All regular monthly programs are held at the Trinity Congregational Church 2725 4 Mile Rd. NW, Grand Rapids, MI unless otherwise announced or arranged. Guests are welcome to attend all regular meetings and may attend two meetings before joining. If you are interested in a workshop or retreat, please check the newsletters for sign-up sheets and prices.

2010-2011 Programs

September 13, 2010: Meet & Greet - "What I did this summer" Bring samples, tell of workshops. 3 minute limit!

October 4, 2010: Trish Lange - Couture Yardage

November 1, 2010: 50th Anniversary, Restrospective - PowerPoint

December 6, 2010: Holiday Party - Dish-To-Pass & Gift Exchange

January 3, 2011: Veronica Muscat & Joni Rosen - Integrating techniques and mixed media

February 7, 2011: "The Linen Lady" Macia L. Potts-VandeVusse - Growing Flax & Historic Skills

March 7, 2011: Heidi Ball - Rug Design Process - designed for Clinton's White House

April 11, 2011: Alice Breese - Paper making

May 2, 2011: Joann Bachelder "Levels, Layers, Strata, Position"

June 6, 2011: End OF Year.......Meal, Reflect

Workshops & Study Groups

Designing Custom Clothing for Narrow Looms: Trish Lange - October 2,3,4, 2010

Advanced Clothing from your Handwovens: Trish Lange - October 9,10,11, 2010

Overshot Weaving: Joann Bacheldor - April 30, 2011

Dye Workshop: Bryan Schnieder-Thomas - Spring 2011

The Spinning Study Group meets at 7:30 on the 3rd and 5th Mondays of the month. 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.

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 next retreats are November 6, March 5, and April 30.

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