Events
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Deflected Double Weave Study Group Zoom (Members only)
This event is for members only. More detail about this event is on the library page under Miscellaneous in the Members Only section. This will be an ongoing Zoom meeting, starting June 3, twice monthly on Tuesdays.
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Beginners Rigid Heddle Weaving
Glenvar Library 3917 Daugherty Rd, Salem, VA, United States"Beginning Weaving on a Rigid Heddle Loom" Workshop with Instructor Heather Laing Dates: Saturday, June 7, 2025 - 10 am - 4 pm Cost: $20 Member, $30 non-member Location: Glenvar Library, 3917 Daugherty Rd., Salem, VA 24153 Maximum Number of Participants: 8 Workshop Level: Beginner Required Loom: Rigid Heddle Lunch: Please bring a snack or lunch Workshop Description: Create a scarf using colorful […]
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Basics of Tapestry Weaving
Glenvar Library 3917 Daugherty Rd, Salem, VA, United States"Basics of Tapestry Weaving" with Instructor Heather Laing Dates: Saturday, July 12, 2025 10 am - 4 pm Cost: $20 Member $30 non-member (Includes partial year Annual Membership Fee) Location: Glenvar Library, 3917 Daugherty Rd., Salem, VA 24153 Maximum Number of Participants: 10 Workshop Level: Beginner Required Loom: Looms will be provided Lunch: Please bring a snack Workshop Description: Learn […]
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September Meeting – Business Meeting
Meadowbrook Community Center 267 Alleghany Spring Rd, Shawsville, United StatesThe first meeting of the 2025-2026 guild year. Program TBA.
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October Meeting (ZOOM) Split-Shed Weaving
Deborah Silver will present a PowerPoint lecture explaining the split-shed weaving process, including how to read a split-shed draft, how to form a split shed on different loom types, and the numerous structures that can be created using a split shed with just four shafts. Deborah will also show examples of her woven art and […]
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November Meeting – “Winding Color Balls” (PROGRAM CHANGE)
Meadowbrook Community Center 267 Alleghany Spring Rd, Shawsville, United StatesMember Iva B., has been winding some lovely balls of mixed yarn and using them to make placemats and mug rugs. She will bring in some items she's been weaving. So what we're going to do is ask you to bring in an assortment of yarns, including some you're willing to share, a cone or […]
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December Meeting – Holiday Party
Holiday Party and craft (craft type TBA) People are encouraged to bring refreshments and there will be a Dirty Santa gift exchange.
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January Meeting ZOOM, Wabi Sabi Program
Using Your Stash to Weave Wabi Sabi, with Tammy Bast (the Rogue Weaver). Join Tammy Bast, The Rogue Weaver, for an inspiring weaving presentation that embraces the art of spontaneity. In this session, you’ll dive deep into your stash, learning how to creatively sort and pair yarns of different colors and textures. Tammy will guide […]
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February Meeting – “Strictly Strickler”, changed to ZOOM meeting
NOTE: This has changed from an in-person to a Zoom meeting, due to parking situation (ice) at Shawsville Community Center. Program about Carol Strickler's “A Weaver’s Book of 8 Shaft Patterns", facilitated by member Judy W. She will explore some of the fine points of the book, hopefully discussing topics that will make the book more […]
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March Meeting – Antique Coverlets
Meadowbrook Library 267 Alleghany Spring Road, Shawsville, VA, United StatesAntique Coverlets, with Lynn Henderson The program will focus on 5 or 6 drafts from the Wilderness Road Regional Museum. NOTE: This meeting will be in the conference room in the Meadowbrook Library, not in the usual Community Center behind the library.
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Sewing a Bag with Handwoven Fabric
Glenvar Library 3917 Daugherty Rd, Salem, VA, United StatesExplore bag making with Terry as you transform your handwoven materials. Members can find more info here.
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Wabi Sabi Shawl on the Rigid Heddle,
Meadowbrook Community Center 267 Alleghany Spring Rd, Shawsville, United StatesWabi Sabi Shawl on the Rigid Heddle, Instructor Alyce Quinn, Meadowbrook (our regular meeting space) Workshop Description: Learn how to design and weave a Wabi Sabi Scarf or Shawl using yarns in your stash. Members can find more info here.
