2018-2019!!! What a busy year it has been.
Double heddle for some, 3 heddles and twill for Don, double density sleying, pickup, leno, rag and textured fabric weaving, tapestry and other weft faced techniques, several new members, first ever Beginning Rigid Heddle class and featured artist group at the Allied Arts Biennial Membership Show . . . . Yes, a busy year!! And now on to the summer. The study group will continue to meet throughout the summer, 2nd and 4th Monday’s
as usual, but keep an eye on the calendar and watch for any blasts that come out. We may add some flexibility with activities of demonstrating, or meeting in the park or. . . . . whatever interesting ideas that come up.
- This next meeting, June 10, 12-4 PM we’ll go over Benton Franklin Fair how-to’s. We’ll use the *Hotspot at the studio and get the BFF site up on our TV so everyone can see how to navigate the exhibitors section, what you will be able to exhibit and into which department the item(s) would apply to.
- The new Ashford rigid heddle looms are now available for rent. Carol Kaminsky made beautiful embroidered tote bags for them. Each loom will come with 3 heddles, 7.5, 10 and 12.5 dent so the renter can choose different setts for projects.
- The complete package rents for $10/month through the DFA web site: Log in to:
https://www.desertfiberarts.org/desert-fiber-arts-shop/ choose Equipment Rental, then follow the prompt.
D. Mucha and K. Myers