This pillow, by Jodi Paley, is part of the Black Sheep Handweavers Guild Friendship Coverlet project. For more about the project, please visit the Friendship Coverlet page – the link is in the right-hand menu, under “Other Cool Stuff”.
Holiday Potluck Dec. 19, 2013
Our annual Holiday Party Potluck and gift swipe, er, swap will be December 19th. Come join us for this fun community meeting full of holiday cheer. Festivities start at 7:00 with a potluck and continues with a gift exchange.
Anita Luvera Mayer Workshops Jan. 18 & 19, 2014
Vested Interest (One Day Workshop – January 18, 2014)
This workshop will present an overview of a variety of vests and the things to consider in selecting one that works best for your body and your life style including length, garment shape, and fabric weight.
This lecture/demonstration will cover a range of topics including weaving with sewing thread, recycling shoelaces, lining methods, making vests reversible, modular knitting and more.
Everyone will receive a basic vest pattern, learn how to size it and will have the opportunity to try on various vests that accommodate a range of body sizes along with patterns to copy. Inspiration will be provided through books, ethnic examples and the instructor’s collection of unique vests.
Location to be determined
$100 deposit requested
Cost for both days: approx.. $150, not including $35 lab fee (assuming 15 students per day minimum)
Student Supply List:
Pen/notebook
Enough paper to copy several short vests and one long vest
(plain brown wrapping paper works well or anything similar)
Marking pen
Please wear clothing in one color ( i.e. jeans/turtle neck, skirt/ top, slacks/top) which is very helpful when trying on the vests
Lab fee: $5.00
Embellishing the Surface (One Day Workshop – January 19, 2014)
A one day hands-on exploration of simple, yet dramatic, ways to individualize clothing and accessories using mirrors, creative stitchery, innovative beading, braids and wrapped rings. Each participant will complete a reference notebook of samples. The instructor’s wardrobe and textiles featuring these embellishments will be available for examination.
Maximum number of participants: 20
Skill level: All levels
Lab fee: $30.00 U.S.
Student supply list:
Scissors
Additional lamp for lighting if desired
Sewing needles
Large eyed tapestry needle
Crochet hook….fine and medium if you crochet
One set of double pointed knitting needles…mid-size if you knit
2” wide three ring binder with thirty clear protector sheets
Thimble optional
More Information: Programs@Blacksheep.org
$100 deposit check to: Black Sheep Handweaver’s Guild, ℅ Gloria Miller 383 Green Ridge Dr. #3, Daly City, Ca. 94014 (please notify by email when sending check) Also, please put your contact information (including email) in the envelope at which we will be able to send you workshop updates in a timely fashion.
Ulla de Larios Nov. 21, 2013
What has Ulla been up to lately is everyone’s question and we will be finding that out on Nov. 21st. Black Sheep’s own Ulla de Larios will be our presenter. An accomplished artist, we all wonder will she be talking about Stitch Resist? Will it be about her Damasks? Her Crossing and Transparency weavings? I’m hoping it will be all of the above. The breadth of Ulla’s art encompasses many media and techniques.
Come join us on Nov. 21st for an interesting and inspiring evening.
You can see more examples of Ulla’s art on her website at http://www.ulladelarios.com
Barbara Shapiro Oct. 17, 2013
Black Sheep Handweaver’s Guild’s very own Barbara Shapiro will be joining us to share her current work.
Her interesting and creative work in textiles is always an inspiration. Whether it’s her basketry, mantles, card weaving, scrolls or indigo landscapes the breadth of her work is amazing.
Teresa Ruch Dyeing Workshop Nov. 9-10, 2013
Teresa Ruch Dyeing the New Fibers Nov. 9 & 10, 2013, 10 am – 4 pm.
Location: Redwood City Veteran’s Senior Center
Indie dyer Teresa Ruch will be teaching a two day workshop on Dyeing the New Fibers on Saturday Nov. 9 and Sunday Nov. 9 from 10 am to 4 pm. She will have you dyeing bamboo and tencel yarns with acid dyes in nothing flat. We will be focusing on color interplay and dyeing to get the maximum results with color. We will also be playing with a pseudo ikat and feather shift patterns.
Both days of the workshop will be held at the Redwood City Veteran’s Senior Center at 1455 Madison Ave. in Redwood City.
Signups are being taken and a deposit of $100 is requested. Final cost will be determined by the number of participants.
Ealish Wilson Oct. 17, 2013
The sculptural textiles of Ealish Wilson have developed through her travel, fascination with a variety materials, architecture, photography and traditional sewing techniques. Ealish combines her inspirations into constructed and deconstructed pieces creating one off textile works.
The work represents a collection of experiences & observations from her daily life and travels. Although the places are different the natural process of development is always the same, inspiration captured by photographs, sketches and collecting ephemera. Architecture plays a pivotal role within the work. The juxtaposition of old and new provides intriguing contrasts of texture, ideas for form, shape and colour combinations. Through the computer her collected inspiration is developed and manipulated to create prints which subsequently influence the pleating and shaping of her textiles.
An intriguing aspect of the work is how the eye is deceived through her influencing the fabric texture both physically and creating surface images. The observer is challenged and captivated. The viewer initially sees the colours and the surface texture. Closer observation slowly reveals an apparent three dimensional image emerging from the two dimensions present. This creates a depth which suddenly assaults the senses. All these aspects are combined through smocking and pleating which gives a physical surface texture,then the printing which provides the decoration to render complex and unusual sculpted textiles.
For additional information, visit her website at http://ealishwilson.com/
Ginger Summit Sept. 19th, 2013
Ginger will be sharing with us the marvelous textiles she has collected from her extensive travels in Africa. Exotic prints and designs convey stories from peoples on the other side of the world. Come join us for an evening of immersion into another culture through their textiles.
Share Your Craft August 15, 2013
Our August meeting is yet another opportunity share your love of craft. Gudrun Pollak is sharing card weaving, Kathleen Dickey is sharing backstrap weaving, Dorothy Thursby is sharing tapestry weaving and Paula Dennis is sharing spinning. Last minute sharing is always welcome.
Come learn a new technique and get inspired to try out a new craft.
July Meeting
Thursday July 18th will be an evening to share your inspiration. Bring examples of your favorite weave structures, hand knits, quilts, hand spun yarn, hand dyes, what ever you’ve been working on that has inspired you to create. Come share your creative process and what you find inspiring.