Programs

SWG meets on the fourth Thursday of the month, with exceptions for holidays and the summer break. If you are interested in guild membership or a particular program we invite you to join us. Visitors are always welcome. Meetings are located in Bloedel Hall, behind St. Marks Cathedral: 1245 10th Ave East, Seattle, WA.

The meeting starts at 10:00 am, followed by the morning program. Program speakers typically bring woven samples to accompany their talks, which are displayed on tables in front of the stage. After a lunch break, the afternoon program follows, frequently a hands on project.

  • 10:00 a.m. Business meeting
  • 11:00 a.m. Morning program
  • 12:00 noon Lunch - members exhibit their latest work in a "Hot Off the Loom" gallery
  • 1:00 p.m. Afternoon program
  • 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Library open (SWG members may check out materials)

    • Coming December 2010 - The SWG Fashion Show!

    We will be presenting our own SWG Fashion Show during the December 2, 2010 Program and you are all invited to participate. Cyndi White is heading up this event and she wants everyone to create and produce a woven or fabric manipulated wearable garment for the show. You aren't required to wear your creation, as we’ll have models who will strut your stuff on the runway. But make the garment something that you would wear to an event coming up in 2010; a wedding, holiday event, special party, etc. We want you to have a new outfit for all your efforts and to show it off to all your friends in the Guild!

    Please Note: All garments for the Show must be turned in by September 23, 2010, along with a completed Garment Sheet (download PDF).

    Garment Requirements: Woven or fabric manipulated wearable garments: Coats, Kimonos, Jackets, Vests, Shawls, Dresses, Skirts, Blouses/Shirts, Pants

  • Structure Categories range from: Woven, Pin Weaving, Shibori, Sashiko, Quilted, Woven Ribbons, Knitted, Felted, Crocheted
  • Surface Design Categories range from: Dyeing, Discharge, Fabric Paints, Silk-screening, Stenciling, Stamping, Stitching with accents of Embroidery, Beading, Fabric Manipulation
  • Other applications upon approval

    • Note:
  • Scarves, socks, shoes, purses, hats and jewelry are a wonderful accepted addition, but are only allowed if made to enhance an outfit you created.
  • Something must be woven on a ‘non-woven’ garment; braids, buttons, trim, etc. as we are a weaving guild.

    • For more information Email: Cyndi CyndiCon@AOL.com


    2010 Programs

    February 25, 2010 – Sharon Alderman
    Morning Program: “It’s not in the Book”
    Afternoon Program: “Swatch Collections”


    March 25, 2010 – Mary Berent
    Morning Program: Weaver's Whimsy
    Afternoon Program: Combining Common Cotton


    April 22, 2010 – Barbara Lee Smith, author of the book, “Celebrating the Stitch”
    Morning Program: “Another Line of Information”
    Afternoon Program: Plaid Llama Sale


    May 27, 2010 – Bobbie Irwin
    Morning Program: “Twined Rag Rugs: a Northwest Tradition”