Upcoming Events
May Event - Notes from Madelyn van der Hoogt’s Weaving School
IEHG members, Jadie Lee, Pat Eichman and Suzanne Chappell will share their weaving experience at The Weavers’ School (Whidbey Island, Washington) with Madelyn van der Hooght
They are taking the Weaving II: Beyond the Basics class which features weaving and creating with blocks. Days will consist of lecture, discussion, study of woven examples, drafting practice, and extensive sample weaving. Several loom types are pre-warped in lace weaves, two-tie unit weaves, multishaft overshot, beiderwand, double weave, diversified plain weave, taqueté, twills, damask, and more.
This will be a live program with woven samples for observation. A Zoom link will be shared with members not able to attend. For those members wanting a little more socializing, bring brown bag lunch or grab a bite and we’ll convene at a local park for lunch.
March Event - The Weaving Way - Kate Kilmurray
The Weaving Way : my journey with the meditative art of handweaving - Kate Kilmurray on Zoom
Kate Kilmurray is a fiber artist who has been practicing and teaching yoga and meditation for more than thirty years. Mark your calendars for this exciting program. March 11, 2024 9:30 - 11:30am
February Event - Wet Felting a Vessel (Workshop) - Martha Lumia
Join us Monday, February 12th for a workshop led by Martha Lumia. She will be teaching us Wet Felting a Vessel. Complete and return this registration. Felted Vessel Workshop
Registration deadline: February 1, 2024
Weaving Classes - Rigid Heddle or 4-shaft loom
Winter Weaving Classes are starting February 7 and 8.
For beginning weavers and those wanting to brush up on skills.
A session consists of six 3-hour classes.
Classes are limited to 3-4 students.
Three sessions: Wed. evenings, Thursday morning and afternoon.
Class Dates and times
Wed. evenings: February 7-28, March 6 & 13, 6:30-9:30 p.m.
Thursdays: February 8-29, March 7 & 14, 9-Noon and 1pm-4pm.
For Information, Contact:
Suzanne Chappell
suz.chap@verizon.net
Old West Days - weaving demonstration and children’s activities
Winter Weaving Classes are starting February 7 and 8.
For beginning weavers and those wanting to brush up on skills.
A session consists of six 3-hour classes.
Classes are limited to 3-4 students.
Three sessions: Wed. evenings, Thursday morning and afternoon.
Class Dates and times
Wed. evenings: February 7-28, March 6 & 13, 6:30-9:30 p.m.
Thursdays: February 8-29, March 7 & 14, 9-Noon and 1pm-4pm.
For Information, Contact:
Suzanne Chappell
suz.chap@verizon.net
January Event - Exploring the World of Wet Felting - Martha Lumia
Join us Monday, January 8th for our first Guild event of 2024. Martha Lumia will be discussing the World of Wet Felting. Nuno felting program
Inland Empire Handweavers Guild is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.
Topic: IEHG Membership Meeting - Nuno Felting with Martha Lumia
Time: Jan 8, 2024 09:30 AM Pacific Time (US and Canada)
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Jan 8, 2024 09:30 AM
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83243110251?pwd=cVpQNEtFNGg2V2NZbHJNbVYzVENGQT09
Meeting ID: 832 4311 0251
Passcode: 664865
IEGH - Live Holiday Auction & Social
Handmade and Homemade - plus crafting items and miscellaneous. RSVP: Suzanne 909-794-3470
Light refreshment provided
Vista Fiber Arts Fiesta
Vista Fiber Arts Fiesta
Date: Oct 7-8, 10-4pm
Antique Gas and Steam Engine Museum, 2040 N Santa Fe Ave, Vista
Join us for vendors, food, music and a lecture/book signing by Virginia Postrel.
Learn to Weave on a 4-shaft or Rigid Heddle Loom
Weaving 101+ is for beginning weavers, those who still need some guidance and weavers wanting to expand their knowledge of weaving. Instruction is for 4-shaft and rigid heddle*looms. The class requires that you do some weaving at home to complete one or more projects. Information flyer
Topics include:
Yarns and Weave Structure with samples Measuring warp
Parts of a Loom and Weaving Tools Warping your loom
Reading a project draft (as presented in magazines) Winding a shuttle
Planning a Project Weaving and finishing your project
Selecting Yarn
Six 3-hour classes are offered Wednesday evenings and Thursday in the morning and afternoon.
Classes are conducted in Redlands, and require a membership in the Inland Empire Handweavers Guild. Students may bring their own loom or rent (fee) a table loom from the guild.
Classes are limited to 3-4 students (three are required for a class to be offered).
Cost: $200. Includes materials for one project and a Guild membership (value $30)
Loom rentals: $20/Month
Private Lessons: $30/hour
Schedule: Dates and times listed below
Wed. evenings: Oct. 4, 11, 18, 25, Nov. 1, 8 6:30-9:30 p.m.
Thur. a.m. & p.m.: Oct. 5, 12, 19, 26, Nov. 2, 9 9:00 am -Noon and 1 pm - 4 pm
For Information, Contact: Suzanne Chappell, suz.chap@verizon.net, Click for flyer
Phone - 909-794-3470, Text - 909-226-1289.
* Yarn size needs to match up to the rigid heddle size.
Ice-Dying yarn activity - RSVP required
Join us September 11 for this dyeing workshop conducted by member, Suzanne
Chappell. We will be dyeing 5/2 tencel or cotton that will be used for a Guild
challenge. You will learn the basics of Ice-Dyeing.
It is necessary to sign up for the workshop and pay a non-refundable materials fee.
There are two choices; guild supplies the yarn or you bring your own scoured and
skeined warp yarn.
Fees – See registration form.
Materials supplied Materials you will need to bring
5/2 yarn - scoured Deep tub with lid
Fiber reactive dye powders Rack for raising yarn off bottom of container
Soda ash presoak Apron or wear old clothes
Mask Gloves
Ice Lunch or snacks
Bring a friend – Guests are welcome to take the workshop.
Share this experience with a non-weaver. There is an option to ice-dye a cotton scarf
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Bring your beverage, and a snack or lunch.
Location: Azure Hills SDA Church
22633 Barton Road
Grand Terrace, CA 92313
Time: September 11, 2023 10a.m. - 1 p.m.
Event Four
A Handwoven Journey - Susan Horton LIVE. Susan E. Horton is the current editor of Handwoven. See the attached program for the June 12th LIVE event.
May event - Beginning Temari Balls with Marilyn Romatka
Beginning Temari Balls w/ Marilyn Romatka
Join us May 8th for this beginning Temari workshop. Marilyn will teach us how to embroider the temari ball above; it is the easiest. You will learn how to divide the ball and the basic stitch used to embroider it. When finished, it looks spectacular. This is a 3-hour Zoom workshop. Complete attached registration form.
Weaving and Fiber Arts Festival (WeFF)
Weaving and Fiber Arts Festival (WeFF) Details
Event Schedule (subject to change):
10:00 Doors Open
10:00-noon Demos
10:15-11:45 Workshops (separate registration on Eventbrite)
11:00-2:00 Lunch Service
Noon-1:00 Fashion Show, Awards, Raffle
1:30-3:00 Demos
Shopping and exhibits open throughout the day.
