“Weaving for Worship” – Thursday, Feb. 19, 2015
This program will feature handwoven tallitot by Jodi Paley:
Her website, at http://www.chezpaley.com/stichtenaku, describes her many years of self-directed study, moving into individually commissioned tallitot, as well as other applications of weaving, shows and sales. See other pictures of her work there.
She has also been awarded the Reader’s Choice top Jewish artist/craftsperson for South Bay in 2011 from J Weekly.
Elizabeth Eddy will exhibit a collection of stoles in a variety of fiber media, used in worship in the Episcopal church. Elizabeth is a natural dilettante, resulting mostly in mixed-media expression. Since 2002 she has been a Beginning Weaver. Her interest in fiber and professional experience teaching philosophical aesthetics lead her to present and comment on the work of others, especially fiber artists.
Both presentations are aimed at stimulating your creative juices and opening an avenue of creativity which may be new to some of you.
Reservations will be made at Buck’s Restaurant at 5:30 pm before the meeting, all are welcome to come. Buck’s is happy to add more tables to our usual cluster. The Parish Hall at Woodside Community Church, on Woodside Avenue, will be opened by 7 pm so we can gather and chat. The program will run from 7:30 to 8:30 pm, followed by refreshments and a brief business meeting.
Felted Ruffles
Felted Ruffles and Holes
Class description
Learn to manipulate wool fibers to make ruffles and holes. Different wools shrink at different rates. The direction you lay out the fibers also determines how the wool shrinks. With that knowledge you can manipulate the layout of the wool to make great ruffles. Add resists to make layered ruffles. Makes holes to add interest. This is a great opportunity to learn more about how to plan your scarf so when it shrinks it will be the correct length and width.
Class length-6 hours
Materials provided – Material fee will vary depending on the project. Approximately $25.00 (3 ounces will make a scarf approximately 64”x7”).
Students need to bring;
2 old towels
scissors
Embellishments of your choice.
Classroom requirements;
Each student needs a long table at least 6’ long.
Design Your Own Felted Purse
Design Your Own Felted Purse
Class Description
Make your own template and design your very own purse while learning to wet felt.
We will use the “make the handle and purse as one piece” method. Inside and outside pockets, embedding stones, beading, lumpy yarn embellishment and closures will be covered.
6 hour class
Maximum # of students-15
Room requirements-2 students per 6’ table. We need to be close to water. A big sink for rinsing is very helpful.
Beginners welcome but some experience is nice.
Materials provided by instructor
Approx. 7 ounces of Corriedale wool, depending on individual design.
Template material and all tools needed to complete project.
Material fee-approx. $25.00
Students need to bring
2 old towels
sharp pointed scissors
bar soap-Kiss My Face olive works well
Lumpy or fuzzy wool yarn for embellishment-optional
Note: Because this is a design class and everyone will be making different purses and using different amounts of wool can they pay the material fee directly to me after the class?
Introduction to Nuno Felting
Introduction to Nuno Felting
Explore the magical technique of Nuno felting. This will introduce you to the tools, materials and methods used to make this amazing process happen. It’s like painting with fibers. During the process the fibers actually migrate through the fabric. If you don’t cover the entire fabric with fiber a secondary pattern happens because the wool fibers shrink but the fabric doesn’t, creating lots of pucker.
Class length-4 hours
Material provided:
Silk scarf
Extra fine Merino Top
Bombyx Silk Roving
Detailed instruction sheet
Material fee-$30.00
Students need to bring;
2 old towels
plastic dish pan
scissors
scraps of yarn if they wish
Classroom requirements;
Each student needs a table at least 6’ long.
We need to be close to hot water.
I need 2 tables for supplies and demos.
Three Felting Workshops – Carin Engen – March 6, 7, 8, 2015
Carin Engen is an award-winning fiber artist and workshop instructor who has been using her experimental, playful nature to explore felting and color since 1992. She maintains a studio in Garberville, California, where she produces a line of hand-dyed wool fabric and fiber as well as her felt art.
Prior felting experience is required for both Saturday and Sunday workshops, so sign up for Friday’s workshop if you need the experience.
The workshops may be taken separately or in any combination. All costs are tentative and may be reduced depending upon participation. Reserve your spot with a 50% deposit paid to our Treasurer, Gloria Miller, 383 Green Ridge Drive, #3, Daly City, CA 94014.
For more information click on each Workshop Title live link below. For more example pictures, see Carin’s blog at artfullyfelt.blogspot.com.
Friday, March 6, 5:30 – 9:30 pm: Introduction to Nuno Felting. Cost is $50 for each student, plus a materials fee to instructor, approximately $30. Maximum number of students 15.
Saturday, March 7, 10:00 am – 4 pm: Felted Ruffles. Cost is $100 per student plus materials fee to instructor, approximately $25. Maximum number of students 12.
Sunday, March 8, 10 am – 4 pm: Design Your Own Felted Purse. Cost is $100 per student plus materials fee to instructor, approximately $25. Maximum number of students 12.
Wayne Wichern , Milliner – Jan. 15, 2015
Our regular meeting for the month of January will feature Wayne Wichern, milliner on the Peninsula for nearly 30 years. He has exhibited in galleries and museums across the country, lectured widely throughout the west coast, and created theatrical costume millinery for a number of theatre and ballet companies. His personal story of change and development in his artistry is described in a fascinating YouTube clip at
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f8Ogbyg5XFc .
You’ll see his studio with equipment, and many of his felt fashion hats. He wanted us all to come to his studio, but we are too many to fit. He will welcome any of us there in the future.
More photos can be found at his website www.waynewichernmillinery.com.
Reservations will be made for dinner beginning at 5:30 pm at Buck’s Restaurant, Woodside and anyone who wishes may join us there. Our featured speaker will be present with us for light conversation.
Here are photos made of his presentation display. Please see Show-and-Tell for members modeling hats.
Show-and-Tell at Meeting 11.20.14
Holiday Potluck and Gift Exchange, Dec. 18, 2014
Our regular meeting during December will be our traditional holiday potluck – bring a potful or trayful or treat to share. The kitchen will open early but our planned arrival time is 6 pm, with dinner commencing at 6:30 pm. The location is Woodside Village Church, 3145 Woodside Rd., as usual.
The gift requested of all who wish to participate is expected to be simple and fun for weavers, value no more than $15. We’ll exchange them anonymously using a clever game. Wrap your offering mysteriously to increase the anticipation of all us, viewers and possible nonparticipants alike.
Guild Sale 29 Nov 14, Redwood City Art Center
and backdrop Chenille Scarves by Gloria Miller