The meeting was
called to order at 1:00 by Mary Howell.
Members present: Joan Johnson, Sue
Ranta, Lori Beck, Jane Mailand, Mandy Binder, Henda Pretorius, Mary Howell, Jan
Tooker, Gayle Mason, Catherine Easton, Patricia Miller, Cheryl Rennick, Sharon
Vandenack and Peggy Junker.
Treasurer’s
report – Presented by Cheryl Rennick
The Southwest High School Crafts Fair
brought in $744.00. After paying our fee to the fair organizers, we made
$644.00.
St. Marks Crafts Fair fee is $98 –
for a smaller space. The crafts fair is Saturday, November 10th.
Need workers to help set up, tear down and sell during the day.
John bought fire extinguishers for
the studio at a cost of $_________. They work just like a can of hair spray.
Our last spinning class brought in
$60 for two students.
Donations toward the costs of refurbishing
the studio is now at $2300.
OLD BUSINESS
Overshot project is progressing
though a couple of people have not yet begun to weave their patterns. Plans are
on each loom.
Sheep to Shawl contest in Estes, CO
Participants are to practice on
January 5th. Need five people to weave and spin. The contest starts
with wool needing carding. It is part of the Estes Wool Festival. Contest date
is Sunday, June 9th in Estes.
When selling items at the crafts
fairs, it is important to write down a complete description of the item sold
and whether you were paid by check or in cash.
NEW BUSINESS
Henda Pretorius suggested we sell
Coupon Books for Younkers Spring Sale. The
books sell to friends and family for $5 each which would be completely
profit for the Guild. Decision tabled
until December meeting.
Sue Ranta was asked to create a photo
book or brochure that shows the kinds of things we would want to display/sell
at local art galleries so we can show them the quality of the things we make
and might be able to do a show at one or more of these galleries. Lux is an option
as well as Art & Soul.
Future potential workshops:
Sharon Vandenack – dyeing workshop
Catherine Easton – Shaft Switching or
Transparency
Henda Pretorius - Card weaving (not
held in summer months).
Sue Ranta – Felting Phase II Wet Felting.
Jane Mailand’s husband has a new,
large server. She is willing to host a website for HWGL at no cost. She is not
offering design work. She has also said she is willing to “babysit” an Etsy
account if we get one started for our group.
Jan Tooker noted we had 188 page
views on out website in October.
Spinning group will now meet both the
second and fourth Thursdays.
Cheryl Rennick reported that advanced
classes will need looms currently threaded for the rug group. We may have to unthread some looms not
currently in use.
SHOW AND TELL
Catherine Easton made two vests for
the crafts fairs. One, Catherine wove
the fabric out of silk and cotton blend and then sewed the resulting fabric
into a vest. Cheryl purchased it at the
Southwest HS Crafts Fair. The second one
is colors of Overshot patterns, which should sell for $75 - $100 at the St.
Marks Crafts Fair.
Sharon Vandenack showed a camel and
silk scarf done on a 16 harness loom , twill pattern.
Catherine Easton showed an image of a
horse done in compensated inlay.
Joan Johnson showed a Mobius and a
garter stitched baby blanket.
Mary Howell showed a pompom scarf
knitted.
Jain Mailand showed a shawl.
Meeting ended 2:20 pm.
Respectfully Submitted,
Sue Ranta
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