Rosepath with split complimentary colors

Today we are learning Rya knots with complimentary colors.

Day one of the weaving class. Just a teaser till more picture arrive.

…… Innovative approach to the world of natural fibers

Evergreen State Fairground, Monroe, WA.

October 15 & 16, 2011

Seminars and workshops, vendors, fiber arts.

Fiber Fusion

I would like to extend another invitation to participate in our fibre dying day

The Dates are Sunday May 15 and Monday May 16,
Location Krista
Time: Dyeing can begin at 9 am

Judy  and I are putting the final touches for our guild dying day. We have the color ,the chemicals . The supply/equipment list that participants will be going out on Tuesday . So far 27 people are participating over the 2 days. We are mixing the dye stock so we need to know if any other members want to join in.

It is not too late to join the fun. Just call me or email me and I will add you to the list and send out all the information you need.
If you have not dyed fibre before this is a very good opportunity to learn from others. You will be provided with the dye stock (in Ruby color) and all the chemicals to dye 150 gms of fibre or yarn.

So if you just needed another reminder contact Krista
Krista’s email graham_5@telus.net

The Langley Weavers and Spinners Guild is celebrating it’s 40th Anniversary. We have organized a series of celebratory events. The first is a lecture with Anne Field to be held in the Martha Schmidt room at the Langley Community Music School on Thursday, May 5th. Doors open at 6:30 pm and the lecture begins at 7pm. We will serve refreshments following the lecture.

ANNE FIELD has been weaving and spinning since 1962, and for the past 25 years has been teaching regularly in New Zealand, Australia, Canada, the United Kingdom, Europe and the United States. Her work has been entered in many exhibitions, both in New Zealand and overseas. As an international teacher, weaver, spinner and writer, her work has done much to promote New Zealand fibre craft abroad.

Anne’s published books include Weaving with the Rigid Heddle Loom (1980); The Four-shaft Table Loom (1986), and The Ashford Book of Spinning, also in (1986). This has been a particularly popular book, with many international editions, including Japanese and German translations. The Ashford Book of Weaving was published in 1991 (now out of print) and Spinning Wool: Beyond the Basics, was published in 1995. The Ashford Book of Four-Shaft Weaving, published in 2007, is an up-date of the Four-shaft Table loom book. Collapse Weave: Creating three-dimensional cloth, (2008). Devore for Weavers and Knitters(2010). An up-dated of Spinning Wool Beyond the Basics is due out in October, 2010, and Anne is currently working on Learn to Spin with Anne Field.

For this event, Anne has selected to talk about the following:

“A little bit of early weaving in NZ, some Maori weaving included, then move into more contemporary stuff, and include some background on me, my weaving and books.”

There are a limited number of tickets available. If you would like to reserve your ticket please contact Diana Twiss at diana.twiss@gmail.com. The tickets are $5 for Langley Weaver and Spinner Guild members and $10 each for others.

Hope to see you there!

Diana

Drop in spin/ knit ect. 11am -4pm on both June 4 &5 2011
Location: Abbotsford Exhibition Park – Agrifair Arena

– This is a social event for spinner’s to come and work with their wool/fibre in a fun and social atmosphere.
– We will have fleeces available to purchase throughout the weekend
– June 4th at 6:30 pm there will be a potluck dinner( please bring a dish to share)
– The Llama show starts at 9:00 am on both days and classes run throughout the day
– The is no fee to attend
– We will have an area set up ringside so everyone attending the spin-in can enjoy the llama show

Any further questions please feel free to contact me

Sarah Nicholls
LMLE
604 534 7124
thellamachild@hotmail.com

Dear Spinner’s and weaver’s,

… Just thought I would let your group know that their is an upcoming llama show on June 4-5 2011, in Abbotsford, BC. We the show committee are inviting anyone who would like all to come and spin, needle felt ect in a social environment. We are thinking of having the spin in from 11am – 4pm on both days, there is no admission fee to attend. There will also be llama and alpaca fleeces available for purchase. Please let us know if you plan on attending the 1st annual Lower Mainland Llama Extravaganza Spin-in on one or both days. Further information will be sent to those who are interested thellamachild@hotmail.com

MUSEUM LISTING

Surrey Museum – Unique artifacts, images and interactive displays in a stunning and modern space that highlights Surrey’s history. Attractive space for programs, 42-seat orientation theatre, changing exhibits. 17710-56A Avenue, Surrey, B.C.  604-592-6956.  www.surrey.ca/heritage.  Hours: Tuesdays-Fridays, 9:30am-5:30pm, Saturdays: 10:00am-5:00pm. NEW for 2011! Admission sponsored by Friends Society.

PROGRAMS

Kids Can Embroider – Learn embroidery stitches like Lazy Daisy, Chain, Satin and Blanket stitch, as you embroider a design on a pillowcase. Use your new skills at home to make cool designs on jeans, t-shirts, or to decorate your room. Please pre-register at 604-592-6956.

Wednesday, May 4                 3:30pm-5:00pm                    3 sessions $28 (8-12yrs)

Knitting as Voice – Local master knitter and artist Julie Pongrac explores traditions in knitting, the design process, how it plays a role in today’s fashion industry, and the influence the modern knitter can affect on the earth’s resources. Using the 100 Mile Diet as inspiration, she’ll share tips for finding local sources for fibres and dyes. Please pre-register at 604-592-6956.

Thursday, May 5                     7:00pm-8:30pm                    1 session $10 (16+yrs)

Mother’s Day Gift Basket – Give something special this Mother’s Day-a hand-woven basket you make yourself, ready to fill with little treasures or treats. Please pre-register at 604-592-6956.

Saturday, May 7                      2:00pm-4:00pm                    1 session $8 (7-12yrs)

Craft It with Wool – Preschoolers enjoy hands-on fun as they learn about how cloth was made in the old days. Try weaving, spool knitting and felting, and make a woolly sheep to take home! Please pre-register at 604-592-6956.

Wednesday, May 11              1:30pm-3:00pm                    1 session $9.50 (3-6yrs)

Sheep to Shawl Competition – Cheer on local spinning and weaving teams as they card, spin, and ply raw sheep’s wool into yarn, then weave a shawl, all in four hours! See demonstrations of sheep shearing, view wool displays, try kids crafts, weaving on our heritage looms or spinning on real spinning wheels.

Saturday, May 21                    11:00am-4:00pm                  All ages, by donation

Crochet–Level 2 – Enjoy tea and camaraderie Saturday mornings as you build on your crochet skills. Tackle more intricate projects and learn advanced techniques in this creative and fun class. Supply fee $15. Please pre-register at 604-592-6956.

Saturday, May 28                    10:00am-12noon                  5 sessions $60 (16yrs+)

Traditional Rug Hooking – Make a rug sampler in this beginner’s class as you learn about wool preparation, patterns, rug-hooking, finishing and dyeing techniques. Supply fee of $85 includes wood hoop and all materials to complete a 7” x 11” project. Please pre-register at 604-592-6956.

Saturday, May 28                    10:00am-4:00pm                  2 sessions $59 (16yrs+)