NEXT MEETING:  October 5, 2022  6:30 - 9:00 PM

Our Guild meets in the Art Studio room in the basement.  Please remember to arrive between 6:15 and 6:30 p.m., as TAF building doors will be watched to open for you during this time, and after that time, the doors are locked.    

Open Spin for this Meeting 
no program topic 
time to socialize!
we can help each other 1 on 1 with any random questions members may have about spinning or plying on their wheels.

Drop Spindling with New/Interested Folks
We had a LOT of interest at the Feast this year -- more than average, I think

• We can start newly interested folks on a drop spindle at this meeting
• If you'd like to participate in welcoming newly interested folks with drop spindling, please bring:
• Drop spindles (to be used only within the meeting)
• Inexpensive fiber for their use

Business Items & Overall Agenda

    Leader for November Meeting Needed

• Reminder for upcoming 2023 dues
• Dec "party" / gift exchange decisions
• Continue with brand new members (?)
• etc., etc.
  

The Farm at Prophetstown State Park

• Spinners to demonstrate at their Fall Funfest needed -- volunteers?  
• Saturday, October 15th, 11 a.m. - 3 p.m.  
• Please arrive 15 - 30 min early for set-up
  

Feast of the Hunter's Moon

• THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU 
• Thank you to everyone who volunteered and demonstrated spinning: Beth M., Becky P., Joanna P., Virginia P., Sonja R., Marilyn W., Diana H., Vilija D., Heather M., Lois B., Lindy E., and Glynis B.
• Special Thank You to Becky P. for bringing a huge tent for shade and rest -- and snacks & drinks -- for all to share!  And for bringing her wonderful walking wheel AND two extra spinners, Joanna & Virginia -- thank you, ladies!!!
• Special Thank You to Beth M. for travelling from a sister guild in Kokomo to spin with us!
  

Open Discussions / Show & Tells (?) from Feast of the Hunter's Moon 

Beginning Spinning, Wool Washing, etc., etc.

• Amanda B., Liam B., Allison C., Carolyn F., Janet M., and any others who want a refresher on the topics of basics
• Wool washing, flicking, handcarding, beginning spinning, beginning plying
• Subgroup to agree on possible days / times and propose back to me
  

Show & Tell 

• Anyone with yarn or finished project they would like to share -- an item that you are proud of, or learned from, or was a "first", or any other ...  to share with others about your spinning journey.  

But Before the Meeting:  Come visit us at The Feast of the Hunter's Moon, October 1 and 2. We will be demonstrating and talking about spinning back in the 1700"s. 

 Click HERE for the Feast website.

Try to ignore the cars in the background as we portray the 1700's in Indiana

A twice daily parade of in-period participants of the Feast