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RMWG Members can enjoy a variety of study groups!
RMWG Members can enjoy a variety of study groups!
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Chelsea Sager attended a double weave blanket making workshop at the Red Stone Glen. She then led some Guild members in a 4 month "weave along", diving into double weave where she shared what she learned from the workshop and supported members to try double weave methods on their own. Projects completed in the weave along were double weave samplers, double cloth blankets and double weave pick up.
Janice Ford Memorial Dye Garden 10th Anniversary
The Janice Ford Memorial Dye Garden celebrated its 10th anniversary in August, 2024. There were 2 celebrations. The first one a luncheon that was well attended by many members of the dye garden project and members of the DBG staff at Chatfield Farm as well as Donna Brown’s family. The second celebration was held at the dye garden itself and the surrounding area. Many members of the project were in attendance as well as members of the guild and other friends. Our special guests included Janice’s sister, Karen, and her husband Alan.
Diana Pemberton attended the Growing in Color: Legacy of Donna Brown taught by Catharine Ellis. The class took place at the John C Campbell Folk School in Brasstown, NC. They learned about natural dyes, using dye materials from the Cory Brown Memorial Garden and provided by Catharine. The class was in honor of the late Donna Brown and celebrated her legacy of natural dye education and practice.
Martha Tucker Went to Iceland and the Faroe Islands in June 2026 with Loom Dancer Odysseys.
Cheryl Nachtrieb attended Weaving II at the Weavers’ School, taught by Madelyn Van Der Hoogt. They studied block weave structures as well as learning various loom controlled techniques including using a drawloom and a CompuDobby.
"Celebrating 70 Years of Weaving and Fiber Arts"
The Rocky Mountain Weavers Guild celebrated their 70th year as a guild in 2023. The Guild had a show on display at The Collective Community Art Center in Lafayette, CO. A video is shown above.
In January 1953, a group of weavers met to hear Miss Flora Dee Goforth, a dedicated enthusiast of Indian Art. During her talk, Miss Goforth suggested that the group might well emulate an Indian tribe and form an organization for the promotion of hand weaving. When the evening was over, a committee had been formed for the founding of a weavers’ guild.
Over fifty enthusiastic weavers attended the meeting the following month. The organization was named “The Rocky Mountain Weavers’ Guild.”