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Las ARAÑAS LibraryLas Arañas Library resources catalog is now updated. Click to the latest searchable catalog: LAS ARANAS GUILD LIBRARY
Library resources are available for checkout by members. Upcoming CLASSes & workshopsBeginning weaving classes on 4 harness table looms with Myra Chang-Thompson. Class starts September 17 for 6 Tuesday mornings. For more information, including how to register, see the Workshop and Classes page.
Ikat Presentation and Workshop. Nov. 15 - 18. For more information, including how to register, see the Workshop and Classes page.
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Special interest groups
Swatch Swap Group
The Swatch Swap Group is made up of weavers who select a weave structure and then each person weaves a swatch of this structure for each of the members. This group contains beginners through advanced weavers. This is a learning group and each person determines the degree of difficulty for their swatches. Contact Ruth Ronan at rbronan@gmail.com or (505) 268-0726 for more detailed information or if you are interested in joining the group.
The Swatch Swap Group is made up of weavers who select a weave structure and then each person weaves a swatch of this structure for each of the members. This group contains beginners through advanced weavers. This is a learning group and each person determines the degree of difficulty for their swatches. Contact Ruth Ronan at rbronan@gmail.com or (505) 268-0726 for more detailed information or if you are interested in joining the group.
Online Spinning Group
The Las Arañas Online Spinning Group meets the first and third Saturday of the month at 10:00am. Zoom information will be sent out to the entire guild via email. This is a working group so bring whatever you are working on and participate in the camaraderie of fiber friends.
The Las Arañas Online Spinning Group meets the first and third Saturday of the month at 10:00am. Zoom information will be sent out to the entire guild via email. This is a working group so bring whatever you are working on and participate in the camaraderie of fiber friends.
Rigid Heddle Group
Meets the second Tuesday of each month at 10:00am via Zoom. Contact Myra Chang-Thompson or Shar Marquez for the information to join this meeting.
Meets the second Tuesday of each month at 10:00am via Zoom. Contact Myra Chang-Thompson or Shar Marquez for the information to join this meeting.
Tapestry Artists of Las Arañas (TALA)
Open Space Visitors Center (OSVC), 6500 Coors Blvd NW
The Tapestry Artists of Las Arañas (TALA) meet on the first Wednesday of the even numbered months, February, April, June, August, October and December. The meeting is held from 2:00pm to 4:30pm at the Open Space Visitors Center (OSVC), 6500 Coors Blvd. NW. It is a hybrid meeting with a zoom link available.
We will be talking all things tapestry, so bring your questions, ideas, and work to show. We welcome anyone interested in tapestry at any level. Contact Nancy Wohlenberg.
Open Space Visitors Center (OSVC), 6500 Coors Blvd NW
The Tapestry Artists of Las Arañas (TALA) meet on the first Wednesday of the even numbered months, February, April, June, August, October and December. The meeting is held from 2:00pm to 4:30pm at the Open Space Visitors Center (OSVC), 6500 Coors Blvd. NW. It is a hybrid meeting with a zoom link available.
We will be talking all things tapestry, so bring your questions, ideas, and work to show. We welcome anyone interested in tapestry at any level. Contact Nancy Wohlenberg.
Saturday Stitch Club
Meets in-person the second Saturday of each month at 10:30am. All levels of fiber artists are welcome. Contact Sandra Baldonado for more info. For those who still want to Zoom, a link will be sent out.
Meets in-person the second Saturday of each month at 10:30am. All levels of fiber artists are welcome. Contact Sandra Baldonado for more info. For those who still want to Zoom, a link will be sent out.
:: Upcoming ::
NEXT General MEETING
October 25, 2023 6:30 pm - South Valley Multipurpose Senior Center and by zoom.
Presentation: Rikki Quintana, owner of HOON ARTS and professional Ikat weaver.
Little Bit: Wendy Linger, Outreach and teaching children
Little Bit: Wendy Linger, Outreach and teaching children
2023 Las Arañas Schedule
September 5 to 18 : Sheep to Shawl, New Mexico State Fair
September 30 - Oct 1 : Corrales Harvest Festival
October 7 - 8 : Mountain and Valley Wool Festival, Santa Fe County Fairgrounds. Las Aranas demonstration October 8, 10:00 to noon.
October 11 7:00pm : Board meeting by zoom
October 25 6:30pm : General membership meeting and program with Rikki Quintana, owner of HOON ARTS and professional Ikat weaver. South Valley MSC and by zoom
Little Bit: Wendy Linger, Outreach and teaching children
November 15 9:30 am : General membership meeting and program. Presentation by Mary Zicafoose, Ikat from Around the World (in person). South Valley MSC and by zoom
Little Bit: Ruth Baldwin: Spinning Wheel Spa Day
Little More: Rica Salvador, O Felting with silk
November 16 - 18: Guild Sponsored Workshop: Ikat from Around the World with Mary Zicafoose (in person). South Valley MSC.
December holiday party.
September 30 - Oct 1 : Corrales Harvest Festival
October 7 - 8 : Mountain and Valley Wool Festival, Santa Fe County Fairgrounds. Las Aranas demonstration October 8, 10:00 to noon.
October 11 7:00pm : Board meeting by zoom
October 25 6:30pm : General membership meeting and program with Rikki Quintana, owner of HOON ARTS and professional Ikat weaver. South Valley MSC and by zoom
Little Bit: Wendy Linger, Outreach and teaching children
November 15 9:30 am : General membership meeting and program. Presentation by Mary Zicafoose, Ikat from Around the World (in person). South Valley MSC and by zoom
Little Bit: Ruth Baldwin: Spinning Wheel Spa Day
Little More: Rica Salvador, O Felting with silk
November 16 - 18: Guild Sponsored Workshop: Ikat from Around the World with Mary Zicafoose (in person). South Valley MSC.
December holiday party.
2023 Meetings:
Meetings will be held both in-person and via Zoom.
Meetings will be held both in-person and via Zoom.
South Valley Multipurpose Senior Center
join las arañas
Las Arañas Spinners and Weavers Guild was formed in 1971 by a group of spinners and weavers in the Albuquerque, New Mexico area. Its goal is to provide education and learning experiences for its members and increase awareness of and appreciation for fiber arts throughout New Mexico and beyond. Let us be one of your rituals of connection!