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All meetings are held at Trinity Old Lutheran Church and are subject to change
3445 Sheridan Drive, Amherst, NY
Guild may once again enjoy refreshments during guild meetings.
2026
Painting a Warp Lecture w/Mary Jo LaClaire and Barb Rohrer
May 21 6:30pm
No Registration/Trinity Old Lutheran Church
We admire artistic fabrics with colors that flow, blend, and contrast in unexpected ways. Denise Kovnat introduced us to her process in a Guild workshop in 2021. Now, Barb and Mary Jo are having fun experimenting with color mixing. On May 21, we will present a simplified method for painting with PRO MX Reactive Dye on cellulose fibers. We will distribute a detailed handout making this safe to try at home.
The program will include a slide lecture that takes you step by step through the process. There will be examples of painted warps and woven pieces. Members are invited to bring their dyed fiber and weaving to show and share. We will also discuss various warp emphasis structures that will make the most of painted warps.
Hidden Treasures Raffle, Auction, and Show and Tell
May 28, 2026 10am - 2pm
Trinity Old Lutheran Church
Business Meeting, Show and Tell, Raffle, Auction, Lunch with Friends, Big Fun!
One weaver’s stash is another weaver’s treasure. Bring all those fiber materials, tools, books and magazines, and anything else fiber related that’s in your way and let other creative crafters put it to use. Small items will be raffled off in lots. Buy tickets and put them in the cups. More desirable items will be offered in a silent auction- bid as many times as you want. We have a new batch of items from Lenore Tetkowski’s collection. You (or a prearranged helper) must be present at the end of the auction to take your goodies away.
This is our annual fundraiser to support the guild. Please arrive at 9:30am with your donations so that we have time to set it all up. Bring a Show and Tell, we would all like to see what you have been up to. Bring your bag lunch and we will take a break to eat and socialize. Additional snacks, sweets, and beverages will be provided by Hospitality (thank you, Karen).
WGB JUNE 6th PICNIC
12:30 pm
The WGB June 6th picnic will be held at the home of Jan P. Check The Gamp for specific location.
What to bring: a lawn chair and a potluck dish. Wear sunscreen and bring a hat if you’d like. We will be outside. All other picnic supplies will be provided. Please read the alphabet list for what food or beverage to bring:
A-F- Salad/bread
H-O- Main
P-S-Dessert
T-W- Beverage
Be sure and bring an item for the clothes line show. The Weavers’ challenge ends and the Spinner’s challenge begins!
Use Google maps for Jan’s address and directions. Park in the driveway or along the road.
See you there!
Ongoing programs – open to all members
Our satellite groups (Northtown Spinners, Special Interest & FIFI Find It Finish It) are open to all members, newbie or experienced. They meet once a month to socialize, exchange ideas & tips, teach new techniques, & answer questions.
Special Interest - last Wednesday of month.
Daytime FiFi - (Find it, Finish it) last Wednesday of month.
Northtown Spinners -1st Wednesday of month.
The Northtown Spinners are currently working on this year's Spinners Challenge which involves spinning fiber from the Livestock Conservancy's Heritage breeds (description follows). You don't have to sign up for that to attend our meetings (but it isn't too late); just come to see what we're about.
Our Special Interest unit is currently researching Historic 18th & 19th Century (and earlier) fabrics & patterns with a goal of modernizing them with newer colors or fibers.
Our FIFI group is open to anyone looking for a time & place to tackle those UFOs (Unfinished Objects) whether weaving, spinning, sewing, beading, knitting, etc. that we all have accumulating around the house.
The Special Interest & FIFI groups meet together.
If you are interested in joining any or all of our groups, just give Elaine your e-mail address to receive meeting notices.
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