by Web Weaver | May 28, 2024 | Study Groups
There’s a new study group at CHH! For several months, emails and newsletter articles have been going out announcing the formation of a Fiber Study Group (Houston) under the auspices of Contemporary Handweavers of Houston. We have a...
by Web Weaver | Feb 2, 2022 | Monthly Spin In, Study Groups
Monthly Spin In Beautiful Skeins from a recent annual sale. This meeting is for those who create handspun yarn, be it by drop spindle, spinning wheel, or electric spinner. We meet the first Saturday of each month at the Guild House at 10 am. This is a casual meeting;...
by Web Weaver | Nov 11, 2021 | Flexible Rigid Heddlers
D’Anne and Gloria have organized a group for those who use rigid heddle looms. We had a kick-off meeting November 6 and decided on a name (the Flexible Rigid Heddlers) and meeting timing (every other month on a Saturday.) We will have rotating topics and a...
by Web Weaver | Nov 26, 2020 | Study Groups, Swatch Swap, Weaving
After Convergence in Providence RI in 2014 we stopped to visit Norma Smayda at the Saunderstown School of Weaving. While touring the classrooms she pointed out several special looms. One of them, I was told, was one of Anni Albers looms from the 1920’s Bauhaus. It...
by Web Weaver | Jun 2, 2020 | Exhibits, Study Groups, Swatch Swap
(Photo of DeeDee Woodbury’s table runner inspired by Anni Alber’s work.) In case you missed the Zoom workshop from the New Britain Museum, here is a link to Anni’s Exhibition that includes a video of a walking tour. What an truly amazing lady! From...
by Web Weaver | Apr 30, 2020 | Meeting, Members, Study Groups, Weavehouston Updates
A Message about CHH amid the COVID-19 Pandemic During these challenging times, with the Covid -19 virus pandemic, the CHH executive board has decided to continue the shut down of all CHH guild related activities through the end of May. (May 31, 2020) So, what does...
