Programs, Workshops & Retreats

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All regular monthly programs are held at the Trinity Congregational Church 2725 4 Mile Rd. NW, Grand Rapids, MI unless otherwise announced or arranged.

The Spinning Study Group meets at 7:30 on the 3rd and 5th Mondays of the month at City Knitting, 423 Norwood SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49506 (in Eastown). Contact Diane VanderPol for more information.

Frequent Fiber Club meets at 6:30p at the church before each monthly guild meeting. Contact Betty Christians for more information.


The Drafting Divas meet at 6:30 Monday evenings at the Olive Garden on Alpine Ave. Contact Julia Daniels if you want to join.

Knitting group meets from 10:00 to 12:30 the second and fourth Saturdays in January, February & March at Boston Square Christian Reformed Church. Contact Margaret Jager if you want to join.

 

2009-2010 Programs

September 14, 2009: Welcome Back Crossword Puzzle & Favorite Books

October 5, 2009: Barbara Wright - Let's Play With Clay

November 2, 2009: Nancy LaFerriere - French Textiles

December 7, 2009: Holiday Meeting Potluck & Gift Exchange

January 4, 2010: Round Robin Warped Looms Spinning Wheels

February 1, 2010: Weave-Its - Judi Pulver, Margaret Jager & Gabriella Minnhaar-Tomatis

March 1, 2010: Martha Reeves - A Journey to the COE and Master Weaver

April 12, 2010: Priscilla Lynch - Short History of Tapestry Design and Processes

May 3, 2010: Debra Youngs

June 7, 2010: Annual Airing and Rediscovery/Exchange of the Stash


Workshops

Kathy Kolenda will be hosting a Natural Dye Workshop at her home September 19, 2009

Barbara Wright: Femo Button Workshop - October 10, 2009

Debra Youngs: Sewing with Handwovens - May 1-2, 2010

 

Retreats

Retreats are opportunities to learn a new skill, complete a project, connect with other fiber enthusiasts, enjoy good food & walks on the beach. They are held from 9 am to 9pm at the Christian Reformed Conference Grounds. For $25.00 you can attend the retreat & get a home cooked lunch & supper. There may be additional charges for guest artists workshops. Retreats are usually set up for Saturdays in the Fall, Winter & Spring. The November 7th retreat will feature our own ChiChi VanDyke holding a basketmaking workshop. Costs will be decided soon.

The next retreats are November 7, March 6, and April 24.

Please contact Mary Ellen Gedris (616-776-7237) if you wish to attend.