Evening guild meeting will be held via Zoom. Link is in the newsletter. Contact Megan M. with any technical concerns.

New! Social time 7-7:30. We’re going to try Zoom breakout rooms to foster some social connection by breaking attendees into smaller groups. Join starting at 7 to experience this. Program starts promptly at 7:30 followed by business meeting and Show & Tell.

Program: This month we will be hosting Deb Brandon, author of “Threads Around the World: From Arabian Weaving to Batik in Zimbabwe”. In her book she weaves together stories of 25 diverse world cultures by showcasing their unique take of textile art. Using original methods, modern fiber artists continue an age-old tradition of cultural storytelling. Threads Around the World examines everything from espadrilles to mirror embroidery, and offers well-researched context on the histories behind the wall-hangings.

Her presentation will be on her book and highlights from it. Brandon—a weaver, writer and mathematics professor at Carnegie Mellon University—is a decade-long contributor to Weave a Real Peace (WARP), a nonprofit networking organization dedicated to improving the quality of life of textile artisans in communities in need. Her enthusiasm for the craft and its community brings an open-eyed understanding of textile arts, appealing not only to textile devotees but also to those interested in understanding diverse cultures through heritage crafts.