It is possible to weave a piece of fabric that will take on an entirely different appearance once removed from the loom and finished, collapsing in upon itself, pleats, bumps - anything but flat. The Collapse, Pleat, and Bump Study Group will explore the different ways these effects can be achieved, whether it is from over twisted fibers, weave structure, different shrinkage rates, or a combination of these and other factors.

The Collapse, Pleat, and Bump Study Group will have one newsletter per year published in August. The newsletter will be posted on a website to be downloaded by members. Participants are required to contribute one newsletter article per year. A mandatory sample exchange with complete write up of the sample process is due in October. An on-line discussion group will be available through Yahoo. All levels of weavers are welcome. Just come with curiosity and a desire to learn more about fabrics that Collapse, Pleat, and Bump.

Membership limited to 20. Dues are due in April and new members are welcome then if space is available.

Back issues of study group newsletters and swatches may be borrowed by any member in good standing, from the Complex Weavers Lending Library. Contact our Librarian at library@complex-weavers.org

If you have questions about this study group, contact the chair at the address above.
For questions about CW study groups in general, contact the CW Study Group Coordinator at CWStudyGroupCoord@complex-weavers.org