by Web Weaver | Apr 16, 2013 | Blog, Classes, Contemporary Handweavers of Houston, Guild House, Tapestry, Weavehouston Updates
Ruth just completed Gerry Woodhouse’s Tapestry class at Guild House. She sent this photo of a tapestry by Nancy Garretson and shared her thoughts. Ruth says: I am attaching a copy of the Garretson tapestry. …. The snow is heavily padded as well as the...
by Web Weaver | Apr 8, 2013 | Blog, Classes, Contemporary Handweavers of Houston, Guild House, Tapestry, Weavehouston Updates
An enthusiastic group participated in the Tapestry class taught by Gerry Woodhouse on April 6 & 7 at Guild House. Using stretcher frames, the group learned how to warp, weave a header and work through several techniques to achieve their design goals. Then Gerry... by Web Weaver | Apr 3, 2013 | Blog, Weavehouston Updates, Workshops
This in from Charlotte Allison: Joanne Hall is coming to teach a four day tapestry workshop. The Hillside Acres Retreat has been secured for us. Nestled between Johnson City and Dripping Springs, is a little piece of heaven on earth. Please explore the website:...
by Web Weaver | Mar 20, 2013 | Blog, Events, Livestock Show, Weavehouston Updates
Contemporary Handweavers of Houston (and area weaving and spinning volunteers) finished out the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo. Volunteers wove off the warp on two floor looms, made wonderful progress on the tapestry loom, and spun yards and yards of handspun. This...