HWBC Upcoming Workshops
NOVEMBER 13, 2024 — IN-PERSON AFTERNOON WORKSHOP
GIGI’S SPINNING CIRCLE
WORKSHOP DEPOSIT: $25
WORKSHOP TOTAL: DEPENDS ON # OF PARTICIPANTS - MAX FEE: $50
MATERIALS FEE: $20, payable day of worshop by cash, paypal or venmo
MAXIMUM NUMBER OF PARTICIPANTS: NO MAX
DAY/TIME: NOVEMBER 13, 1PM-4PM
location: Trinity Buckingham Church
REQUIREMENTS: PARTICIPANTS MUST BRING A SPINNING WHEEL OR SPINDLE PLUS CARDERS
Bring your wheel or spindle and spin a little bit of everything that’s spinnable! From rare breed sheep locks to denim reclaimed from blue jeans manufacturing, silk and nettles to fabric and thrums, we will spin through a smorgasbord of protein, cellulose, and up-cycled fibers. This class is great for spinners who are curious about the possibilities beyond roving.
About GIGI MATTHEWS
Gigi Matthews’ keen interest in the fiber arts is a result of decades of travel to over 30 countries. Gigi has taught handspinning to guilds, at MidAtlantic Fiber Association conferences, and the John C Campbell Folk School and has published articles in Ply Magazine and Shuttle, Spindle & Dyepot. She is co-host of the MidAtlantic Fiber Association's Movie Night and a board member of the Handweavers Guild of America, where her focus is on sustainability.
MARCH 12, 2025 — SEAMING TECHNIQUES FOR HANDWOVEN FABRIC WORKSHOP 1 of 2
WITH SANDY CAHILL
WORKSHOP DEPOSIT: NA
WORKSHOP TOTAL: NA
MATERIALS FEE: NA
MAXIMUM NUMBER OF PARTICIPANTS: 20
TIME: 1PM-4PM
location: Trinity Buckingham Church
supplies: see below
This Workshop is a 3-hour hands-on sewing experience where each student learns a reversible seaming technique on handwoven sample fabric provided in each student folder. This folder and the seaming sampler each student makes will be a useful take-home reference so this seaming technique can be applied to their own handwoven fabric garments. After each student makes their take-home sampler, they will have plenty of practice time to try out their new knowledge in various seaming applications.
SUPPLY LIST OF ITEMS TO BRING FOR SEAMING AND/OR EDGE FINISHING WORKSHOPS:
• Sewing machine with straight stitch and serpentine stitch (or zig-zag), thread, bobbins, extra sewing machine needles
• Sewing notions: scissors, straight pins, seam ripper, etc.
• Readers if you need them for close-up detail work
• Additional lighting for your sewing area
• Power strip/extension cord (in case the electricity in the room is too far from your sewing area)
MARCH 13, 2025 — ELEGANT EDGE FINISHING TECHNIQUES
FOR HANDWOVEN FABRIC - workshop 2
WITH SANDY CAHILL
WORKSHOP DEPOSIT: NA
WORKSHOP TOTAL: NA
MATERIALS FEE: NA
MAXIMUM NUMBER OF PARTICIPANTS: 20
TIME: 9AM-noon
location: Trinity Buckingham Church
supplies: see below
This Workshop is a 3-hour hands-on sewing experience where each student learns 4 different edge finishing techniques working on handwoven sample fabric provided in each student folder. This folder and the edge finishing samplers each student makes will be useful take-home references so these edge finishing techniques can be applied to their own handwoven fabric products. After each student makes their take-home samplers, they will have plenty of practice time to try out their new knowledge in various edge finishing applications.
SUPPLY LIST OF ITEMS TO BRING FOR SEAMING AND/OR EDGE FINISHING WORKSHOPS:
• Sewing machine with straight stitch and serpentine stitch (or zig-zag), thread, bobbins, extra sewing machine needles
• Sewing notions: scissors, straight pins, seam ripper, etc.
• Readers if you need them for close-up detail work
• Additional lighting for your sewing area
• Power strip/extension cord (in case the electricity in the room is too far from your sewing area)
ABOUT SANDY CAHILL
Sandy is the owner and operator of “Be Weave Me” textile art business. With her BFA in Design, emphasis Textiles, from the University of Kansas, Sandy has been a life-long fiber enthusiast and working artist. In her Parkville, MO home, Sandy works daily in her studio creating beautiful original design Art-To-Wear handwoven garments and accessories. Sandy showcases her Handwoven Textile Art in Kansas City area Art Galleries and Juried Art Shows.
MAY 12 -14, 2025 IN-PERSON 3-DAY WORKSHOP
BEYOND BASIC WEAVE STRUCTURES
ROUND ROBIN
WORKSHOP DEPOSIT: $nA
TOTAL COST: $NA
MAXIMUM NUMBER OF PARTICIPANTS: 12
DAYS/TIMES:
MONDAY, MAY 12, 9AM - 4:00PM EST
TUESDAY, MAY 13, 9:00AM - 4:00PM EST
WEDNESDAY, MAY 14 1:00PM - 4:00PM EST
In this exciting round robin workshop, each participant will select a weaving structure they would like to learn or explore, from a provided list of structures. This structure list and workshop information is under our member password protected pages.
Each participant will then research their chosen structure, select their yarn and pattern, warp their loom and weave off a small sample prior to the start of the workshop. Each participant will then send a copy of their draft together with a photo of their sample to the Program Coordinator listed on the attachment. This information will be compiled to create a PDF file that will be distributed to all participants. It is recommended that all participants print the PDF before the workshop. Those unable to do so will be charged a printing fee (amount to be determined).
Signups will start at the September 11, 2024 guild meeting. The Monday start date and Wednesday end date were chosen to ensure that the work will be available for all guild members to see on the looms at the May guild meeting. Work will be completed and taken off the loom Wednesday afternoon.