Our Program Presenter is Lynn Moody, a member of Central Coast Weavers and co-owner of the Blue Oak Canyon Ranch near San Miquel. Lynn and her husband raise heritage breeds of Santa Cruz Island and Navajo-Churro sheep. They also raise llamas, heritage Narragansett turkeys and chickens. Their ranch is a producer for the Fibershed program, which was launched in 2010 to “develop regional and regenerative fiber systems on behalf of independent working producers”. During the last 9 years the Fibershed program has expanded to various regions throughout the workd and emphasizes the use of regionally grown fibers, natural dyes and local talent in the production of clothing. Lynn, a retired Cal Poly college professor, previously taught soil science, geology and earth science. She will talk about the Fibershed program and how her ranch is contributing and participating in this program.

This meeting is back at the Valle Verde meeting room. (900 Calle de los Amigos, Santa Barbara)

Our monthly Guild meeting is on the second Saturday this month instead of the first.

The December meeting is our Holiday Potluck!

Saturday, December  14  (The Wake Campus Craft Sale is on the 7^th.)

10:30 am to 1:00 pm

San Antonio Village Clubhouse, 39 N. San Marcos Road

Hospitality Chairperson, Lori Moon, has the sign-up sheet for categories of food, but you are welcome to bring your favorite holiday dish for all to enjoy. 

Program:  Festive Show and Tell.  Wear or bring your favorite handmade item to show off and share creative “how to” tips.

If you have any questions about what to bring please contact lorimoonstudio at gmail.com. General questions can be directed to us via the CONTACT page.

We look forward to seeing you at our holiday celebration!

The bus trip that was to replace the Saturday meeting has been cancelled as the minimum participation was not reached. Back to our regular meeting time with a screening of interest!

Santa Barbara Fiber Arts Guild will be having our normal first Saturday of the month Guild meeting on Saturday, November 2, at Maravilla. Our program will be the showing of a portion of the PBS program “Craft in America”, Episode 8, entitled “Threads”.

Please note change of venue:

Maravilla Senior Living Community, 5486 Calle Real, Santa Barbara  — in a different room!  This time we’re meeting in the Club Room and Theater, which are upstairs in the main building, also called the Independent Living building.  It’s the  big two-story building to the left of the Clubhouse.  There’s even a space upstairs with a billiard table that will serve as our raffle table.  The second floor is accessed via stairs and an elevator.   We suggest you try the parking lot to the left as you drive into Maravilla. 

THREADS. Explore the creativity of the human spirit through works that begin with the humble thread.

Here is the description of the 60 minute PBS Program:

The Peabody Award-winning series CRAFT IN AMERICA promotes and explores America’s rich craft tradition.  Episode Eight, THREADS, looks at ways in which the needle arts have developed.  Through filmed visits to four nationally acclaimed artists working at the forefront of their media, THREADS documents how the needle arts continue to evolve and influence contemporary culture.

– Faith Ringgold, internationally celebrated artist, teacher and author, creates painted story quilts to bring the proud history of African Americans and Harlem to a new generation.

– Randall Darwall is a colorist in warp and weft. His woven cloth is the palette which he and his partner Brian Murphy transform into woven garments and quilts that inspire and adorn.

– Consuelo Jimenez Underwood incorporates weaving, sewing, painting and applique to produce a proud political statement, presenting her indigenous heritage and questioning the borders that divide nations.

– Terese Agnew creates densely embroidered quilts by a process she calls ”drawing with thread.”  Her themes are environmental and social, going beyond pure technique to tell truths that awaken our sensibilities.

We meet in the Maravilla Clubhouse in Goleta, Address: 5486 Calle Real, Santa Barbara, CA 93111

September 7 and 8, 2019, Presentation and Workshop
Deborah Jarchow Presentation and Workshop Instructor

SBFAG Meeting on Saturday, September 7, at San Antonio Village, 39 N. San Marcos Road, Santa Barbara, at 9:30 am.

Presentation:

The presenter for the September Guild meeting will be Deborah Jarchow of
Studio Channel Islands Art Center in Camarillo, California. Topic: Weaving “Tips and Tricks”.

Have you wondered if there are better ways to warp or weave? With over 25
years weaving experience, Deborah has discovered easy ways to remedy many
problems/mistakes that occur when weaving. In this presentation, she will
share handy ways to make your weaving easier and more efficient. She will
discuss warping tips, ways to fix tension issues, easy methods for sampling,
ideas for record keeping, techniques for choosing colors, what tools will be
helpful (both traditional and inventive), and so much more. Whether you
weave on a rigid heddle or multi harness loom, you will learn useful tips to
enhance your weaving process.
Hand Manipulated Weave Structures (Leno, Brooks Bouquet, etc.)
Workshop
September 7, 1:00 – 5:00 pm and September 8, 9:00 am – 4:00 pm. Cost
$150.00.
The one-and-a-half-day workshop will be held at 1:00 pm at San Antonio
Village, 39 N. San Marcos Road, Santa Barbara, following the Santa Barbara
Fiber Arts Guild meeting. Please bring a sack lunch or you can go out for lunch
and arrive at San Antonio Village clubhouse by 1:00 pm to begin the
workshop.
Each participant will produce a Hand Manipulated Weave Structures sampler
and learn the techniques necessary to produce Leno, Brooks Bouquet and
other weave structures.
Class Level: Advanced Beginner
Description: By twisting or wrapping your warp yarns you can weave
distinctive textures and patterns in your cloth. Learn to weave lace-like open
areas as parts of a design throughout the fabric or as a notable edge treatment.
Discover how to highlight your patterns by adding a thicker yarn or ribbon.
On the first day while making a sampler, you’ll learn how to make leno, brooks
bouquet, medallions, and other fancy patterns. During the second day you will
master the art of adding beads to the patterns. See how beads can make the
weaving pop! If you’ve been looking for ways to add more interest to your
weaving, these techniques will get you there. You too can create cloth that is
visually stunning.
Supplies to bring: 300 yards each of 2 different solid color worsted weight
yarn that is at least 2 ply, non-hairy, strong and smooth. 50 yards bulky weight
yarn. 2 dozen beads that will Fit onto your worsted weight yarn. Scissors,
tapestry needle, cardboard tube from inside a paper towel roll, 2 brown paper
grocery bags.
As with last year workshop, Deborah is happy to supply looms if anyone needs
one. She will also bring extra supplies like heddles, pick up sticks, shuttles,
etc. if anyone needs them.
Please email Kathleen Rauber at krtextiles1@yahoo.com to let her know if you
are interested in the workshop. Checks should be made payable to SBFAG.
Mail checks to Santa Barbara Fiber Arts Guild, P.O. Box 30944, Santa Barbara,
CA 93130.
In order to reserve placement in the workshop, please sign up by August 7,
2019.
Cancellation Policy: To reserve placement in a scheduled Santa Barbara Fiber
Arts Guild event, full payment is due, normally, 30 days prior to the date of the
event. Additionally, there is a registration fee of $35 for non-members.
Cancellations must be made in writing, either by mail or email. If you notify
the Guild at least 30 days prior to the event, you will receive a full enrollment
refund. No refunds will be made after that date due to our contractual
obligations and materials acquisitions. If the Guild is compelled to cancel the
event, you will receive a full refund

Annual Dye Day in the Park!

This year we are meeting on August 10th at our usual spot, Area #2 at Tucker’s Grove Park where Turnpike meets Cathedral Oaks. 10 am til 3 pm. Bring your own lunch, snacks and drinks (we had too many wasps last year when we left out platters of snacks so we’re skipping that.)

We will have several volunteers manning pots of natural dyes including indigo, mushroom and cochineal and oxalis (remember to bring your frozen flowers from the spring bloom!). We will also have a mordant (alum) for those that need it. Bring gloves as well as a few small pieces of natural fiber fabrics or yarn. Nothing bulky as many will be sharing the pots. We will have a FEW silk scarves for sale for $10 if needed. We will also have some shibori tools for patterning. Come try your hand at this fun craft and you may catch the natural dyeing bug too! 1

July 6 and 7, 2019, Presentation and Workshop

Toni Best Presentation and Workshop Instructor

SBFAG Meeting on Saturday, July 6, at Maravilla, 5486 Calle Real, Santa Barbara, at 9:30 am.  

Presentation:

The presenter for the July Guild meeting will be Toni Best of Visalia, California, on Free Form Gourd and Pine-needle Basketry. She will talk about her basketry and its evolution over the past 60 years. She will demonstrate how it has changed from more symmetrical and standard forms and grown into an art form that portrays flights of vision and movement. Toni is a retired musician and has transformed her music background into the flow and movement of her basketry. As she has matured as an artist, her basketry pieces have grown in imagination through her constant attempts to be challenged.

Free Form Gourd and Pine-needle Basketry Workshop

April 6, 2019, 1:30 – 5:00 pm.

April 7, 2019, 9:00 – 5:00 pm. Cost $150.00. All materials included.

The one-and-a-half-day workshop will be held at 1:30 pm at San Antonio Village, 39 N. San Marcos Road, Santa Barbara, following the Santa Barbara Fiber Arts Guild meeting. Please bring a sack lunch or you can go out for lunch and arrive at San Antonio Village clubhouse by 1:30 pm to begin the workshop.

Please email Kathleen Rauber at krtextiles1@yahoo.com to let her know if you are interested in the workshop. Checks should be made payable to SBFAG. Mail checks to Santa Barbara Fiber Arts Guild, P.O. Box 30944, Santa Barbara, CA 93130.

The presentation for this meeting will be member led. Three members of the Guild were Ure/Warren Memorial Educational Grant Fund recipients in 2018. Each member will be presenting a 10 to 15 minute presentation regarding their workshop or workshops that they participated in and share with the general guild what they learned and present any samples or finished items that they produced resulting from their workshop. These members are:

Charlotte Gould who took a Repp Weave Workshop at the 2018 Convergence in Reno.

Elisabeth Douglass took an Inkle Loom Workshop at the 2018 Convergence in Reno.

Georganne Alex took a Natural Dyes and Block Printing Workshop

Robin Hamlin and Bev Ryan are eager to share with the Guild a PowerPoint presentation on their 2018 Italy trip and a few of their Italian purchases.

The meeting will be at Maravilla Senior Living in Goleta, regular time.

Our presenter for the Saturday, May 4, meeting, at Maravilla, is Tim Cardy of
Cardigans Knit Shop. His presentation will include a talk about his background
in costume design, an overview of some of his merchandise offered in his shop
and a show and tell of samples to be covered in the two hour workshop in the
afternoon.
The Knitting Workshop will begin after lunch at 1:00 pm at the meeting room
of Maravilla but is sold out at this time. The participants will be making a knitted sampler that will include mosaic knitting, brioche knitting, double knitting and other color blended techniques.
Contact SBFAG1@gmail.com to see if there are any openings, to get on the waiting list.