4.27.2011

Scarf Exchange update

The first guild scarf exchange will be held at the May meeting.

Previously the finished dimensions were defined as 6" wide by 60"
long. That has been revised to allow narrower scarves to qualify for the
exchange.

Look for some pictures on the website after the meeting.

4.24.2011

May Guild Meeting

Karen Selk - "Silk Vignettes of Asia"
Tuesday, May 3, 2011

Unitarian Church, West Barcelona and Galisteo, Santa Fe
9:30 AM - Social hour
10:00 AM - Meeting
1 P.M.-Workshop


Karen Selk, internationally known silk expert and co-owner of Treenway Silks in British Columbia, will be our speaker on May 3, 2011. Karen has been a textile designer and artist since 1972. Her primary focus has been weaving and fusing felt with silk. As managing director of Treenway Silks, she designs and develops new yarns, fibers, kits, and color palettes. A former director of product development for WomanKind.com, she also organizes and leads textile and cultural tours to India, Bhutan, and Laos. Her topic is "Silk Vignettes of Asia."
The story encompasses an extravaganza of visual images, handcrafted cloth and revealing tales of silkworm rearing, yarn making, dyeing and timeless weaving techniques. You will gain insight into the cultural traditions and sustainable cottage industry development in villages scattered throughout Thailand, Laos, India, Burma, China, and Bhutan.

You can learn more about silk at www.treenwaysilks.com

In the afternoon, Las Tejedoras will host a Silk Fusion/Silk Felt workshop led by Karen. The workshop runs from 1-3:30 at the Unitarian Church in Santa Fe. Cost is $30 plus a $26 materials fee that is payable to Karen. The workshop appears to be full. Participants are asked to bring their lunch.

4.07.2011

EVFAC Fundraiser

Española Valley Fiber Arts Center invites you to “Mingle at the Mansion”.

Friday, May 13, 2011
5:30pm to 7:00pm

Tickets: $25 per person
Tickets are available at Española Valley Fiber Arts Center,
325 Paseo de Onate, Española, NM 87532, 505-747-3577, info@evfac.org.

Click on image below for full flyer.

4.03.2011

Silk Fusion/Silk Felt Workshop

Workshop will be given by Karen Selk.
It will be held May 3 from 1-3:30 in Santa Fe.
Contact Pam Grob for more information