Mesa Fiber Arts Guild

Programs for 2008/2009



Each month we have a general program and business meeting for the entire guild. All members and guests are invited.

When Who What
September 3
Noon
Jane Winnaman
from Montrose, CO
"Tales from a Fiber Farm". Jane has raised many fiber-producing animals over the years and has many stories to share!
October 1
Noon
Joe Reed
from Olathe, CO 
Joe and his wife, Sherry, raise llamas and make incredible llama felt hats. He will share his expertise on how to make a llama felt hat.
November 5
Noon
Lauretta Davidson
from Hayden, CO
Lauretta is a weaver who has successfully grown her business, "Distinctively Handwoven Designs". She weaves and creates beautiful and unique clothing. She will share her weaving and business insights.
December 3
Noon
Christmas party Potluck lunch and package exchange. Bring a lunch dish and a wrapped package for the exchange. We encourage packages that are hand-made and under $20.
January 7
Noon
Mary Moss
from Palisade, CO.
She is a watercolor, oil and pastel artist who incorporates fiber in her beautiful creations. She will tell us about how she creatively integrates fiber into her paintings and shadow boxes!
February 4
Noon
TBA --
March 4
Noon
Jim Selbe
from Durango, CO
Jim has an amazing collection of antique Navaho rugs and is very knowledgeable about their history. He will share this with us.
April 1
Noon
Annual Yarn Exchange Bring your yarn & goodies. Think of this as a big textile garage sale. See if you can go home with less than you brought.
May 6
Noon
Fashion Show & Guild Member of the year Share our challenges, Fashion Show and eat dessert. Election of new officers.
Mesa Fiber Arts Guild  l  Grand Junction, Colorado
Mail to Guild President, Anita Larson