The BSWG Fiber Arts Store is opening this weekend! Come out and see us Friday and Saturday, 12 Noon to 4PM. Check out a small sampling of what we're selling on our Facebook page. In addition to our Guild booth and yarn sale, there are fiber arts vendors you won't want to miss!
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 […]
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.
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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
After the business meeting, Mary Buschhorn will lead a presentation about Shibori.
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 […]