Programs
October 2026
Chromatic Fantasy, Music, Mathematics and Magic in Doubleweave with Jennifer Moore
For nearly 40 years I have been exploring relationships between weaving, mathematics and music in my doubleweave wallpieces. In this multi-media presentation, I will show how I have used doubleweave pick-up as a medium for my geometric designs and color harmonies. The program will culminate an animated video of my weavings dancing to the music of Bach.
is a weaver who specializes in the structure of doubleweave. She travels extensively throughout the U.S. and abroad teaching workshops on doubleweave, color and geometric design. Techniques and systems for working in doubleweave can also be found in her book The Weaver’s Studio: Doubleweave Revised and Expanded.
Finger Weaving: Simple or Complex with Janis Castrogiovanni
Years ago when Janis was away from her loom, she explored finger weaving and will
share what she learned. So, if you don’t yet have a loom or have downsized to smaller quarters
this weaving is still an exciting possibility. You will have a chance to try simple finger weaving
first hand. Bring a board you can pin your work to or wear long pants you can safety pin your
work to at the knee. Cotton twine will be provided, but you are welcome to bring any of your own
smooth yarns to work with.
November 2026
Workshop: Designing – Moving from Ideas to Woven Objects with Michael Rohde
Over the years, I’ve woven many rugs and tapestries. Sometimes the final product comes out of the weave structure, or images I have seen in readings or travels, other textiles or suggestions from others. In this talk, I will show ways that one can take a source idea and turn it into a weaving, with source ideas and images of a few physical weavings.
The medium in which I choose to work is fiber, primarily flat woven pieces. I’ve picked this less than common medium, having been drawn to the possibilities of relationships between subliminal texture and the interaction of light and color. Having taken this route, the weavings can become an embodiment of the freedom to explore how colors relate to each other and to the surface properties of the fibers used. Pure color and specific color combinations have the power to speak to each of us, often producing differing responses in each person. By limiting the vocabulary to color and woven texture, the works are better able to stimulate reactions and emotions that these raw color and spatial relationships can have on the viewer.
Past Programs
September 2026
BRANDON BROOKS: EXCELLENCE IN SIMPLICITY – QUAKER BONNETS FROM THE COLLECTIONS OF 1816 FARMINGTION QUAKER MEETING HOUSE
Historian Brandon Brooks gave us a
thorough history of Quaker Bonnets including materials, meanings, colors and cleaning
methods. The Quaker emphasis is plain not to distract their message and focus, but still
practical and high quality. The 1816 Farmington Quaker Meeting House is a Quaker barn under
restoration in Farmington that will eventually hold the collection. Brandon now works at the
Landmark Society of Western New York and welcomes questions there on historical clothing.
May 2026
JAPPIE KING BLACK: BEFORE BASKETRY AND BEYOND
A long standing member of our guild, Jappie shared portions of her extensive fiber career relating to her basketry and sculptures. She uses a wide variety of materials from colorful yarns to wild vines and porcupine quills and a wide variety of techniques from weaving, coiling, twining, stitching, crocheting, waxing, and even bronzing! Drawing is a major part of creating her very organic work and installations. Follow her at www.kingblack.com, instagram japppiekingblack, or www.facebook.com/jappiekingblack.
April 2026
TERRY NEWHOUSE FLYNN: DESIGNING CLOTH AND ACCESSORIES WITH BRAID
With a wealth of experience and love of teaching, Terry has explored kumihimo braiding using both the moradiai and takadai to create very elaborate patterns. She incorporates the braids as edgings on clothing, button loops, bag handles and more. She brought hundreds of samples to fascinate us. She incorporated double weaves, pick-up, rep weave, and shadow weave to create endless possibilities of flat and 3-D braids.
March 2026
SUANNE PASQUARELLA: A WOOL AND WHISKEY TOUR OF SCOTLAND
Suanne shared her trip to Scotland with scenes and stories from artisan knitters, dyers, tapestries, and more. She fondled a lot of wool and tasted whiskey. The tour included castles, galleries, spectacular views, lots of walking and Dolly, the sheep.