Reed & Weave. Kathleen Waln. July 10th Summer Meeting. Inland Empire Handweavers Guild. Details on Page 4. President s Message.

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1 Reed & Weave July 2017 Edition President s Message. What a delightful June meeting! I was SO glad to finally be with you all again--and at such a great gathering. A big Thank You to all the folk who brought it about. Sallie, Janet, Camille, Pat -- and Bill and Hal for the use of their lovely home. The weather behaved and we couldn't have had a better time. Congratulations to all who met the artist towel challenge. Check out the photos in the newsletter, especially if you weren't there. Such an inspiration to us all. Beautiful work! July 10th Summer Meeting at the home of Janet Castro in Alta Loma Bring something for the snack table, something to work on and one of your projects you d like to share Details on Page 4 Our "formal" year has ended, but we're not stopping our meetings for the summer. In July we're meeting at Janet Castro's lovely home. Bring your projects to work on and share. In August, Daryl Lancaster is in town and we've snagged her for a little get together. There is lots going on in the guild. Do read the newsletter and your s to keep abreast of all the happenings in the summer and beyond. Another Thank You, this time to our newsletter editor. Kathy Riggs has done a great job with the newsletter. Keep up your work and your family. Hope to see you at the next meeting. Keep on weaving, spinning & designing. 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 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... September 11th Meeting Spinning demonstrations by guild members October 16h Meeting Activity To be Announced (Remember we always move the October meeting out one week due to Columbus Day) If you re missing a brown straw hat...one was left at the June luncheon. Contact Sallie November 13th Meeting Make & Take with Kathleen Waln Wedge Weave Instead of weaving perpendicular to the warp, wedge weave is an eccentric weaving technique where the wefts are woven at an angle. December 11th Meeting Annual Auction & Potluck We don't accomplish anything in this world alone... and whatever happens is the result of the whole tapestry of one's life and all the weavings of individual threads form one to another that creates something. Sandra Day O'Connor Looking for A guild member to volunteer as President to replace Kathleen Waln. Contact Janet Castro at: jleaarts@gmail.com 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 June 12th Luncheon & Towel Exchange Our gracious host, Bill Kleese, sharing a bit about his beautiful, historical home. There were approximately thirty-seven members and guests present for this annual event. Participants of the towel exchange. What a colorful variety of weave structures!

4 IEHG JULY 10th GATHERING AND RELAXING REPOSE AFTER ALL THE EXCITEMENT IS OVER COME AND RELAX, ENJOY THE QUIET, BRING SOMETHING TO WORK ON, BRING SOMETHING TO SHARE, BRING SOMETHING TO CONTRIBUTE TO THE SNACK TABLE! MONDAY, JULY 10TH, 9:30 AT THE HOME OF Janet Castro 6087 Della Ave Alta Loma easy to get to: 210 FRWY, exit Carnelian. Go north to Banyan then west to Della Ave. Turn right, first house on the right!

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6 Antonio Mendoza Dye & Weave Workshop Inland Empire Handweaver's Guild presents a ANTONIO MENDOZA DYE AND WEAVE WORKSHOP DYEING, SEPTEMBER 30, and WEAVING, OCTOBER 7, 2017 This year we will be trying something totally new in how we structure our workshop. Our presenter is Antonio Mendoza, a Zapotec dyer and weaver. We have already seen many of his extraordinary rugs, bags and mug rugs just to name a few. The first day, the dye day of the workshop (September 30th) will be a week prior to the weaving day. This will allow you time to dry your wool, decide which design you would like to do, and warp your loom. The one day of weaving (October 7th) will introduce you to Antonio's techniques, design selection time, and time to begin, if not complete your woven samples and project. Instructions for pre-warping your loom will be sent to you in a timely fashion. By filling out the attached application and submitting your deposit of $50, you are agreeing to the following terms: Final payment is due August 1st ($ $50 deposit = $180) based on 12 participants) Withdrawal from the program after August 30th loss of 50% cost of workshop. Withdrawal from the program after September 5th no refund. Participant may substitute another participant to take their place at any time. Yarn costs are additional depending on what you choose on the dye day. Special bobbins will be available for you to try and to buy. Location: Alta Loma Scout House Breakfasts/Lunches/snacks: Included Questions or further information please contact Janet jleaarts@gmail.com or text

7 Antonio Mendoza Dye & Weave 2-DAY Workshop application DYEING: SEPTEMBER 30TH - WEAVING: OCTOBER 7TH NAME ADDRESS PHONE/CELL / Deposit fee: $50.00 ck/cash IEHG Member fee: $130.00* ck/cash Non-Member: $ ck/cash Membership: $40.00 ck/cash *Total amount for the workshop is determined by a minimum of 12 participants. If there are more, your cost will go down!! I agree to the terms that have been set on the coversheet: Signature: date: Mail funds to: Janet Castro 6087 Della Ave nue Alta Loma, CA 91701

8 Weaving and spinning classes / workshops IEHG Weaving for Beginners & Beyond Suzanne Chappell, Instructor There will be no classes during the summer. 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. More information is available on the IEHG website, You may contact Suzanne directly suz.weave@verizon.net, or call TRI-COMMUNITY WEAVING & SPINNING CLASSES There will be no classes during summer - classes will resume in the Fall. Contact Gail for dates. 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 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 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:

9 So. CA. Festivals, Events & Museum Exhibit Calendar Museum and Exhibit Calendar Workshops & events Calendar Vista Fiber Arts Fiesta, October 7-8, 2017 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. Vista Fiber Arts Fiesta contacts: Randee Griffin , or Judy Maddox or vistafiberartsfiesta@gmail.com WeFF (Annual Weaving and Fiber Festival), Southern California Handweavers Guild (SCHG). Sunday, November 5, 2017, Torrance, CA. The Handweavers Guild of America, Inc. will present Convergence, our international fiber arts conference, in Reno, Nevada July 6-12, 2018 at the Peppermill Resort. With more than 1,500 participants, HGA s biennial Convergence Conference is a multi-faceted experience with exhibitions, shopping, fashion show, tours, workshops, seminars, lectures, and more. For registration and information: IEHG Guild Member Art Shows Janet Castro: Society Of Photo-Realists at the Ontario Museum of History and Art. August 17 to September 17 Thursday's through Sunday's 12-4 p.m S Euclid Ave, Ontario, CA Associated Artists of Inland Empire 53rd AAIE Annual Show September 8th -10th. Victoria Gardens Cultural Arts Center Celebration Hall, Cultural Center Drive, Rancho Cucamonga Kathy Riggs: High Desert Arts & Literary Festival - September 9th, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. San Bernardino County s Victor Valley Museum in Apple Valley, Apple Valley Road, Apple Valley, CA Festival proceeds benefit local STEM educational programs and local scholarships.