Programs

2025-2026

All meetings and programs (unless otherwise noted) are held in Midland at the
Trinity Lutheran Church (lower level), 3701 Jefferson Avenue

All monthly meetings include show and tell - we enjoy seeing and learning about everyone's fiber work.

Tues, Nov 25, 9:30 a.m. - Moravian  Star Ornaments workshop - Sandy Keryk
    - We will make paper Moravian Stars. Please bring  scissors. If you would  like to  make a ribbon star,  bring a spool of 1" wide decorative type ribbon.
Thurs, Nov 27 - Thanksgiving Day - No evening meeting this month

Tues, Dec 9, 11:00 a.m. - Holiday Party at Janet Larner's house
   - Bring a potluck dish to share.
  - Bring unwrapped winter gear for kids - hats, mittens, gloves, socks, etc. They will be given to the Midland Family Center.
  - Bring a wrapped gift for the gift exchange - white ephant, handmade, whatever your heart desires.

Tues, Jan 27, 9:30 a.m. - Inkle Loom demonstration - Jaunita Martin & Sue Erhardt
Thurs, Jan 29, 6:30 p.m. - Inkle Loom demonstration - Jaunita Martin & Sue Erhardt
 - Come join us at either (or both) meetings to see various techniques on the Inkle loom.  We will begin with the basic warp faced weaving and an introduction to the free online software for designing patterns.  Pick-up patterns will be discussed including lettering.  Finally see what can be done using card weaving!  If time permits, you may try weaving on one of the warped up looms to see if this is the next craft for you! 

Tues, Feb 24, 9:30 a.m. - Gel Printing demonstration - Julie Welsh
Thurs, Feb 26, 6:30 p.m. - TBD

Tues, March 24, 9:30 a.m. - Felting demonstration - Becky Sczepanski
Tues, March 24 afternoon - Felting workshop (registration required) - Becky Sczepanski
Thurs, March 26, 6:30 p.m. - TBD

Tues, Apr 28, 9:30 a.m. - Pin Weaving demonstration - Pat Hordan
Thurs, Apr 30, 6:30 p.m. - TBD

Tues, May 26, 9:30 a.m. - TBD
Thurs, May 28, 6:30 p.m. - TBD

June - Date & time TBD for our end-of-season potluck and social gathering

2025-2026 Season Past Programs

Tues, Sept 23, 9:30 a.m. - Momigami (paper kneading) workshop - Judi Sting
Thurs, Sept 26, 6:30 p.m. - Momigami (paper kneading) workshop - Judi Sting

Tues, Oct 28, 9:30 a.m. - Creativity presentation - Allise Nicole Noble
Tues, Oct 28, 5:30 p.m. - Wearable Art (painting on fabric) workshop (registration required) - Allise Nicole Noble
Thurs, Oct 30, 6:30 p.m. - Creativity presentation - Allise Nicole Noble

Allise Noble is an award-winning Michigan artist with a background in fine art and interior design. Though 2D mediums are her first love, she enjoys exploring and combining a wide array of materials. Noble likes to fill her drawings and paintings with little surprises: clay, fabric, metal, buttons - especially objects she's collected that have a memory or story associated with them. In addition to traditional artwork, Noble enjoys crafting art dolls and upcycling clothing and handbags, all one of a kind. For her "day job", she teaches art to creators of all ages and abilities at nonprofits throughout the Great Lakes Bay region, and is especially passionate about working with artists with disabilities and mental health struggles.

Noble believes in the healing power of creativity, and is blessed to see every day how creation sparks joy in both the creator and those around them. She believes everyone can be an artist, and it is never too late to begin.