Final IWC Fall 2020 Revised · 2020. 10. 15. · Demonstra,ons include Cavandoli knots as the ﬁnishing technique. Experience Level: Intermediate to Advanced Skills. Skills needed

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IWC NEWS

FALL 2010

IWC 2021

JULY 22-25

President’s Message

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KeynoteSpeaker/.

IWC Theme

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3-Day Workshops

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Raffle/Silent Auction

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Fashion Show/

Exhibits

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Scholarships/

Marketplace

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Registration

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Presidents Message

Oh what an interes,ng ,me we live in. Lots of fiber events have

had to be cancelled or go on-line since March. I know for me it is

some,mes difficult to see friends on-line and not be able to give

them all a big hug.

We are s,ll in the planning phase of planning an IN PERSON

conference for July 22 – 25, 2021 at Fort Lewis College in

Durango, Colorado. We have been in touch with the college and

they are taking all precau,ons necessary and have made many

adjustments so that as many students as possible can aRend in

person. We are very hopeful that by next July we will be in a

posi,on to gather in person, maybe with some minor

adjustments and be able to give everyone a long over due hug.

We have a great line up of workshops and an always enjoyable

keynote speaker in Robyn Spady.

We are also looking forward to seeing all of the great items that

were inspired and created during this pandemic in our Fiber

Celebra,on as well as the Board and Workshop Leader show.

This event could not be as successful as it is without the many

volunteers. We currently have a Board consis,ng of 8 members

from Colorado, Utah, Nevada, New Mexico and Arizona. Several

Board posi,ons will be open aZer this conference. If you are

interested, please complete the Board applica,on on our

website. Always great to get new ideas to keep the conference

fresh.

Thanks for your con,nued support in volunteering and aRending

this great conference.

Beverly Kajko

Inside This Issue:


Robyn Spady — Keynote Speaker

Inspired by her blankie woven by her great-grandmother,

Robyn learned to weave at a young age and has been

weaving for over 50 years. Robyn is fascinated by the infinite

possibili,es of crossing threads and loves coming up with

new ideas to create fabric and transform it into something

new and exci,ng.

She completed HGA’s Cer,ficate of Excellence in

Handweaving (COE-W) in 2004 with the specialized study

Loom-Controlled S.tched Double Cloth. Robyn publishes

HeddlecraZ® a digital magazine for weavers launched in

2016. With her background we felt she was the perfect

person to reflect our theme of Remote Connec,ons in Fiber.

Beverly Kajko

REMOTE CONNECTIONS IN FIBER

THEME

AZer the crazy year we have been through so many of us have had to

stay safe and be at home for a lot more hours than a lot of us would

prefer. Our theme – Remote Connec,ons in Fiber – reflects a lot of

more connec,ng through Zoom and other on-line mee,ng sources as

well as taking more and more classes and workshops on-line. We

hope everyone is adap,ng and look forward to hopefully seeing

everyone in Durango, CO next year and seeing all the great crea,ons

that have been created in these crazy ,mes.


Lucieanne Coif man

Classic and Non-TradiQonal Rep Weave

In this workshop we will explore both classic and nontradi,onal methods of rep weaving on 4

to 8 shaZs. Every loom will be set up in advance with a different draZ, seR, fiber, and

techniques. Besides tradi,onal rep designs, we’ll study new techniques inspired from such

block weaves as Twill, Shadow, Krokbragd, Honeycomb and more. There will be a special set

,me to review the tradi,onal way of draZing rep weave. A special segment will address how

to design, draZ and plan a finished piece following the original draZ on the loom. Time will

also be set aside to discuss color choices and learn pick up design for interested students.

Experience Level: Advanced Beginner to Advanced Weavers. Students must be able to

read a draZ and set up their loom prior to the workshop.

Intermountain Weavers. Conference Workshops —2021

3-Day Workshops — Friday, Saturday and Sunday — 17 Great Choices




Karen Donde

This Doesn’t Look Like Plain Weave

The over-one, under-one plain weave interlacement is the founda,on of numerous weaving

paRerns and techniques, including Beiderwand, deflec,ved double weave, double weave,

color-and-weave effects, thick and thin, warp rep, M’s and O’s, handwoven lace, tapestry,

transparency, etc. Par,cipants will experiment with several of these weave structures,

studying them from the perspec,ve of their plain weave roots. Breaking complicated-

sounding structures and/or techniques down to demonstrate commonali,es with something

as basic and familiar as plain weave is intended to encourage weavers’ technical development

and crea,ve explora,on in a non-threatening way.

Experience Level: This workshop is designed for weavers with basic weaving skills who

may be hesitant to explore more complex structures. It is also suitable for intermediate

weavers for whom these structures may be new.




Molly Elkind

Collage to Cartoon . . . and Beyond

This is a sequel to Molly’s popular Collage to Tapestry Cartoon workshop. Veterans of that class and new students will both find it useful. You’ll start by making your own patterned and painted papers with a variety of media, then cut, tear and paste them into collages that will be the design for your tapestry. Learn step by step how to translate your collage into a cartoon you can weave. Then, break out of the box and consider open warps, irregular edges, and adding stitch and non-woven elements. How far you can push your woven tapestry toward a mixed media collage? If you’re ready to move through the design process to start weaving, Molly will provide grayscale yarns to sample your design with, so bring a small loom and basic tapestry tools. You’ll leave with design ideas, a cartoon ready to weave, and time permitting, a woven sample.

Experience Level: Intermediate – Advanced tapestry weavers. Students must have some experience with conventional tapestry technique.




Sarah Jackson

Design from Scratch: Handwoven Towels on Four Sha\s

The primary goal of the workshop is to teach students how to create their own designs for

handwoven towels. Students will complete the workshop with a thorough understanding of

the necessary components for good design. They will leave the workshop with woven

samples and a specific plan for weaving towels based on their samples. Designing from

scratch is an exci,ng, sa,sfying component of weaving and is something every weaver is

capable of doing well. In this workshop par,cipants will formulate a plan for their own design

based on discussion about color, weave structure, seR, warp and weZ calcula,ons, and

sampling, plus the Fibonacci sequence and profile draZs as design resources. This workshop is

a combina,on of presenta,on, discussion, and weaving; it is not a round robin workshop.

Experience Level: All levels, must know how to dress a loom and read a simple draZ.




Jennifer Moore

Double Rainbow

2 Layers, 4 or 8 ShaZs, Colors - endless possibili,es! This is perhaps the ul,mate color

sampler! You will begin by winding a warp and seong up your loom according to Jennifer’s

system for working with mul,ple colors in a rota,onal sequence and bringing it to the

workshop. A basic two-layered structure will enable you to mix and match our colors, crea,ng

an amazing array of color mixtures. As you weave and your warp colors move past each other

you will experience a visual feast of iridescence and moire paRerns. We will also experiment

with single-layered structures such as warp rep and warp-faced twills and the effects they

create on this versa,le warp. Those set up for two blocks on eight shaZs will also be able to

explore and unlimited range of block combina,ons. The workshop includes a comprehensive

lecture on block doubleweaver that will give you the tools to create your own block designs in

doublewide for as many shaZs as you have. This sample will provide a remarkable educa,on

in color theory and how op,cal mixtures work in weaving, as well as a great source of

inspira,on for future weaving projects.

Experience Level: No prior experience in doubleweaver is necessary, but students must

know how to warp a loom.




John Mullarkey

Tablet Weaving Sampler

You’ve tried tablet weaving. You’ve even enjoyed it, but what else is out there? We’ll start

with Egyp,an Diagonals, also known as Double-Card Double-Teen Diagonals. This technique

gives a nice founda,on for many techniques that are diagonal in nature. On the second day

we will explore what happens to threaded-in designs when we supercharge them using 6-hole

cards. You’ll get many ,ps and tricks for weaving with 6-hole cards. Lastly, we’ll look at a

tradi,onal technique from an Indonesian Island called Sulawesi. Beau,ful designs that are like

double-faced tablet weaving, and then not like it at all.

Experience Level: Advanced Beginner, should have some tablet weaving experience.




Rosalie Neilson

Rep Runners: A Study in 4-Block Design Using Linked Blocks and Solid Stripes

This workshop is for weavers who want to develop their design capabili,es. Par,cipants will

design a warp stripe and thread their own loom prior to the workshop. Using the same profile

draZs, weavers will thread an 8-shaZ loom with 4 or 5 different colors of 3/2 or 5/2

mercerized coRon to design a table runner. (The wrapping instruc,ons and color direc,ons

will be sent via email upon registra,on.). The runner will feature a series of 4-block mo,fs in

the center, with borders featuring 2-block mo,fs in opposite colors (created by the linked

blocks). The border will be separated from the center by a solid colored stripe. Weavers will

select mo,fs from Design Pages from An Exalta,on of Blocks, a book about symmetric block

design wriRen by Rosalie Neilson. The workshop will begin with a PowerPoint presenta,on

showing the concept of independent and linked blocks, as well as the development of 4-block

designs. Design sSessions will focus on developing 2-, 3-, and 4-block symmetric mo,fs,

conver,ng profile draZs into threading and treadling plans, and developing a skeleton ,e-up.

Demonstra,ons include Cavandoli knots as the finishing technique.

Experience Level: Intermediate to Advanced Skills. Skills needed for the workshop include

how to read a thread-by-thread and profile draZs, how to warp using two different colors,

how to beam a longer warp (4 to 6 yards), how to place paper or s,cks in warp while beaming

to prevent threads from falling off the edges, and know how to correct closed warp ends.

Weavers will work exclusively on their own looms.




Jane Patrick

Finger Controlled Weaves for Rigid Heddle and Harness Looms

In this class students will explore the world of finger-controlled weaves and learn what impressive

results can be achieved with these simple yet versa,le techniques. Whole fabrics can be created

or just accents added for stunning results. We’ll learn Leno, Brook’s bouquet, sumac, ghiordes

knot, Danish medallions, Spanish Lace, and pick-up loops - or as many as we have ,me for in this

short class. You could spend a life,me exploring these techniques!

Experience Level: Advanced beginner. Students should be comfortable with weaving and

come with their looms warped and ready to weave.




Deborah Silver

Split-Shed Weaving

Break out blocks with split-shed weaving. Weave curves and blend colors using con,nuous

weZs on a 4-shaZ loom with no special equipment. In this workshop, students will learn the

split-shed ,ed Biederwand technique, which uses only 4 shaZs and three weZ yarns which

travel from selvage to selvage. They will also learn to make a cartoon on cloth that will

advance with the warp and will not wrinkle when bea,ng. This is the same technique

Deborah uses to weave pectoral imagery in her art. If ,me allows, students will have a chance

to experiment with split-shed Bronson lace and an unbalanced ,ed weave structure (using the

same warp) with slight changes to the ,e-ups.

Experience Level: Students should have the ability to warp and weave basic 4-shaZ fabric.




Robyn Spady

Lace Weaves and the Rainbow Connection Lace weaves AND color in one workshop???!!! What could be more satisfying? Traditionally, lace weaves are woven with the same yarn in the warp and weft. But, no more! Applying color in different ways can transform a simple lace threading into a versatile warp that can be manipulated in different ways with additional colors to create amazing fabrics. In this class, application of color in different lace weaves, such as huck, Atwater-Bronson, and Swedish lace will be explored. Participants will pre-warp their loom from a small set of different lace threadings. They will explore the fundamentals of lace weaves and colors and strategies for combining the two. Four-shaft loom minimum. (Note: This is not a round robin workshop.

Experience Level: Adventure-seeking Beginner through Advanced weaver.




Dianne To^en

Design Inlay Rag Rugs and More

Learn to add a unique touch to your rag project - whether it is a rug, wall hanging,

table runner, purse, or placemats. This first step is crea,vely piecing together fabric

strips to form a fabric block according to the direc,ons provided in advance. In class,

the block will be cut into weZ strips, then woven into a plain weave threading. Using

fabric paints, have fun pain,ng designs and learn an inlay process to make your

project special. Fish, flowers, and buRerflies are only a few design ideas. No special

ar,s,c ability required, as designs can be copied or traced.

Experience Level: All levels.


Laura Viada

The Art of Transparency

Transparencies are fun to weave and present a wealth of opportuni,es for expression and

design. A close rela,ve of the tapestry, the dis,nguishing characteris,c of the transparency is

the contrast between opaque area of paRern inlay and the sheer background cloth.

Transparencies can be stand alone art pieces, or they can be func,onal items such as window

coverings, table linens, and wearables. This workshop introduces students to basic

transparency weaving techniques, and to all the possibili,es transparency offers. On day one,

we will explore the basics - yarns, seR, weaving techniques, crea,ng shapes, etc. On day two,

we will explore design sources and methods and students will create an original cartoon. On

day three students may con,nue experimen,ng with yarns and techniques and/or begin

weaving from the cartoon designed in day two. A substan,al amount of ,me will be devoted

to weaving on each of the three days.

Experience Level: All levels.






Robin Wilton

ExploraQon into Inkle Weaving

Learn the basics of Inkle Weaving or renew your skills and then discover some new

advanced skills of two different Pick Up design techniques. In Day 1 &2 we will

cover how to warp and inkle loom, how to read a paRern and then design our own

paRerns on graph paper. We will have the opportunity to warp the loom twice

during the first two days to hone our skills. On the third day we will warp for a

Pick Up paRern of our choice and learn PickUp techniques. The instructor will

have inkle looms with several different Pick Up paRerns that students will be able

to try out. Examples include: Pebble Weave, 2 Color and 3 Color Pick Up.

Experience Level: All Levels


Linda Lugenbill

Manipulated Forms - Dark Windows

This workshop takes the tradi,onal ‘cathead’ basket to the contemporary level by exploring

shaping, color placement, rim finishes and twill plai,ng techniques. Sound construc,on

methods will be emphasized. Hand-shaping creates unique corners of the twill plaited base as

well as the rounded wall of the basket. We will learn hand posi,oning and control of tension to

make this happen while weaving with another twill paRern. The finished vessel may be

symmetrical or not and will be topped with unique rim treatments. A variety of rim finishes will

be demonstrated. Par,cipants will be encouraged to incorporate openings or slits while

weaving the wall. Form changes will be developed into design elements. The finished project

displays a striking effect of recessed dark windows. This is a result of specific placement of dyed

and natural stakes and their interac,on with twill weaving paRern. Color blending will be

discussed as addi,onal color is added via over dyeing with one or more dyes. Embellishing

possibili,es will also be considered. You will gain experience and understanding of shaping,

weaving with twills, finishing with unique rim treatments, and color placement varia,ons.

Addi,onally, students will gain understanding of sound construc,on methods, materials

prepara,ons, material handling, and dyeing.

Experience Level: Open to all skill and experience levels.




Jillian Moreno

Spin the Rainbow

Are you ready for the ul,mate color class? Over our three days together we will experiment,

explore and play with a variety of methods of working with color in spinning. We will study

and spin braids. Spinning swingles and plied yarns we will mix and blend color, we will keep

colors as clear as the braid they came from. We’ll take the ,me to examine different dye

paRerns in braids, decoding how the paRerns translate into yarn. Experimen,ng with color

layering, we will see what happens when we work with more than 2-plys, with boucle, cables,

spirals and textured spins. Combo draZ, combo ply, combo spin and marls, aZer this class you

will know the difference and be able to execute and manipulate each technique. We will

blend color with hand cards, working to understand ,nt, tone and shade, how much color,

enhance and duplicate color ways , and create your own from an image. Capping off this

workshop we will discuss and get hands on experience planning color for a whole project.

Using the color techniques you have learned in class you’ll quickly plan a project, including the

sampling. Consistency, measuring and stretching fiber for a project will all be touched on.

Your materials for this class will come from a traveling stash, a huge array of fibers, dyed,

handprinted and natural. There will be different breeds and blends, different prepara,ons,

including baRs. We will have open studio ,me for you to experiment, prac,ce and sample

techniques that have sparked your curiosity. We may have ,me for marketplace field trip to

look at firebrand color in their natural habitat. My goal is for you to leave this class with

confidence in spinning color, and a few more tools in your spinning toolbox.

Experience Level: If you can spin a con,nuous thread and you have plied yarn, even once,

this class is for you.




Liz Spear

Nuno Felt: Pieces, Patches & Yardage

Try a tex,le technique that will bring an exci,ng focus to your art quilt, garment, handmade

book or interior decor. Using an adapted wet-fel,ng process, learn to combine fine silk fabrics

and merino wool to make Nunofelt, an incredibly textured and versa,le material. Create

pieces, patches or yardage to incorporate into other tex,le projects using your personal color

choices and lots of elbow grease. Folks new to fel,ng are welcome, while experienced felters

can add a new approach to their toolbox. This ac,ve class requires some upper body strength

and stamina, and long periods of standing.

Experience Level: All skill levels welcome.






Heather Winslow

Handwoven Sweaters

You love sweaters but you don’t knit? Borrow a garment style that has tradi,onally been

hand knit and design using handwoven fabric. You will receive informa,on prior to the

workshop including a number of sweater styles, sleeve varia,ons, and recommended yarns to

choose from. Weave your fabric at home and come to class ready to fit your “muslin” sweater,

construct your garment, and add those innova,ve finishing details that make it a one-of-a-kind

treasure.

Experience Level: Advanced beginner to advanced.


Raffle Baskets and Silent AucQon

For the 2021 Conference

The Raffle and Silent Auc,on are a way to raise funds for the next

IWC Conference.

In order to make the process manageable, the baskets will be

broken into two groups. One group will be raffled off Friday

evening before the dinner, and the second group Saturday

evening before the Fashion Show. The ,cket numbers selected

during the raffle process will be posted on a white board at the

the Registra,on Desk through Sunday, and on a board at the

Fashion Show. Baskets will be available for pick up at the

Registra,on Desk Saturday and Sunday during the hours the

registra,on desk is open.

If a basket is not picked up by noon on Sunday, another number

will be pulled and the new number will be posted on the white

board at the registra,on desk.

1. IWC asks that only new/unused items be donated for the

raffle baskets. This is not a place to recycle your stash.

2. IWC asks that each guild limit their baskets to six or less. For

each basket, provide a list of what is in the basket and the

name of your guild/donor.

3. IWC will wrap each basket in clear plas,c with the contents

and guild/donor noted on each basket. The drawing day will

be listed on the basket.


FASHION SHOW

One of the highlights fo our conference is the fashion show held on

Saturday night. This event if for and by our par,cipants showing us the

garments, accessories and even home good they created in the two

years prior to this conference.

Our theme for the conference is “Remote Connec.ons in Fiber”

so this would be a good ,me to dust off that unfinished item and bring

it to the fashion show.

When registra,on opens on Thursday there will be a table set

up with a sign”Fashion Show” where you can fill out a form with your

name and a brief descrip,on of what you are entering into the show.

For those of you who are hesitant to “Strut the Catwalk” you can ask

someone else to model the item for you.

Remote ConnecQons In Fiber Members’ Exhibit

Remote Connec,ons in Fiber Members’ Exhibit Celebra,on of Fiber is a

non-juried exhibit of IWC members’ work. We would like to encourage

all IWC member aRendees of the 2021 Conference to submit one or

two pieces for this non-juried show. There will be several awards

sponsored by various fiber organiza,ons as well as IWC—including the

ever popular People’s Choice Award. The conference theme for 2021 is:

Remote Connec,ons in Fiber. Some of you may experiment with new

fibers or rework a rediscovered technique to make it new. Some may

want to perfect their tried and true technique of today. This is your

chance to show off your work whether it is func,onal or just fun. Work

must have been completed since the last conference (July 2019). It is

easy to enter—no pictures, no jurying—just print out the form from the

website and bring it and your submission(s) with you. The form will also

be available at the registra,on table when you sign in at the

conference. As a reminder, mul,ple piece entries should include

hanging devices and instruc,ons, and if you would like your garment

displayed on a mannequin, please bring one with you to the

conference.


IWC 2021 Market: The IWC Market has always been an important

component of our Conference. As usual we will have a variety of

vendors and merchandise for fiber ar,sts. We will post selected

vendors in April 2021 on our website.

If you would like your favorite shop or suppliers at IWC, please pass

along on our website: www.intermountainweavers.org where

they can find vendor informa,on and applica,on forms.

Scholarships: IWC is pleased to offer again a limited number of

scholarships for IWC par,cipants, For scholarship informa,on visit our

website: www.intermountainweavers.org.

http://www.intermountainweavers.org



IWC Web Site

The IWC web site is where you go to manage your membership and register for the

conference. You use your email address to log in to your member profile. To log in and see

your profil

e, go to:

www.intermountainweavers.org

And use the blue box with the icon of a person that is in the upper right corner of the web

page. If it is your first ,me to log in or you have forgoRen your password, click on the link to

reset your password.

Once you've logged in, you can go into your profile and update and verify your contact

informa,on. Please make sure that all of your informa,on is correct and complete.

You can use the web site to update your membership so you are an ac,ve member for 2 more

years. The membership period is for 2 years, and the membership expires at the end of the

calendar year.

IWC 2021 Sign Up Updates

You have to be a current member of IWC to sign up for the 2021 conference. To update your

membership, sign in as described in the “New Web Site” sec,on. You can then pay online to

update your membership. You can also mail in an applica,on with a check using the paper

form at:

www.intermountainweavers.org/join-us

Also use this page to use if you do not have an IWC membership.

You will be able to sign up for your classes using the new web site by going to the “Events”

page of the web site. The sign up for the 2021 Conference will open on 1 Feb 2021.

Conference Sign Up

The conference sign-up will be available on 1 Feb 2021 on the following web page:

www.intermountainweavers.org/events

There will also be an applica,on you can print out and send in on that page by 25 Jan 2021.

Class SelecQon Process

In order to make the selec,on of class par,cipants fair to everyone, a policy has been adopted

by the IWC Board to ensure that selec,on for classes at the Intermountain Weavers

Conferences is done consistently and fairly. The class selec,on process can be found at:

www.intermountainweavers.org/Class_Selec,on


http://www.intermountainweavers.org/join-us

http://www.intermountainweavers.org/events

http://www.intermountainweavers.org/Class_Selection

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