All regular monthly programs are held at the Trinity Congregational Church 2725 4 Mile Rd. NW, Grand Rapids, MI unless otherwise announced or arranged. Guests are welcome to attend all regular meetings and may attend two meetings before joining. If you are interested in a workshop or retreat, please check the newsletters for sign-up sheets and prices.

2011-2012 Programs

September 12, 2011: Grand Alpaca Field Trip

October 3, 2011: Time and Waste Management: Want Not, Waste Not

October 10, 2011: Trish Lang - Color the Trish Lang Way (At Weavers Guild of Kalamazoo, open to non-members)

November 5, 2011: Retreat at CRC Center, Grand Haven Township

November 7, 2011: Heidi Ball, The Scott Group - The Rug Design Process

December 5, 2011: Holiday Party!

January 9, 2012: Nancy McRay - Rigid Heddle Loom

February 5, 2012: Patsy Zawistoski (Patsy Z) - Spinning Guru

March 3, 2012: RE-TREATING Once Again!

March 5, 2012: ArmChair Travelers - Show and Tell

April 2, 2012: Jochen Ditterich - Basic Weaving Morphing into Tips and Tricks Plus

April 28, 2012: Last Retreat of the 2011-2012 Season!

May 7, 2012: Martha Reeves - Bead Leno

June 4, 2012: Year End Party/Swap-N-Shop/Auction! Buy, Sell, Trade, Donate!

Workshops

October 1, 2011 - Trish Lang: Nuno & Needle Felted Scarves

October 2, 2011 - Trish Lang: Hats & Bags Using Your Handwovens

October 3, 2011 - Trish Lang: Felted Flowers and Beads

October 8&9, 2011 - Trish Lang: Variations on a Theme (At the Weavers Guild of Kalamazoo, open to non-members)

February 6, 2012 - Patsy Z.: One Day Workshop

March 31, 2012 - Jochen Ditterich: Beginning/Basic Weaving: 101 (At The Franciscan Life Process Center in Ada Township)

May 5&6, 2012 - Martha Reeves: Bead Leno

Please contact Pat Pope (231) 834-5545 680 and mail registration form and check payable to Woodland Weavers and Spinners to 22 Mile Rd. Kent City, MI 49330 if you wish to attend.

The Spinning Study Group meets at 7:30 on the 3rd and 5th Mondays of the month. Contact Arlene Tiemeyer for more information.

The Overshot/Twill Group: Contact Linda Blue for more information.

The Habitat for Humanity Rug Weavers group is coordinated by Laurie Angell Email her for more information.

Knitting group meets from 10:00 to 12:30 the second and fourth Saturdays in January, February & March at Boston Square Christian Reformed Church. Contact Margaret Jager if you want to join.

Retreats

Retreats are opportunities to learn a new skill, complete a project, connect with other fiber enthusiasts, enjoy good food & walks on the beach. They are held from 9 am to 9pm at the Christian Reformed Conference Grounds. For $25.00 you can attend the retreat & get a home cooked lunch & supper. There may be additional charges for guest artists workshops. Retreats are usually set up for Saturdays in the Fall, Winter & Spring.

The next retreats are November 5, March 3, and April 28.

Please contact Pat Pope (231) 834-5545 680 and mail registration form and check payable to Woodland Weavers and Spinners to 22 Mile Rd. Kent City, MI 49330 if you wish to attend.