by Web Weaver | Aug 3, 2013 | Blog, CHH, Contemporary Handweavers of Houston, Guest Post, Members, Weaving
Guest post by Ginny Martin: For 40 years I’ve wanted to weave rugs. 35 years ago I bought a tabletop rigid-heddle loom, a friend gave me an inkle loom, and I built a Navajo loom. I began learning the principles of weaving, and began spinning, using both a wheel...
by Web Weaver | Jul 31, 2013 | Blog, CHH, Contemporary Handweavers of Houston, Dyeing, Guest Post, Members, Summertime, Weavehouston Updates, Weaving
Guest Post from Scharine Kirchoff: This summer I was invited to teach Ryukyu weaving and dyeing techniques to a group of young Okinawans (ages 18-35) from South America, Asia and the U.S. during a cultural identity and preservation conference in Los Angeles, CA. I...
by Web Weaver | Jul 29, 2013 | Blog, CHH, Members, Weavehouston Updates
Reposted from: PatPowellDesigns HANDS-ON HOUSTON Fill-the-Gap: Braided Tassel Accessories Time: Saturday, August 3, 2013, 11:00 am to 3:00 pm Location: Houston Center for Contemporary Craft 4848 Main Street. Houston, Texas 77002 Drop in between 11:00 AM and 3:00 PM...
by Web Weaver | Jul 27, 2013 | Blog, Exhibits, Members, Weavehouston Updates
From Kyla Crawford: I have a night Art Show at “Arts and Drafts” at Ray’s Grill, Downtown Fulshear, Tuesday, Aug 6th, 6pm-8pm. ArtsFulshear.org
by Web Weaver | Jul 9, 2013 | Blog, CHH, Contemporary Handweavers of Houston, Members, Summertime, Volunteer Opportunity, Warping, Weavehouston Updates, Weaving
Of interest to CHH members and area weavers – can you help?: “My name is Jessica Avery and I am the Education Coordinator at the Fort Bend County Museum in Richmond, Texas. I received your information from our site director Claire Rogers today and I...
by Web Weaver | Jul 5, 2013 | Blog, CHH, CHHit CHHat, Contemporary Handweavers of Houston, Members, Newsletter, Summertime, Weavehouston Updates
The CHHit CHHat Summer Thrums, 2013 issue is now available on the member website (and for those receiving it via email, it should be in your inbox!) DeeDee has produced an information-packed issue with a note from our new president, sale information, upcoming Guild...