Hello everyone,
Our new updated library list can now be accessed on our website.
If you’re interested in checking out a book ,
contact me at Kaffeens@gmail.com
See you in September,
Kathleen
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For Sale
FOR SALE:
Ashford Spinning Wheel, Lazy Kate with 3 bobbins, 7oz. bag of Merino wool roving hand-dyed, book Spinning and Weaving with Wool by Paula Simmons.
Wheel has been gently used and is in very good condition. Asking price for all $375.
Contact Stephanie Peterson
j17s02@mind.net
Workshops
Deb Kebler organized another wonderful workshop.
Nadine Sanders, “The Singing Weaver” presented a three-day workshop, “Painting with Yarn-Exploration of the Theo Moorman Weave” November 7-9th 2025.
Nadine began with an introduction to Theo Moorman, the woman accredited for development of this technique. The Theo Moorman technique allows pictorial/abstract images to be “painted” on the surface of a woven ground cloth using inlayed yarns. Nadine then gave credit to another important artist Joyce Harter who mentored Nadine and co-authored the book Theme & Variation More Weaving that Sings. This book was the outline for the workshop and provided as part of our materials fee. Using 4-shaft looms we wove 4 to 6 samples using multiple techniques but, most importantly, we learned about creating designs and the use of cartoons to aid in the design process. Nadine asked many thought-provoking questions to help the weavers realize their design potential. She provided warps and tools for the workshop, gave a PowerPoint presentation, and displayed many samples including garments which members strutted about in an impromptu fashion show. Nadine has an enthusiastic, positive personality that made for an impowering and fun workshop. Nadine is a musician as well, providing singing and instrumentals throughout the three days.
Following the workshop samples will be shared at our guild meeting to introduce and mentor others and included in the displays we assemble at our local libraries to thank them for providing a meeting space. Many of us came to the workshop without any clear understanding of what the Theo Moorman technique was, but all vowed to incorporate the technique into their future weaving repertoire.
meeting
Our next Guild meeting is Saturday, June 14th, from
12:00 to 3:30 P.M. at the Talent Public Library -101 Home St., Talent, Oregon.
We’ll be having our annual potluck and sharing the Guild Color Challenge (link).
Challenge
Our 2024-2025 Challenge
Using the “Tubular Spectrum PlayCards”,
each member chose a mystery envelope with color card inside
and are challenged to create something with their newfound color.
Maybe using the solid color, and playing with value and hue,
what happens when a tint or tone is added?
Or add complementary colors or analogous colors?
Challenges will be presented at the June guild meeting.
meeting
The Guild was recently gifted a generous amount of yarn. Inspired by the weaving documentary we viewed last year, members thought that we could use the yarn to give back to the community. We’ve decided to use the yarn to weave towels for Habitat for Humanity and/ or scarves for the Cancer Center. Stephanie collected these towels to deliver now to Habitat and will collect items throughout the year, until September and deliver a second batch.
We would like this to be an ongoing outreach project. Weavers are encouraged to work together and share yarn.
meeting
Our next Guild meeting is Saturday, December 14th from
12:00 to 3:30 P.M. at the Jacksonville Library – 340 West C Street, Jacksonville.
It’s time for our annual Potluck and Gift The Guild silent auction.
Check out the Saturday Handweavers Guild National Park Challenge display at the Jacksonville Library throughout the month of November. Charlotte and LInda did a great job!
Our next Guild meeting is Saturday, November 9th from
1:00 to 3:30 P.M. at the Jacksonville Library – 340 West C Street, Jacksonville.
news
I just noticed John Roden’s obituary in the Ashland news today. Apparently, he drowned in a kayaking accident in British Columbia. Lin, a longtime member of Saturday Handweavers Guild died in 2019. I feel so sad for their daughters and family. For those who are interested, here is the link to his Obituary
-Kathy Fennell
meeting
Our next guild meeting is on Saturday, March 11, from 1:00 to 3:30 at the Jacksonville Public Library –
340 West C Street, Jacksonville , Oregon.
Workshop:
Linda Hartshorn is booked to do a program on Shadoweave in October 2023.
A $75 deposit will be due in March.
Contact Deb if you are interested:
debfred83@gmail.com
2022-2023 Challenge GOLD  Our Guild is celebrating our 50th anniversary. So this years challenge is to weave something gold. |
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