Encouraging and promoting fiber artists for over 70 years.
September 24, 2018
'Just Desserts' - Sheep to Shawl
The Just Desserts group, two time blue ribbon winners, will share their process for the "Sheep to Shawl" competition at the Black Sheep Gathering in which teams spin, possibly dye, weave and finish a shawl.
October 22, 2018
EWG Holiday Sale Team - Annual Fiber Arts Celebration and Holiday Sale Preparation
This program will include lots of history, seller information and the how, why, when, who, where and anything else the team can think of to get everyone in the mood for selling, volunteering and generally celebrating what we do! And there will be DOOR PRIZES. You must be present to win.
November 19, 2018
EWG Guild Members - Highlights from 2018 Convergence
Highlights of the 2018 Handweavers Guild of America's conference, Convergence, in Reno, Nevada. topics will include workshops, seminars, exhibits and camaraderie shared by guild members from many guilds across the country.
No December Meeting
January 28, 2019
We welcome Kim Biegler from Ewethful Fiber Farm and Mill who will talk to the guild about her business in Halsey, OR. Halsey is 25 miles north of Eugene, a pleasant drive to a wonderful fiber business. On the website is the statement, “We create custom made fiber products for shepherds and all around fiber enthusiasts.” The main business there is a mill. Customers bring raw fleece from a wide variety of animals, and Kim processes the fibers, from cleaning through to end products, bats, roving, or yarn. Spinning, knitting, felting classes are offered as well as a free social day to work on projects with others. The retail shop carries the work of local makers as well as fiber and yarn.
February 25, 2019
Meeting canceled due to severe weather conditions
March 25, 2019
History of Flax and Wool in the Willamette Valley
Shannon Welsh and Angela Wartes-Kahl will discuss their work actively promoting the revival of Oregon flax growing, processing, and producing linen products. View their work here. There will also be a slide presentation "The History of Oregon Flax and Linen" by Nancy Arthur Hoskins.
April 22, 2019
Elizabeth Barber -Updating Our History of the World’s Oldest Textiles
We are fortunate to have the internationally respected author, archaeologist, and textile historian Elizabeth Wayland Barber as our speaker. She will present, Updating our Prehistory of the World's Oldest Textiles. For more details visit these websites:
http://www.elizabethwaylandbarber.com
May 27, 2019
EWG Biennial Auction
June 24, 2019
EWG Annual Picnic
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