MAFA Roundtable – Sarah Woodyard
ZoomThis lecture and discussion will explore Sarah Woodyard’s apprenticeship in 18th-century English mantua-making (dressmaking) and millinery (accessories) she completed at the Margaret Hunter Millinery Shop in Colonial Williamsburg. She will explore what she learned and why hand-sewing preservation is important in the modern day
So You Want to be a Shepherd? by Kristine Byrnes
ZoomIf you've ever wondered what it's like to shepherd your flock on a pastoral meadow, Kristine Byrnes is here to dispel your tranquil fantasies.
Celebration of Fibers
Philadelphia Guild of Handweavers 3705 Main Street, Philadelphia, PA“We learn by doing and grow by sharing,” this annual juried exhibition of our members work, serves as a showcase for both our experienced and emerging fiber artists.
Simply Overshot and Simply Shadow Weave by Susan Kelser-Simpson
ZoomIn this program, we will learn the basics of overshot and shadow weave, and see some of the projects that Susan Kesler-Simpson has included in her books.
Weavers Guild of Rochester – 75th Anniversary Celebration & Exhibit
Rochester Museum & Science Center 657 East Ave, Rochester, New YorkPlease join us as we celebrate 75 years of weaving and fiber arts in the greater Rochester area.
Woodstock Weavers 50th Anniversary Exhibit, Demonstrations, Sale
Historical Society of Woodstock 20 Comeau Drive, Woodstock, NY50th Anniversary exhibit of contemporary and vintage handwoven items, Berta Frey memorabilia with demos of weaving, handspinning & dyeing yarn.
Victorian Hairwork by Karen Bachmann
ZoomHaving been trained in traditional jewelry making techniques, I aim to bring this knowledge to working with non-traditional and alternative materials.
MAFA Reps Meeting May 2022
ZoomMeeting reminders and the agenda will be emailed to all Reps. We will be voting on bylaws updates and setting dues for 2022-2024.
An Intro to Hand-Sewing Clothing: Hand-Stitching a Shirt Sleeve Sample with Sarah Woodyard
ZoomClothing was stitched for over 30,000 years without the use of a sewing machine. In this class we will practice this skill by hand-sewing a sample sleeve using only hand-sewing techniques.
MAFA Roundtable July 2022 – Melissa Weaver Dunning on Traditional Knitting
ZoomTraditional Knitting from England, Ireland, Scotland, and the Shetland Islands, with Melissa Weaver Dunning.