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.
June 10, 2026 | Annual Meeting, Picnic Potluck, and Member's Sale
Guild Monthly Meeting
10:00am, First Baptist Church Zoomed to home members
The meeting begins at 10am (set up at 9am), followed by a pot luck lunch.
The Members Sale
This is the only opportunity for all of us to sell at a Guild meeting. If a member wishes to bring some items to the picnic to sell or give to other members, you may set up inside on our tables or open your trunk in the parking lot. No commission or fees to the Guild for this opportunity.
Please bring:
• A dish to pass
• Your table setting (plate, silverware, cup, handwoven placemat, napkin)
• A Show-N-Tell item
Committee chairs: Bring 1 copy of your committee reports or email copies to the Recording Secretary and President
June 17, 2026 | Summer Warp Exchange Challenge
Evening Meeting
6:30pm, Weaving and Fiber Arts Center, East Rochester
A Summer Challenge for our June 17th meeting. Bring 3 small warps to share. All warps should be 3 yards long. Be sure to have your cross intact and maybe use a few choke ties to keep the warp secure. Have each warp contain enough threads for about 1" of width for your yarn based on a sett for a balanced weave. It would be useful to label your warp with fiber content and number of warp ends. At the exchange you will take home 3 other warps and see how you can put them together with what you might find in your own stash for a fun, quick summer project. If you need help making your warps you can give Sharon or Miranda a call/email. We will bring our finished projects to the September evening meeting for show and tell and discussion.
