Past Programs

Linda Hendrickson will present two different programs discussing highlights from her explorations over the past 30+ years. The morning program is “Ply-split braids, baskets and a QR code” and the evening program is “ Tablet-woven necklaces, scarves, and walls of bands”.

“Ply-split braids, baskets and a QR code”

Ply-splitting is a unique textile technique in which plied cords are pulled through the plies of other cords to create flat and three-dimensional objects. Anything that can be twisted into a plied cord can be used, and Linda has made cords for her work from wool, linen, cotton, metallics, raffia, paper ribbon, torn fabric strips, stainless steel yarn, and fishing line.

Linda learned the basics of ply-split braiding in a PHG workshop with Peter Collingwood in 1993, and has been exploring the possibilities ever since. In addition to making baskets, rugs, and wall hangings, she has reproduced designs from traditional ply-split braided camel girths, made what is probably the world’s only ply-split QR code, and has made ply-split pieces that are structurally identical to warp-twined tablet weaving. She will show many examples of her work over the years.

Please bring examples of your ply-splitting to share with the group.

About the Speaker

Linda Hendrickson learned to weave at Ruthie’s Weaving Studio, and joined PHG in 1984. Since the early 1990s, she has focused on two rather obscure fiber art techniques — tablet weaving and ply-splitting. She has self-published books on both subjects, and has lectured, taught, and demonstrated across the US, and in Canada, Mexico, England, and Myanmar.

http://www.lindahendrickson.com/

https://www.instagram.com/lindahendricksonpdx

https://www.youtube.com/lindahendrickson

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Linda Hendrickson will present two different programs discussing highlights from her explorations over the past 30+ years. The morning program is “Ply-split braids, baskets and a QR code” and the evening program is “ Tablet-woven necklaces, scarves, and walls of bands”.

“Tablet-woven necklaces, scarves, and walls of bands”

We tend to think of tablet weaving as a technique for weaving firm, narrow, decorative bands. Linda has filled the walls of her studio with these, and she will share many examples. These include bands with geometric and pictorial designs, as well as words and even pangrams, in the double-faced weave, and bands with traditional Andean designs in 2-hole pebble weave. There will also be bands with a few other features such as warp-twined double-cloth and crossed warps.

But tablet weaving doesn’t have to be flat, firm, or narrow! For example, it can be formed into a tube to make necklaces. When combined with a reed to space out the tablets, it can be used to create soft and drapeable scarves in a variety of weave structures including gauze weave (leno). Linda will share some of her tubular necklaces and gauze weave scarves.

Please bring examples of your tablet weaving to share with the group.

About the Speaker

Linda Hendrickson learned to weave at Ruthie’s Weaving Studio, and joined PHG in 1984. Since the early 1990s, she has focused on two rather obscure fiber art techniques — tablet weaving and ply-splitting. She has self-published books on both subjects, and has lectured, taught, and demonstrated across the US, and in Canada, Mexico, England, and Myanmar.

http://www.lindahendrickson.com/

https://www.instagram.com/lindahendricksonpdx

https://www.youtube.com/lindahendrickson

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Need help or advice on something you’re working on, or just want to help others with their projects? Come join us Thursday morning to get answers to your questions and talk about how to approach weaving challenges.

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Need help or advice on something you’re working on, or just want to help others with their projects? Come join us Thursday evening to get answers to your questions and talk about how to approach weaving challenges.

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Elise will talk about the different types of fabrics we often mend, the types of damage we encounter, and which fixes work best for each scenario. She’ll share a little about her business and where to find some of the tools and materials she uses for mending. If anyone is interested in learning how to do any of the techniques I describe, sign up for a workshop! https://villagemending.com/classes/

Elise Webb has spent most of her life in the fiber arts. As a girl, she raised goats for 4H, she learned to knit, crochet, weave, and spin, with a focus on the historical. In her adult life, she took those skills to work at both a local yarn shop and the Nike fabric library. In 2021, she answered the call of “Can anyone fix this sweater?” from yarn store customers and started Village Mending. In a few years, it grew from a part-time gig to a full-time mending service specializing in knitwear but accepting all clothing. 

Elise takes a restoration mindset to mending. She likes to focus on the hard work of the original craftsperson, whether that was a dear family member or a stranger far away. She enjoys teaching people to mend and to appreciate the value of their clothes.

See her work at Villagemending.com

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Elise will talk about the different types of fabrics we often mend, the types of damage we encounter, and which fixes work best for each scenario. She’ll share a little about her business and where to find some of the tools and materials she uses for mending. If anyone is interested in learning how to do any of the techniques I describe, sign up for a workshop! https://villagemending.com/classes/

Elise Webb has spent most of her life in the fiber arts. As a girl, she raised goats for 4H, she learned to knit, crochet, weave, and spin, with a focus on the historical. In her adult life, she took those skills to work at both a local yarn shop and the Nike fabric library. In 2021, she answered the call of “Can anyone fix this sweater?” from yarn store customers and started Village Mending. In a few years, it grew from a part-time gig to a full-time mending service specializing in knitwear but accepting all clothing. 

Elise takes a restoration mindset to mending. She likes to focus on the hard work of the original craftsperson, whether that was a dear family member or a stranger far away. She enjoys teaching people to mend and to appreciate the value of their clothes.

See her work at Villagemending.com

Join the Zoom meeting by clicking this link:
https://zoom.us/j/2290207971?pwd=elJvd2w0L2NsMlJPZXhNM3JlTFphZz09

Central Asia is the cradle of feltmaking. Learn how different nomad nations developed their significant styles in feltmaking

About Flóra Carlile-Kovács

I find endless inspiration in nature and in the natural state of my materials. Felt, as an expressive medium, is conducive to an instinctive and spontaneous creative process.

Felting is an underestimated and underrepresented craft in the art world. My mission is to show the possibilities of applying handmade felt in interior designs, to find the audience for this craft, and to break the boundary between craft and fine art.

I’ve been teaching felt making on all levels since 2005 and leading Felt Tours to Hungary annually since 2016. I am a full-time studio artist in Seattle, WA.

The Nordia House in Portland invited her to teach 2 one-day workshops during the week of her presentations to our guild. For more information and registration, go to the following links:
Felted Pendants March 11
Felted Ruffle Scarf March 12

You can learn more about Flóra at https://www.florafelts.com/about

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Flóra Carlile Kovács started her career creating wearable art, 20 years ago in Hungary. Changing countries, continents and culture has influenced her art, and she transitioned to creating mainly art for the wall.

About Flóra Carlile-Kovács

I find endless inspiration in nature and in the natural state of my materials. Felt, as an expressive medium, is conducive to an instinctive and spontaneous creative process.

Felting is an underestimated and underrepresented craft in the art world. My mission is to show the possibilities of applying handmade felt in interior designs, to find the audience for this craft, and to break the boundary between craft and fine art.

I’ve been teaching felt making on all levels since 2005 and leading Felt Tours to Hungary annually since 2016. I am a full-time studio artist in Seattle, WA.

The Nordia House in Portland invited her to teach 2 one-day workshops during the week of her presentations to our guild. For more information and registration, go to the following links:
Felted Pendants March 11
Felted Ruffle Scarf March 12

You can learn more about Flóra at https://www.florafelts.com/about

Join the Zoom meeting by clicking this link:
https://zoom.us/j/2290207971?pwd=elJvd2w0L2NsMlJPZXhNM3JlTFphZz09

This program will be in two parts, Part 1 (Morning) and Part 2 (Evening). To allow time for the program and Q&A, Show and Tell will be postponed until the March meeting.

This program offers a discussion with examples of some of the best information available regarding your weaving equipment: Looms in general, shafts, treadles, reeds, shuttles, benches and tips/tricks to help you achieve a better handwoven product…and it’ll make you feel more comfortable at your loom.

Weavers of all levels will benefit from this discussion of the tools that are so important to our work. Liz has repaired and rehabilitated looms for twenty five years, and has worked on nearly every make and model available, even if the makers are no longer in business. She’s written blogs on all of the above for Handwoven Magazine, and the staff at Handwoven Magazine often forward questions to her regarding loom issues and malfunctions. As a result she’s become a regular referral if an owner needs to identify looms or loom parts.

While this program will be a huge benefit to new and intermediate weavers and Liz give a lot of information on purchasing your first or second loom, her best comments have come from seasoned weavers who never considered cleaning, maintenance or other aspects of their weaving.

Liz Moncreif is a weaver, dyer, and instructor. She weaves custom wearables, goods, and rugs. Liz offers guild programs and workshops in weaving, weave drafting and loom maintenance along with beginning weave classes for Skagit Valley College, while tutoring individual students in her small studio. She is also a frequent contributor to Handwoven Magazine and their online weavers’ blog.

Website: https://aweaversway.com
Instagram: moncriefliz

Join the Zoom meeting by clicking this link:
https://zoom.us/j/2290207971?pwd=elJvd2w0L2NsMlJPZXhNM3JlTFphZz09

This program will be in two parts, Part 1 (Morning) and Part 2 (Evening). To allow time for the program and Q&A, Show and Tell will be postponed until the March meeting.

This program offers a discussion with examples of some of the best information available regarding your weaving equipment: Looms in general, shafts, treadles, reeds, shuttles, benches and tips/tricks to help you achieve a better handwoven product…and it’ll make you feel more comfortable at your loom.

Weavers of all levels will benefit from this discussion of the tools that are so important to our work. Liz has repaired and rehabilitated looms for twenty five years, and has worked on nearly every make and model available, even if the makers are no longer in business. She’s written blogs on all of the above for Handwoven Magazine, and the staff at Handwoven Magazine often forward questions to her regarding loom issues and malfunctions. As a result she’s become a regular referral if an owner needs to identify looms or loom parts.

While this program will be a huge benefit to new and intermediate weavers and Liz give a lot of information on purchasing your first or second loom, her best comments have come from seasoned weavers who never considered cleaning, maintenance or other aspects of their weaving.

Liz Moncreif is a weaver, dyer, and instructor. She weaves custom wearables, goods, and rugs. Liz offers guild programs and workshops in weaving, weave drafting and loom maintenance along with beginning weave classes for Skagit Valley College, while tutoring individual students in her small studio. She is also a frequent contributor to Handwoven Magazine and their online weavers’ blog.

Website: https://aweaversway.com
Instagram: moncriefliz

Join the Zoom meeting by clicking this link:
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My talk ‘Designing Woven Fabrics’ illustrates the way that I design an original woven fabric.

I will be discussing and illustrating:

• Constructing weaves
• Using multiple-sectioned sample blankets (gamps) to explore weaves
• Designing stripes
• Choosing colour
• Applying Colour and Weave techniques into a cloth
• The effect of sett, fibre and yarn on a cloth.

My talk is based around the information included in my two books, Designing Woven Fabrics and Exploring Woven Fabrics.

ABOUT JANET PHILLIPS

I have been designing and weaving for over 40 years after studying industrial Textile Design at the Scottish College of Textiles, graduating with a First Class Honours Degree. Colour and texture are still the passions that keep me weaving. I dye most of the yarns I use and I am continually experimenting and sampling to find new weaves and textures. I also have a deep commitment to teaching others to be creative with weaving.

Website: https://www.janetphillips-weaving.co.uk

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(Due to the time difference with the U.K., a recording of the morning program will be played for the evening meeting.)

My talk ‘Designing Woven Fabrics’ illustrates the way that I design an original woven fabric.

I will be discussing and illustrating:

• Constructing weaves
• Using multiple-sectioned sample blankets (gamps) to explore weaves
• Designing stripes
• Choosing colour
• Applying Colour and Weave techniques into a cloth
• The effect of sett, fibre and yarn on a cloth.

My talk is based around the information included in my two books, Designing Woven Fabrics and Exploring Woven Fabrics.

ABOUT JANET PHILLIPS

I have been designing and weaving for over 40 years after studying industrial Textile Design at the Scottish College of Textiles, graduating with a First Class Honours Degree. Colour and texture are still the passions that keep me weaving. I dye most of the yarns I use and I am continually experimenting and sampling to find new weaves and textures. I also have a deep commitment to teaching others to be creative with weaving.

Website: https://www.janetphillips-weaving.co.uk

Join the Zoom meeting by clicking this link:
https://zoom.us/j/2290207971?pwd=elJvd2w0L2NsMlJPZXhNM3JlTFphZz09