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1. The Draft newsletter, Issue 104, February 12, 2014, Weavers Guild of Minnesota, Minneapolis, Minnesota
- Creator:
- Weavers Guild of Minnesota
- Date Created:
- 2014-02-12
- Description:
- A newsletter published by the Weavers Guild of Minnesota for February 12, 2014, and containing information on upcoming Guild events, interest groups, and classes; a review of the book 'Yarn Works: How to Spin, Dye, and Knit your Own Yarn' by Wendy J. Johnson; links to online photo albums of projects by Guild students; an announcement of a Somali weaving exhibit at the Somali Artifact and Cultural Museum, Minnesota; a call for entries for the Blue Ridge Fiber Show in North Carolina; and a thank you to recent Guild volunteers.
- Contributing Institution:
- Weavers Guild of Minnesota
- Type:
- Text
- Format:
- Newsletters
2. The Draft newsletter, Issue 50, January 9, 2013, Weavers Guild of Minnesota, Minneapolis, Minnesota
- Creator:
- Weavers Guild of Minnesota
- Date Created:
- 2013-01-09
- Description:
- A newsletter published by the Weavers Guild of Minnesota for January 9, 2013, and containing information on featured classes and workshops, and the upcoming Material Swap and Mini Book Review; an announcement of the Guild receiving an award from the Archie D & Bertha H Walker Foundation; a thank-you to recent Guild volunteers; and an update from the Fiber Source store.
- Contributing Institution:
- Weavers Guild of Minnesota
- Type:
- Text
- Format:
- Newsletters
3. The Draft newsletter, July 15, 2020, Weavers Guild of Minnesota, Minneapolis, Minnesota
- Creator:
- Weavers Guild of Minnesota
- Date Created:
- 2020-07-15
- Description:
- A newsletter published by the Weavers Guild of Minnesota for July 15, 2020, and containing a welcome to new board of directors members; links to videos of the annual meeting, and the report for fiscal year 2019; an announcement that the in-person Artisan Sale is cancelled due to COVID-19; a member show and tell with works by Francie Iverson, Chillon Leach, Keith Pierce; Shannon Buchda; Kathryn Tesija, Dan Breva, Robbie LaFleur, and Traudi Bestler; an article on baking by Anne Burgeson; a reminder of curbside pickup for purchases from the Fiber Source store and from the Textile Center library; a welcome to new Guild members; and a list of ways to support the Guild financially.
- Contributing Institution:
- Weavers Guild of Minnesota
- Type:
- Text
- Format:
- Newsletters
4. The Draft newsletter, July 29, 2020, Weavers Guild of Minnesota, Minneapolis, Minnesota
- Creator:
- Weavers Guild of Minnesota
- Date Created:
- 2020-07-29
- Description:
- A newsletter published by the Weavers Guild of Minnesota for July 29, 2020, and containing a picture of woven towel by Shannon Buchda; an update from the Artisan Sale committee; a thank you to Becka Rahn for designing the Guild 80th anniversary logo, and a picture of the logo; a welcome to new board of directors members; links to videos of the annual meeting, the report for fiscal year 2019, a tour of Kala Exworthy and Ann Masemore's studio in the Northrup King Building, and the Complexity Exhibition by Complex Weavers; a reminder of curbside pickup for purchases from the Fiber Source store and from the Textile Center library; an announcement of an exhibit of textiles inspired by the Baldishol Tapestry, at Norway House in Minneapolis; a member show and tell with works by Francie Iverson, Chillon Leach, Keith Pierce; Shannon Buchda; Kathryn Tesija, Dan Breva, Robbie LaFleur, and Traudi Bestler; an article on baking by Anne Burgeson; and a list of ways to support the Guild financially.
- Contributing Institution:
- Weavers Guild of Minnesota
- Type:
- Text
- Format:
- Newsletters
5. The Draft newsletter, June 1, 2022, Weavers Guild of Minnesota, Minneapolis, Minnesota
- Creator:
- Weavers Guild of Minnesota
- Date Created:
- 2022-06-01
- Description:
- A newsletter published by the Weavers Guild of Minnesota for June 1, 2022, and containing a reminder of the sale of donated goods; an announcement of the Guild Annual Meeting with a list of nominees for the board of directors; highlights of upcoming classes in monks belt and SAORI; an invitation to the Valley Grove Tapestries Open House with tapestries by Robbie LaFleur; and a call for volunteers for the Guild Archives Committee, and to demonstrate fiber crafts at the Minnesota State Fair.
- Contributing Institution:
- Weavers Guild of Minnesota
- Type:
- Text
- Format:
- Newsletters
6. The Draft newsletter, June 2, 2021, Weavers Guild of Minnesota, Minneapolis, Minnesota
- Creator:
- Weavers Guild of Minnesota
- Date Created:
- 2021-06-02
- Description:
- A newsletter published by the Weavers Guild of Minnesota for June 16, 2021, and containing a picture of a student tapestry from a class taught by Molly Elkind; a welcome to the new Guild board of directors; highlights of upcoming classes on SAORI weaving, and weaving on rigid heddle and table looms; an update from the Fiber Source store; information on upcoming local textile events, and about the next books for the Guild Community Read; a picture from Guild video shorts that are screening at MSP airport; a request for pictures of finished projects for the newsletter; 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, June 16, 2021, Weavers Guild of Minnesota, Minneapolis, Minnesota
- Creator:
- Weavers Guild of Minnesota
- Date Created:
- 2021-06-16
- Description:
- A newsletter published by the Weavers Guild of Minnesota for June 16, 2021, and containing a picture of a beginning spinning class; a reminder of the next books for the Guild Community Read book club, and an exhibit at the Minneapolis Institute of Art on basket weaving; highlights of upcoming classes on SAORI weaving, Swedish toothbrush rugs, and weaving on a warp-weighted loom and on a table loom; an update from the Guild staff, Betsy Konop and Karin Knudsen, and from the Fiber Source store; an article on the Weave a Real Peace (WARP) annual meeting; information on upcoming local textile events; announcements of the fall Plied, Dyed, & Woven artisan sale, and the Minnesota State Fair; a welcome to the new Guild board of directors; a request for pictures of finished projects for the newsletter; 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
8. The Draft newsletter, May 6, 2020, Weavers Guild of Minnesota, Minneapolis, Minnesota
- Creator:
- Weavers Guild of Minnesota
- Date Created:
- 2020-05-06
- Description:
- A newsletter published by the Weavers Guild of Minnesota for May 6, 2020, and containing a picture of a rag rug by Shannon Buddha; an announcement of the new Annual Meeting date; a list of candidates for the Guild board of directors with a link to their nominee statements; a list of ways to support the Guild financially and a thank you for recent support; an introduction to the Guild's Community Read book club and a survey to determine the books to read; an update from the Rigid Heddle and New and Occasional Weavers Interest Groups; articles on the annual Guild sale, 'Plied, Dyed, and Woven' (formerly called Fiber Fair), by Kala Exworthy, Katie Oberton, and Geri Retzlaff; an article on the Guild archives with a 1965 newspaper article on the 25th anniversary of the Guild; an announcement of an exhibit including work of Chiaki O'Brien; a book review by Celeste Grant of 'The Maker's Hand: A Close Look at Textile Structures' by Peter Collingwood; a memoriam of Guild member Nedra Granquist by Judy Larson, with a link to an online obituary; an announcement that Shepherd's Harvest is cancelled due to Covid; images of works in progress by Guild member Judy Preckshot, and a request for pictures of other members' current projects; and a list of ideas for staying connected to the Guild during the Covid lockdown.
- Contributing Institution:
- Weavers Guild of Minnesota
- Type:
- Text
- Format:
- Newsletters
9. The Draft newsletter, November 6, 2019, Weavers Guild of Minnesota, Minneapolis, Minnesota
- Creator:
- Weavers Guild of Minnesota
- Date Created:
- 2019-11-06
- Description:
- A newsletter published by the Weavers Guild of Minnesota for November 6, 2019, and containing reminders of the October member meeting, a Guild viewing and discussion of an exhibit on Navajo textiles at the Minneapolis Institute of Art, and workshop on weaving with painted strips taught by Dave Browne; a list of featured classes with pictures of finished objects; a thank you to donors in the end-of-year fundraising campaign, to volunteers and supporters of the Fiber Source sale of donated goods, and volunteers who demonstrated at the Minnesota State Fair; an announcement that the Guild video "Weaving and Spinning Sustain Us" was nominated for an Upper Midwest Emmy award; information on local fiber-related events; a welcome to new members; and a calendar of upcoming Guild activities.
- Contributing Institution:
- Weavers Guild of Minnesota
- Type:
- Text
- Format:
- Newsletters
10. The Draft newsletter, October 23, 2019, Weavers Guild of Minnesota, Minneapolis, Minnesota
- Creator:
- Weavers Guild of Minnesota
- Date Created:
- 2019-10-23
- Description:
- A newsletter published by the Weavers Guild of Minnesota for October 23, 2019, and containing invitations to a presentation on building a Norwegian sailboat with Martha Brummitt, and a lecture on Norwegian tapestry artist Frida Hansen by Robby LaFleur; a letter from the incoming board president Celeste Grant; highlights of an upcoming workshop on spinning flax into linen with Wendy Johnson, and featured November classes, an article on the Guild's swatch archive with pictures of six swatches; information on a New and Occasional Weavers meeting on crackle weave with Lucy Brusic, and on local fiber-related events; a review of the book '51 Yarns to Spin Before You Cast Off' by Jacey Boggs Faulkner; a thank you to volunteers and supporters of the Fiber Source sale of donated goods, and to donors in the end-of-year fundraising campaign; a reminder of an exhibit at the Guild of award-winning work from the Minnesota State Fair; a welcome to new members; and a calendar of upcoming Guild activities.
- Contributing Institution:
- Weavers Guild of Minnesota
- Type:
- Text
- Format:
- Newsletters
11. The Draft newsletter, October 9, 2019, Weavers Guild of Minnesota, Minneapolis, Minnesota
- Creator:
- Weavers Guild of Minnesota
- Date Created:
- 2019-10-09
- Description:
- A newsletter published by the Weavers Guild of Minnesota for October 9, 2019, and containing a reminder of the October member meeting; an invitation to a group viewing and discussion of an exhibit on Navajo textiles at the Minneapolis Institute of Art; information on a painting and weaving class taught by Dave Browne; a list of featured classes with pictures of finished objects; a thank you to donors in the end-of-year campaign, to volunteers and supporters of the Fiber Source sale of donated goods, and to volunteers who demonstrated at the Minnesota State Fair; information on local fiber-related events; a welcome to new members; and a calendar of upcoming Guild activities.
- Contributing Institution:
- Weavers Guild of Minnesota
- Type:
- Text
- Format:
- Newsletters
12. The Draft newsletter, October 7, 2020, Weavers Guild of Minnesota, Minneapolis, Minnesota
- Creator:
- Weavers Guild of Minnesota
- Date Created:
- 2020-10-07
- Description:
- A newsletter published by the Weavers Guild of Minnesota for October 7, 2020, and containing a picture of a rag rug being woven by Karen Mallin as part of a Rag Rug Study Group project; an invitation to the October Guild Community Read book club meeting led by Mary Skoy; information on upcoming online classes; images of projects by Guild members Dan Breva, Katya Oicherman, Tia Keo, and Nancy Ebner; a letter from board president Linda Soranno on the Guild's response to COVID-19; announcements of an amendment to the Guild bylaws creating a Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee, and a member listening session with the Guild's board of directors, and a clearance sale at the Fiber Source store, and 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 spotlight on the interest and study groups Banditos, New and Occasional Weavers, Rigid Heddle, Rag Rug, Dobby Weavers, Scandinavian Weavers; Whorling Spinsters, and Portable Weavers; and a list of ways to support the Guild financially.
- Contributing Institution:
- Weavers Guild of Minnesota
- Type:
- Text
- Format:
- Newsletters
13. The Draft newsletter, September 22, 2021, Weavers Guild of Minnesota, Minneapolis, Minnesota
- Creator:
- Weavers Guild of Minnesota
- Date Created:
- 2021-09-22
- Description:
- A newsletter published by the Weavers Guild of Minnesota for September 22, 2021, and containing an announcement of a Guild exhibit of State Fair ribbon winners and pictures of several winning entries, an article on the Guild-sponsored special awards with a list of winners, and a thank you to Guild members who demonstrated at the Fair; highlights of upcoming classes on band weaving, needle felting, and blending board basics; a description of policies developed for re-opening the Guild after the Covid-19 pandemic; an update on the Fiber Source store including a report on the recent donated-goods sale; reminders of a New and Occasional Weavers Group meeting about weaving sett with Barb Yarusso, and the upcoming Guild Community Read; pictures of current projects from Kate Rardin-Leagy, Joe Rubin, and Traci Ohlmann; a welcome to the new fiscal year by operations manager Karin Knudsen; an announcement that the Plied, Dyed, & Woven artisan sale was cancelled due to concerns over Covid-19; a thank you to outgoing board members and welcome to the new board of directors; information on local fiber events; a request for pictures of finished projects for the newsletter; 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
14. The Draft newsletter, September 9, 2020, Weavers Guild of Minnesota, Minneapolis, Minnesota
- Creator:
- Weavers Guild of Minnesota
- Date Created:
- 2020-09-09
- Description:
- A newsletter published by the Weavers Guild of Minnesota for September 9, 2020, and containing a picture of a wall hanging by Guild member Sandy Baron; information on two upcoming online drafting classes; links to an online tour of Shepherd Bay Farm near Alexandria, Minnesota, by Kathy Sletto and her essay 'The Wisdom of Sheep'; invitations to the October Guild Community Read book club meeting led by Mary Skoy, and to an interest group mixer via Zoom and a picture of a band woven by Keith Pierce; last call for entries to the Guild's 2020 Virtual State Fair; a thank you to board members whose term have ended, and welcome to new board members; an announcement of an amendment to the Guild bylaws creating a Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee; a reminder that the Fiber Source store is open by appointment and a call for donated goods; instructions for joining the New and Occasional Weavers Group meeting via Zoom; images of works in progress by Guild member Joe Rubin; a reminder of an exhibit of textiles inspired by the Baldishol Tapestry, at Norway House in Minneapolis; a request for pictures of other members' current projects; a thank you to sustaining members; and a list of ways to support the Guild financially.
- Contributing Institution:
- Weavers Guild of Minnesota
- Type:
- Text
- Format:
- Newsletters
15. The Draft newsletter, September 8, 2021, Weavers Guild of Minnesota, Minneapolis, Minnesota
- Creator:
- Weavers Guild of Minnesota
- Date Created:
- 2021-09-08
- Description:
- A newsletter published by the Weavers Guild of Minnesota for September 8, 2021, and containing a welcome to the new fiscal year by operations manager Karin Knudsen; pictures of finished objects from Melba Granlund's rigid heddle class, and a beginning floor loom class; highlights of upcoming classes on and a throw woven by Mona Phaff; on SAORI; a description of policies developed for re-opening the Guild after the Covid-19 pandemic; an announcement that the Plied, Dyed, & Woven artisan sale was cancelled due to concerns over Covid-19; a thank you to outgoing board members and welcome to the new board of directors; an update on the Fiber Source store; reminders of a New and Occasional Weavers Group meeting about shuttles, and the upcoming Guild Community Read; a thank you to State Fair demonstrators; announcements of an exhibit at the M and NewStudio Gallery in St Paul, and registration for the Minnesota Federation of Weavers' Guilds and Fiber Artists retreat in Alexandria, Minnesota; a link to a residency opportunity at Unstable Design Lab; a request for pictures of finished projects for the newsletter; 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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