Why Join?
Ideas to Think About
Is it for .... You?
If you want to learn more about weaving that is exciting, challenging, and complex, this is the group for you. Complex Weavers is open to anyone with a curiosity to know and a willingness to share.
- Journal, published three times a year, allows members to share their ideas and studies.
- A Membership Directory, published every other year, lists members' addresses, phone numbers, e-mail addresses, equipment and areas of interest. This allows for easy contact and exchange of ideas.
- The Library has an extensive collection of books, manuscripts, and samples which members may borrow by mail. A Library List is sent to members every two years.
- Study groups and Sample Exchanges are an ongoing and vital part of Complex Weavers. They are self organized and financed and produce samples, newsletters or other materials for exchange among members. More groups are formed as demand arises. A Study Group Guide is published every two years, with updates between. See our Study Group List for a listing of all study groups and a description of each.
- F A Q Frequently Asked Questions about Complex Weavers
It is for .... Us:
- Promoting complex weaving through education, information, and technology related to complex weave structures.
- Inspiring through research, documentation, and innovative ideas.
- Encouraging members to discover and develop their own unique and creative ideas.
- Supporting the continuous exchange and sharing of ideas.
- Asking why it works and finding other ways to make it work.
- Being committed to enthusiasm, excellence and expertise
- Challenging and stimulating through an extensive library, numerous study groups, swatch exchanges and informative seminars.
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"Complex. The word can be scary. Many
weavers shy away from weaving when associated with this
word. Why? In weaving, complex does not have to be defined as
difficult. I consider complexity better defined as a
degree of depth as opposed to a degree of difficulty."
---Su Butler, Understanding Rayon Chenille. Butlerdidit! Press, Woodstock, IL (2002); p 73. - For more quotes on what "complex" means to various members, go to Complex Weavers Thoughts about Complexity
Other Activities
- Regional Meetings are held throughout the world through the efforts of the Regional Representatives. These Representatives are just a few of the people who volunteer to make the organization work for you.
- Awards Program is designed to recognize excellence in complex weaving at juried shows.
- Complex Weavers Seminar is a three-day conference held in even numbered years that further encourages exchange of information and formation of many friendships. The last Seminar was held in late June, 2008, in Tampa, Florida
Join us!
It's easy to join Complex Weavers. Just print out the Membership Form and send it with your first year's dues to the address on the form.
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