COMMON THREADS

Thursday, April 16, 2015

COME JOIN US

Common Threads is a network of fiber artists of all skill levels and techniques who enjoy getting together informally to share knowledge and skills.

We are an affiliate group of the Visual Art Center, so we are members of the Center.

AND

We encourage anyone with an interest in fiber crafts and a desire to learn to drop in at one of our meetings to see what we are about.

New Times

Meetings are held at the Visual Art Center in rooms 5 & 6 on the third Friday of each month September - May at 12:30PM.

2015
September 18, October 16, November 20 & December 18

2016
January 15, February 19, March 18 & April 15

We plan on featuring an artist each month. Bring your latest projects for show and share!
We can schedule time to include demos, play days and workshops as we choose.

COME SEE US

Tuesday, April 15, 2014

CREATIVITY ABOUNDS

Julie sent some wonderful photos of her latest creations-She's been very busy and is inspiring us all!

A reminder to all common threaders-December 2014 will be the month of our second Fiber Exhibit at the Visual Art Center. More info will be coming soon, but get creating something wonderful.

Tuesday, February 25, 2014

FIBER, COLOR, WORKSHOPS

This year we knew there would be lots of color, but there also has been lots of ribbon and lots of creativity!


Beautiful Sweaters

and Amazing Creativity

Workshops are in the works. Arlene Richards will teach silk screen printing at the Visual Arts Center March 7 through March 9.

And Ann Wichmann will teach a weaving technique called Twining March 21 & 22. Check out the Visual Arts Center's website to sign up.
Hope to see everyone at the March 11 Common Threads meeting too.

Sunday, January 19, 2014

JANUARY 14 MEETING

BOLTS AND BOLTS

RIBBON, RIBBON EVERYWHERE!!

Common Thread members had their choice for lots and lots of really neat, filled with possibility bolts of ribbon at the January 2014 meeting.

In addition, members brought lots and lots of colorful creations for all of us to view.

MIDGE'S WOVEN MOEBUS

ECO-PRINTING

BEAUTIFUL PRINTS BY MIDGE

LISA BROUGHT HER FABULOUS ZEBRA QUILT

AND ANOTHER LISA FIBER CREATION

If you didn't attend the meeting and missed the opportunity to secure "bolts of ribbon" you still might have a chance at the February 11 meeting. Who know-there may be a ribbon challenge in the future! And keep in mind, the December Fiber Exhibit is now in the initial planning stages.

Friday, December 20, 2013

THIS SEASON ALL ABOUT COLOR

At the December Common Threads meeting lots of ideas were discussed and the season promises to be VERY exciting!

Suzanne spoke of the pantone COLOR of 2014 and below is the link to discover all about it for yourselves.
Radiant Orchid may be showing up in many creations next year.

http://www.pantone.com/pages/pantone/pantone.aspx?pg=21128&ca=10

Thursday, November 21, 2013

NOVEMBER MEETING WAS FILLED WITH COLOR

Suzanne shared her many beautiful fibers she created this summer. While everyone praised her results, we were all dreaming of the workshops she could teach!

At the November meeting, we discussed several workshop ideas as well as classes and play days. This season promises to be an exciting and creative time.

Linda shared her beautiful knitted piece

Ann shared her fun hooked rug

Arlene showed her incredible piece that will make its way into a kimono, of course

Roxy brought a few examples of workshop ideas for next season

Ann also brought an idea for a braided piece workshop

As you can see, lots of creativity, lots of ideas. The December meeting will be December 10. Hope you can all be there to participate in the fun!

Tuesday, October 22, 2013

OCTOBER 8, 2013 THE FIRST OFFICIAL MEETING OF THE SEASON

An eager group of fiberholics attended the first official 2013-2014 gathering of the COMMON THREADS fiber group.

Many attendees shared the results of their busy summer days, while the upcoming exhibits and workshops discussed promise a full and creative season ahead .

Clora's Prism Wrap

Another of Clora's Masterpieces

Roxy's Wonderful 'Tablecloth' Dress

Rose Young's Guest Brought this Beautiful Piece as well as Other Interesting Pieces-Hope She Will Visit Again and Maybe Stay!

Marilyn's Free Form Neck Pieces-Any Chance of a Workshop?

As you can see Common Threads is off to a good start. The next meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, November 12, 2013. See you at the VAC.

Tuesday, April 23, 2013

COLORFUL APRIL MEETING

On April 9, the Common Threads group held a small , but very colorful meeting. We discussed the up -coming exhibits MADE BY HAND and the FINE ARTS FESTIVAL and many other events that we are considering scheduling for next season..

May 14th will be our last meeting of the 2012-2013 season, but the lucky full time residents of Punta Gorda will be able to participate in the summertime play days that are being planned. Jane will keep us informed of the days as they are scheduled.

Remember to keep us informed of any classes and projects that you are involved in over the summer, so that we can include them in our blog.

wool rug by new member Ann

a different design by Ann

It's possible Ann will teach a workshop for us next season!

inspiration floral piece purchased by Carolyn-

This ribbon floral piece should be a good model for art designed for the John Singer Sargent exhibit next fall. Many of his beautiful portraits feature embellishments similar to this piece.

Gloria's clutch bag designed for the Made by Hand exhibit

Roxy was voted the best dressed at the meeting! She was coordinated from tip to toe with earrings,top, shoes, handbag and necklace all inspired by her participation in Kim's "Cutting up your Closet Workshop.