nightmare without a system to keep all your yarn under control. Fabric for towels will be the project that I demonstrate while helping you explore the possibilities of simple, effective use of materials. I use four warp chains (three spacedyed warp chains and one solid color  chain for background) in a straight draw threading. This creates exciting plain weave, rib, rep, turned taquete, and twill  with a single loom setup. These playful techniques require no pre-planning other than having enough threads for the width of fabric you want to create. You
will discover a few ideas that wake up creativity in your weaving. Guaranteed. The last 30 mins will be reserved for Q&A.

A  spinning study group for HMWG members who spin or want to learn to spin.  We get together to sit and spin and talk once a month.  Third Monday afternoons from 1:30 - 3:00. DECEMBER 18 : Sandy L's in
Wynantskill NY.

Social time 7-7:30, program starts promptly at 7:30. December program is our well-loved Bucket Auction Fundraiser for HMWG. Here is your chance to pass on extra weaving tools or yarns that you are no longer using and get them back in use. Tickets can be purchased or received in exchange for your donations of fiber and tools. Place your tickets in a bucket next to donated items; tickets are drawn and the lucky winner gets to take the item home! Start going through your supplies and consider what you will donate for a chance to win.

Newcomer Zoom Chat - Are you thinking of becoming a guild member? Are you a new member with questions about the guild? Are you planning on attending the guild meeting later this week, but would like to meet others and know more before you go? Join us for a Zoom chat to meet the Guild president and other newcomers. Check the latest newsletter or contact Jan Rowell for the Zoom link.

A spinning study group for HMWG members who spin or want to learn to spin.  We get together to sit and spin and talk  once a month.  Third Monday afternoons from 1:30 - 3:00.  NOVEMBER 20 at Sandy L's in Wynantskill NY.

7-7:30 is social time and practical demo. Program starts promptly at 7:30. November program is MAFA workshop highlights and practical is Counting With Chain with Christin Knite. Weaving in Sweden with Sue Dent will be rescheduled for a later date.

Newcomer Zoom Chat - Are you thinking of becoming a guild member? Are you a new member with questions about the guild? Are you planning on attending the guild meeting later this week, but would like to meet others and know more before you go? Join us for a Zoom chat to meet the Guild president and other newcomers. Check the latest newsletter or contact Jan Rowell for the Zoom link.

OCTOBER 25: at Connie L’s house in Troy, NY. Connie will be handing out barcodes for the Show & Sale at this meeting in addition to our usual show and tell.

7-7:30 is social time and practical demo. Program starts promptly at 7:30. October program is Bertha Hayes Overshot Patterns by Jan Rowell and practical is Dorset buttons with Wendy Scheening.

Newcomer Zoom Chat - Are you thinking of becoming a guild member? Are you a new member with questions about the guild? Are you planning on attending the guild meeting later this week, but would like to meet others and know more before you go? Join us for a Zoom chat to meet the Guild president and other newcomers. Check the latest newsletter or contact Jan Rowell for the Zoom link.

Meeting the fourth Wednesdays in member’s homes since 1983.

SEPTEMBER 27: Sandy L’s house in Wynantskill NY. Part of the time at this meeting will be spent attaching mailing labels and stamps to the postcards for the show and sale.

A spinning study group for HMWG members who spin or want to learn to spin. We get together to sit and spin and talk once amonth. Third Monday afternoons from 1:30 - 3:00. SEPTEMBER 18 : Sandy L’s house in Wynantskill NY.