Author: Harmony Weavers Guild

February’s Program — Zoom
Thursday, February 8 @ 10:00 a.m.
presented by Lisa Trujillo

Lisa Trujillo, is a member of the Trujillo family of weavers who settled in the foothills of the Sangre de Cristo Mountains, between Santa Fe and Taos. Spanish settlers came through
Mexico seeking land and the Trujillo family was one of the original families who made Chimayo their home. Lisa learned to weave after marrying seventh-generation master weaver Irvin Trujillo in 1982. She has developed into an award-winning weaver, using traditional techniques and materials to create new work. She has taken an active role in preserving this rich Hispanic weaving tradition by publishing “A Chimayo Weaver’s Guidebook” and teaching workshops. She and her husband have passed their love of weaving on to their daughter Emily Trujillo, who has become the eighth generation of the Trujillo weavers.

If you are interested in learning more about this weaving tradition and the Trujillo family, visit www.chimayoweavers.com. If you would like to borrow “The Centinela Weavers of Chimayo; Unfolding Tradition”, “A Chimayo Weaver’s Guidebook” or “Images of America:
Chimayo”, contact Dinah Kirby. They are available for purchase on the website listed above.

January 11, 2024 @ 10:00 a.m.
Zoom Only
presented by Susan Conover

The program will be offered on Zoom, using Ms. Conover’s own Zoom account. She will provide the link and any handouts one week in advance of the program. Any handouts will be sent to Guild members and posted on Groups.io in Files, under Programs 2023-2024.

After the program, a recording of her presentation will be available for viewing by Guild members for one week. The recording will be on her file, and she will send us a link to the file after the conclusion of the program.

Susan began spinning and weaving in 1980 and spent the next three decades studying under numerous national and international instructors. Her focus has always been on the historic aspects of her chosen craft.

Since 2000 she has offered courses in hand spinning and floor-loom weaving from her studio. Her experiences have included being Operations Manager at Vavstuga Weaving School in Shelburne Falls, MA for five years. Being a consultant and demonstrator for Historic sites has brought her a great deal of joy and sense of accomplishment. She specializes in lectures and workshops for guilds and craft schools throughout the country.

In this one-hour lecture Susan Conover will share a seventeen minute video of an adventure in flax planting, harvesting and processing. Flax spinning results in linen yarn. Susan will discuss some of the intricate ins and outs of spinning this ancient fiber.

A PowerPoint show will highlight how to wind a linen warp efficiently; humidity control of your weaving space, etc. And last but not least, how to remove certain food stains from your hand woven linens.

Of course, there will be a question-and-answer session at the end of her presentation, so start thinking of any linen-related questions you might have!

December 14 @ 11:00 a.m.
Brandywine Town Community Center (map in newsletter)
4050 Brandywine Parkway
Wilmington, DE 19803

Celebration will include:
★ Opportunities to catch up with guild members;
★ A shared activity — Stick Weaving*
★ Show and Tell of guild members’ works;
★ A short business meeting;
★ Delicious holiday food brought by our members! Beverages provided.
★ Donation of Non-perishable food pantry items, or warm socks, gloves or hats

What to bring:
★ Show and Tell
★ A food dish to share, and serving spoon as needed
★ Your own silverware, to reduce plastic waste (we will provide, if you forget)
★ Non-perishable items to donate for food pantry, or warm socks/gloves/hats
★ Don’t forget the importance of basics – flour, sugar, feminine hygiene products or diapers!

For the activity, bring whatever thrums and leftover yarns and fibers you wish, a tapestry needle and scissors. Sticks will be provided, as well as extra yarns, needles and scissors. THESE SMALL WEAVINGS WILL BE USED TO CREATE AN INSTALLATION FOR THE HWG BIANNUAL SHOW IN MAY.
This gathering is all about fellowship and fun!