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APRIL 24, thursday EVENING meeting - kEVIN ASPAAS

Thursday evening, April 24, 6:30 a.m. (Social time at 6:00 p.m.), weaver Kevin Aspaas will give a presentation in person on Navajo weaving including wedge weave, for which Kevin is well known. Wedge weave was first developed in the mid-nineteenth century and produces stunning textiles with unique scalloped edges and zigzag patterns. The rug in front of Kevin is an example of this technique.
Kevin Aspaas is a Navajo textile and fiber artist. Known for his work with the Navajo wedge weave technique, Aspaas practices a process he calls “sheep to loom”. This process entails gathering and spinning wool from the small flock of Navajo Churro sheep he raises in Shiprock, NM. In addition to spinning his own yarn, Aspaas works exclusively with natural dyes noting that “… producing textiles in the manner that his ancestors have done, honors not only his relatives from the past, but also the land and animals.”

Kevin Aspaas raises Churro sheep for wool used in his work.

May 27, tuesday morning meeting
Deb Robson
A fiber odessy: How the fleece and fiber sourcebook came to happen

Deb and Kinty

The plan was for a short jaunt: two authors would spend nine months putting together a small, pretty guide to wools, with color pictures of sheep and locks of wool, along with summary information for quick reference.

Ha! Here’s the inside story of the little project that grew, and of the four years I spent researching, writing about, and spinning every animal-grown fiber the team could reasonably get its hands on. Come learn how I tore my life apart to put a book together. If I’d known in advance what the project would involve, I would never have said yes (the task was impossible). In retrospect, I wouldn’t trade the experience for anything. It was amazing and wonderful.

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).

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.

South Valley Multipurpose Senior Center

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