CWSG

April 2022 Meeting
2022-04-19 18:30 - 20:30 UTC | Bethel Baptist Church and Zoom, 201 E Old Plank Rd, Columbia, 65203, United States
Hybrid
If you are attending in person, please be fully vaccinated and wear a mask.
As we head back to the 1970s, we will hear about a project by Archivist Maggie Walter and her
interviews with long time CWSG members. We will also spend some time talking about the success of
our kick-off Reception on April 1.

May 2022 Meeting
2022-05-17 18:30 - 20:30 | Bethel Baptist Church and Zoom, 201 E Old Plank Rd, Columbia, 65203, United States
Hybrid
If you are attending in person, please be fully vaccinated and wear a mask.
We will explore the 1980s through the eyes of the Guild. We invite Guild members to bring
examples of Fibers of the World that they have collected in their travels.

June 2022 Meeting
2022-06-21 18:30 - 20:30 | Bethel Baptist Church and Zoom, 201 E Old Plank Rd, Columbia, 65203, United States
Hybrid
If you are attending in person, please be fully vaccinated and wear a mask.
Annual picnic, location TBD

September 2022 Meeting
2022-09-21 18:30 - 20:30 | Bethel Baptist Church and Zoom, 201 E Old Plank Rd, Columbia, 65203, United States
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.

October 2022 Meeting
2022-10-18 18:30 - 20:30 | Bethel Baptist Church and Zoom, 201 E Old Plank Rd, Columbia, 65203, United States
Paula McFarling, Susan Burpo, and Jean Williams will host the program and discuss their Convergence experiences.
Paula McFarling
Susan Burpo
Jean M Williams

November 2022 Meeting
2022-11-15 18:30 - 20:30 | Bethel Baptist Church and Zoom, 201 E Old Plank Rd, Columbia, 65203, United States
Deb Wilson and Tricia Kauffman will host the program and discuss their Fiber U experiences. . Fiber U is in Lebanon, Mo. each summer and has a plethora of classes, displays and vendors to satisfy your fiber wants and needs. The favorite class for these gals was How to Make a Gnome so we will be doing a Make and Take at the November meeting. Bring your needle felting supplies if you have some. Materials will be supplied for those who do not. It is all about having fun with old and new friends.
Deb Wilson
Tricia Kaufmann

December 2022 Meeting
2022-12-20 18:30 - 20:30 | Bethel Baptist Church and Zoom, 201 E Old Plank Rd, Columbia, 65203, United States
We will be socializing at our annual Holiday December Guild meeting at 6:30 pm at Bethel Baptist Church. It is the last month of celebrating our 75th year of being a fiber art Guild. We will have a volunteer gift exchange valued at $10 or less, hand made or not. Come enjoy the festive group of fiber enthusiasts!

January 2023 Meeting
2023-01-17 18:30 - 20:30 | Bethel Baptist Church and Zoom, 201 E Old Plank Rd, Columbia, 65203, United States
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.
Brecia Kralovic-Logan

February 2023 Meeting
2023-02-21 18:30 - 20:30 | Bethel Baptist Church and Zoom, 201 E Old Plank Rd, Columbia, 65203, United States
Conversation hearts: Bring a heart with you. This can be a handmade object or just something special that you are willing to share the story with another Guild member. We will be doing an activity with you and your object. This meeting would be a good time to celebrate Guild friendship. Bring a friend or invite somebody to join our Zoom meeting with you to show what the Guild is all about. Don’t forget to bring Show and Tell; we love to see what people are working on/

March 2023 Meeting
2023-03-21 18:30 - 20:30 | Bethel Baptist Church and Zoom, 201 E Old Plank Rd, Columbia, 65203, United States
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 Meeting
2023-04-18 18:30 - 20:30 | 201 E Old Plank Rd, Columbia, 65203, United States
Many members have expressed interest in being in the Holiday and Exhibit Sale but are concerned about the jurying process for items to be sold. Debbie Schluckebier and a committee of past jurors for the annual HES will demonstrate the jurying process and hopefully take the fear out of participating. Members attending or on Zoom can share items like the ones sold in previous sales to encourage new members to join in the experience.

May 2023 Meeting
2023-05-16 18:30 - 20:30 | 201 E Old Plank Rd, Columbia, 65203, United States
Margaret (Maggie) Radcliffe, renown author, teacher and knitting designer will be presenting “My Journey Through the Heritage Sheep Breeds: A Knitting Designer does Shave ‘Em to Save ‘Em.” Maggie has had a long and varied career with degrees in Medieval Studies and English Literature, has been an internal auditor, computer programmer, business executive, research administrator, dancer, and editor. Her current fiber arts interests include preparing, spinning, and designing hand knits using heritage breeds and participation in The Livestock Conservancy’s Shave ‘Em to Save ‘Em program. The program will be on Zoom and have a Question and Answer segment for our guild members to participate.

June 10, 2023 Picnic 3-5, Fairview Rd Church of Christ
2023-06-10 13:00 - 15:00 | Fairview Rd Church of Christ, Fairview Rd Church of Christ, Columbia, MO, 65201, United States
Annual Picnic
Saturday afternoon, June 10th is the annual Guild Picnic at Fairview Rd. Church of Christ Fellowship Hall. There will be a meet and greet from 1 to 3 for those interested in the HES as a vendor, volunteer or to share ideas for projects. The picnic will start at the same place at 3. Bring your own meal or something to share for this social event to wrap up the Guild year. It has been a busy one!!!!
Deb Wilson

September 19, 2023
2023-09-19 18:00 - 20:00 | Bethel Baptist Church and Zoom, 201 E Old Plank Rd, Columbia, 65203, United States
6PM Social
6:30 pm Business Meeting
7PM Program

Nancy Elliott to present at Creative Mornings
2024-08-16 08:00 - 09:30
Our own Nancy Elliott was invited to speak at Creative Mornings. This is a collection of creative people here in Columbia. She is excited to share more about her craft.
Nancy Link Elliott has been an active member of the Columbia Weavers and Spinners’ Guild since 2010.
Over the years, she has served as a study group coordinator, vice-president, and president. Currently, she volunteers as the marketing coordinator for the Guild’s Holiday Exhibition and Sale.
Now retired, Nancy dedicates much of her creative energy to fiber arts and bookmaking, selling her creations at the Guild sale and Bluestem.
She studied art and biology in college and has had a diverse career encompassing lab work, teaching, nonprofit management, and administrative support.
Originally from the outskirts of Chicago, Nancy has lived across the US and spent a year in Tanzania. In 2008, she moved from San Antonio, TX, to Columbia, Missouri, where she enjoys her peaceful home surrounded by woods and a small prairie.
Aug 16, 2024 • 8:00 AM – 9:30 AM CDT • Montminy Gallery

CWSG September Monthly Meeting
2024-09-19 18:00 - 20:00 | Bethel Baptist Church and Zoom, 201 E Old Plank Rd, Columbia, 65203, United States
Join us for social time and community from 6:00-6:30 PM.
Business meeting 6:30 to 7:00 PM.
Program at 7 PM.
Meetings will happen concurrently with Zoom if available that month, please check The Tie-up, our monthly email newsletter for details.

CWSG October Monthly Meeting
2024-10-15 18:00 - 20:00 | Bethel Baptist Church and Zoom, 201 E Old Plank Rd, Columbia, 65203, United States
Join us for social time and community with Library Open from 6:00-6:30 PM.
Program: Open to the public Liz Mitchko presenting “Me, When I Am Gone.” Please join us for a live discussion about motivation to put things into order for your loved ones to take care of your cherished equipment and supplies. She will share tips and tidbits about this daunting task. No Zoom link for tonight’s meeting
Business Meeting 7:15 PM
Show and Tell immediately following Business Meeting.

T-Shirt Orders coming soon
2024-10-30 - 2024-11-21
Art work for the new Guild T-Shirt. Orders open soon!

Holiday Exhibition and Sale
2024-11-15 - 2024-11-17 | American Legion, 3669 Legion Ln, Columbia, MO, 65201, United States
Please join us for our Holiday Exhibition and Sale. This event is free and open to the public.
10-6 Friday November 15
10-3 Saturday November 16
Welcome to the Columbia Weavers & Spinners’ Guild Holiday Exhibition and Sale! Join us at the American Legion for a weekend filled with beautiful handmade creations perfect for holiday gifts or treating yourself. Our talented members will showcase their unique textiles, yarns, and woven goods for you to browse and purchase. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to support local artisans and find one-of-a-kind treasures. We can’t wait to see you there!

CWSG November Monthly Meeting
2024-11-20 18:00 - 20:00 | Bethel Baptist Church and Zoom, 201 E Old Plank Rd, Columbia, 65203, United States
Join us for social time and community from 6:00-6:30 PM.
Business meeting 6:30 to 7:00 PM.
Program at 7 PM. Program will be “Basic Book Making” with Nancy Elliott and Cheri Robinette. In this program Nancy and Cheri will share their techniques of holding books together. An introduction to basic techniques and an opportunity to practice for yourself will be presented. Members will come away with one or two very simple structures that are the basis for making many kinds of books. Supplies will be provided.
Meetings will happen concurrently with Zoom if available that month, please check The Tie-up, our monthly email newsletter for details.

CWSG December Monthly Meeting
2024-12-18 18:00 - 20:00 | Bethel Baptist Church and Zoom, 201 E Old Plank Rd, Columbia, 65203, United States
Join us for social time and community from 6:00-6:30 PM.
Business meeting 6:30 to 7:00 PM.
Christmas Party with gift exchange. Please bring a handmade or craft related item less than $20 for the gift exchange if you wish to participate. Bring drinks and snacks to share.
No Zoom this month.

CWGS January Meeting
2025-01-21 18:00 - 20:00 | Bethel Baptist Church and Zoom, 201 E Old Plank Rd, Columbia, 65203, United States
Join us for social time and community from 6:00-6:30 PM.
Business meeting 6:30 to 7:00 PM.
Program at 7 PM. The More than Four Study Group will bring their excellence and expertise to our large group and share Iridescence and Echo and Iris Weaving Technique presentations. You will not want to miss the chance to see these beautiful weaves in person, or on Zoom
Meetings will happen concurrently with Zoom if available that month, please check The Tie-up, our monthly email newsletter for details.

CWSG March Monthly Meeting
2025-03-18 18:00 - 20:00 | Bethel Baptist Church and Zoom, 201 E Old Plank Rd, Columbia, 65203, United States
Join us for social time and community from 6:00-6:30 PM.
Business meeting 6:30 to 7:00 PM.
Program at 7 PM.
Art Quilt Artist Jean Hermann via Zoom
Jean will discuss her process and show us her wonderful Art Quilts. Creating fiber art that sings of enjoying life, travel, people, mountains and cities. Jean’s home is Denver, Colorado. Her art quilts often depict people captured in the moment: conversation, playing music and enjoying life. Her website is jeanherman.com.
Meetings will happen concurrently with Zoom if available that month, please check The Tie-up, our monthly email newsletter for details.

CWSG April Monthly Meeting
2025-04-16 18:00 - 20:00 | Bethel Baptist Church and Zoom, 201 E Old Plank Rd, Columbia, 65203, United States
Join us for social time and community from 6:00-6:30 PM.
Business meeting 6:30 to 7:00 PM.
Program at 7 PM. Mixed Media Artist Lisa Hinrich will share her work with us in person. Lisa Hinrichs is a fiber and mixed media artist living in St. Louis, MIssouri. She has mastered felt making, dye techniques, painting and other fiber processes, studying with some of the most talented teachers in the field over many years. Her work is exhibited locally and nationally and has been included in various Fiber Art publications. Lisa holds a BS in Housing and Interior Design from the University of Missouri-Columbia and later studied Graphic Design at SLCC. While she has moved on from earlier careers in architecture and graphic design, her love of a well designed structure or elegantly composed page find their way into her current work. She is based out of the Foundry Art Centre in St. Charles, MO. www.lisahinrichs.com
Meetings will happen concurrently with Zoom if available that month, please check The Tie-up, our monthly email newsletter for details.

Youth Fiber Arts Exhibition
2025-04-28 18:00 - 20:00, 2025-04-29 18:00 - 20:00 | Boone Electric Cooperatve Community Room, 1413 Rangeline St, Columbia, 65201, United States
Youth Fiber Art Exhibition
Sponsored by Columbia Weavers and Spinners’ Guild (CWSG)
The Youth Fiber Art Exhibition is a fun and creative program designed to encourage the instruction of fiber art skills to area children. Students create a fiber art project as part of their regular art classes or clubs. Art pieces will be judged using the following criteria: visual impact, interpretation and creativity, composition, design, and craftsmanship. Prizes will be awarded to students in each school. Art projects will be picked up by a guild member to be displayed at the Boone Electric Community Building. Columbia Art League. All participating students, parents, and teachers are invited to the opening reception. Award winning work will be displayed in the Columbia Art League gallery following the show. Join us as we celebrate our Young Fiber Artists. We will have two nights of viewing and sharing with the community and families this year. Please join us at Boone Electric Cooperative one of these two evenings. This event is open to the public.

Youth Fiber Arts Exhibition Awards Ceremony and Celebration
2025-04-30 18:00 - 20:00 | Boone Electric Cooperatve Community Room, 1413 Rangeline St, Columbia, 65201, United States
Reception Celebration 6:00 to 8:00 PM with award ceremony at 7:00 PM.
Sponsored by Columbia Weavers and Spinners’ Guild (CWSG)
The Youth Fiber Art Exhibition is a fun and creative program designed to encourage the instruction of fiber art skills to area children. Students create a fiber art project as part of their regular art classes or clubs. Art pieces will be judged using the following criteria: visual impact, interpretation and creativity, composition, design, and craftsmanship. Prizes will be awarded to students in each school. Art projects will be picked up by a guild member to be displayed at the Boone Electric Community Building. All participating students, parents, and teachers are invited to this celebration reception. Award winning work will be displayed in the Columbia Art League gallery following the show. Join us as we celebrate our Young Fiber Artists.

CWSG May Monthly Meeting
2025-05-21 18:00 - 20:00 | Bethel Baptist Church and Zoom, 201 E Old Plank Rd, Columbia, 65203, United States
Join us for social time and community from 6:00-6:30 PM.
Business meeting 6:30 to 7:00 PM.
Program at 7 PM. We will share our creations related to the Guild Challenge “Mentors and Masters.”
Meetings will happen concurrently with Zoom if available that month, please check The Tie-up, our monthly email newsletter for details.

CWSG Annual Picnic 2025
2025-06-17 17:00 - 19:30 | Boone Electric Cooperatve Community Room, 1413 Rangeline St, Columbia, 65201, United States
We toast the summer and a short break tonight together! Join us for the Presentation of our Service Award and some show and tell.

CWSG 5th Saturday
2025-08-30 10:00 - 14:00 | Oak Towers, 700 N Garth Ave, Columbia, MO, 65203, United States
Oak Towers
700 N Garth Ave #817, Columbia, MO 65203
Join us for our 5th Saturday event from 10-2. We will have a member destash, open to the public. Please come and purchase our gently used or new items that are clogging up your stash closet, drawers and cabinets. Members can pay $10 to Pam Haverland to have a table. Tables are 8 foot and items you sell must fit in the space of the table. Garage sale/special sale prices encouraged.
We will also sit, knit, chat, spin, weave and have community building. Join us for a fun day of fiber crafting!
