February 2022 Guild Meeting (Zoom)
OnlineNancy Taylor will present on Natural Dyes of Indiana. A link to the online meeting will be sent to all current Guild members ahead of the meeting.
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March 2022 Guild Meeting (Zoom)
OnlineJennifer Johnson will present on Band Weaving. Jennifer is a local weaving teacher who is currently a member of Weaving Indiana. She has taught classes at The Tabby Tree in Fishers, IN. Her program will focus on various types of band looms and small rigid heddle looms used to create narrow woven bands for a […]
April 2022 Guild Meeting
OnlineA movie night has been planned for our Monday April 18, 2022, meeting program. We will watch Sally Fox’s video on natural colored cottons and wools starting at 6:00, followed by a discussion of sustainability. Additionally, Sarah Noggle, a local fiber artist from Nashville, IN may join us for the discussion. Sarah sells Fox Fiber […]
Demonstration: Making Art Batts with Martha Foster
Fiber Arts Center, College Mall, Bloomington 3038 East Third Street, Bloomington, IN, United StatesArt batts made on a blending board or drum carder are a great form of fiber for spinning or felting. Batts fluff and separate fibers, while giving the batt maker the opportunity to blend colors and materials to create a one-of-a-kind yarn or felted project. We will be demonstrating the lap-held blending board. Martha is […]
Demonstration: Rigid Heddle Weaving with Linda Boyle and Linda Gardner
Fiber Arts Center, College Mall, Bloomington 3038 East Third Street, Bloomington, IN, United StatesDiscover the fun of using a simple loom to create woven items such as scarves, table linens and more!
Demonstration: Band Weaving with Cheryl Johnson
Fiber Arts Center, College Mall, Bloomington 3038 East Third Street, Bloomington, IN, United StatesI will be demonstrating band weaving on an inkle loom. In addition, I will have a display of bands woven on an inkle loom and on a card loom. I have been a weaver for over 40 years and have been interested in, and working with, fibers since childhood. My observations and curiosity have led […]
May 2022 Guild Meeting
Fiber Arts Center, College Mall, Bloomington 3038 East Third Street, Bloomington, IN, United StatesWe are meeting in person at the Fiber Arts Store at the College Mall. This month is the annual de-stash auction. Doors will be open at 5:45 for those who are bringing in items to sell. Election of officers will be held at 6:30 p.m. and the auction will begin thereafter. Please bring clean plastic […]
Abstract Stitcheries with Lynne Gilliatt
Fiber Arts Center, College Mall, Bloomington 3038 East Third Street, Bloomington, IN, United StatesStop by the fiber arts store to see Lynne designing on hand-dyed wool fabric with floss, ribbons, cords etc. She started stitching during the pandemic and now has 4 wall hangings which will be on exhibit June 2023 at The Vault at Gallery Mortgage here in town! Lynne has worked in pastels for years and […]
Natural Dyes with Kate Ellis
Fiber Arts Center, College Mall, Bloomington 3038 East Third Street, Bloomington, IN, United StatesStop by the fiber art store to see a display of the process of dyeing with natural materials including samples of dye plants and the colors they give, indigo-dyed fabric swatches, ecoprinting with leaves and flowers, and a demonstration of bundle dying with flower petals. Free indigo seedlings will be given away while supplies last. Kate has been exploring natural dyes for at least 15 […]
Member Retreat at the Nashville Public Library
Nashville Public Library 205 Locust Ln, Nashville, IN, United StatesGuild Members are invited to a Fun Day of Fiber Retreat on June, 25, 2022 at the Nashville Library (in Nashville, Indiana), 9am – 5pm. We have reserved a large room (with tables and chairs, and a small kitchenette) for the day. There is no specific program – just bring whatever you are working on […]