Andrea Wong – History of the Portuguese Style of Knitting
Delaware, Ohio
With 18 years of experience, Andrea Wong, from Ohio will present The History of the Portuguese Style of Knitting followed by a Q&A session. Lots of photos and information will be packed into the session.
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Lauren, also known as Mother of Purl on social media, is a multidisciplinary fiber artist, designing knitwear, fiber processing and spinning yarn in rural Wisconsin.
At our meeting, Lauren will lead a guided discussion on integrating sustainability into our fiber arts practices. We’ll discuss the existing textile industry and find practical ways we can bring sustainable ways into our personal craft. Lauren encourages engagement during her presentation, so think about what sustainability in your practice means to you and come ready to take part in the discussion.
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This meeting will be a zoom webinar.
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The Art of Tapestry Weaving. Janna Maria Vallee is a tapestry weaver, botanical dyer, knitter and instructor living on the Sunshine Coast of Canada. Janna will present on the art of tapestry weaving and her art practice.
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This meeting will be a zoom webinar.
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Erlbacher Knitting Machines – Cape Girardeau, Missouri
A Shop Tour and Demos
https://erlbacherknitting.com/
David “PeeWee” Erlbacher was a fourth generation machinist. He started his own machine shop in 1960 making race car parts. As the machining business changed over the years, the parts got larger and larger. Erlbacher Gear and Machine Works is primarily a gear shop, however, with CNC mills and lathes, it has become a full-service precision machine shop. Upon seeing a vintage CSM, PeeWee’s interest was piqued. He knew he would be able to reverse engineer the Gearhart CSM. With the help of other Gearhart mechanics and enthusiasts (and with a lot of thought, headaches, and mistakes) he finally did it. A lifetime in a machine shop and he has said, “The Gearhart CSM has been one of the most difficult things we have ever made in the shop.” This is quite a compliment to the machinists of the original product.
This September, we’ll be traveling, virtually, to Kugluktuk, Nunavut north of the Arctic Circle where the cool air of autumn has arrived. Nunavut Qiviut creates unique luxury yarns from rare and sustainable Arctic fibres such as Qiviut from Muskox and supports the traditional Inuit lifestyle of their community.
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Natalie Griller and Geoff Clark have prepared a full overview of Nunavut Qiviut, including the geography, ecosystem and the people of Kugluktuk, community involvement, Muskox and the history of Qiviut, and of course, the yarn and the luxurious products available. You’ll come away with a great sense of life in Kugluktuk and you’ll certainly enjoy your friendly visit with Natalie & Geoff.
The meeting will be OPEN TO ALL, join as an attendee via the link below:
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