At least 8 Guild members attended the ANWG conference at Gonzago University in Spokane. Our first job after finding our dorm, was to set-up the booth. This went very easily together, thanks to all Cathie’s detailed instructions. We were bowled over by some of the other Guilds efforts, especially the winner from Galiano Guild. So we were pleasantly surprised to receive an Honorable Mention certificate. Louisa and I missed the gallery tour, because we had to put finishing touches to the booth, although truth by told, it was so were could be first in line when the vendors opened.
Galiano Guild: Booth display winner
The next two days were a whirl of seminars, a fashion show with some wonderful garments. One of the winners was a felted jacket and hat from a girl in the valley. Diana has already snagged her for a future program. So every spare minute was taken up either looking over the booths, garments from the fashion show, or of course, running back to the vendor hall - just in case we had overlooked some goodie.
GVWSG Guild Booth: Honorable Mention
It was very hot in Spokane, and so with all the walking, to dorm, cafeteria, seminar and displays were we all back early to the “Vancouver” pod and anxious to share all our seminar notes, and purchases. Fortunately, ANWG had allowed for all us ageing weavers and provided some golf carts with cute young men to ferry us around, if only you were lucky enough to catch them.
The highlight was the Banquet on Saturday night. The keynote speaker was Ruby Leslie - Ruby Charuby Studios. Ruby is from Vermont and gave us a glimpse of life in the Purple House.
At least four of our members stayed for the post conference workshops. So come to the June meeting and hear their stories.
Beryl
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