September 2, 2010, Beads is the title of our program given by Kathy Dannerbeck. Kathy recently retired from Beads and Beyond, a business she and her husband owned for 14 years. Prior to Beads and Beyond, Kathy owned The Ranch, a studio in her home where she taught weaving, basketry and beading. She has travelled to Africa, Asia, Europe and South America persuing her interest in beads and collecting beaded jewelry and objects. Kathy will give us a brief history of beads, share beaded treasures gathered from around the world and bring a trunk show of vintage beads for sale. Her new company, Lines of the Compass, incorporates her passion for beads, travel and teaching and she is excited to be sharing her knowledge and passion with all of you.

October 7, 2010 Rene Evans - Our October program will be given by Rene Corder Evans a weaver and felter from Vancouver BC. She is involved in an an extensive range of textile arts and makes wearables from her woven cloth, felted cloth and hanji paper. Rene will talk about Wearable Art and the Felt she makes. She will also give a two day felting workshop following Guild meeting.

Save the Date 2011!!!

February 4, 5, 6, 2011 Jennifer Moore - Double Weave Workshop

March 5th and 6th, 2011 Norma Smayda - Miniature Overshot Designs

June 3rd, 4th, 5th, 2011 Rosalie Neilson - Warp Faced Rep - 8 Shafts and Beyond

Contact Linda if you have questions about any workshops.