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Programs, Workshops, and Mini-Workshops

 

Meetings and Programs

The Guild library opens at 9:30.  A short business meeting begins at 10 a.m. followed by a program.  Programs are conducted by a Guild member or visiting artist.  From noon to 1 p.m. there is a social hour during which time the library is again open.

 

Mini-Workshops

Mini-Workshops focusing on fiber techniques are held from 1 p.m. until 3 p.m. or 4 p.m. following the meeting and social hour.  Advance registration including payment of registration is required.  There may also be a materials fee.  A supply list, if appropriate, will be sent upon receipt of registration.

 

Workshops

The Guild sponsors occasional Workshops lasting from 1 to 3 days.  The number of participants is often limited, and the venue changes.  Advance registration including payment is required.  A supply list will be sent upon receipt of registration.

 

For more information, contact the Program Chairman: programs@potomaccraftsmenguild.org

 

2007-2008

PROGRAMS, WORKSHOPS, AND MINI-WORKSHOPS

 

Click Here for the 2007-2008 Workshop and Mini-workshop Registration Form

 

Guests are welcome!  Pre-registration is required for all workshops and mini-workshops.  Registrations are not complete until a check for the full amount payable to “Potomac Craftsmen” is received. Click here for a downloadable Registration Form. (Acrobat Reader required)

 

September

September 8, 2007
Kumihimo: Braiding of the Samuri Armor, with Betty Kirk
Mini-Workshop
Felted Geodes, with Betty Kirk

September 9, 2007 (Workshop)
The Amazing Felted Hats, with Betty Kirk

 

October

October 13, 2007
The Political Power of the Needle, with Patsy Hartnett
Mini-Workshop
Temari Balls, with Ellen Turner

 

November

November 10, 2007
Mayan Textiles, with Karen Searle

November 10-12, 2007 (Workshop)
Sculptural Knitting and Crochet, with Karen Searle

 

December

December 8, 2007
Fiber Art for Worship, with Carol Bodin, Renate Chernoff, Carla Gladstone, Roz Houseknecht, Chris Spangler, and Susan Tilt
Holiday potluck lunch

 

January

January 12, 2008
Textiles from Mathematics? Work Inspired by
Ralph E. Griswold
, with Carla Gladstone
Mini-Workshop
Light and Dark: Exploring Positive and Negative
Space
, with Carla Gladstone

 

February

February 9, 2008
One Eye on the Past - Contemporary Weaving and Dyeing, with Hillary L. Steel

 

March

March 8, 2008
Ooooops! (Art from Mistakes), with Rayna Gilman

March 8-9, 2008 (Workshop)
Soy Wax Batik, with Rayna Gilman

 

April

April 12
The Big Idea, with Bonnie Inouye

April 12-13 (Workshop)
The Big Overshot, with Bonnie Inouye

 

May

May 10-11, 2008 (Workshop)
Paste Papers, with Deena Schnitman

 

June

June 14, 2008
Study Group Day!
Informative and inspiring presentations by each of the Guild’s study groups, followed by a potluck lunch.

 

 


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