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1. The Draft newsletter, April 6, 2022, Weavers Guild of Minnesota, Minneapolis, Minnesota

Creator:
Weavers Guild of Minnesota
Date Created:
2022-04-06
Description:
A newsletter published by the Weavers Guild of Minnesota for April 6, 2022, and containing an Instagram picture of a rag runner by a member of the Scandinavian Weavers study group; highlights of upcoming classes with pictures of finished items; an update from the Fiber Source store with an announcement of upcoming donation days; Guild updates including a schedule of upcoming Guild activities, and a link to Guild interest and study groups; a reminder of a New and Occasional Weavers Group Meeting on V'vstuga Swedish Weaving School with Nancy Gossell; a call for volunteers for Shepherd's Harvest Festival in Lake Elmo, Minnesota, and for the Nominating Committee for the Guild board of directors; information on the upcoming Community Read of 'Keeping Watch' by Kathryn Sletto, and on upcoming local fiber-related events; articles on the restoration of a spinning wheel by Karen Lehman, the Very Peri Project by Karen Mallin; pictures of current projects by Judy Bratt, Rosemary Heim, a young weaver named Zaria, and students from Wynne Mattila's Finnish-style runner workshop, and a requests for pictures of works in progress; a link to the Handweavers Guild of America's 'Textiles & Tea' videos featuring respected fiber artists; an article from the 1977 newsletter about Easter egg dyeing by Connie Magoffin; a call for pattern designers from Gist Yarn; an announcement that David Potter, a spinning wheel repairman from St. Paul, is retiring; and a list of online shopping sites that donate a percentage of the purchase price to the Guild.
Contributing Institution:
Weavers Guild of Minnesota
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Text
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2. The Draft newsletter, April 20, 2022, Weavers Guild of Minnesota, Minneapolis, Minnesota

Creator:
Weavers Guild of Minnesota
Date Created:
2022-04-20
Description:
A newsletter published by the Weavers Guild of Minnesota for April 20, 2022, and containing a thank you to everyone who shopped at the Guild sale of yarn from the estate of Madeline Shinbach; highlights of upcoming classes in weft-faced pattern weaving, rag rug weaving, and spinning from different breeds of sheep; an update from the Fiber Source store with an announcement of upcoming donation days; Guild updates including a schedule of upcoming Guild activities, and a link to Guild interest and study groups; an introduction to the Tapestry Weaving Interest Group; an announcement of the Portable Weavers' 2022 Ornament Challenge with a picture of an ornament by Bonnie Buzza; information on the upcoming Community Read of 'Keeping Watch' by Kathryn Sletto, and on upcoming local fiber-related events; a call for volunteers for Shepherd's Harvest festival in Lake Elmo, Minnesota, and for the Nominating Committee for the Guild board of directors; articles on the Very Peri Project by Karen Mallin, the restoration of a spinning wheel by Karen Lehman, and the Minnesota Wool Mapping Project; pictures of current projects by students from Wynne Mattila's Finnish-style runner workshop, and a request for pictures of works in progress; links to fiber-related news and events; and a list of online shopping sites that donate a percentage of the purchase price to the Guild.
Contributing Institution:
Weavers Guild of Minnesota
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Text
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Newsletters

3. The Draft newsletter, December 5, 2018, Weavers Guild of Minnesota, Minneapolis, Minnesota

Creator:
Weavers Guild of Minnesota
Date Created:
2018-12-05
Description:
A newsletter published by the Weavers Guild of Minnesota for December 5, 2018, and containing a picture of a holiday card created by Hilma Berglund; invitations to the Guild Winter Social and Potluck hosted by Katherine Buenger, and to a Roc Day celebration at the Guild; information on the exhibit 'Under Foot: Rugs from the Weavers Guild of Minnesota' at the Hopkins Center for the Arts with a picture of several rugs; a highlight of a bead weaving class taught by Sandra Brick; a list of upcoming classes with pictures of finished objects; biographies of Guild teacher Jan Johnson (with a picture of her tapestry work 'Belfield, ND'), and of board members Celeste Grant and Melba Granlund; a link to a job posting for a retail assistant; a list of interest group meetings; an announcement that Robbie LaFleur has won a Frida Hansen Study Grant award; a calendar of the Fiber Source store's holiday hours and reminder that the Guild is a Schacht Spindle dealer; an update from the Guild Archive Committee; a welcome to new members; and a calendar of upcoming Guild activities.
Contributing Institution:
Weavers Guild of Minnesota
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Text
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Newsletters

4. The Draft newsletter, December 29, 2021, Weavers Guild of Minnesota, Minneapolis, Minnesota

Creator:
Weavers Guild of Minnesota
Date Created:
2021-12-29
Description:
A newsletter published by the Weavers Guild of Minnesota for December 29, 2021, and containing an Instagram posting of handspun yarn by Chillon Leach; an invitation from the Whorling Spinsters to a celebration of Roc Day; highlights of upcoming classes and workshops; a call for contributions to an end-of-year drive; an announcement that Lisa Black has agreed to move from Guild board secretary to president-elect, and the subsequent need for a new secretary; a picture of a woven towel on a loom; Guild updates including a schedule of upcoming Guild activities; a reminder of an upcoming New and Occasional Weavers Group meeting on yarn characteristics with Lou French; an invitation to vote in the Portable Weavers Ornament Challenge; information on the upcoming Community Read book club; a job opening at Custom Woven Interiors for a weaving studio assistant and/or manager; a request for pictures of works in progress; and a list of online shopping sites that donate a percentage of the purchase price to the Guild.
Contributing Institution:
Weavers Guild of Minnesota
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Text
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Newsletters

5. The Draft newsletter, December 15, 2021, Weavers Guild of Minnesota, Minneapolis, Minnesota

Creator:
Weavers Guild of Minnesota
Date Created:
2021-12-15
Description:
A newsletter published by the Weavers Guild of Minnesota for December 15, 2021, and containing an instagram posting from the Minnesota Digital Library; an announcement that Lisa Black has agreed to move from Guild board secretary to president-elect, and the subsequent need for a new secretary; a thank you to everyone who attended the Winter Social; a picture of a Christmas card created by Guild founder Hilma Berglund; a recap of a Guild strategic plan presentation; highlights of upcoming classes; a call for contributions to an end-of-year drive and information about donating appreciated securities; a schedule of upcoming Guild activities; a reminder of an upcoming New and Occasional Weavers Group meeting on yarn characteristics with Lou French; an invitation to vote in the Portable Weavers Ornament Challenge; information on the upcoming Community Read book club; an introduction to the new SAORI Interest Group led by Chiaki O'Brien; Guild updates; a request for pictures of works in progress; and a list of online shopping sites that donate a percentage of the purchase price to the Guild.
Contributing Institution:
Weavers Guild of Minnesota
Type:
Text
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Newsletters

6. The Draft newsletter, December 2, 2020, Weavers Guild of Minnesota, Minneapolis, Minnesota

Creator:
Weavers Guild of Minnesota
Date Created:
2020-12-02
Description:
A newsletter published by the Weavers Guild of Minnesota for December 02, 2020, and containing a thank you to donors in the fall fundraising campaign and quotes from supporters; announcements of lectures on the tapestry work of Guild member Lila Nelson and Helena Hernmarck, and a series of programs on flax and linen with Andrea Myklbust in partnership with Three Rivers Fibershed; a virtual tour of Brenda Andrewson's studio; a picture of a holiday card designed by Guild co-founder Hilma Berglund with an invitation to the December member meeting; a list of holiday hours at a list of holiday hours; a reminder of Roc Day hosted by the Whorling Spinsters interest group, and a holiday ornament challenge sponsored by the Portable Weavers interest group; a picture of an ornament woven by Meg Stump; information on upcoming meetings of the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee, the New and Occasional Weaving group, and the upcoming Guild Community Read; images of projects by Guild members Connie LaTendresse and Kate Rardin-Leahy, and a request for pictures of members' current projects; a link to a presentation on how cloth became currency in the Viking North Atlantic by Michele Hayeur Smith; and a list of online shopping sites that donate a percentage of the purchase price to the Guild.
Contributing Institution:
Weavers Guild of Minnesota
Type:
Text
Format:
Newsletters

7. The Draft newsletter, December 16, 2020, Weavers Guild of Minnesota, Minneapolis, Minnesota

Creator:
Weavers Guild of Minnesota
Date Created:
2020-12-16
Description:
A newsletter published by the Weavers Guild of Minnesota for December 16, 2020, and containing an update on the fall fundraising campaign and quotes from supporters; a virtual tour of Brenda Andrewson's studio; a highlight of an upcoming rigid heddle class; a thank you to the Smith Family Foundation for a grant in support of education; reminders of Roc Day hosted by the Whorling Spinsters interest group, and of the upcoming Guild Community Read; a picture of a holiday card designed by Guild co-founder Hilma Berglund with a recap of the December member meeting; a list of holiday hours and online shopping sites that donate a percentage of the purchase price to the Guild; an announcement that the Plied, Dyed, and Woven Sale will be postponed until the fall of 2021; information on the holiday ornament challenge sponsored by the Portable Weavers interest group with a picture of an ornament woven by Meg Stump, and on the upcoming New and Occasional Weavers group meeting on boundweave with Traudi Bestler; images of projects by Guild members Mary Becker, Connie LaTendresse, and Kate Rardin-Leahy; and a request for pictures of members' current projects.
Contributing Institution:
Weavers Guild of Minnesota
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Text
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Newsletters

8. The Draft newsletter, February 9, 2022, Weavers Guild of Minnesota, Minneapolis, Minnesota

Creator:
Weavers Guild of Minnesota
Date Created:
2022-02-09
Description:
A newsletter published by the Weavers Guild of Minnesota for February 9, 2022, and containing pictures of rag rugs woven by Ann Massemore; a reminder of a talk on simple looms in South America by Laverne Waddington and a New and Occasional Weavers Group Meeting on textiles in Peru with Connie LaTendresse; a welcome to the new board secretary Deb Jensen; highlights of upcoming classes with pictures of finished items; an update from the Fiber Source store with a picture of cones of yarn in many colors; Guild updates including a thank you to participants in the fall fundraising campaign and a schedule of upcoming Guild activities; information on the upcoming Community Read of 'Women's Work: The First 20,000 Years' by Elizabeth Wayland Barber; an excerpt from a February 1972 Guild newsletter; pictures of current projects by Dan Breva, Geri Retzlaff, and Nanc Gossell, and requests for pictures of works in progress; a link to a presentation on textiles in the Peruvian Highlands by Jennifer Moore, and to an article on the Guild's new strategic plan; an announcement of an exhibit of textiles inspired by geometry at the Minneapolis Institute of Arts; and a list of online shopping sites that donate a percentage of the purchase price to the Guild.
Contributing Institution:
Weavers Guild of Minnesota
Type:
Text
Format:
Newsletters

9. The Draft newsletter, February 23, 2022, Weavers Guild of Minnesota, Minneapolis, Minnesota

Creator:
Weavers Guild of Minnesota
Date Created:
2022-02-23
Description:
A newsletter published by the Weavers Guild of Minnesota for February 23, 2022, and containing a reminder of a talk on simple looms in South America by Laverne Waddington; highlights of upcoming classes with pictures of finished items; an update from the Fiber Source store; Guild updates including a thank you to participants in the fall fundraising campaign and a schedule of upcoming Guild activities; a welcome to the new board secretary Deb Jensen; an announcement that David Potter, a spinning wheel repairman from St. Paul, is retiring; information on the upcoming Community Read of 'Women's Work: The First 20,000 Years' by Elizabeth Wayland Barber; an article on an exhibition of Navajo pictorial textiles at the Heard Museum, Phoenix, Arizona, by Karin, with pictures from the exhibit; pictures of current projects by Dan Breva, Geri Retzlaff, and Nanc Gossell, and requests for pictures of works in progress; a link to Maiwa, a website focussed on natural dyes, and to an article on the Guild's new strategic plan; an announcement of an exhibit of textiles inspired by geometry at the Minneapolis Institute of Arts; and a list of online shopping sites that donate a percentage of the purchase price to the Guild.
Contributing Institution:
Weavers Guild of Minnesota
Type:
Text
Format:
Newsletters

10. The Draft newsletter, February 10, 2021, Weavers Guild of Minnesota, Minneapolis, Minnesota

Creator:
Weavers Guild of Minnesota
Date Created:
2021-02-10
Description:
A newsletter published by the Weavers Guild of Minnesota for February 10, and containing an announcement of an online tour of Pallavi Padukone's studio; a highlight of a rigid heddle weaving class taught by Connie LaTendresse; an update from the Development Committee, and the Fiber Source store; a call for information on favorite methods, hacks, and tools for weaving, spinning, and dyeing; a list of online shopping sites that donate a percentage of the purchase price to the Guild; a link to an online guide on choosing the right loom, an to announcement of recent art prizes; information on an exhibition of work by Dave Browne at MacRostie Art Center, Grand Rapids, Minnesota, and on the February New and Occasional Weavers Group meeting on inlay weaving with Jan Johnson; a memorial of Guild member Madeline Shinbach and a link to her obituary; an invitation to the Textile Center's Fiber Art For All week; details and pictures of the submissions to the holiday ornament challenge sponsored by the Portable Weavers interest group; images of recent finished works by Nancy Ebner and Hannah Shryer; a reminder of the upcoming Guild Community Read; and a call for donations for the Fiber Source store.
Contributing Institution:
Weavers Guild of Minnesota
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Text
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Newsletters

11. The Draft newsletter, Issue 90, October 23, 2013, Weavers Guild of Minnesota, Minneapolis, Minnesota

Creator:
Weavers Guild of Minnesota
Date Created:
2013-10-23
Description:
A newsletter published by the Weavers Guild of Minnesota for October 23, 2013, and containing reminders of Fiber Fair 2013, and upcoming Guild and local events; a report on a visit to the weaving studio Fondazione Lisa in Florence, Italy, by Becky Rahn; information on volunteer opportunities and featured classes; a thank you to recent Guild volunteers; an update on the Fiber Source store; an announcement of a lecture about Finnish culture by Yvonne Lockwood at the American Swedish Institute, Minneapolis; and a link to an online photo album of the loom invented by Hilma Berglund and projects by Guild members.
Contributing Institution:
Weavers Guild of Minnesota
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Text
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Newsletters

12. The Draft newsletter, Issue 86, September 25, 2013, Weavers Guild of Minnesota, Minneapolis, Minnesota

Creator:
Weavers Guild of Minnesota
Date Created:
2013-09-25
Description:
A newsletter published by the Weavers Guild of Minnesota for September 25, 2013, and containing a call for photographs of Hilma Berglund for the Guild contribution to the Minnesota Digital Library; a list of volunteer opportunities; a thank you to recent Guild volunteers; a list of local fiber events; a review of the workshop 'Crimp & Create' led by Dianne Totten; information on the New & Occasional Weavers study group, the upcoming member meeting, a new fiber resource directory, Fiber Fair artist registration, and featured classes; a biography of Guild instructor Judy Goebel; a review of an article on textile manufacturing in the United States; and links to online photo albums of projects by Guild members, State Fair winners, and Fiber Fair artists.
Contributing Institution:
Weavers Guild of Minnesota
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Text
Format:
Newsletters

13. The Draft newsletter, January 12, 2022, Weavers Guild of Minnesota, Minneapolis, Minnesota

Creator:
Weavers Guild of Minnesota
Date Created:
2022-01-12
Description:
A newsletter published by the Weavers Guild of Minnesota for January 12, 2022, and containing information on the upcoming Community Read of 'Women's Work: The First 20,000 Years' by Elizabeth Wayland Barber; highlights of upcoming classes; an Instagram picture of yarn hanks from a drop spindle class; links to an article on the Guild's new strategic plan, a video on Norwegian tapestry by Robbie LaFleur; and to job openings at the Guild and at Custom Woven Interiors; Guild updates including a schedule of upcoming Guild activities; the results of the Portable Weavers' Ornament Challenge including an announcement of the winner Bonnie Buzza; a recommendation of a new textile exhibit at the Minneapolis Institute of Art; pictures of current projects by Kris Olsen and Sarah Nassif; a request for pictures of works in progress; and a list of online shopping sites that donate a percentage of the purchase price to the Guild.
Contributing Institution:
Weavers Guild of Minnesota
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Text
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Newsletters

14. The Draft newsletter, January 26, 2022, Weavers Guild of Minnesota, Minneapolis, Minnesota

Creator:
Weavers Guild of Minnesota
Date Created:
2022-01-26
Description:
A newsletter published by the Weavers Guild of Minnesota for January 26, 2022, and containing an Instagram picture of band weaving on an inkle loom; a thank you to donors from the fall fundraising campaign; highlights of upcoming classes; information about a job opening for a Guild administrative specialist; Guild updates including a call for donations and a schedule of upcoming Guild activities; an introduction to the new SAORI Interest Group led by Chiaki O'Brien; a reminder of a talk by backstrap weaver Laverne Waddington, and a New and Occasional Weavers Group Meeting on textiles in Peru with Connie LaTendresse; the results of the Portable Weavers' Ornament Challenge including an announcement of the winner Bonnie Buzza; information on the upcoming Community Read of 'Women's Work: The First 20,000 Years' by Elizabeth Wayland Barber; links to an article on the Guild's new strategic plan, and a video on Norwegian tapestry by Robbie LaFleur; a request for pictures of works in progress; and a list of online shopping sites that donate a percentage of the purchase price to the Guild.
Contributing Institution:
Weavers Guild of Minnesota
Type:
Text
Format:
Newsletters

15. The Draft newsletter, January 27, 2021, Weavers Guild of Minnesota, Minneapolis, Minnesota

Creator:
Weavers Guild of Minnesota
Date Created:
2021-01-27
Description:
A newsletter published by the Weavers Guild of Minnesota for January 27, 2021, and containing an announcement naming Molly Elkind as the Guild's virtual artist-in-residence with five tapestry workshops that she will be teaching; a reminder of an upcoming class on weaving drafts taught by Donna Hanson; an update from the Development Committee; an article on the Rag Rug Study Group's donation to the Zoom House in honor of Nedra Granquist, with details and pictures of the individual donated rugs; a virtual tour of Terumi Saito's studio; a list of Fiber Source store hours and online shopping sites that donate a percentage of the purchase price to the Guild; information on the February New and Occasional Weavers Group meeting on inlay weaving with Jan Johnson; an announcement that the Plied, Dyed, and Woven Sale will be postponed until the fall of 2021, and a call for a volunteer to help with marketing; a memorial of Guild member Madeline Shinbach and a link to her obituary; an invitation to the Textile Center's Fiber Art For All week; details and pictures of the submissions to the holiday ornament challenge sponsored by the Portable Weavers interest group; and a reminder of the upcoming Guild Community Read.
Contributing Institution:
Weavers Guild of Minnesota
Type:
Text
Format:
Newsletters

16. The Draft newsletter, June 15, 2022, Weavers Guild of Minnesota, Minneapolis, Minnesota

Creator:
Weavers Guild of Minnesota
Date Created:
2022-06-15
Description:
A newsletter published by the Weavers Guild of Minnesota for June 15, 2022, and containing an update from the Guild's Fiber Source Store; a report on the Annual Meeting including an announcement that the board is submitting a proposal for a new Guild home in the Open Book building in Minneapolis; a reminder to vote for board of directors; highlights of upcoming classes in monks belt and finishing techniques; an invitation to the Valley Grove Tapestries Open House with tapestries by Robbie LaFleur; an article about Guild-sponsored awards at the Minnesota State Fair, and a call for entries; information on the upcoming Community Read of 'The Secret Lives of Color" by Kassia St. Clair; an article on the exhibition "Personal Watersheds" and a request for volunteers hosts; and a call for volunteers for the Guild Archives Committee.
Contributing Institution:
Weavers Guild of Minnesota
Type:
Text
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Newsletters

17. The Draft newsletter, March 23, 2022, Weavers Guild of Minnesota, Minneapolis, Minnesota

Creator:
Weavers Guild of Minnesota
Date Created:
2022-03-23
Description:
A newsletter published by the Weavers Guild of Minnesota for March 23, 2022, and containing an Instagram picture of a rag runner by a student in Wynne Mattila's Finnish-style runner workshop; a call for candidates for president-elect of the Guild board; a welcome to Paige Tighe, the new Guild Engagement and Administrative Specialist; highlights of upcoming classes with pictures of finished items; an update from the Fiber Source store with an announcement of upcoming donation days; a list of online shopping sites that donate a percentage of the purchase price to the Guild; Guild updates including a schedule of upcoming Guild activities and a link to Guild interest and study groups; a call for volunteers for Shepherd's Harvest festival in Lake Elmo, Minnesota; a reminder of a New and Occasional Weavers Group Meeting on V'vstuga Swedish Weaving School with Nancy Gossell; articles on an update to the strategic plan by Guild president Amanda Anderson, and on the Very Peri Project by Karen Mallin; information on the upcoming Community Read of 'Keeping Watch' by Kathryn Sletto, and on upcoming local fiber-related events; pictures of current projects by Judy Bratt, Rosemary Heim, and a young weaver named Zaria, and a request for pictures of works in progress; a link to the Handweavers Guild of America's 'Textiles & Tea' videos featuring respected fiber artists; a picture of a 1944 Guild weaving institute from the Minnesota Digital Library; a link to an application for the North House Folk School Artisan Development Program; an announcement that David Potter, a spinning wheel repairman from St. Paul, is retiring; and a call for pattern designers from Gist Yarn.
Contributing Institution:
Weavers Guild of Minnesota
Type:
Text
Format:
Newsletters

18. The Draft newsletter, March 9, 2022, Weavers Guild of Minnesota, Minneapolis, Minnesota

Creator:
Weavers Guild of Minnesota
Date Created:
2022-03-09
Description:
A newsletter published by the Weavers Guild of Minnesota for March 9, 2022, and containing a copy of an Instagram post about the Guild's new blending board class with a picture of blended rolags; a welcome to Paige Tighe, the new Guild Engagement and Administrative Specialist; an article by Guild president Amanda Anderson on an update to the strategic plan; reminders of a talk on Split-Shed Weaving by Deborah Silver, and a New and Occasional Weavers Group Meeting; highlights of upcoming classes with pictures of finished items; an update from the Fiber Source store; Guild updates including a schedule of upcoming Guild activities; a thank you to Laverne Waddington for her talk on backstrap weaving in South America; articles on the Very Peri Project by Karen Mallin, and an exhibition of Navajo pictorial textiles at the Heard Museum, Phoenix, Arizona, by Karin Knudsen, both with pictures of relevant projects; information on the upcoming Community Read of 'Women's Work: The First 20,000 Years' by Elizabeth Wayland Barber, and on upcoming local fiber-related events; announcements of an; requests for pictures of works in progress, and other submissions, for the newsletter; a link to an application for the North House Folk School Artisan Development Program; an announcement that David Potter, a spinning wheel repairman from St. Paul, is retiring; a call for pattern designers from Gist Yarn; a link to Maiwa, a website focussed on natural dyes; and a list of online shopping sites that donate a percentage of the purchase price to the Guild.
Contributing Institution:
Weavers Guild of Minnesota
Type:
Text
Format:
Newsletters

19. The Draft newsletter, May 18, 2022, Weavers Guild of Minnesota, Minneapolis, Minnesota

Creator:
Weavers Guild of Minnesota
Date Created:
2022-05-18
Description:
A newsletter published by the Weavers Guild of Minnesota for May 18, 2022, and containing a picture of finished projects from a beginning rag rug class; highlights of upcoming classes in tapestry, monks belt, spinning art yarn, and SAORI; an announcement of a donated equipment sale, and other Fiber Fair shop updates; a schedule of upcoming Guild activities; a thank you to volunteers at the Shepherd's Harvest festival in Lake Elmo, Minnesota; an article about Guild-sponsored awards at the Minnesota State Fair, and a call for volunteers to demonstrate fiber crafts at the fair, and for entries in the 2022 National Norwegian-American Folk Art Exhibition at Vesterheim in Decorah, Iowa; information on the upcoming Community Read of 'Keeping Watch' by Kathryn Sletto; an invitation to the Valley Grove Tapestries Open House with tapestries by Robbie LaFleur; an announcement of the new Tapestry Weaving Interest Group, and the Portable Weavers' 2022 Ornament Challenge; a guide to Guild member benefits; an article on the Very Peri Project by Karen Mallin with pictures of related textiles; links to job openings at the Minnesota State Fair and at the studio of Kelly Marshall; a link to the Minnesota Wool Mapping Project and a presentation on textile traditions in Cusco, Peru; a list of online shopping sites that donate a percentage of the purchase price to the Guild; and a request for new items of interest for future newsletters.
Contributing Institution:
Weavers Guild of Minnesota
Type:
Text
Format:
Newsletters

20. The Draft newsletter, May 4, 2022, Weavers Guild of Minnesota, Minneapolis, Minnesota

Creator:
Weavers Guild of Minnesota
Date Created:
2022-05-04
Description:
A newsletter published by the Weavers Guild of Minnesota for May 4, 2022, and containing stories about tapestry weaving classes at the Guild, and the Minnesota Wool Mapping Project; an announcement of donation days and a sale at the Fiber Source store; highlights of upcoming classes in floor loom weaving, rag rug weaving, spinning from different breeds of sheep, and SAORI; a schedule of upcoming Guild activities; a call for volunteers for Shepherd's Harvest festival in Lake Elmo, Minnesota; an article by Karen Lehman on the restoration of a spinning wheel; information on the upcoming Community Read of 'Keeping Watch' by Kathryn Sletto, the New and Occasional Weavers Group field trip to Ellison Sheep Farm in Zumbrota, Minnesota, and on upcoming local fiber-related events; an invitation to the Valley Grove Tapestries Open House; announcements of the new Tapestry Weaving Interest Group, and the Portable Weavers' 2022 Ornament Challenge; a guide to Guild member benefits; pictures of recent projects by LuAnn Yerks, Cass Markovich, and students from Connie LaTendresse's class Beginning Weaving on a Rigid Heddle Loom; links to job openings at the Minnesota State Fair and at the studio of Kelly Marshall, and to fiber-related news and events; a list of online shopping sites that donate a percentage of the purchase price to the Guild; and a request for new items of interest for future newsletters.
Contributing Institution:
Weavers Guild of Minnesota
Type:
Text
Format:
Newsletters

21. The Draft newsletter, November 22, 2017, Weavers Guild of Minnesota, Minneapolis, Minnesota

Creator:
Weavers Guild of Minnesota
Date Created:
2017-11-22
Description:
A newsletter published by the Weavers Guild of Minnesota for November 22, 2017, and containing a call for donations for classroom rigid heddle looms, and for nominees for the Guild board of directors; information on upcoming classes, and other Guild and local fiber events; a biography of Guild member Sandy Moses Baron; reminders of the Guild potluck and member meeting, Give to the Max Day, and #GivingTuesday; congratulations to Guild member Geri Retzlaff for her winning entry in the 2017 Northeast Minneapolis Art Association AutumNE Member Art Show, and to executive director Beth Bowman for receiving an award of excellence from the University of Minnesota's College of Education and Human Development Alumni Society; a link to a story on Chiaki O'Brien and Saori weaving on radio station KFAI; thanks to recent Guild volunteers; and a welcome to new members.
Contributing Institution:
Weavers Guild of Minnesota
Type:
Text
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Newsletters

22. The Draft newsletter, November 3, 2021, Weavers Guild of Minnesota, Minneapolis, Minnesota

Creator:
Weavers Guild of Minnesota
Date Created:
2021-11-03
Description:
A newsletter published by the Weavers Guild of Minnesota for November 3, 2021, and containing a picture of a blanket woven by a Guild member; an invitation to a Guild strategic plan presentation; highlights of upcoming classes; announcements of a member appreciation sale at the Fiber Source store, a Guild winter social over Zoom, and an exhibit of African textiles at the Minneapolis Institute of Arts; updates on Guild hours and a schedule of activities; a picture of a Christmas card created by Guild founder Hilma Berglund; a call for entries to an ornament display hosted by the Portable Weavers Interest Group; a reminder of a New and Occasional Weavers Group meeting about navigating Handweaving.net with Gerri Barosso; a report on the recent Guild Community Read of "A Perfect Red" by Amy Butler Greenfield, and information on upcoming books; an update on the Fiber Source store including a call for donations; an introduction to the new SAORI Interest Group led by Chiaki O'Brien; pictures of current projects from Nancy Gossell, Nancy Ebner, Nancy Potek, Jodi Home, and students in a rigid heddle class; and a list of online shopping sites that donate a percentage of the purchase price to the Guild.
Contributing Institution:
Weavers Guild of Minnesota
Type:
Text
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Newsletters

23. The Draft newsletter, November 18, 2022, Weavers Guild of Minnesota, Minneapolis, Minnesota

Creator:
Weavers Guild of Minnesota
Date Created:
2020-11-18
Description:
A newsletter published by the Weavers Guild of Minnesota for November 18, 2020, and containing a reminder of the fall fundraising campaign and quotes from several supporters; an highlight of a new online course Design Software Using pixeLoom; a virtual tour of Linda Madden's studio; announcements of lectures on the tapestry work of Guild member Lila Nelson and Helena Hernmarck; a link to an overview of the member listening session with the Guild's board of directors; announcements of a sale on donated items at the Fiber Source store with a list of holiday hours, a holiday ornament challenge sponsored by the Portable Weavers interest group, and an amendment to the Guild bylaws creating a Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee; a picture of a holiday card designed by Guild co-founder Hilma Berglund with an invitation to the December member meeting; information on the upcoming Guild Community Read, and an upcoming meeting of the New and Occasional Weaving group; an obituary of Guild member Janet Meany; images of projects by Guild member Connie LaTendresse and a request for pictures of members' current projects; an invitation to an exhibit at the Textile Center celebrating the Guild's 80th anniversary; and a list of online shopping sites that donate a percentage of the purchase price to the Guild.
Contributing Institution:
Weavers Guild of Minnesota
Type:
Text
Format:
Newsletters

24. The Draft newsletter, November 4, 2020, Weavers Guild of Minnesota, Minneapolis, Minnesota

Creator:
Weavers Guild of Minnesota
Date Created:
2020-11-04
Description:
A newsletter published by the Weavers Guild of Minnesota for November 4, 2020, and containing a thank you to donors in the fall fundraising campaign and quotes from three donors; a highlight of online drafting classes taught by Donna Hanson; images of projects by Guild members Dan Breva, Katya Oicherman, Tia Keo, and Madeleine Philpott, and a request for pictures of members' current projects; a link to an overview of the member listening session with the Guild's board of directors; announcements of a sale on donated items at the Fiber Source store, a holiday ornament challenge sponsored by the Portable Weavers interest group, an amendment to the Guild bylaws creating a Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee, and open board positions with the Three Rivers Fibershed; a call for votes for the next Guild Community Read; an obituary of Guild member Janet Meany; information on an upcoming meeting of the New and Occasional Weaving group; an invitation to an exhibit at the Textile Center celebrating the Guild's 80th anniversary; a letter from board president Linda Soranno on the Guild's response to COVID-19; a call for entries to a virtual weaving exhibit by Olivier Masson, and an advertisement for a weaving studio assistant; and a list of online shopping sites that donate a percentage of the purchase price to the Guild.
Contributing Institution:
Weavers Guild of Minnesota
Type:
Text
Format:
Newsletters

25. The Draft newsletter, October 20, 2021, Weavers Guild of Minnesota, Minneapolis, Minnesota

Creator:
Weavers Guild of Minnesota
Date Created:
2021-10-20
Description:
A newsletter published by the Weavers Guild of Minnesota for October 20, 2021, and containing a picture of Gayle Groebner weaving on the current project by the Rag Rug Study Group; an invitation to a Guild strategic plan presentation; highlights of upcoming classes; updates on Guild hours and schedule of activities; reminders of the October Member Meet-Up on Zoom, and a New and Occasional Weavers Group meeting about navigating Handweaving.net with Gerri Barosso; a call for entries to an ornament display hosted by the Portable Weavers Interest Group; a report on the recent Guild Community Read of "A Perfect Red" by Amy Butler Greenfield, and information on upcoming books; an update on the Fiber Source store including a call for donations; an introduction to the new SAORI Interest Group led by Chiaki O'Brien; pictures of current projects from Nancy Ebner, Nancy Potek, and Jodi Home; and a list of online shopping sites that donate a percentage of the purchase price to the Guild.
Contributing Institution:
Weavers Guild of Minnesota
Type:
Text
Format:
Newsletters
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