Meeting Agenda
6:30 pm: Show N Tell
7:00 pm: Program/Speaker
Followed by our business meeting.
The meetings are held at the GRPD Metro Lodge 97 located at 1753 Alpine Ave NW, Grand Rapids, MI
unless otherwise announced or arranged. Guests are welcome to attend all regular meetings and may attend two meetings before joining.
September 6, 2022 – Welcome Back – Summer Show and Tell
October 3, 2022 - Laverne Waddington “Backstrap Loom and Weaving in South America”
November 7, 2022 – Nancy DeVries, “My Basket Journey”.
December 5, 2022 – Holiday potluck
January 2, 2023 – Masha Kakhova, “My Journey in Fiber Arts”
February 6 & 27, 2023 – Chiaki O’Brien, “Saori Weaving”
March 6 , 2023 – Member discussion on your “Artistic Textile Hero”!
April 3 , 2023 – Anna Zaharakos, "Commercial Fabric design, jacquard weaving and 3D knitting"
May 1 , 2023 – Martha Town, "Twill on 4&8 shaft"
June 5, 2023 – End of Year Potluck
Programs
Members are invited to attend our monthly educational/ inspirational meetings. Members also are able to attend workshops at member pricing and our retreats where members work on individual projects and enjoy camaraderie. Workshops are scheduled annually:
November 5, 2022 – Twined Needle Workshop
March 13 & 20 & 27, 2023 and April 24, 2023 – Twill Gamp Weaving
Retreats are scheduled to provide opportunity for members to work on personal projects, learn a new
skill, connect with other fiber enthusiasts, enjoy good food.. Members and guests can attend retreats.
Retreats are usually set up for Saturdays in the Fall & Spring. Guests are welcome at member price.
-Fall 2022 October 15, 2022, 10:00am – 4:00pm
Connor Bayou Woodland Cabin, 8115 W Olive Rd,
West Olive, MI $20
-Spring 2022 April 15, 2023, 9am – 4pm Sunshine Room at CRC Campground $20.

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Get In Touch
For more information about joining our guild or to inquire about becoming a speaker please contact us here.