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1. The Draft newsletter, April 12, 2017, Weavers Guild of Minnesota, Minneapolis, Minnesota
- Creator:
- Weavers Guild of Minnesota
- Date Created:
- 2017-04-12
- Description:
- A newsletter published by the Weavers Guild of Minnesota for April 12, 2017, and containing a thank you to everyone who helped mount the exhibit 'Traditional Norwegian Weaving: America Reboot' at Norway House in Minneapolis; announcements of a private tour of the exhibit 'Jack Leno Larsen at 90: Transformations By A Textile Innovator' at the Goldstein Museum of Design in St Paul, and of a workshop on sewing with handmade fabrics with Liz Spear; lists of upcoming classes and other Guild events; a call for Minnesota State Fair volunteers, and thanks to recent Guild volunteers; a welcome to new members of the Guild and the Guild Board; information on the 2017 Federation Annual Retreat in Alexandria, Minnesota; a weaving commission opportunity; and a biography of Guild member Sarah Johnston.
- Contributing Institution:
- Weavers Guild of Minnesota
- Type:
- Text
- Format:
- Newsletters
2. 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
3. The Draft newsletter, April 21, 2021, Weavers Guild of Minnesota, Minneapolis, Minnesota
- Creator:
- Weavers Guild of Minnesota
- Date Created:
- 2021-04-21
- Description:
- A newsletter published by the Weavers Guild of Minnesota for April 21, 2021, and containing a reminder to bid in the online Guild auction, a picture of a donated hank of hand dyed and handspun yarn, and a thank you to auction donors; information on upcoming talks on mathematical design in weaving, and contemporary tapestry; announcements of the annual Guild meeting and call for candidates for the board of directors, and the next books for the Guild Community Read; an article on the Kromski Minstrel spinning wheel by Marcella Edmund; a request for submission of favorite methods, hacks, and tools for weaving, spinning, and dyeing; an update from the Fiber Source store; a goodbye to departing Guild staff members Becca Foster and Ever Woodward; a reminder of a New and Occasional Weavers Group meeting on deflected double weave with Brenda Andrewson; a link to an obituary of Claire Susan Aronson; a list of local textile opportunities; an article on the current issue of "Norwegian Textile Letter" about a weaving technique called vestfoldsmett; pictures of finished work by recent students; a request for pictures of finished items 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
4. The Draft newsletter, April 7, 2021, Weavers Guild of Minnesota, Minneapolis, Minnesota
- Creator:
- Weavers Guild of Minnesota
- Date Created:
- 2021-04-07
- Description:
- A newsletter published by the Weavers Guild of Minnesota for April 7, 2021, and containing an advertisement for the online Guild auction, a picture of donated items, and a thank you to auction donors; highlights of online classes and workshops on weaving on a table loom or rigid heddle, mathematical design in weaving, and contemporary 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, with an article on warping with a trapeze by Lisa Bauch; an announcement of a member's sale at the Fiber Source store; a link to an instagram post on Hilma Berglund; a reminder of a New and Occasional Weavers Group meeting on wet finishing led by Arlene Monk; links to upcoming talks by Guild members; 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 an obituary of Claire Susan Aronson, and to a job opening at Camp Ogichi Daa Kwe in Internatonal Falls, Minnesota; pictures of finished work by recent students; 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
5. 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
- Type:
- Text
- Format:
- Newsletters
6. The Draft newsletter, August 02, 2017, Weavers Guild of Minnesota, Minneapolis, Minnesota
- Creator:
- Weavers Guild of Minnesota
- Date Created:
- 2017-08-02
- Description:
- A newsletter published by the Weavers Guild of Minnesota for August 2, 2017, and containing a thank you to Guild members who volunteered at Lyngblomsten's Midsummer Festival, and those who helped mount the exhibit 'Traditional Norwegian Weaving: American Reboot' at the Vesterheim Norwegian American Museum in Decorah, Iowa; an announcement of a private tour of an exhibit on Jack Leno Larsen at the Goldstein Museum of Design in St Paul; a call for volunteers for the Minnesota State Fair; a welcome to new Guild members and board members; information on the 2017 Federation annual retreat with keynote speaker Catherine Friend; a link to a weaving commission opportunity; a reminder that the Guild has a classifieds page on the website; a biography of Guild member Sarah Johnston; a reminder of the Guild's fiscal year-end campaign; and a calendar of upcoming Guild events.
- Contributing Institution:
- Weavers Guild of Minnesota
- Type:
- Text
- Format:
- Newsletters
7. The Draft newsletter, August 25, 2021, Weavers Guild of Minnesota, Minneapolis, Minnesota
- Creator:
- Weavers Guild of Minnesota
- Date Created:
- 2021-08-25
- Description:
- A newsletter published by the Weavers Guild of Minnesota for August 25, 2021, and containing a description of policies developed for re-opening the Guild after the Covid-19 pandemic; picture of a tapestry woven by Linda Hurt and a throw woven by Mona Phaff; highlights of upcoming classes on SAORI and rigid heddle weaving, tapestry, and needle felting; an update on the Plied, Dyed, & Woven artisan sale, and from the Fiber Source store; 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; reminders of the upcoming Guild Community Read; 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, 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
- Type:
- Text
- Format:
- Newsletters
9. 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
- Format:
- Newsletters
10. The Draft newsletter, February 24, 2021, Weavers Guild of Minnesota, Minneapolis, Minnesota
- Creator:
- Weavers Guild of Minnesota
- Date Created:
- 2021-02-24
- Description:
- A newsletter published by the Weavers Guild of Minnesota for February 24, 2021, and containing an announcement of an online workshop on doubleweave with Jennifer Moore, an online Guild auction, and an international Zoom gathering on SAORI weaving; highlights of table loom and weaving draft classes taught by Donna Hanson; a call for submission of favorite methods, hacks, and tools for weaving, spinning, and dyeing; information on the Guild Community Read of 'Indigo: In Search of the Color That Seduced the World' by Catherine McKinley, led by Mary Skoy, and a New and Occasional Weavers Group meeting on inspiration; a call for a co-chair for the artisan sale Plied, Dyed & Woven; images of recent finished works by Nancy Ebner and Mary Becker, and a request for pictures of members' current projects; a reminder of an exhibition of work by Dave Browne at MacRostie Art Center, Grand Rapids, Minnesota; and a call for donations for the Fiber Source store 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
11. 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
- Type:
- Text
- Format:
- Newsletters
12. The Draft newsletter, January 13, 2021, Weavers Guild of Minnesota, Minneapolis, Minnesota
- Creator:
- Weavers Guild of Minnesota
- Date Created:
- 2021-01-13
- Description:
- A newsletter published by the Weavers Guild of Minnesota for January 13, 2021, and containing 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 thank you to the Smith Family Foundation for a grant in support of education; an update on the Fiber Source store hours; a memorial of Guild member Madeline Shinbach and a link to her obituary; an announcement that the Plied, Dyed, and Woven Sale will be postponed until the fall of 2021; a picture of a finished project by Hannah Shryer; announcement of a discussion on textile traditions in Guatemala; a reminder of the upcoming Guild Community Read; a call for donations for the Fiber Source store; information on the holiday ornament challenge sponsored by the Portable Weavers interest group with a picture of an ornament woven by Meg Stump.
- Contributing Institution:
- Weavers Guild of Minnesota
- Type:
- Text
- Format:
- Newsletters
13. The Draft newsletter, July 18, 2018, Weavers Guild of Minnesota, Minneapolis, Minnesota
- Creator:
- Weavers Guild of Minnesota
- Date Created:
- 2018-07-18
- Description:
- A newsletter published by the Weavers Guild of Minnesota for July 18, 2018, and containing a link to the Scandinavian Weavers interest group on Instagram; a link to the Guild's fall class catalog with a picture of a weaving sample; a welcome to Betsy Konop, the new Guild Education Manager; a highlight of an upcoming beginning inkle loom weaving class taught by Karen Searle; a list of upcoming classes with pictures of finished objects; an invitation to a Guild volunteer appreciation reception at Moscow on the Hill in St. Paul; a reminder to register for a tour at the Small Dog Weaving Mill in Cumberland, Wisconsin; information on upcoming groups exhibitions of work by Guild members at the Metropolitan Regional Arts Council in St. Paul and Hopkins Center for the Arts; an introduction to the Guild's Fiber Fair sale; an announcement of the Federation 2018 festival in Alexandria, Minnesota; a link to the schedule of interest group meetings; a welcome to new members; a call for donations to the Guild; and a calendar of upcoming Guild activities.
- Contributing Institution:
- Weavers Guild of Minnesota
- Type:
- Text
- Format:
- Newsletters
14. 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
15. 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
16. The Draft newsletter, May 5, 2021, Weavers Guild of Minnesota, Minneapolis, Minnesota
- Creator:
- Weavers Guild of Minnesota
- Date Created:
- 2021-05-05
- Description:
- A newsletter published by the Weavers Guild of Minnesota for May 5, 2021, and containing a thank you to everyone involved in the online Guild auction, a picture of a donated item, and a list of comments about the auction; a highlight of upcoming classes on weaving on a table loom and understanding weaving drafts, both taught by Donna Hanson; announcements of the annual Guild meeting and list of candidates for the board of directors; information about the next books for the Guild Community Read, an exhibit on American basket weaving at the Minneapolis Institute of Art, and a job opening for a weaving teacher at Camp Ogichi Daa Kwe in International Falls, Minnesota; a reminder of a New and Occasional Weavers Group meeting on deflected double weave with Brenda Andrewson; a goodbye to departing Guild staff members Becca Foster and Ever Woodward; an article on the current issue of "Norwegian Textile Letter" about a weaving technique called vestfoldsmett; pictures of finished work by recent students; 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
17. The Draft newsletter, May 23, 2018, Weavers Guild of Minnesota, Minneapolis, Minnesota
- Creator:
- Weavers Guild of Minnesota
- Date Created:
- 2018-05-23
- Description:
- A newsletter published by the Weavers Guild of Minnesota for April 25, 2018, and containing a link to pictures of Shepherd's Harvest on Instagram; a highlight of the Beginning Floor Loom Weaving class taught by Donna Hanson; lists of summer classes, classes to introduce members to resources available at the Guild, summer camp sessions, and interest group meetings; a reminder of the Guild's annual member meeting; an announcement of a search for a new Guild Education Manager, and a purchase agreement with the Textile Center to acquire 3300 University Ave SE; information about a lecture on Scandinavian tapestry by Robbie LaFleur, and about a Guild tour of the Performing Arts Archive at the University of Minnesota Libraries in Minneapolis; a call for participants in a Guild exhibition at Metropolitan Regional Arts Council in St Paul, and for volunteers for the Minnesota State Fair; a reminder to log volunteer hours, and to raise money for the Guild by shopping through AmazonSmile or ShopWithScrip; an internship opportunity to interview Guild members for StoryCorps; a welcome to new members; and a calendar of upcoming Guild activities.
- Contributing Institution:
- Weavers Guild of Minnesota
- Type:
- Text
- Format:
- Newsletters
18. The Draft newsletter, May 19, 2021, Weavers Guild of Minnesota, Minneapolis, Minnesota
- Creator:
- Weavers Guild of Minnesota
- Date Created:
- 2021-05-19
- Description:
- A newsletter published by the Weavers Guild of Minnesota for May 19, 2021, and containing a picture of a tapestry by Molly Elkind; a reminder of the annual Guild meeting and list of candidates for the board of directors; highlights of upcoming classes on spinning, weaving on a table loom and understanding weaving drafts; a link to an Instagram video by Katie Oberton; an update from the Fiber Source store; information on upcoming local textile events, and about the next books for the Guild Community Read; a goodbye to departing Guild staff members Becca Foster and Ever Woodward; an article on the current issue of 'Norwegian Textile Letter' about a weaving technique called vestfoldsmett; a request for pictures of finished projects for the newsletter; a list of online shopping sites that donate a percentage of the purchase price to the Guild; and a thank you to donors from the Un-Annual Auction.
- Contributing Institution:
- Weavers Guild of Minnesota
- Type:
- Text
- Format:
- Newsletters
19. 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
- Format:
- Newsletters
20. 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
- Format:
- Newsletters
21. The Draft newsletter, October 6, 2021, Weavers Guild of Minnesota, Minneapolis, Minnesota
- Creator:
- Weavers Guild of Minnesota
- Date Created:
- 2021-10-06
- Description:
- A newsletter published by the Weavers Guild of Minnesota for October 6, 2021, and containing a picture of the current project by the Scandinavian Weaving Study Group; an invitation to a Guild strategic plan presentation; an announcement of a workshop on split-shed weaving with Deborah Silver, and a talk on the textile industry in V'sterg'tland, Sweden by Wendy J. Johnson at the American Swedish Institute; highlights of upcoming classes; an update on the Fiber Source store including a report on the recent donated-goods sale and a call for donations; an introduction to the new SAORI Interest Group led by Chiaki O'Brien; reminders of a New and Occasional Weavers Group meeting about weaving sett with Barb Yarusso, and the upcoming Guild Community Read; a call for entries to an ornament display hosted by the Portable Weavers Interest Group; a thank you from the San Antonio Handweavers Guild for the donation of the book 'A Thread Through time'; an announcement of a Guild exhibit of State Fair ribbon winners and pictures of several winning entries, and an article on the Guild-sponsored special awards with a list of winners; pictures of current projects from Kate Rardin-Leagy, Joe Rubin, and Traci Ohlmann; a reminder that the Plied, Dyed, & Woven artisan sale was cancelled due to concerns over Covid-19; a welcome to new board members; 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
22. 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
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