|
| |
Events
|
White-on-White Challenge: The Guild’s Board would like to
challenge the membership to a year-long white-on-white challenge.
White-on-white is an example of “tone-on-tone,” which About.Com’s
quilting glossary defines as “… fabric that is made by combining
different shades and tones of the same color. Tone on tone fabrics
often appear to be solid when viewed from a distance, but their
printed motifs become recognizable on closer inspection.”
For the next year, we propose that guild members try to weave or
spin a white-on-white piece. This challenge is informal and aimed to
inspire us to think about what we can do with color in new ways.
That means, if you already have a piece you want to share – please
do. If you would prefer exploring tone-on-tone in another color –
we’d love to see that, too. We will work on places to exhibit the
results of the challenge during the course of the year – the first
being at the Guild sale in March 2010.
I stumbled onto how intriguing this notion could be when I was
trying to use up some White zephyr on a scarf, and discovered that I
wouldn’t have enough. I decided to add Vanilla zephyr randomly
throughout the warp, hoping “no one would notice.” It’s very
noticeable, and my favorite part of the scarf! If you have questions
or would like to talk about this more, please feel free to contact
Martha Graham (505/266-6615 or themarthag@aol.com). |
|
|
|
Camille Segretto Service Project: This
time of year we become inundated with appeals from worthy, and not-so-worthy!,
causes. So much so that we tend to ignore nearly all of them. But this is one
appeal I hope you'll answer. We are in need of more scarves, shawls, and/ or
cowls for our chemo scarf collection. Our collection stands at 35 scarves and 2
hats at this time. We would love to have many more to give. With the weather
turning cold and nippy we like to deliver the items to the UNM Cancer Center in
early December, after the Holiday Party. Please consider weaving, knitting, or
crocheting an item to help a chemo patient through a trying time. There are only
two guidelines for the scarves/shawls/cowls: 1.) must be a soft, non-scratchy,
no-itch fiber and 2.) prefer machine washable. No other limitations, so feel
free to experiment! Free knitting and crochet patterns abound on the internet.
One very good resource is www.ravelry.com. The scarves may be left at the
Village Wools library or given to Sally Rogers. Thank you. |
| |
|
Show Calendar for 2010: for Las Tejedoras (Santa Fe Guild), Art Through
The Loom (ATTL) & Española Valley Fiber Arts Center (EVFAC). At Ghost Ranch:
April 30-July 5—ATTL, Reception May 1, 2-4 July 8-Sept 7—Las Tejedoras,
Reception July 10, 2-4 Sept 10-Nov 12—EVFAC, Reception Sept. 18, 2-4 At Piedra
Lumbre May 1-June 22—EVFAC, Reception May 1, 2-4 Sept 16-Nov—ATTL, Reception
Sept. 18, 2-4 |
|
|
|
Earth’s Palette: Natural Color for Fiber and Fabric-Natural Dye
Conference: in Taos, NM, Sept. 27-28. Presentations by experts, demonstrations,
and vendor booths. Pre and post conference activities and workshops for all
levels. For more info: www.taoswoolfestival.org. Fiber artists who work with
natural dyes or pigments are wanted to exhibit their work in Taos, NM galleries
in conjunction with the Earth’s Palette conference. Natural dyers are also
invited to apply to present at the conference; contact Ruth Baldwin at
thenaturaltwist@me.com or 453-2277. Vendors can contact Coralie Silvey Jones at
csj@taosnet.com, or 575-758-9465. |
|
|
|
Fiber Art Fiesta 2011: The 8th Biennial Juried Show & Fiber Arts Exhibit
will be held on May 26-28, 2011 at Expo New Mexico. Here are the revised
categories for next year. Now is the time to start planning to make something
and enter next year. Contact Diane Witt—897-6747, dianecwitt@aol.com or Martha
Alvarado—823-6798, alvamart@aol.com for more info. Weaving & Spinning Juried &
Judged with Cash Awards. Open to All
Sponsored by Las Arañas Spinners and Weavers Guild.
Best of Show: $150. Awards in categories W101-105: $100 1st place, $50 2nd
place, $25 3rd place. Awards in categories W106-107: $50 1st place, $25 2nd
place, $15 3rd place. First time entry in a juried show: $50 1st place, $25 2nd
place. (Please note "first time entry in a juried show” on entry form.)
Judge's Choice / Special Merit awards: $50 award(s) will be awarded at the
judge’s discretion. W101: Wearable – woven and/or felted W102:
Functional, non-wearable – woven and /or felted (rugs, table linens, etc.) W103:
Non-functional – woven and/or felted (wall hangings, tapestries, etc.) W104:
Small Format - up to 10"x10"x10" woven and/or felted W105: Handspun by
entrant in a completed piece - woven, knitted, crocheted, colcha, etc. W106:
Handspun skein, singles (at least one ounce) W107: Handspun skein, plied (at
least one ounce) |
|
|
|
Glass Fusing Classes: By Robin Pascal in June or in July. Sat, Jun
19—1-2:30; Sun, Jun 20—1-1:30 Sat, Jul 10—1-2:30; Sun, Jul 11—1-1:30
Participants will make a button, pin, broach or pair of earrings using dichroic
glass & fusion techniques in the kiln. The second day is to affix the finding to
the finished glass piece. Participants will take home a finished piece of
his/her own design. No previous experience is necessary. $50, class limit—12.
Contact Robin at rpascal21@comcast.net |
|
|
|
Color Mixing Classes: By Robin Pascal in June or in July. Sunday, Jun
20—1:30-5:30 Sunday, Jul 11—1:30-5:30 Learn about the basic primary colors used
to create any color in the spectrum. Create a color wheel. Mix bright or subdued
colors. Learn how colors “vibrate” against each other, how light & dark affect
the “look” of colors. Learn to create the colors you wish to use. No previous
experience is necessary. $90. Call Robin at 286-1783 or 217-6970 |
|
|
|
Colcha Exhibit: starting August 21 at the Bond House Museum in Española.
Contact Loretta Atencio at (505) 747-4422 or el.cominito.real@gmail.com for more
info. |
|
|
|
DSG Fine Art: Nancy Kozikowski & Susan Klebanoff New Work show, June
4-July 31. Reception Friday, June 18, 6-8. 510 14th St. SW. 266-7751 or
800-474-7751, www.dsg-art.com. |
|
|
|
Dialogues: Tapestry & Human/Nature: South Broadway Cultural Center
Gallery, July 5-August 20. 8-6 Mon-Fri. Artists from New Mexico, Canada &
Australia including member, Elizabeth Buckley. Reception: Fri. July 23, 6-8. |
|
|
|
Connections and Intersections: June 1-Aug. 31 at Tapestry Gallery,
Firehouse Lane, Madrid, NM featuring the Fine Art Tapestries of Donna Loraine
Contractor. Reception July 17, 1-4. |
|
|
|
Beginning & Intermediate Tapestry by Donna Loraine Contractor Aug 14, 15,
28, 29, Sept 11, 12—10-4 at Village Wools. Go to www.villagewools.com to
register. October 3-7 at the Taos Wool Festival Go to www.taoswoolfestival.org
to sign up. |
|
|
|
DSG Fine Art: Nancy Kozikowski & Susan Klebanoff New Work show, June
4-July 31. 510 14th St. SW. 266-7751 or 800-474-7751,
www.dsg-art.com. |
|
|
|
Dialogues: Tapestry & Human/Nature: South Broadway Cultural Center
Gallery, July 5-August 20. 8-6 Mon-Fri. Artists from New Mexico, Canada &
Australia including member, Elizabeth Buckley. Reception: Fri. July 23, 6-8. |
|
|
|
Master Weavers of the Toadlena/Two Grey Hill Region: May 15-April 17,
2011 at the Wheelwright Museum in Santa Fe. Features rugs & tapestries dating
from circa 1910 to the present. |
|
|
|
Women’s Global Pathways New Mexico, which helps refugee and other
immigrant women transition from welfare to independence by providing a nurturing
environment while helping them create entrepreneurial businesses, needs monetary
donations, as well as multiple harness floor and table looms, sewing machines in
good working condition, fabric donations in bolts or any size larger than
scraps, polyester fiber fill for pillows and patting and yarn. Call the Rev.
Trey Hammond, La Mesa Presbyterian Church, 255-8095. |
|
|
|
39th Annual Renaissance ArtsFaire: November 6-7. Young Park, Las Cruces,
NM. Now accepting applications online at www.las-cruces-arts.org or (575)
523-6403. |
|
|
|
Connections and Intersections: June 1-Aug. 31 at Tapestry Gallery,
Firehouse Lane, Madrid, NM featuring the Fine Art Tapestries of Donna Loraine
Contractor. Reception July 17, 1-4:30. |
|
|
|
Second Annual Earth’s Palette: Natural Color for Fiber and Fabric Natural
Dye Conference in Taos, NM. Sept. 27-28. Presentations by experts,
demonstrations and vendor booths. Pre and post conference activities and
workshops for all levels. For more info go to www.taoswoolfestival.org. Fiber
artists who work with natural dyes or pigments are wanted to exhibit their work
in Taos galleries in conjunction with the conference. Natural dyers are also
invited to apply to present at the conference. Contact Ruth Baldwin at
thenaturaltwist@me.com, 453-2277. Vendors can contact Coralie Silvey Jones at
csj@taosnet.com, (575) 758-9465. |
|
|
|
Chroma Studios Summer Artist Market: Local artists and craftspeople set
up their wares in the gallery and sell directly to the public. Saturdays through
October. 12-6 pm. Chroma Studios Gallery, 600 1st St. NW. Call 554-3805 or
www.ChromaStudios.wordpress.com/summer-artist-market for more information. |
|
|
![[Company Logo Image]](images/LasAranasCutColor.jpg)
