Those who attended, bring your workshop projects, finished or not, and experiences to share.
Photos to follow. Some photos from CNCH 2008 here
Several people have mentioned wanting to know more about the history of Loom and Shuttle. We've discussed having a short history talk at each meeting or a column in the bulletin, a question and answer feature, perhaps. Any thoughts? Contact a board member with your ideas.To answer some of the questions, here's the entry for Loom and Shuttle from the CNCH 2003 "FamilyScrapbook", thanks to Marlene Golden.
1. Origin of Guild - Loom & Shuttle Guild was formed in May 1948 by Kay Geary and her students from Adult Education classes in Oakland and SF schools. There were 56 charger members. By 1950 the guild had grown to over 90 members and at one point had a high of 130 members. The guild's first project was to prepare entries for the 1948 State Fair in Sacramento.
2. Joined CNCH - L&S Guild and members were part of CNCH from the start and co-hosted the 3rd annual conference, held at the Richmond Art Center in 1955. Our own Helen Pope co-chaired that conference.
3. Success Story - we have had many authors and teachers represented among our members past and present,including Barbara Arthur, Bren Ahearn, Mary Black, Sally Forelli, Marlene Golden, Susie Hodges, M.E. Laughlin, Janet McNinch, Kathy Murphy, Barbara Nitzberg, Peggy Osterkamp, Patty Townsend and Lillian Whipple.
4. Other items of interest - The Special Sample Service was conceived and begun by Helen Pope for the 1979 CNCH conference in San Mateo, co-hosted by L&S guild. The samples, used as unique table decorations at the luncheon, were especially designed for the conference by an international selection of Textile Artists and constructed by Northern California weavers. Designers included Glen Black, Candace Crockett, Lydia Van Gelder, Jack Larsen, Theo Moorman, Else Regensteiner and Kay Sekimachi.
From a 1970 L&S bulletin: "While Loom and Shuttle counts many noted weavers among its members, it has remained a learning guild, providing numerous workshops in various weaving techniques and maintaining an excellent weaving library for its members." This still remains true.
This site was updated May 31, 2009
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July 1998 by Kate Dopheide and Loom & Shuttle Guild