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

The Edmonton Weavers’ Guild will be hosting the HWSDA Conference – “2010 Fibre Olympics”. We are currently requesting instructor proposals. One, two and three day pre-conference workshops will run Wednesday, Thursday and/or Friday, June 2-4, 2010. During the conference 1/2 and 1 day workshops/seminars will run on Saturday, June 5, 2010. Proposals are needed for beginner, intermediate and advanced levels of weaving, spinning, dyeing and related fibre arts. We are also looking for keynote speaker proposals.

For more information, and to submit proposals, contact Jen by email (mgab@telus.net). Deadline for submissions is August 30, 2009.

Thank you very much,
Carole Dodd, Edmonton Weavers’ Guild

Weaving Waves of Color: May 28-31, 2009 Post-Conference June 1-3, 2009

Please join the Spokane Handweavers’ Guild for an entertaining and enlightening educational fibre/fiber experience at Gonzaga University in Spokane, Washington. The Conference will commence with a Gallery Tour and early opening of the Vendors Hall for Conference Registrants. The seminars and workshops offer diverse opportunities to study with talented instructors and artists. Plan to participate! Enter your work in 2009’s Juried Show, Open Show, and Fashion Show. On-line Weaving Waves of Color: May 28-31, 2009 Post-Conference June 1-3, 2009 Please join the Spokane Handweavers’ Guild for an entertaining and enlightening educational fibre/fiber experience at Gonzaga University in Spokane, Washington. The Conference will commence with a Gallery Tour and early opening of the Vendors Hall for Conference Registrants. The seminars and workshops offer diverse opportunities to study with talented instructors and artists. Plan to participate! Enter your work in 2009’s Juried Show, Open Show, and Fashion Show. On-line registration opens January 1, 2009. Please check www.anwg2009.org for the latest news, corrections (“to err is human” . . .) and additions. The Conference Booklet can also be downloaded from www.northwestweavers.org. The 2009 Conference DVD (replete with photos, supply lists, and maps) will be mailed to all ANWG Guilds along with Conference Booklets.

Alison Addicks
President, ANWG
addicks@centurytel.net
Chair, ANWG 2009

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