by Jackie Proko | Feb 13, 2023 | Newsletters
Click here for the printable version. February Presentation Scott Norris reviews the book, “The Fabric of Civilization, How Textiles Made the World” by Virginia Postrel. Scott Norris of Elam’s Widow, is a prolific, local weaver who specializes in tablecloths, bath...
by Jackie Proko | Jan 7, 2023 | Newsletters
Click here for the printable version. January Presentation A Tour of the Weaving Room at WEBS by Mary Jones, assisted by Barbara Elkins Don’t miss this curated tour of the WEBS own weaving room where Mary will introduce us to all the looms, tools, accessories and...
by Jackie Proko | Dec 12, 2022 | Newsletters
Click here for the printable version. December Presentation Join Barbara Elkins and Mary Jones as we take a tour of the weaving yarns of WEBS. We will learn what makes a good warp and weft while we revisit old favorites and are introduced to some surprising choices....
by jace | Nov 1, 2022 | Newsletters
Click here for a printable version. November Presentation Setts in All Their Glory and The Yarn Balance Lecture Susan Conovert Susan Conover began spinning and weaving in 1980 and spent the next four decades studying under numerous international teachers. Her focus...
by jace | Oct 11, 2022 | Newsletters
Click here for a printable version with Meeting Minutes. Chair’s Corner Our presenter for October is Nevan Carling. Nevan’s work as a preservationist timber framer and cataloguing barn framed looms in New England combines an historical and social perspective on...
by jace | Sep 1, 2022 | Newsletters
Pioneer Valley Weavers September 13, 2022 Click here for a printable version. We are a guild of weavers united by our common fascination with the interlacement of fibers. Some of us are just beginning to enjoy weaving, others are fairly proficient and a few are...
