Clotho’s Handspinners GuildMeeting MinutesNovember 21, 2015
Next regular meeting:
December 5; Manakin Fire Station; 11AM – 4PM
The November meeting was called to order at 1:00pm by President, Barbara Drake
1. The monthly rent for our meeting space has doubled. We need to either find a new location or raise additional funds to cover the extra rent amount. After discussion, it was decided that we would raise additional funds through solicited donations and various fundraising activities throughout the year.
2. Judith Towers announced that Cothos will no longer be responsible for the FFF Skein and Garment Competition. We will continue to contribute the prize awards for the Christine Burley and Gladys Strong awards and will provide monitors for the S&G tent during the festival.
3. Fiber Challenge 2016 – Clothos member, Leslie, will present information for the 2016 challenge.
4. Dues for 2016 will increase to $25 per year. This increase is to help offset the increased rent. Benefits of membership include monthly meetings and programs, monthly newsletter, equipment rentals, and use of library which contains a wide variety of book and DVDs.
5. Workshop Coordinator – Jan and Rachel volunteered to co-coordinate educational workshops.
6. Winter retreat will be held on January 16 & 17. Hours will be 10am – 4pm on the 16th and 1pm – 5pm on the 17th. Bring snacks to share, your own lunch, and your cup, plate and eating utensils.
7. Media update – Kristina is putting meeting updates, photos and upcoming events on the Clothos Facebook page. “Like” the page to follow and get updates. “Subscribe” to meetings to get meeting and event information and updates.
8. It was suggested that we have a raffle table set up at the monthly meetings. Members may bring anything they wish to donate to be raffled off during the meeting. The raffle items do not need to be fiber related. Members need to bring cash ($1 bills) for the raffle.
Announcements:
Clothos Knitters will meet on December 18 at Tuckahoe Library from 10am – 2pm.
Clotho’s Handspinners Guild
Meeting Minutes March 21, 2015
Next regular meeting:
May 16, 2015; Manakin Fire Station; 11AM – 4PM
1. Judith Towers shared the following information about the “Sheep to Shawl” event at Meadow Farm:
* Event date: April 11,2015; Noon – 4PM; this will be our April Clothos meeting
* Event location: 3400 Mountain Road; Glen Allen, VA 23060; Phone: (804) 501-2130
* Volunteers may drop off wheels and equipment at Clothos’ tent beginning at 11AM
* The park will supply period costumes for anyone who would like to dress up for this event. Please contact
the park office to arrange for a fitting. Fitting must be done by April 4.
* If you would like to use your own costume, it must be approved by the park prior to the event.
* Spinners are asked to spin only natural color animal fiber, with wool being preferred; you may also bring
hand carders and card wool.
* Bring a bag lunch, and plenty of water and sunscreen. We will be under a tent but will be seated around
the inside edges so the sun will hit your back.
* Input is needed for the design of the Sheep to Shawl scarf. Contact Judith Towers for more information.
Announcement: Anyone who still has Sheep to Shawl fiber, please return it as soon as possible.
2. Barbara Drake shared the following information about the Powhatan Fiber Festival:
* Event date: April 25, 2015; 10AM – 5PM
* Location: 3920 Marion Harland Lane; Powhatan, VA 23139
* Volunteers still needed for this event. Volunteers are admitted to the festival for free ($5 savings)
Contact Barbara if you are able to volunteer
3. Fiber Challenge items are to be turned in at the May meeting. There is still time to make items to be
donated to charity. If you did not receive a copy of the rules, please contact Barbara. Please label items if
they contain wool. Cotton and acrylic fiber does not need to be labeled.
4. Fall Festival of Fiber is October 3 & 4. A volunteer coordinator is needed for the event as well as monitors.
Clothos members were asked to sign up at the May meeting to fill a 2 hour time slot to monitor the
exhibits. Volunteers are admitted to the festival free of charge. This is a wonderful opportunity to
promote our guild and educate the public on hand spinning and fiber art.
Upcoming fiber events for 2015:
Powhatan Fiber Festival – April 2 & 5 (Volunteers needed)
Meadow Farm Museum – April 11, 2015 (Volunteers needed)
Maryland Sheep & Wool – May 2 & 3
Fall Festival of Fiber – October 3 & 4
Next regular meeting:
December 5; Manakin Fire Station; 11AM – 4PM
The November meeting was called to order at 1:00pm by President, Barbara Drake
1. The monthly rent for our meeting space has doubled. We need to either find a new location or raise additional funds to cover the extra rent amount. After discussion, it was decided that we would raise additional funds through solicited donations and various fundraising activities throughout the year.
2. Judith Towers announced that Cothos will no longer be responsible for the FFF Skein and Garment Competition. We will continue to contribute the prize awards for the Christine Burley and Gladys Strong awards and will provide monitors for the S&G tent during the festival.
3. Fiber Challenge 2016 – Clothos member, Leslie, will present information for the 2016 challenge.
4. Dues for 2016 will increase to $25 per year. This increase is to help offset the increased rent. Benefits of membership include monthly meetings and programs, monthly newsletter, equipment rentals, and use of library which contains a wide variety of book and DVDs.
5. Workshop Coordinator – Jan and Rachel volunteered to co-coordinate educational workshops.
6. Winter retreat will be held on January 16 & 17. Hours will be 10am – 4pm on the 16th and 1pm – 5pm on the 17th. Bring snacks to share, your own lunch, and your cup, plate and eating utensils.
7. Media update – Kristina is putting meeting updates, photos and upcoming events on the Clothos Facebook page. “Like” the page to follow and get updates. “Subscribe” to meetings to get meeting and event information and updates.
8. It was suggested that we have a raffle table set up at the monthly meetings. Members may bring anything they wish to donate to be raffled off during the meeting. The raffle items do not need to be fiber related. Members need to bring cash ($1 bills) for the raffle.
Announcements:
Clothos Knitters will meet on December 18 at Tuckahoe Library from 10am – 2pm.
Clotho’s Handspinners Guild
Meeting Minutes March 21, 2015
Next regular meeting:
May 16, 2015; Manakin Fire Station; 11AM – 4PM
1. Judith Towers shared the following information about the “Sheep to Shawl” event at Meadow Farm:
* Event date: April 11,2015; Noon – 4PM; this will be our April Clothos meeting
* Event location: 3400 Mountain Road; Glen Allen, VA 23060; Phone: (804) 501-2130
* Volunteers may drop off wheels and equipment at Clothos’ tent beginning at 11AM
* The park will supply period costumes for anyone who would like to dress up for this event. Please contact
the park office to arrange for a fitting. Fitting must be done by April 4.
* If you would like to use your own costume, it must be approved by the park prior to the event.
* Spinners are asked to spin only natural color animal fiber, with wool being preferred; you may also bring
hand carders and card wool.
* Bring a bag lunch, and plenty of water and sunscreen. We will be under a tent but will be seated around
the inside edges so the sun will hit your back.
* Input is needed for the design of the Sheep to Shawl scarf. Contact Judith Towers for more information.
Announcement: Anyone who still has Sheep to Shawl fiber, please return it as soon as possible.
2. Barbara Drake shared the following information about the Powhatan Fiber Festival:
* Event date: April 25, 2015; 10AM – 5PM
* Location: 3920 Marion Harland Lane; Powhatan, VA 23139
* Volunteers still needed for this event. Volunteers are admitted to the festival for free ($5 savings)
Contact Barbara if you are able to volunteer
3. Fiber Challenge items are to be turned in at the May meeting. There is still time to make items to be
donated to charity. If you did not receive a copy of the rules, please contact Barbara. Please label items if
they contain wool. Cotton and acrylic fiber does not need to be labeled.
4. Fall Festival of Fiber is October 3 & 4. A volunteer coordinator is needed for the event as well as monitors.
Clothos members were asked to sign up at the May meeting to fill a 2 hour time slot to monitor the
exhibits. Volunteers are admitted to the festival free of charge. This is a wonderful opportunity to
promote our guild and educate the public on hand spinning and fiber art.
Upcoming fiber events for 2015:
Powhatan Fiber Festival – April 2 & 5 (Volunteers needed)
Meadow Farm Museum – April 11, 2015 (Volunteers needed)
Maryland Sheep & Wool – May 2 & 3
Fall Festival of Fiber – October 3 & 4
