Archive for October, 2009

Explore Group

Published Date: October 29th, 2009
Category: MWG Posts

The Explore group is off and running with the next meeting, Thursday, Dec. 3, 7 p.m. at Arlene Gendelman’s.  See Fiber Fare or the website for more information.  All MWG members are welcome to join the group.

Michigan Surface Design Association

Published Date: October 23rd, 2009
Category: MWG Posts

Michigan Surface Design Association is sponsoring an artist talk by
Kevin Kissell, assistant professor of Fashion Design and Merchandising
at Wayne State University
Reaching the Absolute: The Influence of Post War New York Abstract
Expressionism on Contemporary Fiber Art?
Saturday, November 21, 2-4pm  at Wayne State University, Old Main,
second floor, Fashion Design and Merchandising, room 2133
The talk is free and [...]

Costick Show

Published Date: October 22nd, 2009
Category: MWG Posts

After our meeting last Thursday I stopped at the Costick Center to see our show.  While I enjoyed it I was also very disappointed.  Their was less representation from members of the guild than previous shows.  This is a great show to get your feet wet.  No fees and no jury.  All of us should [...]

Robyn Spady workshop

Published Date: October 20th, 2009
Category: MWG Posts

As of Oct. 20, there are 16 people signed up for the workshop.  Still room for a few more!  But, remember the definite deadline, Oct. 24th.
Joan Koelsch
The workshop on Nov. 16-18, 2009 will be at Rosedale Gardens Presbyterian Church, 9601 Hubbard, Livonia.  Hubbard runs between Merriman and Farmington Roads, and is south of [...]

MLH pictures

Published Date: October 11th, 2009
Category: MWG Posts

Thanks to Mary Rios, I can finally post pictures from MLH
Joan K.

Robyn Spady workshop

Published Date: October 8th, 2009
Category: MWG Posts

The workshop on Nov. 16-18, 2009 will be at Rosedale Gardens Presbyterian Church, 9601 Hubbard, Livonia.  Hubbard runs between Merriman and Farmington Roads, and is south of Plymouth Road.

To register either online or by mail please click here.

MWG – Exhibit at Costick Center

Published Date: October 6th, 2009
Category: MWG Posts

Michigan Weavers Guild presents the annual exhibit at the City Gallery, in the Costick Activities Center in Farmington.
The Gallery is located in the Costick Activities Center lobby,
28600 W. Eleven Mile Road.
Hours are: Monday – Friday 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM.
The exhibit runs through the 31st of October.
This fiber exhibit is intended to show the community [...]

Read all about it! Robyn Spady’s coming to town…

Published Date: October 6th, 2009
Category: MWG Posts

For workshop and program info, please see the website. On a personal note, Robyn is one of the best weaving instructors I’ve taken from. She’s very knowledgable, extremely organized and the projects are amazing. There is no way for anyone, beginner to advanced to fail under her teaching. Don’t miss this workshop!
Mary R.

Explore Group—Thursday, Oct. 29th, 10:30 a.m.

Published Date: October 6th, 2009
Category: MWG Posts

At the last MWG Board meeting, it was decided to start a group to explore wearable art.  Quite a few of our members seem to be interested in the topic and it certainly encompasses many of the things we do—scarves, jackets, vests, jewelry, purses, just to name a few.
The first meeting will be at Joan [...]