April 15, 2026 | Weaving with Linen with Rebecca Lennox
Evening Meeting
6:30pm, Weaving and Fiber Arts Center, East Rochester
"Learn the ins and outs of weaving with linen and see and feel samples of multiple weave structures and thicknesses. You will gain insight and confidence into weaving with this durable and ancient fiber. Hints for ease of dressing your loom and weaving with linen will be discussed. Multiple samples of different linen yarns as well as woven pieces will be available for examination.
May 12-13, 2026 | Hands on Coiling Workshop with Jappie King Black
Guild 2 Day Workshop
1 - 4:00pm, First Baptist Church Presentation in person
Demonstration of coiling and forming a basket using the figure eight, long stitch and lace weave techniques.
Create your own beautiful sculptural form, using some of your special yarns (Note: no loopy or texture until day two). Our base will start with smooth yarns, such as 3/2 mercerized cotton.
Participants may bring a variety of yarns or raffia, to use in their creation (Note that smooth fibers, like cotton,wool & synthetic fibers are recommended, for the majority of the basket, adding textured yarns, if desired, towards the top), plus scissors and tapestry needles.
Workshop Fee is $ 70, plus a materials fee, for core material - $10, payable to instructor
Now full, contact program@weaversguildofrochester.org if you would like to be put on a waiting list.
May 13, 2026 | Before Basketry and Beyond with Jappie King Black
Guild Monthly Meeting
9:30am, First Baptist Church Zoomed to big screen and to home members
Explore a variety of basketry techniques and artistry, with our resident expert!
About Jappie King Black
Jappie King Black lives in Brockport, New York (and yes, Jappie is her real name). Born in Detroit, Michigan she moved to Argentina as a child and lived with her parents in Wisconsin, Michigan and Mexico. She is a graduate of Interlochen Arts Academy, holds a BFA from Rhode Island School of Design (Textile Design) and a MFA (in Fibers) from Syracuse University. Her work has been exhibited in numerous groups and solo exhibitions in the US, Canada and Africa. Jappie has received awards for her work in installation, sculpture and fiber. She has also been awarded residencies, individual and community grants working as an artist and teacher. Articles and photos of her work have been appeared in a number of publications and books. From 2001 to 2010 she was a tenured professor at Kean University, in Union, New Jersey teaching Fibers and Graduate Seminar classes. In 2009 she was awarded a New York Foundation for the Arts Fellowship in sculpture. Her artwork is in private, public and museum collections.
May 20, 2026 | Intro to Sashiko: A Japanese Hand-Stitching Technique with Edith Lord and Susan Aiello
Evening Meeting
6:30pm, Weaving and Fiber Arts Center, East Rochester
Sashiko is a traditional Japanese hand-stitching technique that began as a practical method for repairing and reinforcing clothing. The word Sashiko means “little stabs,” referring to the small running stitches that form its distinctive patterns. Over time, Sashiko has evolved from necessity into a beautiful decorative art form known for its geometric designs, meditative rhythm, and celebration of visible handwork.
Learn more about the origins of Sashiko and give it a try at our May 20th Evening Meeting. Participants will have an opportunity to use the essential Sashiko running stitch to make a small fabric patch in the style of ‘Boro’ where fabric scraps (or rags) are layered and stitched creating a strong and warm patch. No sewing experience is required, and all materials will be provided.
