NEXT MEETING: February 20, 2008 at 7:30 PM at the Winslow Center
[Remember, this meeting is one week earlier than we normally meet]

GUEST SPEAKER: Nadine Sanders,
"SPINNING STRAW INTO GOLD: WOVEN HARMONIES"

If you are tired of sitting at programs and falling asleep as soon as the lights go out for slide viewing, if you always play your favorite CD or radio station as you weave or spin, this program is for you! Rhythm inherently links the process of weaving and spinning with music. You can close your eyes, but you'll keep your ears open at this upbeat performance of fiber related songs, the history of weaving music and of work and artists inspired by music. The audience will learn several simple rounds and chants to get revived from the energy of sung harmonies. Volunteers will play rhythm instruments!

If anyone has a portable CD/tape player they can bring to this meeting, please let Vilija know at vilijad@sbcglobal.net

Nadine Sanders is a fiber artist, weaving teacher, music teacher and performer. In solo performance she plays the fiddle, sings accapella or with auto harp accompaniment. "I strive to touch each participant's sense of creativity by incorporating all of the senses in my presentations. The rhythm inherently linked to weaving and music is the touchstone to my creative energy. I want to inspire bold use of materials and encourage designs from within.

Diablo Weavers and Treadles are sharing the cost of bringing Nadine to our area. Diablo is invited to our Feb. meeting and we are all invited to Diablo's meeting on Friday morning the 22nd at the Thurman Casey Library, [Contra Costa Library, Ygnacio Valley Branch], 2661 Oak Grove Rd. Walnut Creek. Meeting begins at 10 AM, with speaker beginning at 11 AM.

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 22nd PROGRAM for Diablo Weavers:
THEME & VARIATION: MORE WEAVING THAT SINGS

This program is a pictorial history of the Theo Moorman technique and features the work from the book of the same title. Weavings by Joyce Harter Sanders and weavers from around the world demonstrate this versatile weave used for clothing, rugs, wall hangings and home furnishings. Nadine will explain the use of this creative weave structure with examples of Theo's own work through contemporary variations and applications. Design for the structure will be discussed and illustrated. Slides, fabric swatches, weavings and music will stimulate the curious and fiber artists in need of inspiration.


WARPING ON A SHOESTRING
SATURDAY, FEB. 23, 2008
And if these two events are not enough, Nadine will be teaching a one-day workshop at the home of Will and Kate Taylor, 331 Heavenly Pl. Martinez. 925-228-7233. Beginning time: 10 AM

This workshop takes you step-by-step through this speed warping method. Learn how to modify your loom for easier warping, using shoe strings for tensioning. This back-to-front method will jump start your next weaving project and put some fun into warping. Nadine will also show how to make mixed warps with a slot-and-hole paddle.

At this point, you can still come to the workshop [let Will know ahead of time] but after Feb 10th, it's too late to sign up with a loom. Sign up without a loom, you'll learn just as much because Nadine will hand out a pamphlet to those without looms about the technique with directions on how to modify the loom yourself.
Cost of the workshop: $30,
Materials fee: $10 for those without a loom, $25 for those with a loom

March 8 & 9, 2008
CONTEMPORARY CRAFTS MARKET
at Fort Mason Festival Pavilion, Buchanan at Marina Boulevard, San Francisco.
Don't miss this terrific show - Saturday and Sunday, 10 am to 5 pm each day.
Over 225 of America's finest jeweler, fiber artists, leather workers, ceramicists, print makers, photographers, furniture makers and glass blowers.
Admission : $7, 12 and under, free. Free parking and shuttle from Marina Green. Paid parking at Fort Mason and Marina Middle School.
www.CraftSource.org


CIRCULAR SOCK MACHINE GROUP & DEMOS
A group for Northern California knitters who have, or are interested in, the old circular sock knitting machines, is forming. The initial plans are to meet once a month to help each other and learn new techniques. The next meeting will be in March. Contact: Laura Schikli at handwerks@pacbell.net
Contact her and she'll put you on an email list with "csm" in the subject line so you'll know its not spam. There will be demos at Stitches West on Saturday and Sunday [February 23 & 24] in the Serendipity Spinners Booth from 10 AM to Noon.