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2013—ISSUE 05 JANUARY The Gazette of the President’s Message IN THIS ISSUE: Dear Fellow Members, President’s Message Happy holidays to you all! We are now at the end of a very enjoyable and accomplished 2012, and to start an ready Program Lineup eventful 2013. 2013 Annual Our holiday party was fun and so many members participated. It was lovely to celebrate with Ruth Betz, whoExhibit had just An-been honored by the city (see the article below). As part of the fun, Tiffany with my assistance, initiated a knittingnouncement project that also could be done by crocheting, which wouldn’t have worked without the help of Mary McDermott. The aim was to Classified learn the technique for making a ruffled scarf. Our talented group, with their nimble fingers and textile skills enjoyed the Winter 2013 challenge and quickly found new ways of creating the samples. Classes & IN THIS ISSUE I wish that I had been able to see what everyone made and brought. What I was able to see was impressive. Mawusi Simmons showed us her gamp, among other weavings; not easy to do but worth our trying it. Another surprise came from Eleanor Sayre who has been following an independent study with Maryanne McDevitt using a text with assignments for each chapter. The book is ZATI The art of weaving a life by Susan Barrett Merrill. The pieces Eleanor brought – an amulet and woven bowl – were unique and well executed, as Eleanor and Maryanne are coming to the end of their study. Although these members are mentioned, so many members have outstanding work. I hope to highlight them in the coming months. At the party, members who had not yet met Shannah Warwick saw different samples of her silk and cotton pieces that demonstrated dye-resist. Shannah had recently taught our silk dyeing class using the technique of potato dextrin resist. Those of us who attended can’t wait to apply what we learned. Shannah is now a member of the guild and we hope to engage her in more classes. We’re even contemplating a study group for different resists. Schedules 2013 Entry Form President’s Message Ruth Betz honCelebration Fiber Exoredoffor knitted donations hibit Study Groups Classifieds Upcoming guild Meeting Programs Ruth Betz Honored Study Group Winter 2013 Classes & As we start the new year please register to take advantage of our classes and workWorkshops shops with outstanding instructors. The upcoming first class by Nicholas Thaete, a member of the guild, will follow his talk on chair caning at the January 3rd meeting. Register either with 2013 Entry Form for Annual Exhibit Nicholas directly or with Caroline. Please see the calendar and set up further classes accordingly. I know that you’ll enjoy them. Have a happy and healthful New Year, Kathy Selbst 1 Classifieds Celebration of Fibers Exhibit Be a part of the annual showcase of PGHW members’ talents. Our Celebration of Fibers annual member exhibit is just three months away, March 22 – 30, 2013. The committee is looking forward to a great exhibit as they begin promotion to attract a larger audience. The jurors, Claudia Mills and Melissa Maddonni-Haims are committed and excited. Are you ready? If you have equipment, yarns, fiber, books, etc that you would like to sell or are wanting to buy , please send an e-mail ad to Pam Pawl by the 15th the month. Your ad will run for two months in the Gazette free of charge. After two months, you will need to renew your ad if your item hasn’t sold. Also , please let Pam know if you item HAS sold so she can update her listings. Send all listings to [email protected] EQUIPMENT FOR SALE OR WANTED…… Be a part of the PGHW showcase, as we continue the tradition of presenting all areas of the fiber arts spectrum our membership Two Macomber Looms for sale. First has 12-shafts (with room for 4 more), 54-56 inch weaving width, 70” wide overall: $2,000, OBO. works in. All members are encouraged to submit recent, favorite, Second is Baby Mac with 6 shafts: $700, OBO. Both include and most satisfying works. benches. Complete contents of weaving studio also available. Pick The 2013 entry form is published in this month’s Gazette, and up in Eastern Pennsylvania. For more info, call JoAnn: 484-5248587 will be repeated next month. This year there is no entry limit and the fee is $5.00 per entry. The deadline for receiving the entry form is Wednesday, February 27. Please note the deadline date, we can’t emphasize it enough. The entry deadline is very important to the committee to allow time for exhibit preparation. We need and use your entry form information as the basis to prepare and print the exhibit guide booklet, wall plaques, juror’s forms, etc. Late entries will be accepted (providing there is available exhibit space) until Friday, March 8th, accompanied with a late fee of $10.00 per entry. 40 " AVL Loom. Perfect condition, A joy to weave on. Come visit and weave on the loom. Call Nancy Rovin, 610- 896-6594 [email protected] AVL Compu- dobby For Sale by a fiber artist and retired professor in the art department at Georgia State University, who is reducing the size of her studio. In very good condition. 48 inch, 16 harness, The entry form accommodates for two pieces to be entered. Additional forms may be used to enter more than 2 pieces, please 2 warp beams with individual tension control, automatic cloth advance and lots of accessories, reeds etc. I still have the mechanical staple all forms together. We also request a photo of your piece(s) to be sent with entry forms. This is to help us know what is coming dobby head and will include that if desired. It is like the A-series, except this loom has a built in rocker bench. It is in beautiful conin, and is a great help in conceptualizing how we will hang the dition. Outside dimensions: 66" wide including dobby head, 65" deep show. (Printed on home printer is fine, this does not need to be a including bench and 70" high. The loom will need to be partially photo of highest quality) dismantled (I can help purchaser.) and picked up from my studio in The drop off day for the exhibit will be Wednesday, March 20. central NJ – near enough to NY, Eastern PA, DE. In an effort encourage and make participation accessible for those who have moved away from the Philadelphia area, Bette McCarron I am asking $4,000, or best offer. New, this loom is selling for over $12,000. has graciously offered to receive shipped items and drop them off to the Guild. She will then see to their return. UPS, FedEx and Please call 908.328.2096 for more information or email USPS all deliver to her address. If you plan to ship your item(s) to Bette, PLEASE ship allowing for a delivery date by Monday, March [email protected]. 18th to ensure her time to deliver items to the exhibit site. Contact 16 Harness 24” LeCLerc Diana computerized Dobby loom. Can be her at [email protected] to make arrangements. used as a table model or with its stand. Extra double warp beam. 3 Last year we had a record number of entries. Can we keep SS reeds. 1000 inserted eye heddles.. Like new. The loom and stand that level of participation, or top it? Of course we can! We all repre- weigh 55 lbs and can ship UPS from Florida. $2000.00 plus shipsent the Guild and should all proudly display our work for all to ping . Contact Pam Pawl 215 483-7157 see. [email protected] Please consider volunteering to help with the exhibit. We will need individuals for the standards committee, installation committee, to check in entries, and hosts for exhibit hours. A complete listing of volunteer needs and sign-up options will be listed in the February issue of the Gazette. Please refer to Page 7 for the Registration Form. GAZETTE DEADLINE: Submissions for the monthly Gazette is the 15th of the month. February 2013 Gazette—Information is DUE by January 15, 2013. NO EXCEPTIONS PLEASE! Thank You. After 1/15-1/17, you may check for space availability. Please Send all submissions directly to: [email protected]. Please do not send through Google+ documents. IMPORTANT NOTE: ALL SUBMISSIONS MUST be in a format that is easily copied/pasted. Html formats are very difficult and are not very adaptable. Please consider using Word .doc format or even Notepad format. Thank you for your help—it will help save time in the long run. Attention Members! We would love to know what you are up to! The Gazette is a great way to let the members know what you are doing. It is fun to visit other weavers to show support as they get their work out to the public. After all, we are a unique community of artists. So, let everyone know what you are up to and send the information to Marianne Eshleman [email protected] 2 about color, texture and movement. She finds that fiber has unlimited possibilities and directly relates to her experience and knowledge of painting, printmaking, pottery, basketry, jewelry and graphics. Carol enjoys exploring the physical process of making felt, as well as the materials used. Whether she is working with wool, cloth, stitches, yarn, or paint, she always feels excited watching the magical progression from a tiny fiber of wool to a decorative fabric. UPCOMING GUILD MEETING PROGRAMS (All on Thursdays) January 3, 2013 CHAIR CANING & RUSH: Nicolas Thaete PGHW member Nicholas Thaete will discuss with us the various weaves and the process of reweaving a seat. He will give a historical perspective on the time-honored tradition as well. Nick has been chair caning and rushing for 32 years. A five-week course on caning, taught by Nick, will be offered in our Spring 2013 class session. Please see Page 6 of this Gazette for more information on his upcoming class. She makes one-of-a-kind wall hangings, items for the home, vessels, and wearables. Carol has participated in group fiber exhibits as well as having a solo exhibit at Wesleyan Potters in Middletown, CT. Her work can be seen in Chris White’s book, Uniquely Felt, and the new book, 500 Felted Objects. February 7, 2013 IKAT WEAVING: Marcia Weiss Recently, the distinctive ikat look has become a popular design motif. Find out how that unique look is created. Join us Thursday, February 7th when we learn about the fascinating process of ikat weaving from Professor Marcia Weiss, Coordinator of the Textile Design Program at Philadelphia University. Marcia, also an accomplished weaver, received the Juror’s Choice Award for her double cloth ikat art piece “Dialogue II” at the Handweavers Guild of America’s Small Expressions 2012 Exhibit. Join Professor Marcia Weiss on Friday, February 8th for her Ikat Workshop at the Guild House. During this hands-on workshop, participants will learn the ikat process, applicable for both warp and filling yarns. Students will learn the process for winding yarns, creating and marking a pattern, and wrapping using a variety of materials. Following the wrapping, students will dye their yarns using an immersion technique. Students will leave the workshop with ikat dyed yarn that may be used in weaving as warp or filling yarn. Additionally, samples of contemporary and historic ikat fabrics will be available for review and discussion. THE RETURN OF CAROL INGRAM: Last year several members exhibited at our annual “Celebration of Fibers” the projects that they created in a Felted Vessels Workshop taught by Carol Ingram. The response was so overwhelming that we invited her back! She will be the guest speaker at our March Members Meeting, as well as teaching another Felted Vessels Workshop. The workshop will be on Friday, March 8th and Saturday, March 9th from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on each day. The cost of the workshop is $130. Registrations should go through Maryann Laverty. Workshop registration forms can be printed from our website under the Education Section and forwarded to Maryann Laverty. A supply list will be forwarded once payment is received. Don’t miss out! Ikat Workshop will be held on 2/8/12 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., the cost is $55.00. Register with Amoi Goldman at [email protected] or 610-3484150. Registration forms can be printed from our website. Participants will provide their own yarn for this process. Contact Amoi for complete supply list. March 7, 2013 FELTED VESSELS: Carol Ingram Sculptural Vessels — classical, complex, organic vessels or hollow forms can be created several ways depending on the desired result. Students can either bring in a sketch of a desired form or work with a basic round shape that will transform itself through individual experimentation. Discussion of felting over a round form (inflatable ball) as well as over a resist Carol started making felt after taking a vessel workshop in 2005 with feltmaker Chris White. Since then, she has studied with other internationally known feltmakers, and her pieces have appeared in several fiber publications. Her work is primarily 3 RUTH BETZ— HONORED FOR KNITTED DONATIONS By Maryanne McDevitt Dear Mrs. Betz: In praise of good people who give of themselves, share their insights, and make our hearts so grateful! For many years now, talented Guild member, Ruth Betz, has been giving generously to outreach projects supported by PGHW. She was one of the top donors of Hats for Hospice for many years, while Doris Kalan collected them for the Wissahickon Hospice. Later, when we adopted the Warmth in Winter project for homeless children in Philadelphia, Ruth kept right on going. Her efforts on behalf of Warmth in Winter are unsurpassed. Over the years, we have received thanks from Councilwoman Blondell Reynolds-Brown for our Guild’s efforts, but I felt that it was important for her to be aware of how much our effort is due to Ruth, so I asked for her to be recognized individually. This year, Councilwoman Reynolds-Brown did just that! She recognized Ruth with a beautiful letter, which Kathy Selbst read out loud at the holiday potluck in December and I mailed to Ruth. It read: Greetings! I want to offer my thanks and gratitude for your overwhelming generosity in support of our Warmth in Winter drive. Each year the Philadelphia Guild of Hand Weavers demonstrates their craft and produces a wonderful assortment of hats, gloves, scarves and mittens for our city’s homeless youth. For the past 10 years, you have been the Guild’s shining star, producing the majority of the knitted accessories. I applaud the efforts of you and the Guild for your continued demonstration of generosity. Richard L. Evans once said: “Children will not remember you for the material things you provided but for the feeling that you cherished them.” You have truly shown how much you cherish our youth. In Service, Blondell Reynolds-Brown Councilwoman-At-Large ***** I could not have wished for a better letter! Thanks, Ruth, for continuing to be your wonderful self, and thanks for making our Guild look so generous and talented. NATURAL DYE STUDY GROUP SPINNING STUDY GROUP A study group for natural dyes is being formed with the guild’s dye garden as the centerpiece. The group will make dye samples from plants grown in the garden, along with other collected material, using the full range of mordants and dye additives. The results will be collected in a binder for the library shelves. Garden maintenance will also be part of this study group’s activities. Email Duane if you are interested at: [email protected] The daytime spinning study group continues to meet on the 3rd Friday of the month at the Guild Bldg from 10-1. Fleece has been carded and we are busy spinning and comparing the commercially prepared fibers to the home processed version. We have also been sharing experiences from different fiber related events & enjoying the month of Wovember! Please come & share what you have been spinning or hope to spin. With an option now for day or evening spinning, we hope everyone who wants to gets a chance for some focused time at the wheel or spindle. CLASSIFIED AD SPACE IN NEWSLETTERS 10% OFF FOR 3 OR MORE ADS Have something you want to ‘advertise’ in the Gazette? Let us know! Now 20% OFF FOR AN ANNUAL AD SUBSCRIPTION (10 ISSUES) accepting ads for the lower half of the back cover. SEND YOUR COMMITMENT EMAIL FOR ADVERTISING STATING WHAT SIZE AND ISSUE QUANTITY TO: Items (announcements/ads) must be fiber arts related services, events, etc [email protected] (Marianne Eshleman) Space for ad is the back cover (mailer side) Ads print black & white (grayscale) in print version; color in .pdf for eGazette Fee: 1/2 page $50; 1/4 page $30 ♥DISCOUNTS AVAILABLE FOR ADVERTISING:♥ 4 Submit your classified ad; you will then receive a bill from our Treasurer. WINTER 2013 CLASSES & SCHEDULES 215-646-3009 10am - 4pm - only one day needed, choose another day.. I hope you enJOY the vast selection of fun, fiberous Class Offerings our Guild teachers will be bringing to You've always wanted to weave but it may have seemed beyond you, or you've tried weaving with you in the months ahead. Rather than just primitive off-loom techniques, but want to take the “preaching to the choir,” maybe you may consider process further. Here's your chance to weave a scarf inviting an office-mate, relative or pal to join you in discovering a new fiber-technique together. We are in one day! Using looms which have already been a gem, let’s shine with others as our fingers manipu- warped for you, you will learn how to weave and complete the scarf in a day. You will walk out with a late fibers and our soul feels warm & fuzzy! beautiful scarf to wear (or gift - if you can bear to Feel free to call me with info, further classes or part with it!) Choose either Friday, Feb 1 or Saturideas... day, Feb 2. but hurry, class size is limited. Go to our See you in class!” Caroline Maw-Deis website and download the class registration form so you can be assured of your place. Education Coordinator for Guild Classes ♥WEAVING on a RIGID HEDDLE LOOM♥ Mondays; February 4, Feb. 11, Feb. 18 ♥CHAIR-CANING / SEAT WEAVING♥ 6:30 - 9:30 PM 5 Wednesdays: January 9, 16, 23, 30, February 6, Instructor: Maryanne McDe2013 vitt, [email protected] 215-646-3009 6:30 - 8:30 Level: Beginner to Intermediate Instructor: Nick Thaete, 215 438-2799 $95 member, $110 non-member Learn the craft of the 7 steps of caning. Bring chair You don’t have to invest a lot of money in weaving first night. Materials will be available. equipment to start weaving. A rigid heddle loom is a Course Fee: $110 members; $125 non-members simple frame loom that allows you to weave anything from wall hangings to scarves. It is sometimes called a Knitters loom because it can accommodate bulky ♥KNITTING SOCKS♥ or novelty yarns. This type of loom folds and takes Saturday, January 12, 2013 up very little space. See the Flip loom and Cricket 12:00 - 4:00 looms at www.schachtspindle.com. Instructor: Sara McLaughThere are many projects to choose from and one lin [email protected] 917-816-4883 project can be completed in 2 weeks. Course fee: $50 members/$65 non-members Looms are available for rent or you are also welcome Materials fee to instructor = $12 or contact instructor to bring your own. for details 257 Woodlawn Terrace Collingswood, NJ 08108 ♥WEAVING 1♥ Socks aren't as scary as you may think! You'll learn Tuesdays, Feb. 5, 12, 19, 26, March 5 & 12, 2013 sock terminology (instep, gusset, etc.) and we'll 6:00-9:00pm work on a pair of simple baby socks. You'll be able Instructor: Nancy Shiffrin; 610-649-6209 to finish a sock, if not a pair in our four hours toCourse Fee: $195 members; $210 non-members gether and the skills are easily translatable to adult socks - you just do it bigger! This is open to anyone Experience the joy of making cloth. During this with basic knitting skills and the knowledge of how to course, you’ll learn how to wind a warp, dress a loom, read instructions, and weave a sampler of variknit in the round. Sara McLaughlin has been involved with knitting and ous weave structures. By your last class, you’ll understand how a loom works and be able to begin fiber for over ten years. While, professionally she your own projects. All works as an Architectural Historian, she moonlights equipment and materials supplied. as a knitting instructor to feed her love for the color and design due to its warp faced structure comarts! Sara has been teaching knitting for over 7 bined with the use of thick and thin yarns. Learn to years in both New York City (Knit New York) and design a Rep Weave Hanging or runner of your own Philadelphia (Rosie's Yarn Cellar and Philly Art Cenoriginal creation. We will review block drafting to creter), has designed her own patterns, and has knit ate a colorful warp and a weaving plan, and then imsweaters for Barney's New York. plement our design from start to finish. The first sessions will be for planning our projects and the ♥WALK IN & WEAVE♥ teacher will help you order the yarns to be used for Friday, Feb 1 or Saturday, Feb. 2, 2013 Instructor: the rest of the class. Maryanne McDevitt, [email protected] 5 ♥HAND LOOM-KNITTING CLASS ♥ Donna Streets, 215-844-2712 cell 267-970-7473, [email protected] ♥WARP REP PROJECT CLASS♥ Tuesdays, March 19, 26, April 2, 9, 16, & 23 6:00-9:00pm Instructor: Nancy Shiffrin; 610-649-6209 4 Days: March 16, April 13, 20, 21—2013 Course Fee: $195 members; $210 non-members Do you own a knitting machine? Is it tucked under Warp Rep, or Ripsmatta, allows for large areas of your bed or packed away because you’re not sure color and design due to its warp faced structure comhow to work it? Then this is your opportunity to learn bined with the use of thick and thin yarns. Learn to how it works. In this class we will review the features design a Rep Weave Hanging or runner of your own of a knitting machine, learn how to make a gauge swatch, read a machine knit pattern and change the original creation. We will review block drafting to create a colorful warp and a weaving plan, and then pattern so it can be knit on your machine as we implement our design from start to finish. The first make a baby sweater. Class size 5 students maximum with their own knitting machines. Arrangesessions will be for planning our projects and the ments can be made to rent a machine for a fee for teacher will help you order the yarns to be used for those who want to learn, but do not own a machine. the rest of the class. Lesson 1: Review the features of a knitting machine, learn machine knitting terminology, learn to read a machine knit pattern MOVIE NIGHT AT THE GUILD? Lesson 2. Knit a gauge swatch, convert stitches and It's been suggested that we have occasional "movie rows to knit on your machine. nights" at the Guild - movies on art, artists, art techLessons 3 and 4. Learn the techniques needed to knit niques, or just artful movies! Come when you can, ena baby sweater, knit the sweater joy a great film, share an evening of fun and and if time permits, begin a second project of the conversation with fellow Guild members. Is this an student’s choice. activity that would interest you? Please let us know Cost: $100 members, $115 non-members your thoughts Contact Maris Krasnegor ([email protected]) projects, you will learn to adapt weaving patterns such as those found in the Davison Pattern Book, or on www.handweaving.net. The teacher will demonstrate weaving software on her laptop, and any student who has one can also bring it to class. ♥DRAFTING WEAVE STRUCTURES, Levels 1 & 2♥ Two sessions of 4 Thursdays, 1:30-3:30 pm Sign up for each class separately: Level 1, April 4, 11, 18, & 25 Level 2, May 2, 9, 16, & 23 Instructor: Nancy Shiffrin, [email protected], 610-649-6209 Course Fee: $99 members, $115 non-members Suggested Text: The Complete Book of Drafting for Handweavers by Madelyn Van Der Hoogt Level 1: Improve your knowledge of Weaving Structures by learning how to draft and manipulate weave designs. You will start with the basics by working on graph paper to learn about the different parts of a weave draft and how to create a drawdown. You will draft a variety of weaves with the three primary weave classifications; those based on plain weave such basket and rib weaves, twills and satins, and then move on to color drafting. With the aim of designing your own Level 2: In the second session of Drafting Weave Structures, we will cover Block drafting, also known as Profile Drafting. We will learn to create Profile Drafts, which are overall design plans for a weave. From there we will create thread-by-thread drafts of many weave structures to fit into our profile drafts. Some of the many weaves that we might discuss are Summer and Winter, Lace Weaves, Turned Twill and Damask. An understanding of profile drafting will expand your design ability and free you to create your own original weavings. The teacher will demonstrate weaving software on her laptop, and any student who has one can also bring it to class. 6 7 PGHW Gazette c/o Marianne Eshleman 137 Timberwood Drive Mountain Top, PA 18707 To: Have a prosperous, safe, & noble journey through your New Year. 8