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WSSA meetings take place at 7:00 pm at the Austin Recreation Center (see map).

May 8 - We will choose from a set of photos to inspire us for a design challenge and talk about the ways color, structure, pattern, etc in the photos might be represented in our weavings, felting, dyeing, etc. The projects resulting from this challenge will be shown at our Christmas party. A slate of officers for June 2008-May 2009 will be presented by the Nominating Committee.

June 12 - Picnic and voting for new officers. Picnic location will be posted here when determined.

Previous Programs

April 10 - Local Fiber Friends Part Two: CJ will spin fiber from a bunny sitting in her lap.

March 13 - Local Fiber Friends Part One: Pam Murfin discusses goats and mohair; Sharon Bramblett will bring llama fiber and discuss its preparation/uses. And we'll also bring the odd fibers we showed at Maker's Faire.

February 14 - Valentines Day - Love Your Guild-- let's decide on a Guild Challenge or Study Group for 2008, bring your ideas! AND Show and Tell from the folks in the Triaxial Workshop Feb 2-3 weekend. Along with all the usual goodies.

January 10, 2008 - Eileen will tell us about her recent trip to China.

December 13 - 6:00 pm. Annual Christmas Party

November 8 - Holiday Ornaments
Marie Carmel will teach us to make yarn-tomtar (xmas elves), swedish woven (braided) hearts, and perhaps roving angels.

October 11 - Sue and Meg will present the 3rd annual weaving tips and tricks session and we'll plan WSSA's demo booth for the MakerFaire.

September 13 - What I Did on My Summer Vacation
Extended show and tell, projects, or fiber related trips you made. Bring your slides. Marie C. will show slides and samples from her summer classes at Sätergläntan in Sweden; Eileen and Marie H. will share their Charlottesville adventures at the One World Cloth display; and Meg will describe her Alaskan fiber finds.

August - No meetings scheduled. Have a nice vacation!

July 26 - Bring materials to weave your rag rug. Connie will be there to help you get started.

July 12 - Connie Creed will present a program on rag twining on a stretcher frame loom. She will hand out instructions and a materials list and go over the procedure. Bring fabric if you want to use her mat and rotary cutter to cut strips. Learn how to make a rug in a day!

June 14 - 6:00 pm. Annual summer picnic. Sue Plattsmier will be our hostess this year. Bring your favorite entree to be grilled and a dish to share. Bring a lawn chair, also, if you can. 3505 Purple Heron, Austin 78746. (map - type in her address)

May 10 - CHT Learning Exchange. Guild members who attend CHT and took workshops or seminars will share their experiences and newly acquired knowledge.

Apr 12 - The Old Oaks Ranch will present a wonderful trunk show. There will be a sampling of goodies offered by Sue Ellen at her new studio and shop. There will also be a door prize, a fabulous surprise! You sure don't want to miss this one!

Mar 8 - Guild yarn Exchange. Remember that yarn you just had to have because it was such a great deal, a beautiful color, it just felt good in your hand? Problem: it's still sitting in your stash. Plan to trade or sell your beautiful but unused yarns. It will be a fun time for everyone.

Feb 8 - CHT is in April and we want to make a our presence known to the multitudes there with our entry in the SPECIAL EXHIBIT: "Shaken, Not Stirred." We will decorate a martini glass in whatever style that suits our fancy. This is an informal contest, with prizes to be awarded after the membership votes on their favorites. Individual entries in this exhibit are also encouraged. Bring your fancy yarns, beads, whatever to decorate the guild entry and your own. Plastic martini glasses will be provided so you can show your personality in your glass!

Jan 11 - Carol Wyche will lead us to better physical enjoyment of our varied fiber arts. She will demonstrate and guide us through stretching exercises that focus on specific muscles and joints affected by those repetitive movements (or non-movements). We make a special emotional connection with the fiber in our lives, and a tuned-in body can make it even better.

See Meeting Archives for a complete description of what WSSA's been up to in previous years!

Results of a choice of program topic survey by WSSA members.