announcing: Indigo Dye Workshop - july 24, 25, 26, 2025
People whose last names begin with ? are invited to bring goodies to the ? meeting to share.
UPCOMING EVENT - August 23 - October 11:
The Mycelium Forest Fiber Arts Show: Roots 2.0 The Wood Wide Web
August 23-October 11 at the Albuquerque Open Space Visitors Center.
Background: In fall of 2024, the show Roots, the Unseen World was installed and displayed at the Albuquerque Open Space Visitors Center. This show is part 2 focusing on mycelium. (Mycelium is a network of thread-like fungal filaments that form a root-like structure. It's the vegetative body of a fungus, and it's found in soil and other substrates.)
The Mycelium Forest—the fiber component of the show—20-30 individual art pieces will be accepted to create the forest. They can be weaving, quilting, macramé, collage, assemblage, and any other creative representation of mycelium.
Details:
● Dimensions: Each piece will be 1 to 8 inches wide by 48 to 72 inches long. The pieces will hang vertically.
● Color: There are no restrictions, although shades of white are encouraged.
● Ready to Hang: Each piece will need to have an integrated loop centered on the top to accept a hook for hanging.
● Dates: July 18 by midnight, deadline for submission.
August 1, Artists are notified of acceptance. August 10, Deliver art piece ready to hang to the Open Space Visitor Center. October 12, Pick up any unsold artwork.
To Apply
● Pay $15 fee via PayPal to Jane Westbrook.
● Send an email to [email protected] with this information:
Name and mailing address of artist. Title and description of the piece. Size & price if offered for sale—30% is retained by the Open Space Visitors Center. Attach a photo (up to 3) of the piece submitted. Name the photo as follows: artistname_title_1 (or 2 or 3).
Background: In fall of 2024, the show Roots, the Unseen World was installed and displayed at the Albuquerque Open Space Visitors Center. This show is part 2 focusing on mycelium. (Mycelium is a network of thread-like fungal filaments that form a root-like structure. It's the vegetative body of a fungus, and it's found in soil and other substrates.)
The Mycelium Forest—the fiber component of the show—20-30 individual art pieces will be accepted to create the forest. They can be weaving, quilting, macramé, collage, assemblage, and any other creative representation of mycelium.
Details:
● Dimensions: Each piece will be 1 to 8 inches wide by 48 to 72 inches long. The pieces will hang vertically.
● Color: There are no restrictions, although shades of white are encouraged.
● Ready to Hang: Each piece will need to have an integrated loop centered on the top to accept a hook for hanging.
● Dates: July 18 by midnight, deadline for submission.
August 1, Artists are notified of acceptance. August 10, Deliver art piece ready to hang to the Open Space Visitor Center. October 12, Pick up any unsold artwork.
To Apply
● Pay $15 fee via PayPal to Jane Westbrook.
● Send an email to [email protected] with this information:
Name and mailing address of artist. Title and description of the piece. Size & price if offered for sale—30% is retained by the Open Space Visitors Center. Attach a photo (up to 3) of the piece submitted. Name the photo as follows: artistname_title_1 (or 2 or 3).
2025 Las Arañas MEETING Schedule
The 2025 Monthly General Meetings alternate between Tuesday at 9:30 am and Thursday at 6:30 pm. Meetings are held at the South Valley Multipurpose Senior Center and via Zoom. Find more informationon our Monthly Meetings page.
Members receive the monthly newsletter with details about programs and also receive emails if there are changes to meeting times and locations.
Members receive the monthly newsletter with details about programs and also receive emails if there are changes to meeting times and locations.
South Valley Multipurpose Senior Center
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Formed in 1971 by a group of spinners and weavers in the Albuquerque, New Mexico area, its goal is to provide education and learning opportunities for its members and to increase the awareness of and appreciation for fiber arts throughout New Mexico and beyond!
Learn more about becoming an active member of Las Arañas Spinners and Weavers Guild.
Learn more about becoming an active member of Las Arañas Spinners and Weavers Guild.