Tucson Handweavers and Spinners Guild

PCC Lois Carlos Bernal Gallery: East/Pacific/West: Confluence Jan 30-Mar 9, 2012

Cindy Brocious — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 20:51:33 +0000

Artwork by Claire Campbell Park, Nancy Tocar Miller, Mark Babcock. The work of the artists represents a merging of East, Pacific and West influences, in relation to their response to the natural world around the Hawaiian Islands and to their underlying creative philosophy. Hawaii is a place of confluence – lava merging into the sea birthing new earth. The islands, surrounded by shifting currents and trade winds, are the center of an astonishing convergence of East and West, yet it is grounded in its own specifically Pacific experience. As a place of confluence, evolving natural beauty and divergent philosophies and cultures that ebb and flow together, it is a patent source for creative inquiry reflected in the work of Babcock, Miller and Park.

Upcoming Amerind Event: 2000 Years of Weaving in the Southwest – March 4, 2012

Cindy Brocious — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 20:49:06 +0000

We are very excited to have guest speaker Dr. Laurie Webster, one of the best known textile experts in the American Southwest, on Sunday, March 4, 2012 at 1:30. Her talk is entitled “2000 Years of Weaving in the Southwest,” and she will be discussing the most ancient textiles found in archaeological sites all the way through to historic period developments. Mark your calendars for this very informative talk.

Adults $8, Seniors $7 and groups over 8 in number $5. We request groups call in advance. Also, for group entries one person collects the monies and pays for the group at the entry desk. Contact Amerind at 520-586-3666.

Workshop: Mixed Media Surface Design on Fabric and Paper – June 9/10, 2012

Cindy Brocious — Sun, 19 Feb 2012 13:58:41 +0000

Instructor: Sherrill Kahn

Date: Saturday and Sunday, June 9 and 10, 2012

Location: To be announced

Time: 9:00 am to 4:00 pm

Cost: Members: $120*; Nonmembers: $185
*Please note that the cost for THSG members is underwritten by a very generous contribution from the Harriett Rein Memorial Fund

Materials Fee: None

Level: All

Maximum number of students: 12

This workshop will be taught by Sherrill Kahn, one of the leading teachers of surface design. She is also the author of a wide range of books on surface design including Stitched Collage and Creative Embellishment, both of which are in our THSG library.

In Sherril’s two day ‘Mixed Media’ workshop we will be exploring and combining simple printmaking, resist techniques, glazing techniques, altering computer images, using oil pastels and colored pencils creatively, and learning how to layer a variety of media. These techniques will be on 8½ ” x 11″ high thread count white cotton and heavy white Bristol board or card stock of the same size. There is a fairly extensive Supply List – but Sherrill recommends that we share and not try to bring everything on the list. In addition, a few items will be provided by the Workshop Coordinators. You will receive a Supply List shortly after Registration.

To register please download the Workshop Registration Form and send it with your check to the address listed on the Form. Mail-in Registrations for this workshop will be accepted after February 22, 2012, and will be base on their postmark.
For questions contact workshops@thsg.org

For questions contact workshops@thsg.org

Workshop Registration Form

Registration opens to THSG members at the February 22nd Guild Meeting

Registration opens to Nonmembers: April 8, 2012

Registration Deadline: May 8, 2012

THSG – Feb Board Meeting

Gail Lively — Thu, 16 Feb 2012 06:11:51 +0000

The board meeting is at 9:30a.m. at the Pima Community College’s Community Campus.

Guild members who wish to attend should send a message to president@thsg.org to request inclusion on the agenda.

Handwoven’s new garment challenge “Look Ma, No Sleeves”

Cindy Brocious — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 14:20:00 +0000

Entries must be original designs, handwoven, and not previously published and all garments must be sleeveless. Vests, tunics, ruanas, etc. are all accepted.

Weavers can team up with a handspinner or a talented seamstress (or seamster) on the piece.

Entries are due April 2, 2012. Here is the official submission form which also has a link to the official rules. http://contests.interweave.com/HW-Challenge2012/. The contest is only open to citizens of the U.S. Contact Christina Gartonwith any questions about the contest, rules, or anything else.

January 2012 General Meeting Minutes

Cindy Brocious — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 15:20:53 +0000

January 2012 General Meeting Minutes

TMA Spring Artisans’ Market – March 16th – 18th, 2012

Cindy Brocious — Sat, 04 Feb 2012 16:35:50 +0000

This event comes early this year – March 16^th-18^th.

With only one general meeting to solicit volunteers, we will rely on the Update, Website, Woolgatherer and members willing to call or e-mail Lura to fill the sign-up sheets! We’ve already had a volunteer contact Lura …thank you! An updated sign-up sheet will be posted on the Website.

Contact Lura by phone or via e-mail at golfweaver@earthlink.net .

SIGN-UP SHEETS:

TMA SPRING 2012 STAFFING SIGN-UP SHEETS_updated_2_20

TMA SPRING 2012 SELLERS’ SIGN_UP SHEETS_updated_2_20

Blue Ridge Fiber Show, Asheville, North Carolina, Call for Entries

Cindy Brocious — Mon, 16 Jan 2012 19:22:02 +0000

The Blue Ridge Fiber Show to be held this fall at the North Carolina Arboretum is an international exhibit of weaving, felting and spinning sponsored by the Western North Carolina Fiber/Handweavers Guild. This international biennial celebration of fiberarts occurs October 2, 2012 through January 2nd, 2013. The Guild is issuing the call for entries now. Details, prospectus, entry forms can be found on www.wncfhg.org.

THSG – Feb EVENING GENERAL MEETING

Natalie Furrey — Mon, 02 Jan 2012 20:34:10 +0000

All Guild members are invited to come to the February Evening Meeting scheduled for Wednesday, February 8, 2012 at the U of A Ag Bldg, Roger and Campbell Avenue from 5:30-9:00 PM. We are delighted to present Pinki Nutter who will share her journey from creating textiles as a child, to training and working as a chemical engineer then back to the joy of designing exquisite one-of-a-kind garments and textiles. Attendees are encouraged to bring an appetizer or finger food to share. Hot drinks will be available. Space is limited so please RSVP to Micki Johns at micki.johns34@gmail.com) by February 6, 2012.

For more information contact Micki Johns, micki.johns34@gmail.com or Wendy Webster, tapweaver@aol.com

Workshop: Learn to Spin Yarn, February 25-26

Cindy Brocious — Fri, 30 Dec 2011 22:27:42 +0000

Instructor: Jill Holbrook

Date: Saturday and Sunday, February 25 and 26, 2012

Location: UofA Ag Module, near Campbell and Roger

Time: 9:00 am to 4:00 pm

Cost: Members: $90; Nonmembers: $120

Materials Fee: $20 Includes all fibers to be used in the workshop

Level: Novice to any spinner needing a refresher course

Maximum number of students: 10

Hands to spindles to wheels, from the first thread to plied yarns, this class will take you through the basics of spinning. Once you have yarn we will continue to learn about spinning wheels, spindles, fibers, plying, finishing and using your handspun yarn.

Equipment you will need for this workshop: Spinning wheel with extra bobbins, spindle, niddy noddy, lazy kate and any additional accessories you wish to bring. The equipment can be purchased or rented locally and some may be available for loan. If you need help in obtaining any of these items, contact workshops@thsg.org in advance of the workshop.

To register please download the Workshop Registration Form and send it with your check to the address listed on the Form. Registration for this workshop will be based on your postmark.

Workshop-Registration-Form

For questions contact workshops@thsg.org

Registration opens to Members: January 3, 2012

Registration opens to Nonmembers: January 26, 2012

Registration Deadline: February 10, 2012