The Guild offers study groups throughout the year. These are free to all Guild members (except for materials). Guild volunteers lead the study groups in techniques requested by members. You may join a study group at any time by contacting the group’s leader. Signing up for a study group involves committing to a monthly meeting and active participation in the group.
FOUR HARNESS……………………………..…………………Joanne Johnson
Second Thursday at 9:30 am at member’s homes, September through May
Focus this year: Lace
MOONBEAMERS…………………………………………………Nancy Krapf
Fourth Monday at 7:30 pm at member’s homes (except December)
Focus this year: Color
MULTI-HARNESS…………………….…………………………Nancy Clark
Third Wednesday at 9:30 am at member’s homes (except December)
Focus this year: Personal Challenge
FRIDAY SPINNING……………………………..Carolyn Snyder and Terri Smith
A representative core spinners group met in early August to
plan the agenda and the year's goals. The mission statement will be available
at the September Guild meeting and community demonstration events.
Carolyn and Terri welcome input from all interested in
planning a Michigan-based theme for the coming year’s project. Our first
meeting will be at the Parchment Library on Friday, September 16th from 10:00
a.m. until 2:00 p.m. Bring a sack lunch. Coffee
and tea will be provided.
The annual dye workshop will be held at the Vicksburg Harvest Festival on September 24th. We will spin and demonstrate natural dyes in action. All interested are welcome to participate.
SWATCH EXCHANGE…………………………………………Gail Ross
Virtual meetings / communications via email throughout the year
Swatches due at the May meeting, 6 pm; signup closes October 15 each year.
Current members are already “in” for the new year.
Each member chooses a weave structure, number of swatches required
will be determined after the 10/15 deadline plus a swatch for the WGK library—leader
will notify all members; swatches should be at least 4”x4”
BASKET WEAVING……………………..……………………Jan Bowen
New members are always welcome, including beginners.
FIBER FOR FASHION……………………………………………Patricia Reid
FELTING………………………………………………Dawn Edwards and Suzanne Pufpaff
Please contact Gail Ross, Education Chair, when a new study group is created. Please also let her know of any special study group or mentoring needs throughout the coming year.