The Shuswap Spinners and Weavers Guild is an organization of almost 60 members dedicated to supporting those involved in the fibre arts community locally and promoting these creative skills in the larger community. All members of the larger fibre arts community are welcome - spinners, weavers, fetlers, fibre producers, knitters and those who crochet. It is a very eclectic group with a history of service in the Shuswap region.
Monday, June 23, 2014
Looking for fleece for Grizzly bear project
Hello fibre friends!
I have a very large scale art project for the local gallery that will require 2-3 large fleeces of wool that best resembles a grizzly bear's fur! I am searching for washed...but definitely not premium fibre for a life sized Grizzly. Colour and feltability are the most important, but breed/softness do not matter. Here is a reference pic of brown tones and texture I am after.
Please let me know if you have anything that will work.
Kindest regards ,
Melissa
email: soulfibre@gmail.com or text me: 2504634494
Monday, June 9, 2014
June Meeting Minutes
June
2, 2014
Spinners and Weavers Meeting
Many thanks to everyone for all the
delicious food, congenial atmosphere and great meal. A special thanks to
Clare for hosting and providing beverages both in the afternoon and evening.
Call to order with Gabriele Clark
chairing the meeting at 7:35
28 present
Additions to Agenda: Table Loom
Adoption of May's minutes: moved by
Sara, seconded by Gudrun, carried.
Reports:
Treasurer. Noelle reminded people
that dues for the next year are $20 and the year starts now.
A little increase in money over the
month with some expenses for rent. Still in the process to set up signees. Noelle moved her report
be adopted, Julia seconded, carried.
No reports from other areas tonight.
Old Business
Waulking project: on track with two more
blankets to weave, before Nikki and Katie. Maureen is interested in the vacant
spot. Bea to start tomorrow.
Election of President: Gabriele to be
president, Vice President to be Sharon Wickstrom. Thanks to everyone
remaining on the executive.
August at the Art Gallery-Sara says the
Art Gallery has still not gotten back to her so she has no new
information. Usually there is Paint the Town in August but this year they
want Art groups and people to commit to coming and doing something during the
day, a demonstration opportunity. Need people to come during Tuesday to
Saturday to demonstrate. A list was circulated and Sara has the list.
Contact Sara for more information, sholbrook@rogers.com
Blind Bay centennial July 18, 19
Nikki to find out more information and we will circulate it upon receipt
so watch your inbox.
Upcoming events and dates
Haney Heritage
Village dates:
Father's Day. June 15. 8:30 - 2. Spinning on the
porch ( 6 - 8 people indicated interest)
Pioneer Days July 13. 8:30 - 2 spinning and our
milling frolic
Classic Car show. Aug 10. 9:00 - 2 spinning on
the porch
Diversity Quilt Show June 21 10 - 7. We are invited to use the
porch and
grounds around Haney House to spin, demonstrate our craft and to
have a
vendors marketplace. Gabriele to coordinate. Katie, Louise,
Mona, have
indicated they will attend.
June 7 Donkey Days in
Turtle Valley Nikki, Gwen, Anne, Noelle, Check your
email for other information about this sent on June 3.
July 26 Enderby Arts
Festival: Mona, Anne, Ann N to attend.
August 11 - 30. Art Gallery
Days in Salmon Arm. A list was circulated.
August 14 for meeting to plan for the
two fairs. Meet at Sharon's at 10 a.m. Bring
spinning wheels and bag lunches.
Meeting will be in the morning.
If you already have a time you
want to commit to operate our booth send it to Ann Nikmo. Shifts run 10
to 4 and 4 to 10 each day. Wednesday through Sunday for IPE.
email: mnikmo@shaw.ca
IPE August 27 to 31
Salmon Arm Fall Fair. Sept 5, 6, & 7
Check out the classes for weaving in the
Textiles and
Needle Arts plus spinning classes for yarn. Remember to send in
entry
form by the deadline of August 23. Participation please!
New Business:
Fall Fairs: Aug 14 at Sharon's
bring spinning wheel, bag lunch, knitting or ? Also check calendars and
try to do a shift or two at the fair.
Summer Spin-ins/knit-ins.
July 8 spin - in at Darlene's
Katie will check on a date to host a
spin in, so watch for upcoming information.
Desert Mesa is Oct 16, 17, 18, 19
$285 if sharing.
No more kids club in the Rec centre,
which means the larger room may be available in the afternoon for meetings and
fibres unlimited. Gabriele to check out about this.
Adjournment: Anne moved the meeting
adjourned.
Program: Arm knitting by Katie,
interesting and oh, so quick. A great way to use up stash quickly.
Show and Tell: Brown bag projects were
shown: some in progress, some complete, some in fomentation stage. Other
inspiring items created ohs and ahs.
Stuart in Chase has a Dorothy LeClerc
table loom, books and hand carders to possibly donate to the guild. His phone #
is 250 679-8023. It is best to call around supper time.
**Additional note by Nikki Webber to the minutes from Ann - I have contacted Stuart and he is interested in donating the items to the Guild so that they can be enjoyed by lots of fibre enthusiasts and utilized for educational purposes, as his wife was an avid weaver and went around sharing her knowledge all over eastern Canada. He is in the process of getting a plaque made for them with his wife's name on it and I will be contacting him in a week or so to arrange meeting up with him.**
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