Get ready to celebrate!
Mark your calendars now as we prepare to celebrate our 40th anniversary!
Complex Weavers Seminars 2018
July 10-13, 2018
Peppermill Hotel
Reno, Nevada
More information coming soon
Events and Exhibits
Ramses Wissa Wassef Tapestries
CW members in southern California may be interested in an exhibition of tapestries by the Ramses Wissa Wassef Art Centre which is on from Jan 14 – March 31, 2017. The exhibit Garden Tapestries is hosted at the San Diego Botanic Garden in Encinitas, CA, which is open every day from 9 am – 5 pm. In addition, there will be a preview and lecture about the tapestries on Thursday 12 January at 4:00 pm. See the Botanic Garden website for more information.
Complex Weavers’ South East Gathering
A new event is coming June 2017!
CW members in the south-eastern United States are planning a one track regional gathering in Yadkinville, NC. All CW members are invited. This is a gathering to connect members in between the CW Seminars, the next seminar being planned for the summer of 2018. For more information on the gathering, continue reading.
New appointment: Complexity 2018 Chair
Complex Weavers is delighted to announce that Susan Bowman has agreed to chair Complexity 2018, our biennial exihibit. Susan has previously served on the Complexity committee and chaired two acclaimed international exhibits for the Pikes Peak Weavers Guild. Her own work has been shown in juried exhibits since 1995. You can read more about Susan’s life in weaving in the September 2016 newsletter.
Art for the Home, Body, and Soul
Designing Weavers is holding its annual exhibit and holiday boutique, November 19th and 20th, at the Sierra Madre Woman’s Club in Sierra Madre, CA. CW members are cordially invited to drop by and join them to view, discuss and (even) touch the latest in fiber art and fashion.
Join us in Milwaukee!
We are hosting a reception in the Jazz Gallery at the Riverwest Artists Association on Friday August 5 from 6 – 8 pm. View Complexity 2016, enjoy refreshments, and chat with weavers – we would love to meet you.
The gallery is at 926 E Center Street, Milwaukee, WI. Public transportation is available, as is a taxi or Uber. If you are attending HGA’s Convergence, Bus #14 departs from the Convention Center (400 West Wisconsin Avenue) and you can take it to the stop at Humboldt & Center; there is a two-minute walk from the bus stop to Jazz Gallery.
Hope to see you there!
MAFA 2017: A Kaleidoscope of Possibilities
“A Kaleidoscope of Possibilities”
July 20 to 23, 2017
Millersville University, Millersville, Pa.
Providing inspiration and educational experiences to fiber enthusiasts at all levels of expertise, the MidAtlantic Fiber Association’s (MAFA) 2017 conference features in-depth workshops and a full complement of activities including a fashion show, sample exchange, open studio evening and vendor hall–and more! More information at mafafiber.org and follow MAFA on Facebook, Ravelry, or Twitter.
Colorado Springs Colorado Weavers Day Conference
Colorado Springs Colorado Weavers Day Conference, Sat, May 21, 2016 at University of Colorado – Colorado Springs (1420 Austin Bluffs Parkway). Keynote speakers, seminars, lunch and more. For more information and to register (now – May 10th), go to www.pikespeakweavers.org/cwd