Programs and Workshops for 2010 - 2011
The Guild offers a wide variety of programs and workshops. Registration is required for all workshops. See the description of each workshops for details about registering. If you sign up for a workshop and later would like to cancel, a cancellation refund will be made only if we can fill your space.
Interested in attending a workshop at a reduced cost? Considering being a Workshop Coordinator and Hostess for a presenter. Contact the Program Director for more information.
Lynn Altschuler will be program director for the 2011-2012 Guild year. If you have any ideas for possible program presenters or workshop instructors please contact Lynn.
September -- JoAnn Kelly Catsos
- Day Guild Mon (13th)
Black Ash Basketry, from Traditional to Contemporary
- Evening Guild Tues (14th)
Black Ash Basketry from Tree to Basket
- Workshop
- Sunday (12th)
- 9:00 -- 5:00 pm
- Shuttles Classroom
Black Ash Basketry
In this one-day workshop JoAnn will teach participants to make either of two 6" diameter Shaker cathead baskets: the Classic Cat Basket or the Shorty Cat basket. Each of these classic baskets uses basic black ash splint basketry techniques, including the cat ears base, chase weaving and lashing a hardwood rim. The Classic Cat basket also has a handle. JoAnn will supply all the materials and tools required to complete the basket, including the use of a wooden mold. Bring a lunch or plan for a short lunch break at a nearby restaurant. The cost of the workshop is $75. The materials fee, payable to instructor, is $52 for the Classic Cat Basket, or $62.00 for the Shorty Cat Basket. This workshop is limited to 12 basketweavers, with a weaving level of beginner through advanced. Download the registration form to register for this workshop.
JoAnn Kelly Catsos is a black ash splint basket weaver from Massachusetts. She exhibits and teaches her original basketry designs, which are influenced by traditional Shaker basketry. She was the first recipient of the Basketry Certificate of Excellence, awarded by the Handweavers Guild of America. She weaves her miniature baskets on wooden molds made with help from her husband, Steve. Check out these fantastic baskets at JoAnn's website.
October -- Daryl Lancaster
- Day Guild Mon (11th)
Great Garments for Handwoven Cloth
- Evening Guild Tues (12th)
Leftovers Again
- Workshop
- Sat, Sun (9th, 10th)
- 8:00 -- 4:00 pm
- East Boulder Senior Center
The Jumpstart Vest
Dust off your sewing machine and jumpstart your skills. This simple lined vest is custom fit, guaranteed to look great, and will teach you the basics of garment construction. Great for handweavers, felters, and surface designers, this vest looks good in all fabrics. All levels are welcome. The workshop cost is $120 plus a materials fee of $25. To reserve a space in this workshop, send a $60 deposit to the Program Coordinator, remainder of fee is due in Early October. Participants will be constructing the vest from their own handmade fabric. Fabrics should have a consistent beat, a firm but drapeable hand. Limit 14 participants, so sign up early. Download the registration form to register for this workshop.
Daryl Lancaster, a handweaver and fiber artist known for her handwoven pieced garments, has been sewing for more than 40 years. The former features editor for Handwoven magazine, she frequently contributes to various weaving publications. She gives lectures and workshops to guilds, conferences and craft centers all over the US. For more detailed information, visit her website.
November -- Donna Brown, Betsy Blumenthal, Marilyn Cowgill
- Day Guild Mon ( th)
Strickler Fellowship Reports
- Evening Guild Tues ( th)
Strickler Fellowship Reports
Donna and Betsy will report on their research on natural dyeing on cellulose fibers. Marilyn will report on her study of Swedish Weaving.
December
- Day Guild Mon (13th)
Potluck Lunch
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- Evening Guild Tues (14th)
Christmas Party and Ornament Free For All
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January -- Chad Alice Hagan
- Day Guild Mon (10th)
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- Evening Guild Tues (11th)
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- Tues -- Thurs (11th -- 13th)
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Chad is a feltmaker form Asheville, North Carolina.
February -- Jill Graham
- Day Guild Mon (14th)
The Spinning COE
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- Evening Guild Tues (15th)
The Spinning COE
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Copy Commercial yarns
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Preparing Cashmere and Other Down Fibers for Lace Knitting
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Jill is a spinner and a member of our Guild.
March -- Alice Schlein
- Day Guild Mon (xxth)
The New Tapestry -- Jacquard
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- Evening Guild Tues (xxth)
The New Tapestry -- Jacquard
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- Workshop
- Sat, Sun (12th, 13th)
- 9:00 - 5:00 pm
- Shuttles Classroom
The Liftplan Connection -- Photoshop for Dobby Design
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Alice is a complex weaver from South Carolina.
April -- Michael Rhode
- Day Guild Mon (xxth)
From Patterns to Blocks to Inlay and Beyond, Color Interactions for Weft or Warp-Faced Weaves, Setting Limits as a Stimulus to Creativity
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- Evening Guild Tues (xxth)
From Patterns to Blocks to Inlay and Beyond, Color Interactions for Weft or Warp-Faced Weaves, Setting Limits as a Stimulus to Creativity
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- Mon, Tues (11th, 12th)
- Shuttles Classroom
Knotting 3-Dimensional Forms
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Michael is a rugmaker.
May -- Jay Rich
- Day Guild Mon (xxth)
Natural Dyeing with Indigo and Weld
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- Evening Guild Tues (xxth)
Natural Dyeing with indigo and Weld
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