Membership
Application Form
Resources
and Programs
Board
and Committee Chairs
History
CHG
Certificates Awarded
Past
Presidents
CHG
By-laws
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About
CHG
Dedicated to the promotion and preservation of fiber
arts and
the advancement of fiber education within the community
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Chattahoochee Handweavers Guild (CHG) is a non-profit organization
that welcomes everyone with a love of fiber arts. The guild has
thrived in Atlanta, GA since 1955. Weavers and other fiber artisans
come from all parts of Georgia and many of the surrounding states
to meet, exchange creative ideas, and get inspiration for their
work. People with no experience learn about weaving and other fiber
arts, and experienced artisans share their knowledge and grow together.
There are many advantages to membership, as well as opportunities
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Learning
Opportunities
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The public is invited to join CHG members for these offerings. |
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Meetings and Programs
Scheduled
monthly September through June, except in December. The meetings and programs include lectures
and demonstrations by guest and member speakers on handweaving and other
fiber arts. Visitors are invited to attend.
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Classes
A wide variety
of weaving and other fiber arts are available throughout the year for
CHG members and the public. Students range from beginners with no experience
to skilled artisans wanting to perfect techniques.
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Workshops
Three
CHG-sponsored workshops are offered each year, including at least one
by a nationally known fiber artist. These provide an intensive study
over a short period of time (several days). If there is space available
after current members have registered, others from the community may
join the guild to take advantage of these workshops.
Standards
and Ratings Program
The
Standards and Ratings Program provides a structured independent study
guide and sets standards by which members can measure their progress.
Certificates are awarded on three levels: Apprentice, Journeyman, and
Master.
Study
Groups
Members
who share a common interest in a specific area frequently form study
groups which meet separately from the regular CHG meetings.
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Resources
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Helen
Woodman Library
An extensive collection of over 550 books, videos, and swatches
are available for members to check out. Members can browse
the “stacks” on
the Members-Only website.
Property Rentals
A wide variety of looms as well as dyeing, spinning, braiding,
and knitting equipment are available for members to rent
throughout
the
year.
Scholarships
Members may apply for a scholarship to attend eligible programs
and conferences. Upon completion, they then share what they have
learned
with the rest of the guild.
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Events
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The public is invited to join CHG members for these offerings. |
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Exhibits
Each year the guild sponsors an exhibit, which is open to
the community. Members can exhibit their work in a Member
Showcase Exhibit every other
year. The public is welcome
to view the exhibit, but display is limited to members only. In other
years, CHG sponsors a regional, juried exhibition, which
is open to any artist who resides in the Southeastern United
States and who works with fiber or with fiber-related techniques.
* Special Events
The public is welcome to attend many of CHG’s special events,
such as the annual Open House. Other events include hosting
major exhibits and programs for the Handweavers Guild of America.
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Communications
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Fiber
Focus Newsletter
Published September through June, the newsletter announces current guild
activites, meeting topics, classes and workshops. It also includes items
for sale, exhibit opportunities, weaving tips, book and website
reviews,
and other CHG
news items.
Members can receive the newsletter via e-mail or post mail, or they can
access it on the CHG Members-Only website.
The
newsletter also accepts ads from commercial suppliers and from
individuals wishing to sell looms and other fiber arts materials.
Please see links
and policies for
details.
Members-Only Website
Located on this website, members
enter a passcode to access the Fiber Focus newsletter,
an arcive of past newsletters, a listing of library
books, and the fees for individual properties.
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Join
Us!
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The Chattahoochee Handweavers Guild welcomes
anyone with an interest in textiles and fiber arts.
Dues
Annual Membership Dues are payable in September.
Individual Membership = $30.00 (if paid by Oct. 1, 2006); $35.00 after Oct. 1
Family Membership = $35.00 (if paid by Oct. 1, 2006); $40.00 after Oct. 1
Student Membership = $15.00
New members who join for the first time after Oct. 1 may join at a special introductory rate of $30.00 ($35.00 for family)
Application
Form
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Location
Meetings and most classes and workshops are held in the North Dekalb
Cultural Center in the Dunwoody area of Atlanta, Georgia, next door
to the Dunwoody Library.
5339
Chamblee Dunwoody Rd. • Atlanta, GA
MapQuest
Directions |
| From
the north, via Hwy. 400 • Take Northridge
Exit (#6)
• Turn right and
cross back over Hwy. 400
• Turn right onto Roberts
Dr.
• (Roberts
Dr. becomes Chamblee-Dunwoody Rd.)
• Pass through the Mount Vernon
Rd. intersection
• The North
DeKalb Cultural Center is on your left,
past
• the
BellSouth building |
From
I-285
• Take I-285 to
the north side of Atlanta
• Take Ashford-Dunwoody
Rd Exit (#29) and turn north
• (outside
of the perimeter)
• Pass Perimeter
Mall on the left, and then Walmart
• on
the right
• Turn right onto Ashford
Center Parkway at the
• LifeSouth
Blood Center
• Turn left at the next light
onto
• Chamblee-Dunwoody
Rd.
• The North
DeKalb Cultural Center is immediately on the
• right, next
to the Dunwoody Library.
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Contact
Us
For
more informaion, please send us an e-mail,
or write to us at |
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Chattahoochee
Handweavers Guild
P.O. Box 889244
Atlanta, GA 30356
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