THIRTY delightful artists attended the TAGY meeting on April 1, 2024, in the Grizzly Room at the Cody Library: Jan H., Jan W., Pam H., Carol, Lili, Ellen B., Sue S., Carra, Laura G., Barb M., Vanda, Ellen D., Ben, Marion, Laura M., Judy, Alice, Barbara H., Mary, Nancy, Pam Mc., Connie and Kris. Guests: Rebekah and Amy from Thomas the Apostle Center. Olga and Vicki (Marion's helpers), Cindy I., Susie, Susan C.
Announcements:
Signs--the annual challenge project is due at the July meeting.
TAGY Book the Fabric of Memory--Jan W. brought the book as well as some history of the TAGY organization, especially for those who are new!
Brown Sheep Yarn Company will soon offer Needle Felting kits with roving included, per Judy Mackie. Brown Sheep Company, Inc. - Brown Sheep Company, Inc.
Cody Country Art League: Reminder that the show is coming up in May! Deadline for entry is May 15th. Let's show off your art! See info and entry form: Cody Country Art League
Thomas the Apostle Center: Rebekah Mason spoke about the availability of the TAC for art purposes. TAC is part of Christ Episcopal Church in Cody. She said the center was doing some redecorating. There have been art exhibits and classes at the center. She wants us to think about how we can utilize the TAC! Home | TAC: A Wyoming Retreat (tacwy.org)
Perhaps our next meeting could be at TAC, depending on Karlings program.
Program for May: Karling
Program for December: We still need someone to provide that program.
Show and Tell:
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| Pam Mc's blueberry pie hot pads |
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| Rebekah discussing Thomas the Apostle Center |
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| Jan H.'s bleeding tissue paper silk scarf |
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| Alice's Kawandi quilt |
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| Kwandi technique from India, Pakistan and Africa |
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| Judy's stitch pots from previous program |
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| Laura M.'s fabric from Mauritania |
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| Laura M. and fabric from Mauritania. Worn as clothing in that hot African country. |
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| Mauritania |
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| Daraa (Baubau) I think is what the clothing is called. |
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| Pam H.'s cards from mylar |
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| And hearts |
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| Pam H. has a quilt featured in Q.A. magazine! |
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| Pam H.'s quilt in Q.A magazine |
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| Alice's fish print from last month's program |
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| Jan H.'s Nuno felted scarf (wool on silk gauze) |
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| Barbara H. also took the Nuno felting class. |
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| Love that wonky Nuno scarf! |
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| Lili was the recipient of some of Ellen B.'s goods from her mother's stash. |
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| Ellen B. |
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| Ellen B. and Sue S. |
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Carra's quilt
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| Laura G. and Barb M. |
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| Barb M.'s beaded fish print |
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| Barb M.'s newly quilted Tee Shirt quilt |
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| TAGY History! |
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| TAGY's book published by the Heart Mountain Internment Camp (Heart Mt. Interpretive Center) |
The Program: Marion's Intro to Wool Rug Braiding:
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| Marion gave a fabulous PowerPoint presentation as well as 3 demo stations. |
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| Finished products! |
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| Examples of what is possible! |
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| 30 artists in attendance |
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| Carol and Mary |
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| Olga giving a demo |
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| Vicki giving a demo |
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| Tools of the trade |
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| Vicki |
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| Rebekah, Carra, Barb M. |
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| Ben and Carol |
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Vanda, Olga and Susie
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