Welcome to
THE FIBER GUILD OF GREATER KANSAS CITY
Meeting now at
Old Mission United Methodist Church 5519 State Park Rd, Fairway, KS
the Second Wednesday of the Month
at 7 pm
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Fiber Guild of Greater Kansas City
The creative is the place where no one else has ever been. You have to leave the city of your comfort and go into the wilderness of your intuition. Anonymous
By now, most of us have recovered from the fantastic Creative Hand 2009!! We did an overwhelming amount of sales (over $31,000)…which proves to us that people love to buy creative, hand made items, and that every ounce of energy we put into creating these things is worth it!! So, let’s all start our new year with a creative hand (or two) and see what we gather for show and tell at Fiber Guild meetings, for the Creative Hand in November, and for all the other endeavors we display, demo, sell, and give to.
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Important Membership News:
January 1, 2010 was the deadline to get your membership application and dues in to be able to participate in the 2010 Creative Hand. However, you can join any time to become a member of the Fiber Guild. You can download an application for the Fiber Guild at: http://www.kansascityfiberguild.org/fiber%20guild_member_app.pdf
If you want your information to be included in the 2010 Fiber Guild directory, please get your dues in by the end of January. 2010 directories will be available for pick up (or mail) during the February Guild meeting.
You can also become a member of our “sister guild”, the Weaver’s Guild. They are a separate organization from us, but we share many things in common, including our lending Library. Their website is www.kcweaversguild.org. You can also join by filling in the appropriate information on the application on the Fiber Guild website.
News from the Board
Several members of the Board met in December to finalize 2009 business, and to discuss the new year. Everyone is enthusiastic about the year ahead, and there are many ideas for programs in 2010. We promise to have times for show and tell throughout the year, recognizing that it is fun and inspiring to share our ideas and creations with each other! If you have ideas for programs that you’d like to see at a meeting, contact Karen McNaughton, Vice President, on Facebook or bring them up during a monthly meeting. We want to give a special thank you to all who served on the board in 2009!!
January Calendar:
Fiber Guild – typically meets the second Wednesday of each month at 7pm at the Shawnee Indian Mission’s North Building, 3403 West 53rd Street in Fairway, Kansas.
January’s meeting is January 12. The theme is our annual “Swap ‘n Shop” night. So brave the cold and bring your new and gently used fiber-related items to sell or trade…items might include yarn and other fibers, patterns, magazines, knitting, crochet and felting supplies, spinning materials, embellishments, books, and more!!
The Weaver’s Guild meets the second Thursday of each month at 10am at the Waldo Library ( 201 E. 75th Street in Kansas City , Missouri ). Check their website for this month’s meeting topic.
Fiber Guild Women’s Retreat Mark your calendars now for the 2010 Winter Women’s Retreat at the Cohen Retreat Center in Cleveland Missouri ! Enjoy 48 hours of working on your favorite fiber projects, relaxing, eating and doing your own thing. The Women's Retreat is set up to begin at 3pm on February 19, and ends at 3pm on Sunday (February 21). Sign up now – and when you do, please let Debbie Dubinsky know if you would be willing to purchase some of the food. Sign up by emailing Debbie Dubinsky at spindeb@aol.com ASAP. We want to try to get an accurate count this year if possible. This is a great chance to have a little R & R ladies. No kids, no pets. Do bring your own bedding, toiletries, special snacks to share or keep to yourself, mess kits and beverages. This year, we will have coffee and tea, and water to cook with. We are trying to cut costs by having everyone bring out their own plates, silverware, cups. No cups, silverware or plates will be available. If you volunteer to help with food, I need you to bring all cooking utensils in order to make this food as some of the kitchen items have been stolen. We do have the large foil pans. The building is on 200 acres, with two small lakes and some paths to walk around; the building is heated and has beds! We will have a Friday night snack, all meals on Saturday and breakfast and leftovers for lunch on Sunday before we depart. We can arrive anytime after 3pm on Friday and we usually leave by 3pm on Sunday. Everyone helps out in the clean up and helps with one meal. I think that is it. All for the bargain price of $50.00! This is our fiber stimulus package! This is a great time to bring out your favorite fiber project to finish or to begin!!! Don’t forget to RSVP ASAP!! Hope to see you there! Debbie Dubinsky
February Newsletter Deadline
The newsletter is a great way to find out more about upcoming workshops and artist opportunities, to sell things you no longer need, and more. Get your voice heard! Please submit information for the February 2010 newsletter to our newsletter editor, Suzette Mack, by February 20 (angeldanz@aol.com or 913-485-7744). Thanks!
Winter Weather Policy
Oh, the weather outside is frightful…and if other organizations (schools, etc.) have cancelled events due to ice, snow, cold temperatures, etc…so have we. We’ll try to post cancelled meetings and other Guild events on our website as soon as we know they’ll be cancelled.
Have You Any Wool?
CSA stands for Community Supported Agriculture, and idea in which the individual can invest $$ in a farm and share in the yield. If you knit, crochet, or spin you have almost certainly dreamed of owning your very own flock of sheep or goats. Unfortunately, living in the City (or even the suburbs) makes it very hard to get in touch with your inner Little Bo Peep. What’s a would-be shepherdess to do? A Yarn CSA can make your dream a reality! One such organization is Juniper Moon Farm on Martha’s Vineyard is home to a herd of lovely angora goats, some fat, spoiled sheep, two Maremma livestock guardian dogs, and the world’s first yarn CSA. You can purchase a share of the clip and they’ll take care of all the tedious details (like trimming hoofs, feeding during snowstorms and cleaning all the poopy hay out of the barn.) Here’s How it Works: When you purchase a share in our CSA you are investing in their 2010 “yarn harvest”. You’ll receive a shareholders certificate, weekly farm updates on what’s going on around the farm, and an invitation to our Shearing Day Celebration. After shearing, workers at the mill work their magic and in a few months you’ll receive your share of the harvest. The number of skeins, yardage, etc., will depend on the size of the clip; they do limit the number of shareholders so that everyone gets a bountiful supply. For more information, visit www.fiberfarm.com.
Get your Bio on Our Website From Deb Hillen to all Fiber Guild Members:
I am updating the website and I'm asking for artists to submit photos and info for the featured artist page. I have listed the questions used below. If you would like to have a page put up in that section of the Fiber guild website please send the following information in an e-mail to me (stitchindeb@yahoo.com):
A minimum of 3 - 5 good digital photos (I can scale them for you) Answers to the questions below.
If you don't have a website this is a good way to show off some of your work! These pages get the most hits on our website!
I'm also looking for new photos of the Creative hand sale if you have any of those. I have free time to do this until Jan 20th, so now is the time! Thanks!
Q: How did you get into the fiber arts and what are your areas of interest? Q: What do you like about your fiber art interests? (i.e. processes, materials, etc.) Q: Tell us about the works featured on the web site. (describe the products you will have pictured on the website, briefly) Q: What inspires you? Q: Have you taken any classes, seminars, attended conferences or been mentored by other fiber artists? If so, please explain. Q: Where do you see your work going in the future? Q: Do you sell your work? If so, what are your outlets for sales? Q: Do you have a web site, studio, email address? If so, please give contact information. Q: Is there other information you want included?
Websites of the Month
This month’s picks from your newsletter editor…
Paradise Fibers – in Spokane , Washington …everything for spinning, knitting and weaving…seriously, this site has a bit of everything. Has anyone ever been at the store itself??
Many of us love Colorado for various reasons…(how do you spell a fiber artist’s haven?). Here’s a definite “must see” if you visit Boulder :
Shuttles, Spindles and Skeins. Nestled in the foothills of Boulder , you can literally spend hours of time shopping and gathering new ideas at this store. If you can’t visit in person, visit their site:
www.shuttlesspindlesandskeins.com
Here’s one that some of you already know about…not quite in our back yard, but looks like it would be worth a day trip: Past Times and Great Plains Artisans in Phillipsburg , Kansas :
www.gpa-pasttimes.com/about.shtml
Opportunities, Stuff for Sale and Upcoming Fiber Events
KAWS 2010
KAWS– the Kansas Alliance of Weavers and Spinners – will hold its annual Conference in Emporia this year, on April 30 – May 2. The theme is “May Mixer”. More information will be available during Fiber Guild meetings, or you can contact Leslie McLaughlin, Lolly Buxton, or see KAWS’ website at: www.kansasweavers.com/calendar2.htm .
Dye Party Two From the Weaver’s Guild: After having such a successful Dye Party we are going for a second one. The event is from 10am – 3pm on Friday January 22 (the 29th is the back up date if the event is postponed due to bad weather), and will be in the Rose Room at Loose Park . Gather your yarns, warps, roving or whatever together for dyeing and get ready for a fun day. Our own Lolly Buxton will show us how to dye using shaving cream. Cost is $10. Space is limited…so call Betty H. at 913-422-9158 and/or download a registration form (which includes needed materials) today at: www.kcweaversguild.org/index.html
9th Annual Fiber Retreat 2010 The University of Missouri Extension and Lincoln University , in cooperation with the Fiber Guilds of Missouri, invites all fiber enthusiasts to join them on March 12, 13, 14, 2010 in Jefferson City , MO , to participate in a learning experience with other fiber artists from around Missouri . Everyone is invited to have a good time, make new friends, renew old acquaintances and learn new things. This year’s focus is on spinning, and Patsy Z and Janel Laidman are keynote speakers. There will also be workshops in other areas, such as, weaving, natural dyeing, knitting and crochet. Please come and join in for a fun filled weekend. The cost is $55 for the whole weekend and $35 for one day. There are a limited number of bunk beds available in cabins for just $25 for the weekend (these fill up quickly!!). Registration for the retreat is limited, so sign up today.
General info: http://extension.missouri.edu/fiber/2010/ online at: Download Registration Forms: http://extension.missouri.edu/fiber/registration_form.pdf
Paco-Vicuna Fiber Available Luxurious Paco-Vicuna fiber is available. Rovings, hand-picked fiber, and yarns of natural Paco-Vicuna shades can be purchased from Hickory Ridge Farms. Visit their website for a complete listing and pricing at www.pacovicunahrf.com or contact Gloria Smith for more information at 660-645-2825 or
Exhibition Opportunities Call for Entries: COLLECTIVE THREAD. A Juried Fibers & Textile Exhibition
Deadline:
03/01/10
The
University of Central
Missouri 's Gallery of Art & Design is pleased to announce an
international juried textile exhibition exploring the interconnected
relationships between artist process, medium, and life. Collective
Thread, a juried fiber & textile exhibition, will showcase contemporary
quilters, textile artists, and fiber artists; representing how through a
common or collective medium, a diverse and exploratory range of art can
be produced. Juror for Collective Thread is acclaimed artist and
University of Central Missouri faculty member, Annie Helmericks-Louder.
Helmericks-Louder works as a painter and textile artist and is
represented by the Strecker-Nelson Gallery in
Manhattan , Kansas
, and the Leopold Gallery in
Kansas City , Missouri
.
Awards: $500 best in show, plus a
solo exhibition in 2011. For Submission Guidelines and Entry Form:
Juried Show Opportunity
American Royal Art Show and Sale
The American Royal Association announces a call to artists for a juried, gallery-style exhibit and sale, September 17-26, 2010 at the Wagstaff Theater, Governors Building in Kansas City , Missouri . Best of Show $1500, Second Place $1000, Third Place $500, Category Awards $250. Jurors: John Martin, Donna Aldridge, John Roush. All entries must be original works. All entered work must be for sale. Sculpture, painting, drawing (graphite, colored pencil or pastel), photography. No minimum or maximum size. Substrates may include canvas, linen, wood, clay board panels, paper, watercolor canvas, or any other substrate chosen by the artist. Non-refundable entry fee of $35 for up to 3 pieces and $10/piece for each additional entry.
Visit: www.americanroyal.com/Default.aspx?tabid=386 for more information, or send a SASE to: American Royal Association, 1701 American Royal Court , Kansas City , MO 64102 . Deadline: April 1, 2010. Questions? Please contact Jody Holland at jodyh@americanroyal.com or call 816-569-4013.
Note: I (Suzette) emailed Jody and asked if they accept fiber-related art, and was told that interested artists could contact her and that she could view photos of their work ahead of time if they are not certain they fit the “specs” of this show.
Lawrence Scottish Fest Okay, not necessarily a fiber event – but it looks like fun and you just never know what sort of inspirations you might bring back to your studios!
Discount adult tickets to the 14th annual "Lawrence Scottish Fest" are now on sale at Brits (929 Massachusetts ) and Mass Street Music (1347 Massachusetts ). Advance tickets are $14. (Tickets at the door are $15 for adults, $12 for students). Tickets are also available online at Brown Paper Tickets: www.brownpapertickets.com/event/93144; (since they charge a handling fee they are unable to offer discounts).
This year's Lawrence Scottish Fest will be held on Saturday, Jan 30th at the Lawrence Arts Center with the Kansas City Celtic band "Kelly" as the special guest. Regular performers Forest Green, Maria & Megan, Rev Phenix, Rocky Road Bakeries, bagpipers, and Highland dancers will also be on hand for another outstanding celebration of Scottish music & culture. This year's concert will feature songs composed by contemporary Scottish artists such as Dougie MacLean in addition to traditional Scottish music.
The FESTIVAL portion of the evening starts at 6:00, with FREE Scottish treats (while they last), pipers, dancers, a Celtic jam session and numerous information booths.
The CONCERT portion starts at 7:30 with an intermission in the middle for a FREE sampling of the haggis. See our website at www.LawrenceScots.Org for details.
By buying your ticket early, you will save yourself a buck, avoid waiting in line, and help us cover our preliminary expenses. Now THAT'S Scottish!
Larry Carter Lawrence Old Guard Productions
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