August 2021
Learn to Weave on a Rigid Heddle Loom
Do you want to learn to weave? Have you had a lesson or two or woven only a potholder as a child? This introductory workshop is for you. In one day you will become familiar with the loom, weaving terminology, learn to direct warp, practice weaving a simple weave and take home a finished spa cloth. The 100% cotton yarn you need for the project will be furnished and we will provide a loom for you to use if you…
Find out more »September 2021
Beginning Tapestry Workshop
The Beginning Tapestry Workshop with Nancy Crampton is rescheduled for Saturday and Sunday, September 18 and 19, 2021. We hope to hold the workshop at our new space at College Mall in Bloomington, Indiana. More details about the workshop will be sent closer to the date.
Find out more »September guild meeting
Agenda for the September meeting 1. Welcome and introduction of the candidates 2. Election 3. Financial report 4. Shop committee report 5. Adjourn We are deliberately keeping the business meeting very focused and short so that those who want to avoid prolonged exposure may leave. Members are welcome to stay and visit after the business meeting. Our "show and tell" will be after the business meeting. It's not safe at present to pass items around the room, but feel free…
Find out more »Inkle Loom Weaving
In this one day workshop, students will learn the basics of weaving on an Inkle Loom also known as Tape Loom. They will learn to warp the loom and weave 3-4 book marks. No previous weaving experience is necessary. Use of the guild looms and all materials are included in the price of the class. Cost: $80.00 BSWG members, $110 for non-members that includes membership for the 2021-2022 program year About the instructor: Karin Lauderback has had a love affair…
Find out more »October 2021
Beginning Weaving: Mug Rugs
In this two day workshop (Saturday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday 1 to 4 p.m.), students will learn the basics of loom weaving. They will learn to measure a warp, dress a loom and weave 4 mug rugs (what the weaving world calls coasters). No previous weaving experience is necessary. Use of the guild looms and cost of materials are included in the price of the class. About the instructors: Karin Lauderback and Gale Hill have both been…
Find out more »Split-Ply Braiding
In this one day workshop, students will learn the basics of split-ply braiding. They will complete a key chain and a bracelet. No previous experience is necessary. All materials are included in the price of the class. Cost: $80.00 BSWG members, $110 for non-members that includes membership for the 2021-2022 program year About the instructor: Karin has had a love affair with creating items in fiber since her German-born grandmother taught her to knit and crochet and her mother…
Find out more »October Guild Meeting
After the business meeting, Mary Buschhorn will lead a presentation about Shibori.
Find out more »November 2021
November Guild Meeting
Program: Stash to Treasure exhibit Affinity Mapping for planning. We've chosen five areas of interest (mission, store, education, communication, and events) and will ask prompting questions around those five areas. Each member will have post it notes and will put one idea on each post it and stick it on the idea board. We'll then break into five teams and group and discuss the ideas. Each team will report back for general group discussion.
Find out more »January 2022
January 2022 Guild Meeting-Zoom
A Zoom link for this meeting will be sent to all current members of the Guild.
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