2018 Programs
Unless otherwise indicated, all meetings begin at 10 a.m. and will be held at the Warren Tavern (3S540 Second Street, Warrenville, IL 60555).
January 27 — Processing alpaca. Program leader: Heavenly Bresser. Plus wrap-up for 2017 Show and Tell and the Fiber, Your Way challenge.
February 24 — Fiber swap.
March 24 — Breed study: Gulf Coast Native. Fiber will be provided. Program leader: Sue Gibson.
April 28 — Optical color blending for fiber artists. Fiber in primary colors will be provided. Bring hand carders or a blending board. Program leader: Sherry Johnson. Plus optional gardeners' exchange of dye and fiber seeds and plants.
May 18–20 — Annual retreat at Camp Emmaus in Mt. Morris, IL. $50.00 for two nights lodging; food not included. You may also come for just Saturday, May 19, for $6.00. The flyer and registration form have been emailed to members. Organizer: Sherry Johnson.
June 23 — Evaluating fleeces. Instructor: Holin Kennen from The Dancing Lamb.
July — No meeting
August 25— Indigo dyeing at The Fold (3316 Millstream Rd, Marengo, IL 60152). Instructor: Toni Neil.
September 22 — Sari silk spinning. Program leader: Jeanne DeVore.
October 27 — Annual planning meeting and potluck lunch. Show and Tell wrap-up.
November 17— Fractal spinning. Program leader: Heavenly Bresser. Third Saturday to avoid Thanksgiving weekend.
December—No meeting