Study Group Information - Current and Past Group Information

For several years, Reno Fiber Guild has had a year long study about some aspect of fiber art.  In order to preserve all of the work that has gone into these studies, separate files are now available. (see the description and links below).

Current Study Group Information  3/2023

We currently have three study groups.  The first is about profile drafts and how to use them.  We will be looking at Handweaving.net and using weaving software to interpret profiles into different weave structures. We will also discuss threading and treadling from a profile.  In addition, if you are someone who doesn't use weaving software, there are solutions for you to convert your profiles into thread by thread without computer help.

 

The second group is about dyeing protein (animal) fibers with simple recipes and equipment.  We will talk about both synthetic dyes and natural dyes.  

 

The third group is for our handspinners.  What to do with all that handspun yarn.  Ideas, patterns, and discussions!  We will be posting some interesting weaving drafts that could showcase handspun yarns, talk about using 100% handspun in a project or combining it with commercial yarns.    

If you are a member of a CNCH guild, you may join any of our current study groups.  Please contact Beryl at renofiberguild@cnch.org for additional information.

Past Study Group Information and Files

Weavers Draft and Clothiers Assistant Study Group
https://renofiberguild.blogspot.com/p/weavers-draft-and-clothiers-assistant.html

Our Year of Color Studies
https://renofiberguild.blogspot.com/p/color.html

The Great Handwoven Towel Challenge

https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B9c7umr38jP5QzV5Zm1OYVc5NW8/view?usp=sharing&resourcekey=0-FA52ZVoXzVEn1BKsxgbjYQ 

https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B9c7umr38jP5bFRhcFJpOHlaSTQ/view?usp=sharing&resourcekey=0-enknln3_qs4EBsJk4K0BVg


Past Study Group Notes and Files
https://renofiberguild.blogspot.com/p/past-study-group.html

Drafts and Useful Information from Sage Weavers' Meetings
https://renofiberguild.blogspot.com/p/weavers-anonymous.html

Weaving on 3 Shafts - Study Group blog posts
https://renofiberguild.blogspot.com/2019/04/results-of-three-shaft-study-group-part.html
https://renofiberguild.blogspot.com/2019/04/results-of-3-shaft-study-group-part-ii.html
https://renofiberguild.blogspot.com/2019/04/results-of-3-shaft-study-group-part-iii.html

Fiberworks study group.  We have several zoom session videos that were led by Diane S. of RFG.  If you are interested in viewing these and are a member of a CNCH guild, please contact renofiberguild@cnch.org

Blast from the Past - Reno Fiber Guild studied Surface Interest:  Textiles of Today by Harriet Tidball in 2000-2001.  There is a binder in the guild library from this study group that contains many lovely woven samples, threads used and finishing instructions.  In honor of the guild's 50th Anniversary, a new document has been added to our resources with color drafts showing thread thickness for most of the interlacements in the book.  Click on the link below to download the PDF file.  This file may be used for your own personal use, but may not be sold or altered.  https://drive.google.com/file/d/1qqMOaFKQXmGhkQJPiVdLAaqtfSYjVzkq/view?usp=sharing