WRSW Spinning SIG Mtg
Save the Date!
Sue Ingrassia to host the November gathering.
More information forthcoming for this Spinning SIG meeting.
WRSW Felting SIG Mtg
Cheryl Laufer hosts the Felting SIG Meeting at her home in Newbury Ohio.
Project: Necklace
WRSW Guild Mtg
6:00 Informal Socializing
6:30 Intros and Show and Share
7:00 Program: “Knot the Problem” with Stephanie Rothschild and The Detanglers
8:00 Business Meeting & Announcements
Zoom info:
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WRSW Guild Holiday Luncheon
Western Reserve Spinners and Weavers Guild will meet for their holiday luncheon. The main courses will be catered with potluck sides provided by attending members. A “Blind Gift Exchange” will follow the meal. Members are encouraged to bring a wrapped handmade item and enjoy the festivities.
Please RSVP Karen Gerken by November 26th for attendance and dietary needs.
Estimated cost will be $10.00 each.
More information will be listed when available.
WRSW Small Looms SIG Mtg
Small Looms Meeting
Hosted at: Sharon Baird’s home in Chardon
Luncheon will begin at 11:30 followed the scheduled agenda.
Program/Discussion: Co-facilitators Sharon Baird and Yvonne Harrold will introduce “Weaving a Ribbon or Paper Basket” and “Year End Project Review and Wrap-Up”
Additional information forthcoming.
WRSW Guild Mtg
6:00 Informal Socializing
6:30 Intros and Show and Share
7:00 Program: “WRSW Special Interest Groups - Presentations and/or Fashion Show”
8:00 Business Meeting & Announcements
Zoom info:
Topic: WRSW Monthly Guild Meeting
Time: This is a recurring meeting Meet anytime
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WRSW Felting SIG Mtg
Cheryl Laufer hosts the Felting SIG Meeting at her home in Newbury Ohio. The group will enjoy a day of making wet felted journal covers.
Project: Journal Covers
WRSW Weaving SIG Mtg
The final 2026 Weaving SIG meeting will be at Sue Ingrassia’s home studio in Chesterland Ohio.
Program/Discussion: “Refresher on Sewing Machines” (what to look for, how to use, and how to maintain to finish your weaving projects)
Additional information will be posted when available
WRSW Spinning SIG Mtg
Cheryl Laufer will host a session on the methods of using a blending board to make batts and rolags to spin up some lovely yarns. If you have some fiber to use, or even share bring it along to create your colorful mixtures.
Members are welcome to bring refreshments to share, though not required.
WRSW Demonstrators Needed: Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens for the Textile Arts and Artisan Show
Demonstrators needed for Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens for the Textile Arts and Artisan Show
Daily: Oct 1 thru Oct 4 from 9:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Where: Stan Hywet Hall 714 N Portage Path Akron, Ohio 44303
Contact: Joyce Fath to confirm attendance or for more information at fath.joyce14@gmail.com
WRSW Guild Mtg
6:00 Informal Socializing
6:30 Intros and Show and Share
7:00 Program: “World of Resist Dye Techniques” with Sara Hume
8:00 Business Meeting & Announcements
Zoom info:
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John's Nursery: Honey Bee Festival
The Honey Bee Festival, entering its eighth year, is held at John’s Nursery located in Middlefield, Ohio. Guild members are encouraged to bring fiber tools and skills to demonstrate and engage with the visitors of the event.
Additional information will be posted when available
Lake Farmpark Apple and Honey Harvest Weekend
Looking for Guild Member Volunteers to Demonstrate
Fiber artists of the Guild are encouraged to demonstrate their craft of choice to families attending the fall festival events at Lake Farmpark. This is a two day event from 9:00 am-5:00 pm daily; come when you can, stay as long as you are able, and enjoy some time sharing the love of your craft.
For more information contact Joan Horwich.
WRSW Felting SIG Mtg
MEETING CANCELED: See email dated Sept 11, 2026 Cindy Kolacz hosts and leads the Felting SIG Meeting at her home in Chardon Ohio.
Project: Pine needle scarf/wrap
WRSW Weaving SIG Mtg
The September Weaving SIG Mtg will be held at the Chesterland Historical Village: General Store - Upper Room.
Program/Discussions: “Fixing Floats and Other Errors On and Off the Loom” (Using the looms warped in May).
Bring: one or more projects that have floats or errors, some of the materials used to weave the project, and various needles to repair errors. Join in on the discussion and activity.
Additional information will be posted when available
WRSW Spinning SIG Mtg
Suzanne Paquin will be facilitating our Spinning SIG ZOOM meeting from the comforts of your own space. Join in for some time with fibery-goodness, like-minded conversation, and such. See you soon!
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WRSW Spinning SIG Mtg
Cheryl Laufer hosts the Spinning SIG meeting at her home in Newbury, Ohio.
Rachel Wilson will lead the group in a review of “Art Yarn” techniques and uses.
Whether you spin up a fresh batch of Art Yarn or your own spinning goals, join us for a time with “like minded” friends.
Feel free to bring tasty treats to share!
(Updated 8/7/2026 per email)
WRSW Guild Mtg
6:00 Informal Socializing
6:30 Intros and Show and Share
7:00 Program: “From Flax to Frock: Textile History of the Western Reserve” with Lisa Pettry
8:00 Business Meeting & Announcements
Zoom info:
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Time: This is a recurring meeting Meet anytime
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WRSW Small Looms SIG Mtg
Small Looms Meeting
Hosted at: Yvonne Harrold’s home
A luncheon will be enjoyed by members starting at 11:30, with program to follow from 1:00-3:00 pm.
Program/Discussion led by with Sharon Baird on “Making a Chair Pad or Floor Rug Using Lucet Braids”
Additional information will be posted when available
CANCELLED: WRSW Felting SIG Mtg
The August meeting was CANCELLED per host Cheryl Laufer in Newbury Ohio. Meetings are scheduled to resume in September 2026.
Project: Luminaries
WRSW Guild Picnic
5:00 Informal Socializing (time updated 7/27/2027 per email to members)
6:00 Dinner
8:00 Departures
Please bring a dish to share. Also bring your own beverage and table service.
If you have fiber and/or equipment to sell, bring it along. You are encouraged to use the Stash Relocation Form.
Frohring Meadows 16780 Savage Rd, Chagrin Falls, OH 44023
WRSW Felting SIG Mtg
Save the Date!
More information forthcoming for this Felting SIG meeting.
WRSW Weaving SIG Mtg
The July Weaving SIG meeting will be at Karen Gerken’s home
Program/Discussion: “Using Finishing Techniques to Complete Your Projects” Bring your own resources and examples to share/demo.
PLEASE NOTE: Co-Facilitators, Karen Gerken and Sue Ingrassia are looking for experienced members to help lead the discussion.
Additional information will be posted when available
WRSW Spinning SIG Mtg
2026 Spinning SIG Meeting and Discussion
ZOOM Meeting: Join the meeting from the comforts of your own home.
Program/Discussion: Grab a hot cup of coffee or tea and enjoy casual discussion while spinning your favorite fibers or working on a fiber project. Terra Young will lead the discussion.
ZOOM Link will be post here when it becomes available.
WRSW Guild Mtg
6:00 Informal Socializing
6:30 Intros and Show and Share
7:00 Program: “Yes, there is creative life after felt!” Encaustic” Paintingwith Donna Christley
8:00 Business Meeting & Announcements
Zoom info:
Topic: WRSW Monthly Guild Meeting
Time: This is a recurring meeting Meet anytime
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Meeting ID: 859 0659 3374
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Additional information will be posted when available
WRSW Small Looms SIG Mtg
Small Looms SIG Meeting
Hosted at: Sharon Baird’s home
The SIG luncheon will begin at 11:30 am followed by the program presentation
Program/Discussion: Suzanne Paquin will facilitate a presentation on “Weaving a Twill Coaster on a Circular Cardboard Loom” from 1:00-3:00.
Additional information forthcoming.
WRSW Felting SIG: (event cancelled
CANCELED: Please check your email Cheryl.
Cheryl Laufer hosts the Felting SIG Meeting at her home in Newbury Ohio. (Updated 5/19)
Our June meeting is the March project; book covers.
The plan is to make covers for a journal and you can add a wee bit o green to it if you like.
Bring a journal, your wet felting supplies plus 2 towels, fiber of choice (alpaca, any type of wool) in a roving or batt form, bubble wrap to make a resist, any embellishments such as pre-felts, yarn, bling, silk (I still have plenty to share), and scissors.
WRSW Spinning SIG Mtg
2026 Spinning SIG Meeting and Discussion
ZOOM Meeting: Join the meeting from the comforts of your own home.
Program/Discussion: Grab a hot cup of coffee or tea and enjoy casual discussion while spinning your favorite fibers or working on a fiber project. Terra Young will lead the discussion.
ZOOM Link will be post here when it becomes available.
Chesterland Historical Village Open House: “Wool Hollow”
Guild Member demonstrators needed for this community event to include a collaborative effort of spinners and weavers to produce a fleece to fabric product. In celebration of the country’s 250th anniversary, we have been asked to have period attire of your choice. For more information, contact Sue Ingrassia.
WRSW Guild Mtg
6:00 Informal Socializing
6:30 Intros and Show and Share
7:00 Program: “From Wool to Critter: Felted Wildlife Sculptures” with Megan Nedds
8:00 Business Meeting & Announcements
Additional information will be posted when available
WRSW Felting SIG Mtg
This meeting is CANCELLED. Please read your email regarding details.
Cheryl Laufer hosts the Felting SIG Meeting at her home in Newbury Ohio.
Project: Purse (part one)
WRSW Weaving SIG Mtg
Weaving SIG Meeting will be at the Chester Historical Village: General Store -upper room.
Hosted by: Sue Ingrassia
Program/Discussion: Demonstrations and discussions on “Loom Dressing Techniques” (front to back and back to front).
Additional information will be posted when available.
WRSW Spinning SIG Mtg
Bring a spinning project of your choice and join us as Sharon O’Donnell hosts the May Spinning SIG meeting at her farm in Auburn Twp. Sharon will have coffee, tea and water. Snacks to share are always welcome, but not necessary.
Anyone who wants can stay after 2:00 pm can join in the fun shearing, the more, the merrier. “I hear there are babies in the barn!”
If you have questions, contact Spinning SIG Facilitator Terra Young 440-223-3502.
Additional information will be posted when available.
Lake Farmpark: Lamb Jamb
Lake Farmpark: Lamb Jamb is a two day event open daily 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. Guild members are encouraged to bring your fiber tools and skills to demonstrate and engage with the visitors of the event.
Additional information will be posted when available