AAFG 2010 – 2011 Meeting Programs
General Notes
Membership meetings are held the 2nd Monday, September – May
Social Time & Library Browsing and Business: 6:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Meeting Begins: 7:00 p.m.
- Zion Lutheran Church
- 1501 West Liberty (between Seventh and Stadium)
- Ann Arbor, Michigan 48103
- Directions to Zion Lutheran Church
- Enter on the east side of the building using the door closest to Liberty. Piper Hall is in the lower level; stairway is visible from the entrance, and a small elevator is around the corner from the stairway.
- Parking options: Free generous parking onsite.
Monthly Schedule
September 14, 2010
Summer Workshop Redux
Guild members share stories and samples from workshops, seminars and conferences they attended over the summer.
October 11, 2010
Jennifer Moore – Chromatic Fantasy
www.doubleweaver.com
As part of Jennifer Moore’s thesis work for her MFA in Fibers at the University of Oregon, she wove five panels that were inspired by Johann Sebastian Bach’s Chromatic Fantasy. The many possible combinations of these weavings led me to create a flipbook of their images, as well as a computer-animated video of the weavings dancing to the music from which they were inspired.
This image–rich lecture is Jennifer’s story about combining music, color, and doubleweave.
Jennifer Moore is widely known for her luminous color gradations and distinctive designs that are at once both balanced and dynamic, whether it is in her striking doubleweave wall pieces or elegant wearables. Jennifer’s weaving has been widely exhibited for the past twenty-five years, and has won awards throughout the United States and abroad. Her work has been published in numerous magazines and in several books in the Fiberarts Design series. Jennifer holds a Master of Fine Arts in weaving from the University of Oregon, where she specialized in exploring relationships between weaving, music and mathematics in doubleweave wall pieces.
Jennifer currently maintains a studio in Santa Fe, New Mexico and travels throughout the world giving lectures and workshops in weaving and design. She is the author of The Weaver’s Studio: Doubleweave published by Interweave Press.
November 8, 2010
Susie Krage – Simply Scrumptious Art Cloth
www.artclothnetwork.com/susiekrage.html
- Art Cloth
- Cloth transformed by adding or subtracting color, line, shape, texture, value, or fiber to create a compelling surface
This lecture is an overview of art cloth with slides of work by many contemporary artists demonstrating a wide variety of styles and techniques, including Susie’s own art cloth.
Susie Krage was originally drawn to the world of textiles through traditional quilting. Current work reflects her varied experiences and interests and incorporates surface design techniques into mixed media pieces rich with paper lamination, beading and stitching. Susie has lived all over the world. She acknowledges the influences of the cultures of Russia, Bolivia, Ecuador, Taiwan and Mexico in her work. What Jane Dunnewold says about Susie: A personable and exacting instructor, Susie brings passion and great enthusiasm to her teaching. A world traveler, her lectures are peppered with personal anecdotes and are thoroughly enjoyable.
Krage maintains a private studio in Detroit, Michigan. She has taught, lectured and exhibited internationally. In 2010 she completed the 3 year Art Cloth Mastery program through Jane Dunnewold’s Art Cloth Studios in San Antonio, Texas. Susie is the Michigan representative for the international Surface Design Association, and in that capacity networks with textile enthusiasts and artists across the country.
January 10, 2011
Susan D.Widawski and Michelle Moenssen – Customize Commercial Patterns to Enhance Extraordinary Fabrics
art.wayne.edu/profile.php?id=43
www.nonpareilshirts.com
How do you transform a commercial pattern into an original design? Susan and Michelle will share their creative design process for customizing a commercial pattern for original fabrics. Members will learn the basic principles of pattern alterations to achieve a fabulous fitting garment. This lecture is a must for those thinking of entering garments in the AAFG Fiber Feast Fashion Show.
Susan D. Widawski, M.A. is full time instructor in the Department of Fashion Design and merchandising at Wayne State University. Susan is a European trained custom tailor. Her skills and course specialties include: couture tailoring, flat pattern deign, advanced construction and design techniques, textiles, and the cultural aspects of dress. Her industry experience includes being a head tailor for a men's specialty retail company, owner and operator of Susan D. Designs, and as a specialist for design concepts in automotive seating at Johnson Controls. Creative works and research have been exhibited and presented nationally and internationally. One of Susan's garments received the Handweavers Guild of America Award in 2008.
Michelle Moenssen is the founder and owner of Nonpareil Shirt Company, and Michelle Moenssen Wearable Art. Her experience includes work as a Renaissance costume designer for The Detroit Institute of Arts’ Wassail Feast, and after making historical costumes for The Madame Cadillac Dance Theater of Detroit, she accompanied the dance company to France on their European tour. Michelle owned Metropolitan Tailoring in Birmingham for 10 years; her business was voted Best Tailor in Metro Detroit
by the readers of Hour Detroit and Style magazines in June 2002. Her fiber art has been exhibited nationally. Michelle holds a bachelor’s degree in apparel design from Wayne State University.
February 7
Member Showcase N – Z
AAFG Member Showcase N–Z – We want to see what you’ve been working on! And we’re also interested in what inspired you, and the technique(s) you used. AAFG members with last names that begin with the letters N–Z are invited to bring in their latest creations for a show and tell. Please sign up at the hospitality desk if you wish to talk about your work. AAFG members are always invited to display their creations for viewing on designated tables.
May 9
Member Showcase A – M
AAFG Member Showcase A–M – We want to see what you’ve been working on! And we’re also interested in what inspired you, and the technique(s) you used. AAFG members with last names that begin with the letters A–M are invited to bring in their latest creations for a show and tell. Please sign up at the hospitality desk if you wish to talk about your work. AAFG members are always invited to display their creations for viewing on designated tables.