Those who attended the CNCH 2009 Conference in Sonoma will be reporting on the workshops they took there and showing us samples of what they learned.

Then Joan Vierra will demonstrate her method of warping. Joan uses a front to back method to design for color and texture as she dresses the loom. She makes her color decisions as she threads through the reed. Come and learn how Joan creates those fabulous textiles we all admire so much.

We will also be electing new officers at the May meeting.

Remember to bring sharing items and ideas for before the program. Bring your lunch to enjoy eating and talking with friends after the meeting. There are picnic tables and a beautiful setting just outside the meeting room at Aptos Village Park.

Bring a dish to share and join us at what has become a tradition: Potluck lunch at Martha's. It's also our annual sale/trade of materials equipment. Offer what you want to get ride of, pick up something to give new energy to your work! Donations of some of the proceeds to the Guild are welcome.

Martha will introduce a surprise braid based on an old Andean tubular braid. She will have started some samples for each of us to learn on and take home.

The Guild Library now has over 600 titles. Plan to spend a little time browsing and perhaps checking out a book ro two. The library also has several videotapes which will be shown in the studio for anyone interested in watching.

Remember to bring sharing items and ideas for before the program. Please bring a comfortable folding chair as Martha has a limited number of chairs. Bring your own mug, plate and flatware for the potluck to save on disposables.

Study Group Meetings:

Shuttle Throwers, Wednesday the week following Guild meeting; meet at Fresh Choice in Capitola at 11:45 am. Contact Shuttle Throwers for information. This group shares ongoing projects, mostly those woven on a harness loom. New members are welcome.

Rug Weavers Study Group meets periodically at members' homes. Contact Martha Stanley or Janette Gross for information.

Braiders Study Group meets once a month, usually the fourth Wednesday. All weavers of narrow ware, at any level of experience, are welcome. Contact Nora Rogers for Study Group information. New members are welcome.

Dyers Study Group meets periodically at members' homes. Contact Dyers for information.

Spinners, At present we do not have a spinning Study Group. We recommend Anne's Web which meets in Salinas monthly. Members meet the second Saturday of each month from 10am til 2pm at the Buena Vista Grange Hall, 518 River Road. Each meeting includes a pot luck lunch, a show-and-tell opportunity, any announcements anyone cares to make, and the rest of the time is spent doing whatever each member cares to do. There are no officers, and no rules, other than courtesy. Dues are $12 a year. Members receive a monthly newsletter and a roster. Visitors and newcomers are welcome. Contact: Gerry Wade, Newsletter Editor.
Directions: From Hwy 1 and Hwy 101, take Hwy 68 to Reservation/River Rd., Salinas. Turn east on River Rd., proceed 5 miles to old gray church on right, 518 River Rd.

If you wish information about joining the Handweavers Guild, click on "Who We Are" at the top of this page,

Weaving Supplies in Santa Cruz

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Mostly knitting yarns, but wonderful variety. The Swift Stitch , 402 Ingalls St. #12, Santa Cruz, 831-427-9276. 10% discount to Guild members.

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