NOBO Handweavers

Explore new techniques through three programs; Rigid Heddle Weaving with Jane Patrick, Weaving Exploration with Jan Doyle, Weaving a Rug with Fran Curran.
Classes are limited to 20 weavers. For more information check out the website http://www.northlightfibers.com/weavingretreat2012 or call/email Sven at 401-466-2050, sven@northlightfibers.com

Hear ye, hear ye, the following court positions for NOBO Handweavers Guild 2012/2013 have been filled –

Ladies NOBO (Co-presidency)

Exchequer (treasurer)

Scribes (minute-takers)

In-house Royal Scribe (webmaster)

Keepers of the Written Word (librarians/archivists)

Shepherdesses/Shepherds (membership) – 1 out of 2 positions

Victular/Serf Society (snack/clean-up)

Lady Calendar (posting events on website/calendar)

Illuminator (photographer)

Organizing Chancellors (events coordinator) – 1 out of 2 positions

Ladies of the Warp & Weft

NEWS reps

The following court positions remain open and NEED to be filled –

Ladies/Lords of the Draft   (3 positions, all 3 open – program planning)

Town Crier   (1 open position – announcements including monthly guild meetings posted on website and through email blasts)

Shepherdess/Shepherd   (2 positions, 1 filled, 1 open – membership)

Organizing Chancellor   (2 positions, 1 filled, 1 open – events coordinator)

Please come forth and fill a position for our new guild year that will begin April 2012 and continue through March 2013.  We need six members to step up.  All positions are extremely important for our guild to run.  As you can see right now, there are no Program Planners, and that means no programs if these positions do not get filled.  It is not necessary to be a seasoned weaver to hold any of these positions.  We have grown NOBO Handweavers into quite a guild and certainly have inspired one another as weavers and friends each and every meeting.

If you have any questions about a position, don’t hesitate to contact me. You could also contact the current member in that position as well (all positions/members/contact info listed in the “Court” section of the website).  Thank you!

Join Ardis Cameron as she explores the strike of 1912 and why it remains meaningful in today’s world. Based on her book, Radicals of the Worst Sort, Cameron will focus on the actions of the city’s women, their place in and out of history, and why the vision of “Bread and Roses” can help labor’s comeback. This lecture will take place at NECC’s Louise Haffner Fournier Education Center at 78 Amesbury Street in Lawrence, from 2-4:00 pm on Sunday Feb 12
Ardis Cameron is an author, director and professor of American and New England Studies at the University of Southern Maine.

3rd Annual Fuzz Fest will be held at the Exter Congregational Church, Saturday February 4 10:00 am – 2 Come along to see the many forms of weaving, spinning, knitting, braiding, felting, dyeing, using looms, wheels, needles and other tools. Live bunnies, rag weaving, fiber tools and kits will be available.
Try your own hand to weave a mat, felt beads, or spin. Many members of the several craft guilds will be on hand. Lunch options available for purchase.
Free admission to this third annual awareness-raising event, showcasing the natural fibers of Mother Earth !!

I thought I would share a few articles you might find interesting after last night’s wonderful presentation by Barbara Herbster. All are from Weavezine. The first was written by Tien Chiu, one of the founders of Weavolution, and it’s called Plain Weave Variations. The second is by Bonnie Tarses and is Weaving with Unknitted Cashmere. You may recall the lavender sachet Barbara showed us which was woven by Bonnie using reclaimed cashmere. And here is a link if you would like to learn how to weave your own spa washcloths like the two that Phyllis shared. There are so many wonderful articles (and podcasts!) on Weavezine, and all of the projects are free. Check it out if you haven’t already.

The Weaver’s Guild of Boston (WGB) still has spaces available in their March Shibori workshop. It’s taught by Catherine Ellis, and runs 3/15/12-3/17/12. Registration closes on 1/31/12. It will be held in Lawrence, at the Essex Arts Center. Cost is $255 for non-members.

I can’t figure out how to attach the workshop description. So please either email me for it, or go to weaversguildofboston.org to learn more. Look under
“education” and “3-day workshop”.

Barn Loom, 42 inch, four harness (Watertown, MA)

Date: 2012-01-17, 5:13PM EST

Four-harness, six treadle barn loom, counter balanced, with bench. It has a 42″ weaving width with a 6 dent metal reed. The side of the frame is 72″ long and 66″ high. There is also an extra reed and a large bundle of extra string heddles. The loom was hand made by our father, and we are looking for an appreciative home. It is currently disassembled and located in Watertown, MA. Pick up only. Best Offer.

I saw this on Craigslist at http://boston.craigslist.org/gbs/art/2804981903.html

It may be dreamy….or it may not be.  I love that their dad made it.