Harmony Weavers Guild

Presented by Gynnie Moody
November 10 @ 10:00 a.m.
October’s In person/Zoom Program
Triaxial weaving is adapted from a basket weaving technique intertwining three elements at unique angles. The program will cover its history, modern applications, and artistic adaptations. After a brief program, those who have registered will have an opportunity to create their own piece using ribbons. It will be a wonderful way to experience the magic of color interaction.
Mad weave is another name for Triaxial weaving and you will understand why as you are adding that third elements.
Registration and payment of a $5.00 material fee will secure your spot in the workshop. If you have not already done so and would like to participate, please contact Gynnie Moody. You may pay the material fee with PayPal no later than October 5. You will need to bring your lunch, a pair of scissors, and sturdy straight pins or T pins. Ribbons 7/8″ wide in a wide variety of colors will be provided, as well as, foam core boards and instructions. You will leave by 2:00 PM hopefully with a finished piece.
Gynnie comes from a family of makers and does not remember a time when she was not fascinated with textiles. She has traveled extensively focusing on textiles and has dabbled in a number of textiles arts. Her work usually reflects her interest in layering and creating an illusion of depth. She has been a member of Harmony Weavers Guild since the late 1980s.

September’s Program
September 8 @ 10:00 a.m.

Igshaan Adams hails from Cape Town, South Africa and works specifically with textiles, beads and wire sculpture creations. His art is very abstract; imprinting a contemporary and modern twist to weaving. It can be a wall hung tapestry made with found objects, bits of cloth, fiber, shells, rope, wire and beads; a filigree freestanding structure containing elements reminiscent of dust or small storm clouds; may cover a spot on the floor – reminding one of a memory of a garden path or park; or an installation in this exhibit which represents his childhood memories. A prior exhibit of his work, “Kicking Dust”, incorporates his own history and community with a dance done in Cape Town in which the participants actually kick up clouds of dust. Indeed, his pieces incorporate his history and life’s journey.

We will explore his work in a long interview with the artist about his works in an exhibition called “Desire Lines” by the Art Institute of Chicago. The interview will touch on pathways he chose and boundaries that he encountered as he proceeded along his journey. In truth, where do we expect to go and where do we actually end up? Indeed, Igshaan will discuss his works in depth and how his experiences and beliefs have evolved his art and contributed to what we see in this exhibit (it closed in July so these are his most recent effort.) His work employs symbolism which is at once both exotic and beautiful.

Some ideas to consider while viewing – do you consider your weaving a practice or an art form? And what is the difference between the practice of your craft and art or is there a difference? How has your practice evolved and where will you go next with it? Has your life’s experiences and choices influenced your art / craft and how so?

We’d love to have you join us (either via Zoom or in person), but if you can’t, here is a link to the movie – Art Institute of Chicago Artist Talk: Igshaan Adams,
April 2, 2022

Thursday, April 14, 2022 @ 10:00 a.m.

Justin Squizzero describes his work as weaving “cloth that honors the integrity of its material and traditional technique.” His family was involved in historical re-enactments, so developing expertise in historic crafts was not far afield for him. In his early teens, Squizzero learned from his grandmother how to spin, knit, sew, and dye yarn. She taught him how to card a fleece of raw sheep’s wool and use the threads to weave fabric on a loom.

Justin interned and then worked at the Marshfield School of Weaving in central Vermont. From there, he worked at museums and as a historical re-enactor at Plimoth Patuxet Museums and Old Sturbridge Village in Massachusetts. He is now living in rural Newbury, Vermont, in an 1810 farmhouse he is restoring called The Burroughs Garret after the original builder. He works on historically accurate reproductions, on 18th and 19th century equipment, and has an appreciation for the handmade tools and the quality of workmanship prevalent at that time. Squizzero knits together a living creating high-end fabrics for museums, galleries, collectors and historical sites such as Mount Vernon and Colonial Williamsburg.

In this program, Justin will give a brief overview of how he came to handweaving and then details the history of his Jacquard equipment, how the loom works, and the entire process of recreating a coverlet woven in 1830. For a preview of his work, go to his website: www.theburroughsgarret.com There you will find videos, photos of Justin, his equipment and some of his creations.

March Hybrid Zoom Program
March, 10 @ 10:00 a.m.

Deborah Jarchow is a weaver and artist who teaches and lectures on fiber arts. In this program, Deborah will teach us about the characteristics of rayon chenille and how understanding its structure makes weaving with chenille easier.

She found weaving as a way to bring together her love of fiber, texture and color. Since the late 1990’s she has taught and created art and wearable art, giving lectures, and showing in local, regional, and national exhibits. Her work has been exhibited at many galleries and museums across the country.

The meeting will be in person at Red Clay Presbyterian Church and also presented via Zoom.

February’s Zoom Program
February, 10 @ 10:00 a.m.
The Weaving Culture of Sweden
We are thrilled to have Sally Orgren at our February guild meeting!
Sally is the editor of the Shuttle Spindle & Dyepot, the magazine produced by the Handweavers Guild of America, Inc. (HGA). Sally has exhibited, won awards, and written about weaving and related topics throughout her more than thirty years of producing fiber art.
She will be presenting “The Weaving Culture of Sweden.” Enjoy behind the scenes tours of Ostergotlands Ullspinneri (a wool spinning operation pictured in the photo), Klassbols Linnevaveri (four generation linen factory), Almgrens Sidenvaveria (Stockholm silk museum), and some of the student textile work exhibited at the University of Boras in this presentation.
Tag along virtually as Sally visits weaver Kerstin Froberg, the 14th Century Bockstern Man (with his clothing mostly intact!) and nearly 400-year-old textiles recovered from the Vasa, a famous Swedish ship that sank in 1628.
You will experience a true textile adventure!

January, 13 @ 10:00 a.m.
Sue Balascio
Sue loves textiles. For many years she was a seamstress/dressmaker. And then she wanted to create the fabric as well as sew with it. Since 2013, weaving has added to her passion for working with textiles.
Sue has not only focused on weaving and the fiber arts, she has also worked in jewelry design, painting, stained glass, collage and ceramics. But throughout her career color has tied it all together.
Her emphasis lately has been fine threads and woven wall art with traditional and non traditional materials. She will share her journey as well as an overview of her techniques and process.
Join us on Zoom to hear more from a very talented weaver, artist, and best of all, a fellow member of Harmony Weavers Guild.
Please send photos of your Show & Tell weavings for the January meeting to Sue Balascio before the day of the meeting.
Join Zoom Meeting
https://udel.zoom.us/j/7526617738
Password: weave

June 10, 2021 at 11 a.m.
Linda Brasel has very generously offered to host us at her home in Aberdeen, Maryland. She has a large outdoor deck area where people may socially distance while enjoying the company of other Guild members. Should the weather be unfriendly, there is a large ground floor “Crab Room” to allow for plenty of fresh air circulation.
Guild members are asked to bring your own boxed lunch and table service.
If you have a camp/beach chair to bring, that would be helpful. If you feel comfortable carpooling.
We will also have the opportunity for you to show any works you have made recently. This includes members of the Tote Bag group, who should bring their handiwork to show off!
Start setting aside your yarn stash, fiber arts books and magazines, weaving tools, and dye plants that you would like to donate to Guild for our Annual Auction. Always a fun part of the June Picnic!
There will be a business meeting, elections will be held and plans for the coming program year will be discussed as well.