During the Rug/Tapestry Study Group Inspiration over
Lunch, Jan Tooker talked about the process she goes through to decide the
colors and style of her weaving and what it should be.
We also discussed the potential awards for our rug show:
Best decorative piece
Best wearable piece
Best first entry
Best handspun yarn
Best weaving using hand spun yarn (must be at least 50%
handspun yarn)
People’s Choice
Handwoven’s Weaving for the Home Award of Excellence
We are looking for someone who works with fiber to judge our
entries.
Gayle Mason will present the inspiration for the May 11
meeting that will begin at 11:00 .
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Hand Weaver’s Guild
of Lincoln
Minutes of the
meeting
The Guild meeting came to order at 1:03 pm. Present were
Victoria Hilton, Mandy Binder, John Geppert, Sharon Valencia, Karen Cantrell,
Cheryl Rennick, Lori Beck, Paula Churchill, Gayle Mason, Patricia Miller, Jan
Tooker, Henda Pretorius, Joan Johnson, Sharon Vandenack, Peggy Junker, Linda
Carlson and Sue Ranta.
MINUTES: Sue
Ranta read the minutes of the March meeting. They were approved as read.
TREASURER’S REPORT: Cheryl Rennick reported a total of $24,144.12
in our accounts. Insurance of $538 per year is now due. We are insured by Continental
Western Group; Forsythe Insurance is our agent. No one has looked at what our
insurance covers in years, and it is possible that our policy may need to be
updated or changed to another company. We have more looms and other things than
we did when this policy was originally written. We need a task force to
evaluate our insurance needs – fire, theft, vandalism, etc. Sue offered to
attempt to put a cash value on the looms we have now. John Geppert provided a
listing of our looms. Cheryl reported that she has begun a budget to get a
better idea of the Guild’s income sources, and areas of expense.
We discussed the possible use of the Apple “Square” to
accept credit card payments at crafts fairs and other selling opportunities.
Cheryl reported that the fee is 2.75% plus fifteen cents per transaction. Sue
suggested that if we decide to use the Square, that we set a minimum price per
charge.
OLD BUSINESS
RUG GROUP has been meeting. (See separate minutes)
Additional ideas for awards includes Best first entry, Best handspun yarn
(skein). They are still working on finding judges for the event.
TASK GROUP UPDATES
EDUCATION TASK GROUP:
Cheryl Rennick reported that there is no spinning class now and will
not have one during the summer months either. In the fall, we will offer
beginning weaving. Fall courses will include spinning and intermediate weaving,
and in spring spinning and weaving 102 will be taught.
ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE GROUP: Will work on the possibility of setting up a
board of directors.
FACILITY:
Reevaluate the cost of looms and replacement value
MEMBERSHIP:
Recommends categories of membership and tiered studio fees.
Student is
full-time college student with student ID
Honorary =
80 years old and a member for 5 years
Sustaining
– Someone who donates to HWGL but does not weave any more
Life member
–
Memorial
(Legacy in Estate) – gift in will.
The group discussed how to prorate fees for new members.
After discussion of the above fee structure, the group
decided to table the item and vote at the May meeting.
STUDIO FLOOR:
Will Rennick is working hard and progressing well. The floor is now ready to be painted.
MEMBERSHIP IN NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION: A vote was made and seconded that we join the
College View Neighborhood Assn. The
motion passed unanimously. We need to contact Lynn Fisher as we have not yet
received a bill from the association. May
8th is their next association meeting.
STUDIO OPEN HOUSE: The group decided upon the hours
of open house to be 1:00 - 5:00 p.m.
on both Saturday, September 28 and Sunday, September 29, 2013 . Henda Pretorius will send to all members
tasks needed to be done to prepare for the Open House. We may sign select what we wish to do via
email.
PLAINSONG FOLK FESTIVAL: In Sprague-Martell
Community Center October 5, 2013 . We will demonstrate spinning and weaving
during a two-hour block.
A motion was made and passed that we participate at the Old
Cheney Market. We may pass out our business cards as we weave and spin,
but will need approval to sell anything. The tent will be provided. Bring your
own chairs and table if needed. Contact person is Megan Jackson. (402)
309-9096.
Sundays from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm . We will be allowed to set up three or four
Sundays per season. We need to decide
which Sundays will work best for us, and who will participate. The market is
open April 28th to October
27th, 2013 .
Joan Johnson gave more information about the “Give to
Lincoln Day” on May 16. In connection
with raising funds, Sue Ranta shared ideas for making requests, as she learned
from the AMA seminar she attended.
The Guild decided to again exhibit at the St. Mark’s Craft
Fair, which will be held November 9,
2013 . Cheryl Rennick said
that the cost would be $90 for a 10’ X 10’ space, and $8 for a table.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
The Capital Humane Society is holding “Tails “N Trails Pet
Walk & Festival” on May 18 at Fallbrook, and Sharon Vandenack and Paula
Churchill will demonstrate spinning dog hair.
Catherine Easton will host a going-away party for Henda and
Johan Pretorius at her farm on Sunday, May 5, at 2:30 . All Guild
members and their families are invited.
Linda Carlson said that she would send driving directions by email.
Linda announced that Sue Ranta has given to the Guild a
digital camera. We thank her.
The business meeting adjourned at 3:10 and was followed by an informative talk
on dyeing by Sharon Vandenack.
Respectfully submitted,
Sue Ranta
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