CWSG

CWSG November Monthly Meeting
2024-11-20 18:00 - 20:00 UTC | 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.

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!

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

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.

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.

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

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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/

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

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!

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

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

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.

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

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.

April 2022 Meeting
2022-04-19 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.
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.

75th Anniversary Reception
2022-04-01 18:00 - 20:30 | SHSMO, 605 Elm St, Columbia, MO, 65201, United States
75th anniversary Postcard

March 2022 Meeting
2022-03-15 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.
This month we will stroll through the 1960s, then dive into the future with a look at E-Textiles,
Fibers of the Future, and where textile art may be heading. We encourage you to invite young artists to
share their work with us.

February 2022 Meeting
2022-02-15 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.
Enjoy 1950s attire and Guild history tidbits while we learn from renown textile artist and
author Jane Dunnewold through her lecture “The Committee, The Critic and the Judge: How We Can
Embrace Criticism and Learn to Love Our Work.” Janedunnewold.com

January 2022 Meeting
2022-01-18 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.
As the official kick-off of our 75 th Anniversary year, we will start with a history program
entitled “Birth of the Guild”. Since the Guild began in 1947, we invite you to come wearing 1940s attire
and enjoy birthday cake. We will also get a preview of the Anniversary Displays.

December 2021 Meeting
2021-12-21 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.
For our Future-themed holiday party, we hope to have some young guest artists from local
Girl Scout Troops working on their Textile Artist badges. Feel free to invite and bring young artists from
your families. We plan to do a make and take to be decided. We will also distribute our new Guild coffee
mugs to those who submitted Member Pages.

November 2021 Meeting
2021-11-16 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.
Kicking off our first themed Past meeting, Professor Emeritus Patti Doyle will share her talk,
Textiles from the Past. We invite you to bring family textiles heirlooms to Show and Tell.

October 2021 Meeting
2021-10-19 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.
For our first Present-themed meeting we will hear from last year’s Scholarship recipients
reporting on their classes and we will hear about the MOFA conference from Guild attendees.

September 2021 Meeting
2021-09-21 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.
Since this is our first in-person meeting in quite a while, please expect a long business
meeting that will include approving the budget, and we will have an update from the anniversary
committee to hear about all their exciting plans. If there is time, we may have a scavenger hunt (find
someone who) for the in-person attendees.

April Meeting 2021
2021-04-20 18:00 - 20:00 | Zoom, MO, United States
Artist Rosanne Huck
Check back for more details

January 2021 Meeting
2021-01-19 18:00 - 20:00 | Zoom, MO, United States
We have put together some short videos to guide us through a discussion of using technology to fulfill our need to be community educators in the fiber world, especially during the pandemic. Don’t forget to send Show and Tell pictures to Ginny by Monday afternoon. We love seeing what you are working on too.
