by Web Weaver | Apr 29, 2013 | Blog, CHH, Contemporary Handweavers of Houston, Members, Study Groups, Weavehouston Updates, Weaving, WOW
The WOW (Way Out West) Weavers of CHH traveled to Susan Frickes’ store called “Yarnorama” in Paige, Texas. With warped inkle looms in hand, we listened as she talked about and demonstrated inkle weaving techniques for us, along with introducing her...
by Web Weaver | Apr 28, 2013 | Blog, CHH, Contemporary Handweavers of Houston, Meeting, Members, Programs, Weavehouston Updates, Weaving
Julie Karlsson and DeeDee Woodbury shared their expertise and enthusiasm for weaving with linen after the monthly membership meeting April 18th at Bayou Manor. Many samples of handwoven linen items were shown exemplifying the texture, drape, body, and sheen of this...
by Web Weaver | Apr 25, 2013 | Blog, CHH, Classes, Contemporary Handweavers of Houston, facebook, Guild House, Kid's Class, Spinning, Summertime, Weavehouston Updates, Weaving, Youth Classes
Check out the new Class Schedule this season at CHH Guild House. Three of the new offerings meet daily: – Intensive Beginner Weaving Course – a four-day course, learn to warp a loom and weave a twill gamp AND also weave a color gamp on a pre-warped loom....
by Web Weaver | Apr 22, 2013 | Blog, CHH, Contemporary Handweavers of Houston, Exhibits, Members, Tapestry, Weavehouston Updates, Weaving
Gerry Woodhouse has an item accepted in Small Expressions 2013, HGA’s Annual Exhibit of Small Scale Works. The Tapestry Study Group got a peek at her Big Bend Post Office. Gerry used an inlay technique, with ground warp and weft of fine linen, and inlay yarns of... by Web Weaver | Apr 22, 2013 | Blog, CHH, Contemporary Handweavers of Houston, Guild House, Members, Study Groups, Tapestry, Tapestry Study Group, Weavehouston Updates, Weaving
Gerry Woodhouse shared her report on her study group. The Tapestry Study Group met Sunday, April 21 at Guild House and shared show and tell as follows: We were delighted to welcome Kate Weinheimer, who told us about Boundweave adventures and of attending a workshop in...
by Web Weaver | Apr 19, 2013 | Blog, Classes, Contemporary Handweavers of Houston, Guild House, Kid's Class, Spinning, Weavehouston Updates, Weaving, Youth Classes
HOT now! Classes slated for early May are Floor Loom Weaving II and Beginning Spinning. Time to sign up for these now! Later in the month is the popular Beginning Rigid Heddle Weaving. New for this Summer are the separate 5-day Weaving Camps, for kids ages 8-13 and...
