Meetings
The Handweavers Guild of Boise Valley usually meets the first Saturday of the month. There are a few exceptions to work around holidays and the break taken in the summer.
Most meetings are held at the Adelmann House at the Idaho
Historical Museum. It is the last one in the row of
historical houses east of the Museum. This link will take you
to a map
of
610 Julia Davis Dr Boise, ID 83702-7646
Meeting time is 11:30am unless otherwise noted. Meetings start with a discussion of upcoming events, things we need to know or do as a guild, and misc. other topics. There is a Show-and-Tell session so we can see what everyone has been accomplishing. The Program starts about 1:00pm after a short break for visiting the Guild library and social time. You might want to bring a lunch. Programs last from one to two hours. Visitors are welcome!
2011-2012 Meeting & Workshop Schedule
August 27, 2011 - Crochet Bags, Hands On ~ Mary Sheets
September 24, 2011 - Museum Comes to Life - See below
October 1, 2011 - Our Local Resources - Fuzz, Puffy Mondaes, Knit Wits, The Sheep Shed, Annie's Enterprises, White House Yarn and Fiber Shop
October 8, 9 & 10, 2011 - Getting to the Stars Workshop ~ Rebecca Winter
November 5, 2011 - Color Wheel ~ Cynthia Newman
December 3, 2011 - Potluck and Mug Rug/Coaster Exchange **Meeting will be at Penny Schraufnagel's
January 3, 2012 - Wrapping/Folding ~ Lynn Ruggles
January 14, 15 & 16, 2012 - Weaving Intensive - Color Theory
February 4, 2012 - Plain Weave ~ Julie Gerrard
March 3, 2012 - Using and Spinning Silk Caps and Silk Hankies ~ Merri Williams
March 23, 24 & 25, 2012 - Comprehensive Spinning ~ Celia Quinn
April 7, 2012 - Weaving with Chenille ~ Mitzi Meyers
May 5, 2012 - Yarn & Equipment Sale
June 2, 2012 - Annual Picnic Pot luck **Location to be announced
Museum Comes to Life - September 24, 2011
Each year the Handweavers Guild of Boise Valley participates in Museum Comes to Life. It is held the last Saturday of September at the Idaho historical Museum in Julia Davis Park.
We will be demonstrating for the public and showing off what our members have done during the last year. Two displays will be set up. First we will have the challenge for the public to vote for their favorites from. We will also have a display of some of the other things that have been woven by our members.
The Challenge for 2011 is Natural Color. You can use any natural colored fiber or yarns to make your items. Yes, this means that there should be no dyed yarns or fibers. So let's step out of the world of color and try something new. Sign up sheet for the 2011 Challenge.
Please plan on attending (in period costume) to help with handing out ballots and demonstrations. There will be a sign up sheet at the August meeting or contact Vila to volunteer.
We will be setting up for Museum Comes to Life on September 23th at 12:00pm. Please come help if you can.