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1. The Draft newsletter, April 22, 2020, Weavers Guild of Minnesota, Minneapolis, Minnesota

Creator:: Weavers Guild of Minnesota
Date Created:: 2020-04-22
Description:: A newsletter published by the Weavers Guild of Minnesota for April 22, 2020, and containing a picture of a wedge weaving experiment by Beth McLaughlin; an announcement of the new Annual Meeting date; a list of ways to support the Guild financially during Covid lockdown; an introduction to the Guild's Community Read book club and a call for book nominations; information on interest group meetings via Zoom; an update from the Rigid Heddle Interest Group; articles on the new name of the annual Guild sale, 'Plied, Dyed, and Woven' (formerly called Fiber Fair), by Geri Retzlaff, and on the history of the sale by Katie Oberton; an article on the Guild archives with a link to the Minnesota Reflections archive site; a memoriam of Guild member Nedra Granquist by Judy Larson, with a link to an online obituary; a book review by Celeste Grant of 'The Maker's Hand: A Close Look at Textile Structures' by Peter Collingwood; an announcement that Shepherd's Harvest is cancelled due to Covid; images of works in progress by Guild members Judy Preckshot and Diane Syverson; a list of ideas for staying connected to the Guild during the Covid lockdown, and a request for pictures of current projects for the newsletter.
Contributing Institution:: Weavers Guild of Minnesota
Type:: Text
Format:: Newsletters

2. The Draft newsletter, August 26, 2020, Weavers Guild of Minnesota, Minneapolis, Minnesota

Creator:: Weavers Guild of Minnesota
Date Created:: 2020-08-26
Description:: A newsletter published by the Weavers Guild of Minnesota for August 26, 2020, and containing a reminder of an exhibit of textiles inspired by the Baldishol Tapestry, at Norway House in Minneapolis, and pictures of entries by Guild members; an announcement of the Guild 2020 Virtual State Fair with directions on how to enter; a thank you to board members whose term have ended; a reminder of the upcoming board meeting on Zoom and an article on a change to the Guild's bylaws that will be proposed; an announcement that the Fiber Source store is open by appointment and a call for donated goods; invitations to the October Guild Community Read book club meeting led by Mary Skoy, and to an interest group mixer via Zoom; an announcement that the online Artisan Sale will not be held; instructions for joining the New and Occasional Weavers Group meeting via Zoom; images of works in progress by Guild member Ana Carleton; a reminder of curbside pickup for purchases from the Fiber Source store and the Textile Center library; and a list of ways to support the Guild financially.
Contributing Institution:: Weavers Guild of Minnesota
Type:: Text
Format:: Newsletters

3. The Draft newsletter, August 12, 2020, Weavers Guild of Minnesota, Minneapolis, Minnesota

Creator:: Weavers Guild of Minnesota
Date Created:: 2020-08-12
Description:: A newsletter published by the Weavers Guild of Minnesota for August 12, 2020, and containing a picture of a tapestry woven by Lisa Torvik; an announcement that the Fiber Source store is open by appointment and a call for donated goods; a thank you to Guild sustaining members; updates and a survey from the Guild Community Read, and from the Artisan Sale committee; a thank you to Becka Rahn for designing the Guild 80th anniversary logo, and a picture of the logo; links to a report for fiscal year 2019, and a tour of Kala Exworthy and Ann Masemore's studio in the Northrup King Building; a reminder of curbside pickup for purchases from the Fiber Source store; an announcement of an exhibit of textiles inspired by the Baldishol Tapestry, at Norway House in Minneapolis; images of works in progress by Guild members Ana Carleton and Dan Breva, and a request for pictures of other members' current projects; and a list of ways to support the Guild financially.
Contributing Institution:: Weavers Guild of Minnesota
Type:: Text
Format:: Newsletters

4. The Draft newsletter, August 14, 2019, Weavers Guild of Minnesota, Minneapolis, Minnesota

Creator:: Weavers Guild of Minnesota
Date Created:: 2019-08-14
Description:: A newsletter published by the Weavers Guild of Minnesota for August 14, 2019, and containing an announcement of the workshop 'Shaped Tapestry and Pulled Warp Techniques' with Susan Iverson with links to an exhibit at the Textile Center and a video, both featuring her work; an invitation to a work and learn event on harvesting hemp in Hutchinson, Minnesota; a highlight of fall classes on rigid heddle weaving, warping with monofilament, and long draw spinning; information on a State Fair sale at the Guild's Fiber Source store, a volunteer appreciation reception at the home of outgoing board member Susan Larson-Fleming, Federation conference in Alexandria, Minnesota; a call for volunteers at the Minnesota State Fair, and for entries in a holiday show and sale at the Minnetonka Center for the Arts; an announcement of artist support grants from the Forecast Center for the Arts with a link to an application; a thank you to volunteers at the Minnesota Scottish Fair and Highland Games in Eagan, Minnesota, with pictures of Guild members demonstrating weaving; a picture of the Guild member's who wove and assembled ribbons for the Minnesota State Fair; a request for pictures of current projects for the newsletter; a welcome to new members; and a calendar of upcoming Guild activities.
Contributing Institution:: Weavers Guild of Minnesota
Type:: Text
Format:: Newsletters

5. The Draft newsletter, August 28, 2019, Weavers Guild of Minnesota, Minneapolis, Minnesota

Creator:: Weavers Guild of Minnesota
Date Created:: 2019-08-28
Description:: A newsletter published by the Weavers Guild of Minnesota for August 14, 2019, and containing an article on the Guild video "Weaving and Spinning Sustain Us" produced by Sara Okern and Devin Helmen; a call for donations to the Guild; highlights of upcoming workshops on eco printing with Maddy Bartsch, and shaped tapestry and pulled warp techniques with Susan Iverson, and a New and Occasional Weavers meeting on tied weaves with Linda Madden; highlights of Guild instructor Heather MacKenzie and upcoming fall classes with pictures of finished projects; an announcement of a sale on donated goods at the Fiber Source store; information on the Surface Design Association conference in St. Louis, Missouri; a thank you to volunteers who demonstrated at the Minnesota State Fair and congratulations to Creative Activities winners; an invitation to a volunteer appreciation reception at the home of outgoing board member Susan Larson-Fleming; news about 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

6. The Draft newsletter, December 19, 2018, Weavers Guild of Minnesota, Minneapolis, Minnesota

Creator:: Weavers Guild of Minnesota
Date Created:: 2018-12-19
Description:: A newsletter published by the Weavers Guild of Minnesota for December 19, 2018, and containing a picture of a holiday card created by Hilma Berglund with a call for year-end donations; an invitation to a Roc Day celebration at the Guild, and to an artist talk related to the exhibit 'Under Foot: Rugs from the Weavers Guild of Minnesota' at the Hopkins Center for the Arts; a letter from the board president Maddy Bartsch; an announcement of a talk on fiber goat breeds and a workshop on spinning with flax, both by Patsy Zawistoski; a highlight on a Raanu rug weaving class with Wynne Mattila; a list of upcoming classes with pictures of finished objects; a report on the December member meeting; a list of interest group meetings; a link to a member directory sign up; a reminder to visit the Guild blog; a calendar of the Fiber Source store's holiday hours; 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
Type:: Text
Format:: Newsletters

7. 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

8. 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
Type:: Text
Format:: Newsletters

9. 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

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
Type:: Text
Format:: Newsletters

11. The Draft newsletter, January 15, 2020, Weavers Guild of Minnesota, Minneapolis, Minnesota

Creator:: Weavers Guild of Minnesota
Date Created:: 2020-01-15
Description:: A newsletter published by the Weavers Guild of Minnesota for January 15, 2020, and containing an invitation to a talk and book signing with Margaret Stump, and two pictures of Stump's work; announcements of summer camp registration with a list of upcoming sessions, and a sprang workshop with Carol James at Duluth Art Institute; highlights of upcoming classes with pictures of finished objects and a link to the winter course catalog; a list of midwest fiber resources; a thank you to year-end donors; reminders of an exhibit of Guatemalan textiles from the collection of Karen Searle; an article on the Guild's 80th anniversary celebration, and ; an invitation to a volunteer knitting event in benefit of the International Wolf Center in Ely, Minnesota, sponsored by the Whorling Spinsters; a link to a survey on the Guild; an exhibit of holiday cards created by Guild co-founder Hilma Berglund at the American Swedish Institute; a call for entries for an exhibit at the Cultural Centre in Bird Island, Minnesota; a request for pictures of current projects for the newsletter; 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, 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

13. The Draft newsletter, July 31, 2019, Weavers Guild of Minnesota, Minneapolis, Minnesota

Creator:: Weavers Guild of Minnesota
Date Created:: 2019-07-31
Description:: A newsletter published by the Weavers Guild of Minnesota for July 31, 2019, and containing a picture of the Guild members who wove and assembled ribbons for the Minnesota State Fair; highlights of classes in double-faced tablet weaving taught by Keith Pierce and dyeing combed top taught by Kala Exworthy, and a list of upcoming classes and summer camp sessions with pictures of finished objects, information on demonstrating at the Minnesota State Fair with a link to a sign-up page and a picture of Guild ribbons; a thank you to volunteers who demonstrated at the Minnesota Scottish Fair and Highland Games in Eagan, Minnesota; an announcement of a State Fair sale at the Guild's Fiber Source store; a request for Guild-related photos for events commemorating the Guild's 80th anniversary, and for pictures of current projects for the newsletter; a welcome to new members; and a calendar of upcoming Guild activities.
Contributing Institution:: Weavers Guild of Minnesota
Type:: Text
Format:: Newsletters

14. 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
Format:: Newsletters

15. The Draft newsletter, March 24, 2021, Weavers Guild of Minnesota, Minneapolis, Minnesota

Creator:: Weavers Guild of Minnesota
Date Created:: 2021-03-24
Description:: A newsletter published by the Weavers Guild of Minnesota for March 24, 2021, and containing information on the online Guild auction with pictures of donated items; highlights of online classes and workshops on spinning, weaving on a table loom, rigid heddle, and tapestry; an announcement of the annual Guild meeting and call for candidates for the board of directors; a request for submission of favorite methods, hacks, and tools for weaving, spinning, and dyeing; an update on the Fiber Source store; a reminder of the upcoming Guild Community Read led by Mary Skoy, and a New and Occasional Weavers Group meeting on wet finishing led by Arlene Monk; an article on the North House Folk School weaver-in-residence Christine Novotny; a call for a co-chair for the artisan sale Plied, Dyed & Woven; links to a 'Textiles & Tea' conversation with Robby LaFleur on the Handweavers Guild of America website and an article on Viking-style wooden boats; 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

16. 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

17. The Draft newsletter, March 28, 2018, Weavers Guild of Minnesota, Minneapolis, Minnesota

Creator:: Weavers Guild of Minnesota
Date Created:: 2018-03-28
Description:: A newsletter published by the Weavers Guild of Minnesota for March 14, 2018, and containing a notice of a workshop on "Tablet Weaving Basics & Beyond " with John Mullarkey, including pictures of woven bands; a highlight of the class "Silk Fusion Fabric Design"; a list of upcoming classes, interest group meetings, and other activities including the Guild annual meeting; an announcement of an artist lecture on natural dyeing by Catherine Ellis; an ad for Fiber Source volunteers; a link to photographs from "Cocktails by Design" hosted by the Goldstein Museum of Design in St. Paul, Minnesota; a detailed Quarter 1 update from the Guild staff; a call for candidates for membership in the Guild Board of Directors; information on the Weave a Real Peace (WARP) annual meeting in Decorah, Iowa; a welcome to new Guild members; and a schedule of upcoming activities with a link to a full calendar.
Contributing Institution:: Weavers Guild of Minnesota
Type:: Text
Format:: Newsletters

18. 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

19. 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

20. The Draft newsletter, May 22 2019, Weavers Guild of Minnesota, Minneapolis, Minnesota

Creator:: Weavers Guild of Minnesota
Date Created:: 2019-05-22
Description:: A newsletter published by the Weavers Guild of Minnesota for May 8, 2019, and containing a request for donations for the Guild spring fundraiser; information on 'Communities in the Cloth', a demonstration by the Guild at the Northern Spark festival; an invitation to a talk on planning a dye garden; a list of upcoming classes and summer camp sessions with pictures of finished objects; an article on the board of director's decision to cancel Fiber Fair 2019; a reminder to return accidentally-borrowed equipment to the Guild; a call for applicants for the American Swedish Institute's Teaching Tools grant, and for volunteers for Northern Spark and the Minnesota State Fair; a welcome to new members and new Guild board members; and a calendar of upcoming Guild activities.
Contributing Institution:: Weavers Guild of Minnesota
Type:: Text
Format:: Newsletters

21. The Draft newsletter, May 8, 2019, Weavers Guild of Minnesota, Minneapolis, Minnesota

Creator:: Weavers Guild of Minnesota
Date Created:: 2019-05-08
Description:: A newsletter published by the Weavers Guild of Minnesota for May 8, 2019, and containing an outline of the Annual Meeting and Potluck including a link to online biographies of nominees for the board of directors; a list of upcoming classes and summer camp sessions with pictures of finished objects; a call for applicants for the American Swedish Institute's Teaching Tools grant, and for volunteers for Shepherd's Harvest at the Washington County Fairgrounds in Lake Elmo, Minnesota, and for the Guild's booth at the Minnesota State Fair; an article on the board of director's decision to cancel Fiber Fair 2019; a list of upcoming Fiber to the People Programs; a reminder to return accidentally-borrowed equipment to the Guild; an update from the Fiber Source store; a welcome to new members; and a calendar of upcoming Guild activities.
Contributing Institution:: Weavers Guild of Minnesota
Type:: Text
Format:: Newsletters

22. 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

23. 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

24. The Draft newsletter, October 21, 2020, Weavers Guild of Minnesota, Minneapolis, Minnesota

Creator:: Weavers Guild of Minnesota
Date Created:: 2020-10-21
Description:: A newsletter published by the Weavers Guild of Minnesota for October 21, 2020, and containing an announcements of a fall fundraising campaign, and an amendment to the Guild bylaws creating a Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee; a picture of a handspun and hand woven jacket by Barb Daiker; a highlight of online drafting classes taught by Donna Hanson; an invitation to a member listening session with the Guild's board of directors; images of projects by Guild members Dan Breva, Katya Oicherman, Tia Keo, Madeleine Philpott, and Nancy Ebner; a recap of the recent Guild Community Read book club meeting led by Guild librarian Mary Skoy; 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; links to an interactive color wheel, an auction featuring work by Guild member Susa Hensel, and an advertisement for a weaving studio assistant; information on an upcoming meeting of the New and Occasional Weaving group; and a list of online shopping sites that donate a percentage of purchases to the Guild.
Contributing Institution:: Weavers Guild of Minnesota
Type:: Text
Format:: Newsletters

25. 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

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