Monthly Program Guide for CWSG 2022-2023

The Columbia Weavers and Spinners’ Guild meets at 6:30 p.m. on the third Tuesday of each month, September through May. Each meeting, except those in December and June, includes an educational program about fibers or textiles. Each meeting also includes a show-and-tell session in which members can show off their creations or other items of interest to fiber enthusiasts. In December, the guild hosts a pitch-in dinner, usually with a gift exchange. In June, a combination meeting/picnic potluck is arranged. There are no meetings in July and August.

Meetings are held at the Bethel Baptist Church, 201 E Old Plank Rd, Columbia, MO 65203. The Columbia Weavers and Spinners’ Guild always welcomes guests to its meetings.

The Challenge this year will be Your Story Your Voice.
Using the media of your choice to represent your voice and tell your story

Programs for 2022-2023

Sept. 2022
Hybrid

We won’t have a program for this meeting but we will be presented with the program plans for the rest of the year. Be sure to bring your show-and-tell so we can see what you have been up to this summer. We will review the Heritage Festival activities and the 75th anniversary displays that are open.

Oct. 2022
Hybrid
Paula McFarling, Susan Burpo, and Jean Williams will host the program and discuss their Convergence experiences.

Nov. 2022
Hybrid
Deb Wilson, Debbie Prost, Tricia Kauffman, and Maggie Walter will host the program and discuss their Fiber U experiences.

Dec. 2022
Hybrid
No program, just socializing. Anniversary/Holiday Party with a birthday cake. Ugly sweaters welcome.

Jan. 2023
Hybrid
The Women’s Woven Voices project

Brecia will share the history and evolution of the project with videos and a slide presentation. She will share parts of the tapestry and stories from participants. You will learn how you can participate and the future goals for the project.

Brecia Kralovic-Logan is a creativity cultivator, champion for women’s voices, and nationally recognized fiber artist. She is the founder of the International Women’s Festival Pacific Northwest, and a regional ambassador for the Global Art Project for Peace. Kralovic-Logan is the author of “The Spiral of Creativity-Mastering the Art of the Spirited Life.” She teaches and speaks at international art conferences. Her artwork has been exhibited nationally and is in the collections of museums and private collectors. Currently, she promotes creativity, community, and compassion through the Women’s Woven Voices project – an international collaborative fiber art project that promotes women’s empowerment through writing, weaving, and sharing their stories. Learn more at www.breciacreative.com, www.Womenswovenvoices.com, and www.thespiralofcreativity.com.

Feb. 2023
Hybrid
Due to the possibility of inclement weather, we will plan to watch a YouTube FiberTalk or something similar together.  Suggestions welcome.

March 2023
Hybrid
Mentoring – We will spend the evening socializing, learning, and teaching each other with problem project or new techniques. People are encouraged to bring projects they are struggling with or ideas for new techniques they want to learn or discuss.  Experienced members will be encouraged to be present to assist those who are learning.

April 2023
Hybrid
Measuring Handspun – Pam Haverland and Deb Wilson will teach us how to measure handspun yarn, how to convert wraps per inch to length, determining what weight you have, etc.

May 2023
Hybrid
Jenny Sennott has been enjoying being a part of Sheep Spotters Breed Study. Each month she receives a different breed of fibers to spin.  She will share with us her experiences with this challenging study.

June 2023
TBD
Annual Picnic