Reed & Weave. President s Message. Kathleen Waln. Details on Page 4

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1 Reed & Weave May 2017 Edition President s Message. Hello to you all. I hope you all enjoyed the program by Janet and Sallie last month. I was sorry to miss their presentation! I hope you are finding inspiration for your weaving and spinning. Last month I encouraged you to note our Spring Season for future inspiration. We are also coming up on the due date for our yearly weaving challenge at our June luncheon. Janet encouraged you all to use an artist s painting or creation upon which to base your weaving project. Our tradition is to show and share our projects at our June lunchon. There s still time for you to put on a warp and weave a towel for our challenge. I look forward to seeing all of your projects and their inspirations. Don t miss our May 8th meeting as IEHG hosts researcher and documentary filmmaker Rosemary Gordon Donnan. Details on Page 4 May is Raffle Month Don t forget to bring something For the raffle table. Keep weaving, spinning, dyeing and creating! Kathleen Waln IEHG President Inland Empire Handweavers Guild Meeting the second Monday of the month September through June (summer programs vary in time & location) 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. San Bernardino county museum 2024 orange tree lane, Redlands, ca We sleep, but the loom of life never stops, and the pattern which was weaving when the sun went down is weaving when it comes up in the morning. Henry Ward Beecher Please come to a meeting as our guest... we welcome you! Annual membership dues $30 FOR MORE INFO: Contact IEHG President Kathleen Waln / khwaln@me.com or visit us at

2 ...Things to remember... Annual Guild Luncheon June 12, 2017 This is a catered luncheon and there is no cost to members. There is a $10 cost for guests. You must have a reservation to attend this event. Last day to sign up May 8th Guild Meeting. If you cannot attend the meeting please Sallie Sanzoni at: sdscanz@aol.com - call or text leave message. Check in time 9 a.m. Location: home of Bill Kleese 6475 Victoria Avenue, Riverside Bill's phone number , if lost This is our chance to participate in the ultimate show and tell. Dig deep in that closet for your vintage projects. Do not forget your towel for the exchange. Calling All Weavers, & Spinners Sunday, May 21, am - 3 pm. San Bernardino County Museum Volunteers are needed to demonstrate weaving and spinning, and to help with demonstrations for children. Children's activities will include Kumihimo cords, weaving pot holders and hopefully one other activity. Please contact Suzanne Chappell, IEHG Education Chair and Guild Liaison at: suz.chap@verizon.net if you have any suggestions for children s activities and if you plan on attending this annual guild activity. Carol s Easy Peasy Salad (Served at April s meeting) 1 package frozen peas 1 head of raw cauliflower 1 pound of cooked bacon crumbled or pieces 1 red onion chopped Ranch or Ceasar Creamy salad dressing Salt to taste Use ingredients according to number of people served Weaving & Spinning Groups IEHG-WEST Meets on the first Saturday of the month. Contact Gail Marlow-Dickey for more info on location and time Riverside Spinners Meeting location: La Sierra Senior Center 5215 La Sierra Avenue Riverside, For Information call Lynda Desert weavers & spinners Palm springs /desert area Meets the Fourth Monday of the month In Rancho 9 a.m p.m. Contact: desertweaversandspinners@gmail.com

3 April 10th Sun Painting Workshop Kuddos to Janet Castro and Sallie Scanzoni for putting together this incredible workshop. A Sun Painting instruction worksheet has been ed to members.

4 May 8, 2017 Guest Speaker Sharon Gordon Donnan, Researcher Film Maker Sharon Gordon Donnan studied Textile Conservation at the Los Angeles County Museum of Art and the Abegg Stiftung in Riggisberg, Switzerland. She served as conservator for archaeological projects on the North coast of Peru where she excavated, analyzed and conserved more than 4000 textiles from the Moche culture. She later studied the art of Cintos Piteados in Mexico and traced the embroidery process and tradition from the tropical rainforests of southern Mexico to the dance halls and marketplaces in the United States. She is an award winning documentary filmmaker and retired educator. Sharon will be giving a presentation on Natural Brown Cotton, and will bring examples of brown cotton from Peru, Mexico, Brazil and Louisiana. She will also bring copies of her DVD The Acadian Brown Cotton Coton jaune a documentary that explores the history of natural brown cotton in Southwest Louisiana and examines its origins and use among the people of Acadiana. You can read more about her documentary film and the history of Acadian Brown Cotton at:

5 2017 Guild Challenge 2017 IEHG Challenge!! Find a favorite piece of artwork. It can be a painting, sculpture, tapestry, mural, architecture, music, and so on... What is it about this piece of art that moves or inspires you? Is it the colors, textures, design elements, use of positive and negative space and so on... maybe even the subject matter. Pick your colors and weave structure to reflect your response to the art piece. We will do this as another towel exchange in June. This was such a fun event last June. Towels are not such a personal item that we can't all love each and everyone of them to use in our kitchen or other chosen location! In June you will have your picture and share your inspiration with the other luncheonettes as your towel is won!

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7 Weaving and spinning classes / workshops IEHG Weaving for Beginners & Beyond Suzanne Chappell, Instructor NEW Spring 2017 Weaving Schedule Learn to weave (or refresh your skills) on a 4-shaft or a rigid heddle loom in a small class setting. This is a project based class that covers weave structure, yarn and project selection, measuring yarn, warping the loom, weaving and finishing a project. Classes have 3-5 students. Loom rentals are available. PROPOSED Spring 2017 Schedule* Day/Dates & Times Tue. morning or afternoon: Apr 11, 18, 25, May 2, 9, 23, 30th - 9:00am -Noon or 1 pm 4 pm Wed evenings: Apr 12, 19, 26, May 3, 10, 17, 31st 6:30-9:30 p.m. Thur. morning or afternoon: Apr 13, 20, 27, May 4, 11, 18, 25th - 9:00am -Noon or 1 pm 4 pm *At most, there will be 2 classes, but I am available in these time slots and like to be flexible. *Note: An enrollment of three students is necessary for a class to be offered More information is available on the IEHG website, You may contact Suzanne directly suz.weave@verizon.net, or call CLASSES & WORKSHOPS OFFERED BY GAIL Weaving on a Triangular Loom A hands-on Studio class with individual instruction. Learn how to Weave on a Triangular Loom, the loom that warps its self as you weave. Learn three weaving techniques, Plan Projects, Select Yarns, and Finishing Techniques. For more information call Gail Marlow-Dickey (909) , (909) Gailmmd@Gmail.com or go to TRI-COMMUNITY WEAVING & SPINNING CLASSES New semester began the week of March 6, 7, & 8 Classes: Monday's & Tuesday's 9:00am -12:00pm, 12:30pm-3:30pm Wednesday nights 7:00pm-10:00pm. Register on first day of class Cost $110 for a 12 week trimester Cienega, Covina, CA Contact Instructor: Gail Marlow-Dickey at: gmarlow-dickey@c-vusd.org WEAVING/SPINNING CLASSES IN THE HIGH DESERT Floor loom - Rigid Heddle - Inkle Loom - Triangle Loom Spinning (drop spindle or wheel) Private or group classes Contact Kathy clackinghen@msn.com RIGID HEDDLE CLASSES IN THE DESERT Beginners to Double Heddle warping/weaving Krokbragd too! Ongoing to one-day specialty classes Contact Mariellen Boss tactilespirit@dc.rr.com For detailed information on all classes please visit:

8 So. CA. Festivals, Events & Museum Exhibit Calendar Museum and Exhibit Calendar CALIFORNIA FIBERS: TIME - April 1 May 6, 2017 Camarillo, CA The Studio Channel Islands Blackboard Gallery is pleased to present California Fibers: Time from April 1 May 6, 2017, with an opening reception on April 1st from 4-6 PM. The Channel Islands Blackboard Gallery is located at 2222 East Ventura Blvd., Camarillo, CA Gallery hours are Tues-Fri from 11-5 pm and Saturday from 11-3 pm. Misty Washington Gourd and Basket Guild Exhibit- Through May 15, 2017, Encinitas Library, 540 Cornish Drive, Encinitas. FIDM (Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising) - Sun-Drenched Style: California Mid-Century Women Designers. Through June 10, San Diego Botanical Gardens - On May 6th and 7th, 2017, 9:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., the Misti Washington Gourd and Basket Guild presents its thirteenth Gourd and Basket Weekend at San Diego Botanic Garden. Throughout the weekend, 30 classes will offer students of all abilities the opportunity to show off and develop their basket weaving and decorative gourd skills. There will be artisans and vendors with their creations and materials available for purchase, as well as displays. Sixteen instructors from around the country will offer classes ranging from A willow Back Pack to Beading on a Gourd as well as Broom Making. Classes are designed for both beginners and the more advanced, so there should be something for everyone. Workshops & events Calendar Desert Weavers and Spinners Guild presents Color-Play for Fiber Artists: Bridging the gap between theory and textile 2-day Workshop with Kate Larson May 15 & 16, East Tahquitz Canyon, Palm Springs, CA SGHG presents Cutting Loose with Tied Weaves with Robyn Spady May 13, 14 & 15, San Fernando Valley Arts and Cultural Center Oxnard Street, Tarzana, CA If you have any questions please call Diane Griffin Dyeworks 13th Annual Retreat June 23-25, two days of dyeing, fiber arts, and creative workshops in the beautiful pine forest outside Lake Arrowhead, CA. Vista Fiber Arts Fiesta, October 7-8, at the Antique Gas & Steam Engine Museum (AGSEM), 2040 N Santa Fe Avenue, Vista, CA Hours are 10 am to 4 pm both Saturday and Sunday. WeFF (Annual Weaving and Fiber Festival), Southern California Handweavers Guild (SCHG). Sunday, November 5, 2017, Torrance, CA. IEHG Guild Member Art Shows Janet Castro: National Orange Show All California Juried Art Show. May 4-7 and during the fair. Ontario Open Art Exhibition at the Ontario Museum of History and Art. April 20 thru June 4. Pat Hinds: Gypsy Sisters Spring Art Sale - May 5-7, UCC Church, 233 W. Harrison Ave., Claremont Hours: May 5th 4-8pm; May 6th 10am-6pm; May 7th 10am-4:30pm