From: HELEN FLEISCHER Baltimore Weavers Guild The Weaver's Guild of Greater Baltimore exists to increase the general knowledge of fiber arts and to encourage it as a hobby and a creative activity. Through monthly meetings, workshops, a resource library, and demonstrations in the community, the guild continues to teach and share it's love and respect for fiber. Approximately 130 weavers, spinners, dyers and related fiber artists from central Maryland make up the current membership. MEETINGS AND PROGRAMS 1994-1995 Our meetings are generally on the first Tuesday of the month between September and June. Our meetings are held at the Howard County Art Center and begin at 7:30pm with the usual chatter and refreshment. There is a short business meeting at 8:00pm. The speaker has usually been introduced by 8:30pm and will present the topic for about 1 to 1 1/2 hours. Guests are always welcome at all meetings. September 13, 1994 "Ancient Weaving Arts in Contemporary Designs" (2nd Tuesday) Stanley Bulbach October 4, 1994 "Those Mysterious Peruvian Braids" Roderick Owen November 1, 1994 "SHIFU Japanese Paper Spinning and Weaving" Ginny Dewey Volle December 6, 1994 "Weave Structures in Coverlets" Rabbit Goody January 3, 1995 "Diversified Plain Weave or When Plain Weave is anything but Plain" Chris Spangler Feburary 7, 1995 "Semi-Annual Auction" March 7, 1995 "Krokbragd" Jo Morgan April 4, 1995 "Meet 'Complex' Weaves" Madelyn van der Hoogt May 2, 1995 "I Don't Do Guilt Anymore or What Other People Think of Me is None of My Business" Anita Mayer June 6, 1995 "Pot Luck Dinner and Fashion Show" MAJOR WORKSHOPS During the course of the year we provide 3 or 4 "major" workshops on various fiber related techniques. These workshops are usually 2 to 3 days long, most often over a weekend. The teacher will often stay on long enough to give one of the monthly meeting presentations. The workshops are held at the Howard County Arts Center. DATES TITLE INSTRUCTOR October 29, 30 and 31, 1994 Faux Ikat Ginny Dewey Volle Sat., Sun., and Mon. Warp Discharge April 1, 2 and 3, 1995 Introduction to Madelyn van der Hoogt Sat., Sun., and Mon. Complex Weaves May 2 and 3, 1995 Vested Interests Anita Mayer Tues. and Wed. June 30, July 1 and 2, 1995 Knitting Lace Yarns Margarett Stove Fri., Sat., and Sun. For further information and costs please contact: Marian Boyer Mary Joyce Pflueger 6900 Charles Ridge Road or 8604 Inwood Road Towson, MD 21204 Baltimore, MD 21244 MINOR WORKSHOPS These workshops are hands-on experiences of one day or less. Final dates and places will be announced through the Guild's monthly newsletter, "ON THE BEAM". For further information about the minor workshops please call Carolyn Deverin (410) 531-2021 October 18, 1994 The Guild Ratings Program, Jane Daniels a Clinic November 13, 1994 Natural Dyeing Techniques Jan Derry Winter, 1995 Tartan Weaving Carol Huff Spring, 1995 Speed Warping Lee Smith MEETING LOCATION The Howard County Arts Center, 8510 HIgh Ridge Road, Ellicott City, MD 21043 MEMBERSHIP FEES Student $15/year Individual $20/year Family $27/year For membership information call Susan Leaverton (410) 889-2348