Susan McGehee is a weaver who has gone to the hard stuff. After many years as a fiber artist and weaving teacher, she began to completely use wire and metals in her work instead of fibers. The sculptural qualities of her pieces enhance both residential and commercial spaces. In teaching workshops, she has found pleasure introducing other weavers to another medium for their looms. Wire is easier to weave than you imagine.
Participants will learn that wire has many similarities to yarn and is easier to weave than they thought. A variety of wires and metals will be used to create a 2-inch wide, 72-inch long sampler. Techniques for how to handle metals on the loom, sources of materials and a history of woven metals will be discussed. Everyone will go home with a positive attitude towards using wire on the loom and a sampler. Workshop includes: Warping and Weaving with metals, sources for materials, finishing and hanging techniques, Discussion of samplers and future projects. Maximum enrollment: 15.
Workshop fee: $40 for Full SCHG Members, $60 for nonmembers and Subscribers. Materials fee: $40 payable to the instructor. To register: Send your deposit $20 to Ann Dimock (address in your year book).
General program questions can be directed to the Program Committee. We hope to see you at the June meeting!