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Historic Johnson Farm 3346 Haywood Road Hendersonville, NC 28791-9721
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Seed to Linen
Melanie Wilder
Due to its durability, beauty, and versatility, flax has been cultivated to produce linen for more than 10,000 years. Through a visual slideshow and talk to accompany, learn about some of the histories of linen cloth, the steps and nuances of making linen cloth from homegrown flax, some recent projects of fiber groups working to bring linen cloth back into the conversation including some locally community produced linen cloth. Stay for hands on time with some locally grown flax while we share stories about experiences with linen.
Melanie is a weaver and fiber artist working at the intersection of traditional and contemporary craft, with a focused commitment to sustainable practices. Her work is grounded in storytelling, process, and a deep attentiveness to the origins of materials. Melanie founded and has directed the fiber arts program at Warren Wilson College for the past 16 years. She lives in Swannanoa, where she cultivates fiber flax and a variety of plants for natural dye, integrating land-based practices into both her studio work and teaching.
Coverlets
Susan Leveille
Weaving Transparencies and Theo Moorman
Cheryl White
Adding images to weaving has always been a fascination for many weavers. Through examples and a Power Point presentation, we will explore transparent weavings, with a shorter survey of Theo Moorman. technique. Both provide a way to place images on cloth.
Cheryl has been weaving for almost 50 years with a strong emphasis on "useful" cloth. Research has provided a link to her weaving ancestors in Norwich, England, and historical drafts are her current area of focus. She markets her woven garments and home accessories through her label "Shepherds Delight" and is a co-owner of Georgia Yarn Company. Cheryl teaches and shares with her guild, and through workshops and classes at her studio.
The Gentle Art of Tatting Lace
Sally Biggers
This program will introduce tatting, giving a brief history, examining the materials used and how they have changed over time. Additionally participants will learn to create the basic stitches as rings and chains. Supplies will be provided and visual media shared.
Sally Biggers began tatting in the mid-1970's learning from books and publications. Charles Kuralt's "On The Road Segment" in the late '70's inspired her and more crafters to take up and preserve this fiber art. The advent of the Internet helped her and others to make both connections and find patterns. She has created many tatted items, been part of tatting groups including coordinating one in Black Mountain for more than 10 years, taught tatting in its various forms, designed original patterns, interpreted patterns both old and new and participated in conferences around North America. She works with an on-line international community of tatters to creatively put tatting into a global perspective.
Eco-printing Botanical Art
Denise Arcuri
The presentation will explain the eco-printing process, a trunk show of fabric samples showing results of different combinations of technique and mordants as well as finished products using eco-printed fabric.
Denise is a life long garment sewer that has expanded into naturally dyeing and printing the fabric she uses.
Annual Retreat "Sit & Share"
& Potluck
Following our regular meeting and "Show & Tell," we will spend time doing fun fiber things and then enjoy our potluck luncheon. Watch this space for more details.
Wild Mountain Time - Native Dye Plants
Dede Styles
Dede will take us through common native plants that contain dye, when to gather them and how to use them.
About Dede Styles: Put together being raised by a mother who taught me all about native plants, a pet sheep for fiber and a grandmother who was a weaver in the Southern Highlands Craft Guild, and you come up with someone who had to give natural dye a try. After the first dye bath of Queen Anne's Lace I was hooked.
Election of Officers & Winter Project Reveal
plus Potluck
Join us for our last in person meeting of 2026! We will be electing officers for the coming year, revealing the Winter Project Challenge, and sharing a potluck lunch.
WNCFHG is a 501(c)4 non-profit organization.
PO Box 492 Mountain Home, NC 28758
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