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Written by Liz Crawley
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Sunday, 28 February 2010 00:00 |
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NOWG has started a new monthly spinning study group to expose our Guild members to new and exciting fibers to spin. We are calling it Spinology 101!
The group is focusing on a collection of similar fibers each month. January it was “longwools ” ; February was "medium" length wools; look forward to “fine” wools in March. Participants received an ounce of five different fibers to spin into sample skeins. Cards attached to sample skeins will note the fiber, wheel it was spun on, the ratio, wraps per inch, date, and source the fiber.
Liz Crawley is ordering and coordinating the fiber distribution. The majority of our fibers are coming from The Fold, in Marengo, IL ; (http://www.thefoldatmc.net) . Some are coming from other small flock holders around the United States. There is a minimal cost involved for participants and everyone needs a sample (or mini) niddy noddy and a means to spin – a wheel or spindle.
We spin, as a group, at Cheryl Dunworth's Fiber Camp in Folsom on the last Wednesday of the each month. For those who are signed up for Spinology 101 but, are unable to participate in the Wednesday group, we will get your monthly fiber collection to you. This will be a great way to expand your knowledge of fibers and spinning!
For more information on this and other weaving and spinning activities of NOWG, contact us at
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Last Updated ( Tuesday, 24 August 2010 16:30 )
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About The New Orleans Weavers’ Guild |
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 The New Orleans Weavers Guild has been serving a community of like-minded fiber artists in this area of Southeast Louisiana since 1952. The Guild encourages the education of novice and experienced fiber enthusiasts through workshops, the exchange of information among members and the education of the public in handweaving, spinning and other woven textile techniques.
Guild benefits to members include discounts on workshops and supplies, access to the Guild library, attendance at monthly and special group meetings, subscription to Patterns, the guild’s monthly newsletter, periodic news updates thru mailings and email, opportunities to demonstrate, display and/or sell fiber related items collectively and receive the help, advice and camaraderie of other weavers and spinners. - General Meetings are held on the third Saturday of the month in New Orleans at the Latter Library.
- Merry Spinners' Group meets the second Saturday of the month in Metairie.
- The Gathering explores all types of fiber work and meets the first Thursday of the month on the Northshore.
- Coffee House Spinning is an evening gathering of spinners the second Tuesday of the month, 6:30pm. We are currently meeting at the Orange Couch, 2339 Royal Street in the Marigny.
Become a member today and be sure to check our events section for upcoming workshops!
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New Orleans Weaver Guild Grant |
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Written by Betty Smallwood
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Wednesday, 01 September 2010 14:59 |
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The New Orleans Weavers Guild 2009-10 Educational Grant Completed
Grant recipient Winki Allen, artistically gifted instructor for 2nd, 3rd, and 4th graders at Northeast Elementary School, Lauderdale County School District, in Meridian, MS has filed her final report for the NOWG Educational Grant.
Ms. Allen reports that her students spend five continuous hours, one day per week in her class. This length of time allows adequate time for exploration of fine craft in addition to art. Ms. Allen had one Cricket loom; She used her grant funds to purchase 3 additional Crickets for her classroom.
Ms. Allen explains her instructional plan as follows, “I start my second graders on peg looms, the third graders build on this skill with the addition of simple tapestry techniques, and I teach my fourth graders simple two or four harness loom weaving. I have a Wolf Pup loom that I keep at school in the classroom for students to first observe, and then later take turns weaving on..."
Ms. Allen says she "believes that weaving helps build critical thinking skills, communication and language skills, and math skills. Children are introduced to color theory and learn the fundamentals of art and art/craft vocabulary. In addition, many children are immensely successful in weaving. Success in art and fine craft builds self-esteem and enables children to build social skills. Lastly, it is critical for those of us who are weavers to allow young people the opportunity to observe and learn this fine craft.”
In addition to the classroom projects, the students designed a peace sign for "Peace for the World" program to participate in the International Fiber project, DREAM ROCKET. Sponsored by the University of Alabama at Huntsville, this large quilt of fiber works will hang over the Saturn V Rocket in Huntsville at the Air and Space Museum. The students wove small rectangular tapestries that were sewn together to make the peace sign pattern they designed. The project is featured on the following web site.
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Last Updated ( Sunday, 05 September 2010 17:30 )
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