You can read all about Lambtown in the latest edition of Fiber Femmes. The complete article on the spinning contest is here. Congratulations, Diana and Annie!
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Tuesday, September 5, 2006
Lambtown National Spinning Contest
Congratulations to our very own Diana Lewis for placing second overall in the "National" spinning contest held in Dixon, CA on July 28. Diana also took second place in Strategic Use of Fibers and third place for Length of Fiber. Annie Toth also participated in the contest and was the only spindle spinner in a field of wheels.
You can read all about Lambtown in the latest edition of Fiber Femmes. The complete article on the spinning contest is here. Congratulations, Diana and Annie!
You can read all about Lambtown in the latest edition of Fiber Femmes. The complete article on the spinning contest is here. Congratulations, Diana and Annie!
Sunday, September 3, 2006
An Evening with Michael Rohde
Photo caption: Integrity by Michael Rohde,hand dyed wool & silk on linen warp.
An Evening With Michael Rohde
Tuesday, September 5, 2006 from 7:00 to 8:30 p.m.
Technology Development Center
5200 Valentine Rd., Ventura
$10 General Admission - $5 Students & Seniors
Free to FOTM Members & Students Under 18.
Limited seating. Reservations are required: 805.653.2501.
Early arrival guarantees a seat.
Tuesday, September 5, 2006 from 7:00 to 8:30 p.m.
Technology Development Center
5200 Valentine Rd., Ventura
$10 General Admission - $5 Students & Seniors
Free to FOTM Members & Students Under 18.
Limited seating. Reservations are required: 805.653.2501.
Early arrival guarantees a seat.
Michael Rohde's works are the result of a process that starts with a question: "What if?" Subtle changes in color and yarn create works that become meditative objects that delight the eye and capture the imagination. He is inspired by color, by geometry and the unpredictable nature of color relationships. Seeing him at work, seated at a large loom, recalls an image of an organist exploring the intricacies of a Bach fugue.
Michael has been weaving for more than thirty years. He was trained as a bio-chemist and for a number of years pursued a science career while at the same time becoming increasingly curious about how various yarns behaved on the loom, and how slight variations in dyes could create a different emotional and aesthetic impact.
About 10 years ago, he began to dedicate himself only to weaving. His success is witnessed by the numerous awards he has received and by exhibitions in this country and abroad. His work is in the permanent collection of The Art Institute of Chicago.
Please join us as host Donna Granata interviews acclaimed fiber artist, Michael Rohde.
Sponsored by: Jim & Meg Easton
Ongoing Sponsors: Dennis Mitchell at Matiz Salon, Creative Skin Care & Passion Flowers
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Thursday, August 31, 2006
Upcoming Events & Fair Update
Mark your calendars and join us Saturday, October 21, for our annual Open House and sale at the historic Dudley House in Ventura. More details soon!
Cambria Retreat, October 27, 28, & 29, sponsored by the Central Coast Weavers. Reservations are required; email Ruth at imaweverATtcsnDOTnet for more information.
More Fair Ribbons! (Did we miss your ribbons? Send your info, along with a picture if you have one, to Elisa - epscrapsAThotmailDOTcom).
Karen's spun fiber received a blue ribbon in its class and was nominated for Best of Show in Home Arts. That is one impressive ribbon!
Karen also received a third place award for this skein,
and first place ribbons for a beaded bracelet 
and two necklaces.
Congratulations, Karen!
Sharon took first place honors for her crochet felted purse
and handspun yarn, 
plus an honorable mention for these fingerless mitts. 
Good job, Sharon!
Cambria Retreat, October 27, 28, & 29, sponsored by the Central Coast Weavers. Reservations are required; email Ruth at imaweverATtcsnDOTnet for more information.
More Fair Ribbons! (Did we miss your ribbons? Send your info, along with a picture if you have one, to Elisa - epscrapsAThotmailDOTcom).
Karen's spun fiber received a blue ribbon in its class and was nominated for Best of Show in Home Arts. That is one impressive ribbon!
Karen also received a third place award for this skein,
and first place ribbons for a beaded bracelet 
and two necklaces.
Congratulations, Karen!Sharon took first place honors for her crochet felted purse
and handspun yarn, 
plus an honorable mention for these fingerless mitts. 
Good job, Sharon!
Sunday, August 27, 2006
September Meeting
Our program on September 23 will be presented by Giovanna Imperia, who will speak about kumihimo (Japanese braiding) and the influences on her designs.
Giovanna is "an ex-marketer with the spirit of an artist". Her work has been shown in many juried and invitational national and international exhibits. Most recently, her work was included in exhibits in the UK and Japan, and will be featured in a textile exhibit in the Ukraine. In October she will travel to Italy to teach there. Giovanna has been an artist in residence at the Houston Center for Contemporary Craft and loves teaching and sharing her passion for kumihimo.
A beginning kumihimo workshop will be held Saturday afternoon, September 23, and all day Sunday, September 24. Marudai stands will be available for class use at the workshop. The cost of the workshop is $135. To reserve your place, please contact Karen (ktynerATtmxusDOTcom).
Please join us for our next meeting!
Date: Saturday, September 23, 2006
Time: 9:00 a.m. - Coffee & goodies. 9:30 a.m. - General Meeting
Where: 701 Del Norte Blvd. Units 115 & 120, Oxnard CA
For more info, please visit our website or leave a comment below (please include your email address) and we'll get right back to you.
Giovanna is "an ex-marketer with the spirit of an artist". Her work has been shown in many juried and invitational national and international exhibits. Most recently, her work was included in exhibits in the UK and Japan, and will be featured in a textile exhibit in the Ukraine. In October she will travel to Italy to teach there. Giovanna has been an artist in residence at the Houston Center for Contemporary Craft and loves teaching and sharing her passion for kumihimo.
A beginning kumihimo workshop will be held Saturday afternoon, September 23, and all day Sunday, September 24. Marudai stands will be available for class use at the workshop. The cost of the workshop is $135. To reserve your place, please contact Karen (ktynerATtmxusDOTcom).
Please join us for our next meeting!
Date: Saturday, September 23, 2006
Time: 9:00 a.m. - Coffee & goodies. 9:30 a.m. - General Meeting
Where: 701 Del Norte Blvd. Units 115 & 120, Oxnard CA
For more info, please visit our website or leave a comment below (please include your email address) and we'll get right back to you.
Saturday, August 26, 2006
August Program & Fair Update
Our August program was a giant "Show and Tell", with members showing items entered in this year's Ventura County Fair. We had a fair-ly good time. (sorry!)
The Guild's booth took first place, thanks to the year-long efforts of Nona and her team. The judges loved the blooming cotton plants and the use of natural fibers - woven cotton panels - for the booth walls. Good job, Nona!
Guild members volunteered to demonstrate various fiber arts in the booth each afternoon during the Fair's run. Our 'student weaver' - Sharon R. - was a definite crowd pleaser.
Awards (This is a partial list. Did we miss your ribbons? Send your info, along with a picture if you have one, to Elisa - epscrapsAThotmailDOTcom).
Karen won several ribbons in both Home Arts and Gem & Mineral, including one skein of spun fiber which was nominated for Best In Show. Her beaded jewelry was absolutely incredible. Congratulations, Karen!
Cheryl M. took home several ribbons including one for a purse she made from her own original design. Although she's been spinning for less than a year - and this was only her third skein of spun fiber - Cheryl won an Honorable Mention in spinning. Good job!
Sharon was presented with seven first place ribbons, including one for this cute baby hat, two seconds and several honorable mentions for her fiber arts and scrapbook pages. Well done, Sharon!
Elisa won ribbons for spinning, weaving, crochet and scrapbooking, including a blue ribbon for this crocheted baby sweater.
Monica and daughter, Susie, took home a variety of Fair ribbons. Susie did slightly better than her mom, with at least 4 first place and one second place ribbons. Congratulations to both!
And congratulations to everyone who participated in this year's Fair. See you next year!
The Guild's booth took first place, thanks to the year-long efforts of Nona and her team. The judges loved the blooming cotton plants and the use of natural fibers - woven cotton panels - for the booth walls. Good job, Nona!
Guild members volunteered to demonstrate various fiber arts in the booth each afternoon during the Fair's run. Our 'student weaver' - Sharon R. - was a definite crowd pleaser.
Awards (This is a partial list. Did we miss your ribbons? Send your info, along with a picture if you have one, to Elisa - epscrapsAThotmailDOTcom).
Karen won several ribbons in both Home Arts and Gem & Mineral, including one skein of spun fiber which was nominated for Best In Show. Her beaded jewelry was absolutely incredible. Congratulations, Karen!
Cheryl M. took home several ribbons including one for a purse she made from her own original design. Although she's been spinning for less than a year - and this was only her third skein of spun fiber - Cheryl won an Honorable Mention in spinning. Good job!
Sharon was presented with seven first place ribbons, including one for this cute baby hat, two seconds and several honorable mentions for her fiber arts and scrapbook pages. Well done, Sharon!
Elisa won ribbons for spinning, weaving, crochet and scrapbooking, including a blue ribbon for this crocheted baby sweater.
Monica and daughter, Susie, took home a variety of Fair ribbons. Susie did slightly better than her mom, with at least 4 first place and one second place ribbons. Congratulations to both!
And congratulations to everyone who participated in this year's Fair. See you next year!
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