Third issue of the first volume of "The Minnesota Weaver" newsletter by the Weavers Guild of Minnesota for spring of 1983, and containing descriptions of upcoming workshops and exhibits; reports on the Peter Collingwood workshop, the Fiber Source and Educations Committees, the Ely Guild, and the Midwest 84 conference; and the articles "Design", "On Design", "Symmetry as an Element of Design", A Perspective on Rug Design", "Design Process: Pursuing Design Ideas", "Design in Spinning: An Overview", "Handknitting with Handspun", and "Intellectual vs. Reactionary Design".
Volume 6, number 2 of Minnesota Crafts Council (MCC) Craft Connection was published in the second quarter of 1980. The theme of this issue is tools. Contents include a change in format and goals of Craft Connection; new directions at the Minnesota Museum of Art led by new President Jim Toscano; profile of wood carver Harry Hitchner; modern technology and the spiritual experience of crafting; finding the right rope for a hammock making kit; weaver M. Susan Brock's relationship with looms; woodworker Doug McEneany's reflection on tools; blacksmithing and reproducing tools of the past; the functions and beginnings of tools; the relocation of Captain Ceramics Artworks, including photos of products sold; and a profile of rug maker Dorothy Sauber.
Volume 9, number 1 of Minnesota Crafts Council (MCC) Craft Connection was published in the first quarter of 1983. The story on the front page is about woodworking in Minnesota and the Minnesota Woodworkers Guild. Other contents include messages from MCC's retiring President Nann Miller and new President Ken Davenport; summary of the MCC Annual Meeting; rug maker Dorothy Sauber's exhibition in Washington, D.C.'s Textile Museum; selling art through consignments; summary of a glass workshop at Semi Automatic Glass with Richard Marquis; Wayne Crim, woodworker Ray Kyler, and their redwood furniture shop Waynecraft Industries; the beginnings of the Fine Woodworking Company custom shop; Ojibwa art and woodcarver, beadworker, and jewelry maker Duane Goodwin; and a review of Roy Strassberg's 'Demolition Vessels' exhibition.
Fifth issue of the second volume of "The Minnesota Weaver" newsletter by the Weavers Guild of Minnesota published in February 1977 and containing descriptions of the upcoming February Guild meeting, workshops and spin-ins, classes, and exhibits; reports on the November board meeting and treasurer's report, the January Guild meeting, Fiber Fair; a calendar; and library news; articles on "From Woods & Fields", "Of Fiber", and "The Rigid Heddle"; and a draft of a sixteen harness point twill.
Volume 3, number 4 of Minnesota Crafts Council (MCC) Craft Connection was published in August 1977 and is centered around traditional crafts. Contents include a report 1977 Minnesota Crafts Festival, including award winners and statistics; profile of blacksmith Dan Kral; an extensive list of upcoming art fairs across the midwest; crafts at Gibbs Farm Museum; Columbia College's Ethnic and American Folk Arts Project to preserve traditional craft skills; and a show of American pottery dated from the colonial period to 1910.
Minnesota Library Association; Panzer Morris, Adele (co-editor); Harpole, Patricia (co-editor)
Date Created:
1982-06 - 1982-07
Description:
Volume 9, number 6-7 of the Minnesota Library Association (MLA) Newsletter was published in summer of 1982. Contents include an announcement of the recipients of the Minnesota Library Association annual awards, the President's Column, minutes of the General Membership Meeting held at the annual conference, a report from the MLA Board, reports from the Minnesota Library Trustees and the Public Library Divisions, a report from the Media Round Table on the potential for libraries to become satellite teleconference centers, a master calendar of meetings and deadlines, and a list of educational events.
Volume 3, number 1 of Minnesota Crafts Council (MCC) Craft Connection was published in February 1977. Contents include a note from the editor about the publication's new tabloid format and subscription price; news about the MCC membership meeting and standing committees; profile of ceramic artist Dr. Paul S. Donhauser, the first American to receive first place honors in the International Competition of Ceramics in Faenza, Italy; the Craft Alliance Gallery in Missouri; level of support for crafts in Minnesota's art institutions; photographs of artworks from an MCC juried exhibition and statement from judge Martha Benson; the Wisconsin Designer-Craftsmen organization; the Rochester Art Center; the recent opening of Kichang Cho's Mano Galleries in Illinois; the challenges of running an ultimately unsuccessful gallery; review of the 'Craft Multiples' exhibit at the Octagon Center for the Arts; and a national conference about marketing crafts.
Volume 5, number 1 of Minnesota Crafts Council (MCC) Craft Connection was published in the first quarter of 1979 and is centered around wholesaling and retailing. Contents include Craft Connection's new subscription price and production schedule; pet peeves of working with artists and galleries; profiles of Minnesota quilters; using computer programs in quilt design; fundraising efforts in Ohio to build art and craft spaces; profile of fiber craftsman Jay Gage; profile of stained glass artist Gabriel Cartwright; tips on selling work; experiences in wholesaling and retailing; Fibrecations, Inc., a corporation providing a showroom for fiber artists; laws regarding artist-gallery transactions and how they affect an artist's business; travelling juries; The Octogon Center for the Arts; reflections on an apprenticeship with fiber artist Muriel Nezhnie Helfman; and a brief biography of artist and teacher Edna Dittus.
Fourteenth issue of the "Threadbenders" newsletter by the Weavers Guild of Minnesota published in December 1971 and containing descriptions of a demonstration day at the Guild, local and national press coverage of the Guild, upcoming workshops in inkle loom weaving and TENT needlepoint stitch, and a weaving draft and sample for a seven-harness Finnish design.
Eleventh issue of the sixth volume of "The Minnesota Weaver" newsletter by the Weavers Guild of Minnesota published in July of 1981 and containing descriptions of upcoming workshops, shows, and local museum exhibits; a reminder of the upcoming State Fair; and the columns "Lamb's Korner" and "Of Fiber".
A newsletter published by the Weavers Guild of Minnesota for August 1992 containing an article on creative activities at the State Fair; descriptions of upcoming workshops, exhibits, and tours; an update from the presidents; a book review; Guild news; and a list of membership dues.
The July-September 1990 edition of the Geological Society of Minnesota (GSM) newsletter included society notices, and news of an award to Professor Herb Wright.
Second issue of the seventh volume of "The Minnesota Weaver" newsletter by the Weavers Guild of Minnesota published in October of 1981 and containing descriptions of upcoming workshops, exhibits, an author autograph party, and a studio tour; a summary of the August board meeting; reports from the co-presidents, the treasurer, the editor, and the Outreach, Fiber Fair, Fiber Source, and State Fair committees; a guest artist schedule and a list of classes at the Minneapolis Institute of Arts; school news; an article on Florence Titus; the column "On Tapestry" and "From Woods & Fields"; and a draft for double corduroy.
A newsletter published by the Weavers Guild of Minnesota for July 1992 containing a list of the new board members; an update from the Rag Rug group; a letter from the presidents; Guild news; an update from the library; a biography of Lucy Brusic; a membership update; a descriptions of upcoming workshops; and a calendar of July classes.
The September-October-November 1983 edition of the Geological Society of Minnesota (GSM) newsletter included various society notices, and news that the state fair booth had won an award.
The Summer 2006 edition of the Geological Society of Minnesota (GSM) newsletter included a notice regarding the international stone carving symposium in St Paul, and various other articles and notices, including a story on Pillsbury Hall by Harvey Thorleifson, and a story on fluorite by Ted Chura.
The Spring 2008 edition of the Geological Society of Minnesota (GSM) newsletter included several articles and notices, including a report on the OneGeology project that Harvey Thorleifson is involved with, and news that the town hall would be April 5 in Maplewood.
Minnesota Library Association; Boardman, Neil S. (editor)
Date Created:
1941-09
Description:
Volume 3, number 3 of the of the Minnesota Library Association (MLA) Peddler was published in September 1941. The editor in chief was Neil S. Boardman. This issue contains the program schedule for the 49th annual conference on October 2-4, biographies of conference presenters, news items about members and library activities, marriage and birth notices, travel accounts, Minneapolis Public Library and St. Paul Public Library radio program schedule, employment transfer notices, Children's Book Week announcement, secretary's column, and a book review. The M.L.A Peddler was created and conceived by the Junior members of the Minnesota Library Association. The first issue states "...[The] Peddler will bring you bits of personal gossip, news about library enterprises, [and] matters of friendly interest."
The Minnesota Weavers Guild newsletter for April and May 1983 containing a schedule of upcoming classes, workshops, lectures, and the April members meeting; notes from the January board meeting; committee news; and a community bulletin board.
The Fall 2008 edition of the Geological Society of Minnesota (GSM) newsletter included several articles and notices, such as reports on field trips to Kentucky and Wisconsin.
The Summer 2004 edition of the Geological Society of Minnesota (GSM) newsletter included a report on Harvey Thorleifson's talk on new frontiers in geological mapping at the banquet, along with other articles and notices.
The March-April-May 1981 edition of the Geological Society of Minnesota (GSM) newsletter included memorials to George H. Schwartz and Margaret A. Paschke, along with regular society notices.
Second issue of the second volume of the "Minnesota Weaver" newsletter published by the Weavers Guild of Minnesota for October 1996 containing descriptions of upcoming meetings and workshops; notes from the president and the editor; an obituary of Dorothy E. Christensen; a calendar of October classes; and an article and entry form for Fiber Fair.