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Our next Guild meeting is Saturday, Oct, 10th, 2026
from 1:00 to 3:30 P.M. at the
Jacksonville Public Library, 340 West C Street,
Jacksonville, Oregon.


Workshop :

May 22, 23,and 24th.

There is still room in Annette Kraayevelds paper weaving workshop.

This Workshop is an opportunity to learn paper weaving.
Annette provides all the materials, including hand painted and trimmed paper.

Participants will also receive a booklet of instructions so that in an addition to the items you produce that weekend, you will be able to make more at home.
The $150 deposit is due at the October meeting, with the balance to be paid in April.
For the three day workshop, the cost will be $200.00-$275.00.

For Sale

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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

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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.


Challenge

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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

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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.


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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!

news

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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