New England Weavers' Seminar: Shows and Exhibits
Gallery Show & Fashion Show
The Gallery and Fashion Shows are juried exhibits in which weavers of member guilds show their work; entrants do not have to attend NEWS to participate. Weavers may enter three pieces in each show. All work must be at least 75% handwoven and completed since NEWS 2019. All pieces are judged, and ribbons, prizes, and points toward Weaver of Distinction are awarded. Each entry receives constructive comments from the judges. A People's Choice Award is given, so be sure to cast your ballot.
Gallery Show
Campus Center 102 / 103 / 104
Friday 8:30 am - 6:00 pm
Saturday 8:30 am - 6:00 pm
Sunday 8:30 am - 11:30 am
Fashion Show
Campus Center 204 / 205
Friday 8:30 am - 6:00 pm
Saturday 8:30 am - 6:00 pm
Sunday 8:30 am - 11:30 am
Photography Guidelines
When photographing or sharing images of any piece on display at NEWS, please respect the intellectual property of the artist.
Special Exhibit
Campus Center 105
Thursday 12:30 pm - 6:00 pm
Friday 8:30 am - 6:00 pm
Saturday 8:30 am - 6:00 pm
Sunday 8:30 am - 11:30 am
Not your Grandmother's Weaving
The 2019 NEWS Special Exhibit will feature an eclectic selection of items woven at the Hartford Artisan Weaving Center. The Artisan program at the center is designed for individuals with low or no vision and for seniors over age 55.This exhibit will highlight the work of each of the thirty four weavers in the program. Each weaver has selected a favorite traditional weave structure and with the addition of color, texture and scale has created a piece with a contemporary twist.
Faculty Exhibit
Seelye 101
Seelye 207
Thursday 12:30 pm - 6:00 pm
Friday 8:30 am - 6:00 pm
Saturday 8:30 am - 6:00 pm
Sunday 8:30 am - 11:30 am
The Faculty Exhibit showcases exciting work from NEWS' world-renowned faculty. This year an award will be given in honor of the late Hill Institute teacher, Jeanetta Jones, to a piece in the exhibit for "structural creativity, engineered weaving, or innovative weaving."
Table Show
Seelye 301
Thursday 12:30 pm - 5:00 pm
Friday 8:30 am - 6:00 pm
Saturday 8:30 am - 6:00 pm
Sunday 8:30 am - 11:30 am
Each of the ten member guilds of NEWS as well as other weaving collaboratives will display their members' creations. The subjects are often the result of projects or study groups from the past two years.
The Nashoba Valley Weavers' Guild invites all NEWS member guilds to display their members' work in the Table Show at NEWS 2019. Each guild will have one table for display. Space permitting, interested groups who are not members of NEWS may participate for a fee of $25.00. Please encourage your members to participate!
Sample Library
Seelye 301
Thursday 12:30 pm - 5:00 pm
Friday 8:30 am - 6:00 pm
Saturday 8:30 am - 6:00 pm
Sunday 8:30 am - 11:30 am
The Sample Library, formerly known as the Traveling Library, is a collection of sample notebooks that are available for study. You, the members of NEWS, have created this collection of samples with drafts and other pertinent information over the years that NEWS has existed.
The entire collection of Sample Library Notebooks will be available at NEWS. Each notebook is available for any member to look through. While NEWS is in session, notebooks cannot be borrowed.