Weaving Friendships

National Association of Wheat Weavers Convention May 1 – 4, 2019 Wichita Kansas

Convention Registration Packet Registration Information Hotel Information Meal Plan Information Tour Information Convention Schedule Useful Class Information Class Registration Form Convention Registration Form Straw Expo Information Straw Expo Registration Form Scholarship Opportunity Form Important Dates Weaving Friendships May 1-4, 2019

Registration Information

Policies

• To register for the convention and participate in classes, you must be a member of the National Association of Wheat Weavers. If you are not currently a member, you may pay your dues online www.nawwstraw.org , or mail payment to: Gladys Brockway 804 S. Maple, McPherson KS 67460. • Register spouses and guests using the mini-registration line to obtain a badge needed for meals, tours, and other convention activities. • You will receive a name badge when you arrive at convention which you need to wear for all convention activities. • Your registration includes the 2019 Convention Workbook which has instructions for all classes. • Classes are only for those who have enrolled and paid the class fee. For the comfort of teachers and students, no drop-ins or floating between classes will be allowed. • NAWW reserves the right to cancel a class due to unforeseeable circumstances. • Camera use is by permission only. Please ask the artists and instructors before taking pictures during class and at the Straw Expo. (NAWW policy since 2015)

Special Activities • To participate in the Favor Exchange, bring an unwrapped straw favor made by you, with your name attached. • Straw Bling is encouraged! Wear yours any time during convention: classes, events and meals.

Registration Instructions

Please complete Registration forms as appropriate: Convention Registration Form; Class Registration Form; Straw Expo Form. Send one check payable to NAWW, along with the forms to:

NAWW Registration Lee Wisel 1157 S Leland St. Apt 3 San Pedro CA 90731 Phone: (424) 224-7632 Email: [email protected]

• Registration must be postmarked by Saturday, March 16, 2019. Registrations received after that date will be enrolled in your choice of classes as available. Class confirmations will be sent to you by email, or by mail if you enclose a #10 self-addressed stamped envelope. • There will be no registration refunds after Saturday, March 30, 2019. Cancellation requests must be received in writing, via mail or email. • The class fees do not include wheat or other materials. Please see the individual class listings for information about supplies the participant needs to bring. • If a class has a supply kit each student is required to purchase the kit. • Kit fees are paid to the teacher at the beginning of the class. Please have the exact amount.

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Hotel Information

The Drury Plaza Hotel Broadview – Wichita is the host hotel for the 2019 National Association of Wheat Weavers Convention. The hotel is located at: 400 W. Douglas Ave. Wichita KS 67202 Phone: 316-262-5000

The hotel offers NAWW members a rate of $109.00 per room, per night, plus prevailing city, county and state taxes. The non-smoking rooms have either a king bed or two queen beds. Members are responsible for making their own reservations and paying for their own expenses.

Room reservations are made online by using this link for our group: https://www.druryhotels.com/bookandstay/newreservation/?groupno=2337800 Reservations must be made by Friday, April 5, 2019 to receive our group rate. Reservations made after this date will be subject to prevailing rate and availability. Reservations may also be made by calling 1- 800-325-0720. Reference NAWW group number 2337800. • Cancellations must be made by 12:00 p.m. on the confirmed date of arrival in order to avoid a fee equal to one night’s room rate plus tax. • A valid credit card and photo I.D. must be shown at check-in.

Group room rates include the following amenities for overnight guests: • Free hot breakfast – Served daily from 6-9:30 a.m. weekdays and 7-10 a.m. on weekends. • Free 5:30 Kickback – Join us from 5:30-7 p.m. every evening to enjoy free hot hors d’oeuvres and cold beverages. • Free Wi-Fi throughout the hotel. • Free soft drinks and popcorn served in the lobby each evening. • On-Site Facilities – Take advantage of the business center, fitness center or pool. • Guest Parking – Complimentary overnight parking for our NAWW members (the per-day parking fee has been waived). • Guest rooms have refrigerators, microwaves, and a flat panel television.

Hotel Notes: • This is a non-smoking hotel. • No personal food or alcohol is allowed in the public areas of the hotel, including the meals we have at the hotel. • We cannot provide food in a Hospitality room as has been done in the past. The hotel has an approved catering service that we will use for our meals. We will offer a Lunch Ticket for Thursday, Friday and Saturday lunches, and two evening meals: Thursday Welcome Dinner and Saturday Banquet. • Please do not take food, wine or alcohol to any of our classrooms or activities. If alcohol is desired we have to arrange that with the caterers. Due to the cost of providing a bar to the convention we have opted not to have a bar.

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Meal Plan Information

Lunches The hotel has a contract with a caterer to provide food service for hotel events. Due to this we cannot bring in food or drinks, so we will not have a hospitality room, but we are offering a lunch plan for Thursday, Friday and Saturday. Lunches will be served on the Mezzanine level, which overlooks the lobby areas of the hotel. We are also planning a fun activity for everyone who signs up for the lunch plan. All meals served buffet-style and include Water, Iced Tea, Hot Tea, Coffee and Assorted Soft Drinks. Lunch Plan: (includes Meals, Taxes and Gratuity) $45

Thursday: Build-Your-Own Taco Salad Bar. Served with Spanish Rice and House-Made Tortilla Chips and Salsa Friday: Assorted Gourmet Wraps served with Potato Chips and Pasta Salad Saturday: Made-From-Scratch Soup and Salad with choice of salad dressings

Evening Meals The Thursday Welcome Dinner and Saturday Banquet will be held in the hotel West Lobby where we will have a beautiful view of the river and the Keeper of the Plains. All meals are served buffet-style and include Water, Iced Tea, Hot Tea, Coffee and Assorted Soft Drinks.

Thursday: Smoked Beef Brisket and Vegetable Lasagna, two side dishes, Tossed Salad and Fresh Baked Rolls $30

Saturday: Baked Ham and Sliced Roast Beef, two side dishes, Tossed Salad, Fresh Baked Rolls and Cheesecake with topping. $35

Friday Dinner: Special Outing We are planning an evening out for dinner and theatre at Mosley Street Melodrama. Sigh for the dainty heroine, cheer the stalwart hero and boo & hiss the villain at Wichita’s audience participation dinner theatre, where you are part of the action! The show will be “The Doctor Is In…or Turn Your Head and Cough!” Dinner is a buffet with smoked chicken and pork, sides and salad, and includes water, iced tea, coffee and hot tea. Meal, Show and taxes $32

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Tours for our Convention Guests

We have scheduled one group tour for our guests: a “Farm to Table” tour. We also have suggestions for “self-guided tours” that include areas close to our hotel, such as the Museum District; also a Brewery Tour and a Gastronomes Delight Tour! Most of these locations are available via the free trolley system.

Group Tour: Mennonite Country of Central Kansas

Wednesday, May 1

12:00 p.m. – approx. 6:00 p.m. (leaving after the morning class ends) $20 per person includes transportation, farm tour, museum fee, church donation. Lunch is separate.

Come explore the area north of Wichita where thousands of Mennonites arrived in 1874 to begin new farming communities. Escaping religious persecution they emigrated from Russia/Ukraine settling around present day Goessel. They were yearning for hope and freedom and in the process became well known for growing Turkey red winter wheat!

We drive to Newton for lunch at the Breadbasket, a cafeteria style diner and bakery that will give you a taste of the area. They offer a nice selection of food, using locally sourced products, for both vegetarians and non-vegetarians.

We drive through wheat country to Coyote Gulch Farm to meet Matthew and Laura Voth, our hosts for the farm tour. Coyote Gulch Farm is a 5th generation farm south of Goessel in Marion County, Ks. Part of the farm contains ground originally bought from the Santa Fe Railroad in 1874 when their Mennonite ancestors emigrated from Russia. Matthew will share his passion for progressive farming, using sustainable methods, and the latest technology all the while remembering his roots. He is soft spoken yet captivating, willing to answer any and all questions. He planted winter wheat close to the house so we can walk into the field, cut some green wheat and plait favors right there! The farm ground is uneven and a bit rugged so wear appropriate footwear.

From the farm we will go to the Goessel Mennonite Heritage Museum where we will see seed chests used to bring the Turkey red wheat seed to the new land, and view the old planters, threshing stones and tools the emigrants brought. Of special interest to us as wheat weavers is the Wheat Liberty Bell made out of Turkey Red Wheat for the Smithsonian Museum’s celebration of the US Bicentennial in 1976. The bell’s five and a half foot clapper is a spiral plait with wheat heads for the hammer.

We will end the tour with a short trip to Alexanderwohl Mennonite Church. It stands on the prairie as a testament to those who came before and continues to be central to the community's vitality.

Social media resources: www.newtonbreadbasket.com www.goesselmuseum.com www.alexanderwohl.org

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Tours for our Convention Guests (continued)

Tour Wichita – self-guided tour suggestions

Museum District locations Our convention location is in the heart of the Museum District, where you can visit the Wichita Art Museum, Mid-America All Indian Center, Old Cowtown, Botanica – Wichita Gardens, Kansas African- American Museum and Exploration Place. Go a little further east into Old Town and you’ll find the Museum of World Treasures. The Kansas Aviation Museum is out east at 31st and Oliver, but is worth the drive to see its grand Art Deco style building. Your convention welcome bag will have a Wichita Visitor’s Guide with information on all of these locations, or visit their individual websites for more details. You will also find an “Explore Card” that has $2 off admissions to several of these attractions. Valid for up to 10 guests.

Brewery tour The Brewery phenomenon is alive and well in Wichita! A map of the breweries that are in the Downtown and Delano areas can be found in your convention bag. These are all close to our hotel, and the trolley will get you either close to or right at the front door of most of them. There is a variety of brews at each, and most have something to eat.

Wichita Gastronome Tour Wichita has an entrepreneurial spirit, and a love of food and coffee! These are a few locations that are fun to visit, but be prepared to take home some goodies! • Reverie Coffee Roasters – Reverie has made a huge impact in Wichita with its coffee-roasting process and its casual, friendly café’s. There are three locations in downtown: in the new Advanced Learning Library (just 2 blocks away at 711 W 2nd.); Café at the Kiva 220 W. Douglas - just a half- block east; and the main café/bakery/roastery at 2202 E. Douglas. www.reverieroasters.com • Nifty Nut House – A third generation family-owned business, the Nifty Nut House has provided superior products since 1937. They have over 3000 items in their newly expanded location. These include huge selection of Nuts: raw, roasted salted, roasted unsalted, and fresh-roasted daily; Dried fruit; Chocolate covered nuts; Gourmet chocolates; Fresh fudge made in-house; Candies galore, including many sugar-free items. 537 N. St. Francis www.niftynuthouse.com • Cero’s Chocolates – Wichita’s original chocolate shop, Cero’s was opened in 1885 by “Candy Pete” Cero. It’s been in business every since, making handmade chocolate and candies. Yummy! 3429 E. Douglas https://ceroscandies.com • The Spice Merchant – Are you interested in a smorgasbord of Spices, Teas and Coffees? One stop at The Spice Merchant, 1300 E. Douglas, with the combinations of fresh spices, 200+ teas and 80+ fresh roasted coffees will have you swooning! www.spicemerchant.com

Visit “Doc”, a restored WWII B29 Superfortress Doc is a B-29 Superfortress and one of 1,644 manufactured in Wichita during World War II. Doc was found in 1987 rotting away in the Mojave Desert. Since then the historic warbird has been restored to flying status, serving as a flying museum. “Friends of Doc” volunteers have spent the past 15 years restoring Doc. It now resides in a beautiful new building beside the Dwight D. Eisenhower Airport. The exhibit officially opens in March, so it will be available to tour during our convention. Learn more about “Doc” at https://www.b29doc.com/. Page 6 Weaving Friendships May 1-4, 2019

Convention Schedule

Tuesday, April 30th Evening Arrivals begin. Registration will be open. Teacher Meet and Greet – a casual get-together

Wednesday 8:00 – 10:00 a.m. Registration 8:15 – 11:45 a.m. Session A Class Noon Mennonite Country Tour leaves All others – Lunch on your own 1:00 – 4:30 p.m. Session B Class 5:30 Drury “Kickback” on the Mezzanine Evening Dinner on your own 7:00 – 10:00 p.m. Open Weaving

Thursday 7:30 a.m. Pre-Convention Board Meeting 8:15 – 11:45 a.m. Session C Classes 11:30 – 1:00 Lunch on the Mezzanine (lunch package) or lunch on your own 1:00 – 4:30 p.m. Session D Classes 5:30 Drury “Kickback” on the Mezzanine 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. Welcome Dinner and Favor Exchange – West Lobby 8:30 – 10:00 p.m. Open weaving

Friday 8:15 – 11:45 a.m. Session E Classes 11:30 – 1:00 Lunch on the Mezzanine (lunch package) or lunch on your own 1:00 – 4:30 p.m. Session F Classes 5:30 Drury “Kickback” on the Mezzanine 5:45 Leave for Mosley Street – we can take the trolley, or driving is an option. 6:00 – 9:30 p.m. Mosley Street Melodrama for dinner and show (must have reservation)

Saturday 8:15 – 11:45 a.m. Session G Classes 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Straw Expo – East Lobby; Centerpiece auction open 11:30 – 1:00 Lunch on the Mezzanine (lunch package) or lunch on your own 12:15pm Post-Convention Board Meeting 1:00 – 4:30 p.m. Session H Classes 5:30 Drury “Kickback” on the Mezzanine 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. Banquet and Centerpiece auction winners – West Lobby

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Useful Class Information

Classes We are so pleased to have Raisa Ramanenia from Belarus join us this year! She will be teaching her beautiful techniques with 6 different projects over the 4 days of convention. Other talented members will teach 12 classes, for a total of 18 classes. • Each class session is 3 ½ hours in length and costs $20.00. 2-session classes will cost $40 (students must enroll in both sessions) • Raisa’s classes will each have a limit of 10 students. o She has one 2-session (all day) class. Students interested in this project must enroll in both sessions.

Skill levels Each class is listed as an Open, Beginner, Intermediate, or Advanced. These levels are listed on each project’s description page. • Open means that it is suitable for all skill levels and could have a general prerequisite. • Beginner indicates that the participant need not have prior experience with wheat weaving, and there are no prerequisites for the class. • Intermediate means that the participant has a moderate amount of prior experience working with straw, and there could be some prerequisites for the class. • Advanced means that the participant has had extensive prior experience with straw art, there are more specific skills needed in order to succeed in the class, and there will be prerequisites.

Prerequisites • Before signing up for a class, it is necessary to carefully check the prerequisites for that class. • Prerequisites are skills in straw work that the instructor is requesting that the participants already have, as they are necessary for the project but may not be taught in class. • The purpose of prerequisites is to give each participant the opportunity for success and to facilitate a smooth flow of the class such that the project is more likely to be completed in the allotted time. • Adherence to the prerequisites is important. If you do not understand the prerequisites, or if you do not meet them, please contact the instructor.

Pre-work • Some classes may require some pre-work in order to complete the project in the allotted class time. • Please be sure all pre-work is completed before attending the class.

Material kits • Some instructors will have kits for their class. Each kit will list the supplies included, and the student will bring any other supplies needed. Kits will be handed out in class. • Students are required to purchase the class kits. Please bring the exact amount to each class. • Instructors will be notified by the Registrar with the number of students in their class once registrations are completed.

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Useful Class Information (continued)

Supplies for class Students must bring the supplies needed for classes that are not included in class kits. Supplies will include: • Wheat (cleaned, sorted, and soaked before class, as indicated in instructions) • Basic weaving kit: Thread, sharp scissors, ruler, pin board and pins, towel, soaking tray (a tray can provided on request by convention). • Specific supplies for each class as listed by the instructor

REMINDER: If you are traveling by air be sure to put glue guns and all sharp objects, no matter how small, in your checked luggage.

Shipping information You may ship boxes to the hotel a week prior to convention. Label all boxes with this information:

Drury Plaza Hotel Broadview ATTN: NAWW Convention 400 W Douglas Ave Wichita KS 67202

Wheat and supplies from vendors You may contact vendors ahead of convention to pre-order wheat and supplies.

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Class Registration Form

Classes for the 2019 NAWW Convention are listed below. Indicate your class preference in each session by putting 1, 2 or 3 by the class. Once the registration deadline passes we will use a lottery system to assign classes if there are more enrollment requests than spaces in the classes. Registrations received after the deadline will be placed in classes that have space. • NOTE: Raisa’s classes have a limit of 10 per class. She is offering 6 classes so there will be options for everyone. • Class registration confirmations will be sent via email. To receive class confirmation by postal mail send a SASE #10 envelope with your registration form. • Registration Deadline – mail must be postmarked by Saturday, March 16, 2019. • Cancellation deadline to receive a refund is Saturday, March 30, 2019.

2019 CLASSES

WEDNESDAY MAY 1st FRIDAY MAY 3rd Session A 8:15-11:45 a.m. Session E 8:15-11:45 a.m. ___ #8 Marquetry Wreath with Flowers* ___#1 Bells with Decoration* Raisa Ramanenia (2 session class – student enrolls in both sessions) Raisa Ramanenia ___ #9 A Token of Friendship Leah Gray Session B 1:00-4:30 p.m. ___#10 Friendship Symbol* Joan Anderson ___#2 Mr. Bunny* Rita Peterman Session F 1:00-4:30 p.m. ___ Marquetry Wreath with Flowers (cont.) RR ___#11 Galloping Wild Horses* Richard Kulbacki THURSDAY MAY 2nd ___#12 Friendship Angel* Donna Morgenstern Session C 8:15-11:45 a.m. ___#3 Flower Basket* Raisa Ramanenia ___#4 Ruthie’s Cottage* (2 session class – will enroll in both sessions) Darlene Baker ___#5 Friendship Bracelets* Joan Dulcey SATURDAY MAY 4th Session G 8:15-11:45 a.m. Session D 1:00-4:30 p.m. ___#13 Spiral Flowers* Raisa Ramanenia ___#6 New Year’s Ball* Raisa Ramanenia ___#14 Hopping Frogs* Richard Kulbacki ___ Ruthie’s Cottage (continued) D. Baker ___#15 Hearts, Flowers and Scandi Pat Frost ___#7 Friendship Journal* Marian Vavra Session H 1:00-4:30 p.m. ___#16 Wreath with Roses* Raisa Ramanenia ___#17 Blooming Love Joan Dulcey ___#18 Star of Rings Enhanced Dianne Ruff

*denotes classes with a class kit.

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Convention Registration Form

Full registration (postmarked by March 16, 2019) $55.00 ____ Late registration (postmarked after March 16, 2019) $70.00 ____ Mini registration for spouse or guests ____ x $12.50 = ____ Name of spouse or guest for name badge ______

Meal packages Lunch package – Thursday, Friday, Saturday ____ x $45.00 = ____

Thursday Evening Welcome Dinner ____ x $30.00 = ____ Friday Evening – Mosley Street Melodrama Dinner and Theatre ____ x $32.00 = ____ Saturday Evening Banquet ____ x $35.00 = ____

Class Fees: $20.00 per class session # of classes ____ x $20.00 = ____ $40.00 for 2-session classes (Class #4 and #8) ____ x $40.00 = ____

Workbook: (one is included in each registration fee) Non-attendees and extra workbook copies ____ x $20.00 = ____ Person picking up workbook at convention ______Postage for each workbook if mailed ____ x $ 5.00 = ____

Straw Expo: $40.00 per booth # of booths ____ x $40.00 = ____

Total Amount Due TOTAL $______

Make checks payable to NAWW. Include check with Convention Registration Form, Class Registration Form and Straw Expo form. Mail all to: Lee Wisel, Registrar 1157 S Leland St. Apt #3 San Pedro CA 90731

NOTE: As of 2015 NAWW membership dues cannot be paid with convention registration. Make sure your membership dues are paid prior to submitting your registration. Your enrollment may be delayed until membership has been confirmed.

We recommend you make copies of all forms for your records.

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Straw Expo Information

Purpose and Eligibility: The purpose of the Straw Expo is to promote and stimulate interest in preserving the art of wheat weaving. Booths shall display straw, straw art, wheat weavings, supplies, books, fibers, and/or other related items. The Straw Expo is open to all NAWW members. Several exhibitors may share a booth, but one person must be responsible for booth registration.

Location: Drury Plaza Hotel Broadview – East Lobby Show Hours: Saturday, May 4th 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Setup time: 7:00 – 9:00 a.m. Tear-down: 4:00-5:00 p.m. We must be cleared out of the lobby by 5:00 p.m. Fee: $40.00 per booth, $80 per double booth. Booth will have one 8 ft. table and 2 chairs.

Display information: All booth set-ups, other than table and chairs, are the responsibility of the exhibitor. The tables will be skirted. Exhibits must be arranged so they are complete within the allotted space, and may not obstruct the view or interfere with exhibit space of another exhibitor. Aisles must be unobstructed. NAWW reserves the right to reject or restrict any exhibit that may be objectionable.

Booth staffing: Staffing is the responsibility of the exhibitor. The Straw Expo Coordinator is available to help watch your booth if you need to take a short break. If you need to leave to teach a class you must make arrangements for someone to staff your booth.

Shipping information: You may ship boxes to the hotel a week prior to convention. Label all boxes with this information: Drury Plaza Hotel Broadview ATTN: NAWW Convention 400 W Douglas Ave Wichita KS 67202

Tax information: You will be responsible for your own State of Kansas Sales Tax. The sales tax rate for this location is 9.5%. Out-of-state vendor one-time-use tax forms will be available at the Expo.

Straw Expo Coordinator: Donna Morgenstern 4201 E Stimmel Rd, New Cambria KS 67470 H: 785-825-0143 C: 785-342-6894

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Straw Expo Registration Form

Reserve _____ booth(s) in the NAWW Straw Expo at $40 each for Saturday, May 4, 2019 at the Drury Plaza Hotel Broadview – Wichita.

Name: Business Name: Address: Phone: Email:

Products to be displayed: (yours and others if sharing space)

Attach a photo of your booth or draw a diagram especially if this is your first time to exhibit at NAWW. Be sure to note if you have screens or other tall props.

NOTE: Electricity is not available in the lobby, but it has large east windows, a two-story ceiling and lots of light.

Will you be shipping materials to the hotel prior to convention? No____ Yes____ # of boxes____ Contact Donna Morgenstern, Straw Expo Coordinator, with the number of boxes you are sending. H: 785-825-0143 Are shipping services needed after the convention? Yes____ No____

Note: Straw Expo will be held in the Drury Plaza Hotel East Lobby which is open to the public. As such, NAWW is not responsible for damage, loss, or theft of wheat weavings, art work, supplies, or projects.

Mail this registration form and payment with your convention registration forms. If you need a separate check for your business expenses include that check with the registration forms. Page 13 2019 Scholarship Opportunity Form Deadline March 30, 2019

The benefits available to you when you get a scholarship to attend the convention of the National Association of Wheat Weavers in Wichita, KS May 1st thru May 4th, 2019 include: 1. Convention Registration is paid 2. 4 regular class fees are paid 3. The Saturday night banquet is paid

Qualifications for a scholarship: 1. Become a member of NAWW 2. Contact the Memorial Fund Chairman to request a scholarship 3. Attend convention 4. Send an article to the Gleanings Editor about yourself and the experience you had at convention. This will be published in the Gleanings following convention.

If interested, please submit the following form either by mail or email. Contact Dianne Ruff if you have any questions.

Please consider my application to become a scholarship winner for the 2019 NAWW convention in Wichita, KS.

Name:

Address:

City: State: ZIP:

Country:

Phone: email:

Mail form to: Dianne Ruff, Memorial Fund Chairman 46 Ophir Ave. Lincoln, IL 62656 (217) 732-1957 [email protected]

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Important Dates

As of 2015 NAWW membership dues cannot be paid with convention registration. Be sure your dues are paid prior to submitting your convention registration. Your class enrollment will be delayed until your membership payment has been confirmed.

Saturday, March 16th • Convention Registration Form, Class Registration Form and payment are due. A postmark on, or prior to, this date is required to be included in the class lottery, should a lottery become necessary for any of the classes. . o Registration postmarked after this date will pay the late registration fee.

• Straw Expo Registration Form and payment may be sent at this time. Request for a booth is on the Convention Registration Form.

Saturday, March 30th • Convention Fees Refund: This is the last day to request a refund. Requests must be made in writing, either by email or by postal mail, postmarked prior to or on this date. Send request to: Lee Wisel, 1157 S Leland St Apt 3, San Pedro CA 90731 or [email protected].

• Scholarship Opportunity: This is the last day to submit the Scholarship Opportunity form. Mail to Dianne Ruff at the address on the form. o Note: Anyone interested in attending convention for the first time must be, or become, a member of NAWW to be eligible for consideration.

• Straw Expo Registration: Booth reservations must be postmarked before or on this date. If a reservation was made on the Convention Registration Form no further action is required. Send form to: Lee Wisel, 1157 S Leland St Apt 3, San Pedro CA 90731

Friday, April 5th • Hotel reservations: Must be made by this date to receive our group rate. Reservations made after this date will be made at the prevailing rate, based on availability.

May 1-4, 2019 Weaving Friendships Convention, Wichita KS

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Instructor: Raisa Ramanenia

Designer: Raisa Ramanenia

Designation for Project Use: Raisa Ramanenia retains full rights for use of this project.

Instructor’s Comments: The idea to create a collection of unique Christmas tree ornaments came from my childhood memories. I still remember those ornaments made of paper and cardboard with the warmest feelings. The bells can be used as a Christmas tree ornament or as an element of an interior decoration.

Skill Level: Intermediate

Size of Project: 5 x 7.5

Prerequisites: None

Prework: None

Techniques Taught in Class: Students will learn Belarusian techniques to weave different elements, including a two-sided leaf, and how to put them together to finish the project. Depending on student’s ability, training, and speed, options are provided.

Straws Needed: *Rye straw: 70 pieces. Approximately 50 straws should be from the first joint 20-24 inches long.

Supplies Needed: General wheat weaving supplies; Swiss straw threads; PVA glue and glue brush.

*Piece of ribbon for bow

Kit: $12.00 - contains all starred (*) items in Straws and Supplies lists.

Available for Purchase: The knife that Raisa uses for cutting straw is available for $20.00 each.

To order, contact Dianne Gardner at (785) 794-2464 or [email protected].

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Mr. Bunny Rabbit

Instructor: Rita Peterman

Designer: Rita Peterman

Designation for Project Use: Rita Peterman grants full use of this project.

Instructor’s Comments: So many of our ideas come when we see another project and immediately see how to expand or add to the project.

Mr. Rabbit is a variation built from Doris Johnson’s Harvest Devils from the book “Straw Craft and Corn Dollies.” Jan Gowin shared the idea of changing a harvest devil to a rabbit at a KASA meeting, and I have made more changes.

Skill Level: Intermediate

Size of Project: 3 x 7

Prerequisites: Basic spiral weaving

Prework: None

Techniques Taught in Class: 5-straw spiral; 7-straw spiral; Sunflower Petal Plait; Catfoot Plait or split straw tail.

Straws Needed: *90-100 small straws without heads

Supplies Needed: General wheat weaving supplies *Two 6.5 long 20-gauge floral wire *One 6 long 20-gauge floral wire *Two 4 long 20-gauge floral wire

Kit: $15.00 - contains all starred (*) items from Straws and Supplies lists.

Page 17 Basket with Flowers©

Instructor: Raisa Ramanenia

Designer: Raisa Ramanenia

Designation for Project Use: Raisa Ramanenia retains full rights for use of this project.

Instructor’s Comments: The idea to create a collection of unique Christmas tree ornaments came from my childhood memories. I still remember those ornaments made of paper and cardboard with the warmest feelings. The basket can be used as a Christmas tree ornament or as an element of interior decoration.

Skill Level: Intermediate

Size of Project: 4.5 x 4.5

Prerequisites: None

Prework: None

Techniques Taught in Class: Students will learn Belarusian techniques to weave different elements and how to put them together to finish the project. Depending on student’s ability, training, and speed, options are provided. Four-straw Rustic Plait.

Straws Needed: *Rye straw: 35 pieces first joint

Supplies Needed: General wheat weaving supplies; Swiss straw threads; PVA glue and glue brush; Sewing thread (white or straw color) and needle; Knife or tool for smoothing straw.

Kit: $8.00 - contains all starred (*) items in Straws list and white cardboard size 4 x 5.

Available for Purchase: The knife that Raisa uses for cutting straw is available for $20.00 each.

To order, contact Dianne Gardner at (785) 794-2464 or [email protected].

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Instructor: Darlene Baker

Designer: Darlene Baker

Designation for Project Use: Darlene Baker grants full use of this project.

Instructor’s Comments: This small picture is inspired by my friend Ruthie and her 100+ year old Ozark cottage. It lends itself well to blending straw marquetry and straw paper.

Skill Level: Open

Size of Project: 5 x 7

Prerequisites: None

Prework: None

Techniques Taught in Class: Marquetry, Wheat paper

Straws Needed: *24 pieces Larned or similar straws split and ironed for marquetry

Supplies Needed: General wheat weaving supplies; Aleene’s Tacky Glue®; Exacto knife and cutting pad; 1/4 Circle paper punch; Plastic jar with lid (such as peanut butter jar).

+Watercolor set with brush; +Permanent markers (brown, red, green, black); +Small flat brush 1/4 wide; +Large flat brush 2 -3 wide

*5 x 7 foam board; *5 x 7 fabric the color of evening sky; *Wheat paper; *2 patterns; *Wax paper; *Tooth picks; *Fabric paste

Kit: $5.00 - contains all starred (*) items in Straws and Supplies lists.

Available in class: All items in Supplies list marked with plus (+) will be available to share in class.

Page 19 Friendship Bracelets

Instructor: Joan Dulcey

Designer: Joan Dulcey

Designation for Project Use: Joan Dulcey retains full rights of the project.

You may make for sale, but please credit me as designer. Email or call me to get permission to use written directions to teach this class.

Instructor’s Comments: When I heard the theme for this convention was weaving friendships, I thought of the friendship bracelets that teenagers like to make with embroidery floss and, more recently, with paracord. I have provided several variations using straw instead of floss.

Skill Level: Open

Size of Project: 1/2 x approximately 8

Prerequisites: None

Prework: None

Techniques Taught in Class: 4-straw Whip Plait; 5-straw Flat Checkerboard; 4-straw Round.

Straws Needed: *4 large diameter rye or wheat straws in different coordinating colors 18” + long for each bracelet.

Supplies Needed: General wheat weaving supplies; 6-fin straw splitter; Needle nose pliers; Jewelry glue.

*Jewelry clasp of your choice; *Two 1/2 jewelry bars (for flat bracelet); *Two 1/4 bars (for round bracelet); *Two jump rings for each bracelet.

Kit: $3.00 - contains all starred (*) items from the Straws and Supplies lists.

Page 20 New Year‘s Ball©

Instructor: Raisa Ramanenia

Designer: Raisa Ramanenia

Designation for Project Use: Raisa Ramanenia retains full rights for use of the project.

Skill Level: Intermediate

Size of Project: 4 x 4

Prerequisites: None

Prework: None

Straws Needed: *Rye straw: 50 pieces *Barley straw: 5 pieces

Supplies Needed: General wheat weaving supplies; Swiss straw threads; Sewing thread (white or straw color) and needle; Knife or another tool for smoothing the straw.

*White cardboard 3.5 x 7; *Golden cord 4.

Kit: $10.00 - contains all starred (*) items in Straws and Supplies lists.

Available for Purchase: The knife that Raisa uses for cutting straw is available for $20.00 each.

To order, contact Dianne Gardner at (785) 794-2464 or [email protected].

Page 21 Friendship Journal

Instructor: Marian Vavra

Designer: Marian Vavra

Designation for Project Use: This project is a traditional design in the public domain so members have full use.

Instructor’s Comments: Mixed fiber art continues to intrigue me. I pour over ideas in the Cloth•Paper•Scissors magazine I subscribe to and find decorating journals as a way to explore Various techniques. When I came across a cross stitch kit at Tuesday Morning, I immediately thought of using straw threads instead of the embroidery floss in the predrilled cover. It works! Of course, I needed to add fabric and beads to finish the journal. So, I present this project as a way to explore and develop your own Friendship Journal!

Skill Level: Open

Size of Project: 8 x 4.5 x 1

Prerequisites: 5- and 7-straw Flat Plaits; Braiding; +Two-needle Rose (see Available in Class).

Prework: None

Techniques Taught in Class: Designing and developing a mixed media journal using straw, straw thread, fabric, and beads. Cross stitching using straw threads. Review of Two-needle Rose.

Straws Needed: *5 or 7 straws with matched diameters without heads - 12 to 14 long *20 antique straw threads from Switzerland

Supplies Needed: General wheat weaving supplies; Aleene’s Original Tacky Glue©. If you know the Two-needle Rose, please bring the tool to make them.

*Aztec Monogram Small Journal Cross Stitch Kit from Dimensions (72-74094 or 184094) which includes five colors of embroidery floss; *Scrap of fabric 8 to 9 square; *12-20 seed beads; *1 Glass step faceted bead 4 mm.

Kit: $25.00 - contains all starred (*) items in Straws and Supplies lists.

Available in Class: A finished Two-needle Rose will be provided for the project if the student doesn’t already know this technique.

Page 22 Marquetry Wreath with Flowers©

Instructor: Raisa Ramanenia

Designer: Raisa Ramanenia

Designation for Project Use: Raisa Ramanenia retains full rights for use of the project.

Instructor’s Comments: This wreath can be a beautiful interior decoration, especially for a kitchen.

Skill Level: Intermediate

Size of Project: 7 in diameter

Prerequisites: None

Prework: None

Straws Needed: *Rye straw: 55 pieces first joint *Rye straw: 50 pieces second joint

Supplies Needed: General wheat weaving supplies; Swiss straw threads; PVA glue and glue brush; Glue gun and glue; Sewing thread (white or straw color) and needle; Knife or another tool for smoothing straw.

*White cardboard size 7 x 7; *Green piece of linen fabric

Kit: $25.00 - contains all starred (*) items in Straws and Supplies list.

Available for Purchase: The knife that Raisa uses for cutting straw is available for $20.00 each.

To order, contact Dianne Gardner at (785) 794-2464 or [email protected].

Page 23 Token of Friendship

Instructor: Leah Gray

Designer: Leah Gray

Designation for Project Use: Leah Gray grants full use of this project.

Instructor’s Comments:

Skill Level: Intermediate

Size of Project: 3 x 7

Prerequisites: None

Prework: None

Techniques Taught in Class: Batwing Flat Plait Six-straw Round Five-straw Flat Weave Rick-rack with Two Floaters Four-straw Compass Plait Two-straw Plait

Straws Needed: 30-35 matched straws with heads 16 long

Supplies Needed: General wheat weaving supplies Spun straw thread Glue

Kit: None

Page 24 Weaving a Friendship Symbol

Instructor: Joan Anderson

Designer: Joan Anderson

Designation for Project Use: Joan Anderson grants full use of this project as long as credit is given to Wild Tattoo Art.

Instructor’s Comments: I found a page depicting friendship symbols on the Internet. The heart with a figure eight was my favorite, and I thought it would be attractive worked in wheat straw. Permission to use the design has been granted by Wild Tattoo Art as long as credit is given to them for the original design.

Skill Level: Beginner

Size of Project: 7 H x 6 W x ½ D

Prerequisites: None

Prework: None

Techniques Taught in Class: Four-straw Rustic; 6-straw Twisted Rope; 3-straw Rick-rack.

Straws Needed: 12 medium straws 16 long 6 small straws 16 long 8 medium straws 15 long 4 small straws 10 long

Supplies Needed: General wheat weaving supplies; Clamp.

*5 square of plush navy fabric similar to velveteen; *4 1/4 square of lightweight cardboard; *4 square of navy card stock; *4 small marquetry hearts.

Kit: $2.00 - contains all starred (*) items from the Supplies list.

Instructor: Richard Kulbacki

Designer: Richard Kulbacki

Designation for Project Use: Richard Kulbacki grants full use of this project.

Instructor’s Comments: When I hear the word “Kansas,” I’m put in mind of horses and cowboys galloping wildly on the flat open prairies of the Midwest.

Skill Level: Intermediate, but anyone is welcome.

Size of Project: 6 x 9 x 1

Prerequisites: Ability to scissor straws through a plait; Braid.

Prework: None

Techniques Taught in Class: Hair braid and back braiding on itself; Scissoring technique; Inserting straws into flat weave; Reinforcing single extending straws; Bending straws to achieve motion.

Straws Needed: *20 straws 18” long without heads *45 small thin straws without heads *3 or 4 long straws if framing

Supplies Needed: General wheat weaving supplies; Glue; Hindenburg or another tool to flatten straws. Optional: Picture frame and background material or paper.

Kit: $5.00 - contains all starred (*) items in Straws list.

Page 26 Our Friendship Angel

Instructor: Donna Morgenstern

Designer: Donna Morgenstern

Designation for Project Use: Donna Morgenstern grants full use of this project.

Instructor’s Comments: Why not have an angel for a best friend? She personifies an ever-present relationship—warmly bringing Hope, Peace and Love!

This angel is dedicated to our long time member, Nan Rohan. We acknowledge all her many contributions to friends and NAWW organization. She has served us in leadership roles and shared so many creative projects. Thank you, Nan. Your guardian angel is your real friend!

Skill Level: Intermediate

Size of Project: 4 x 6

Prerequisites: None

Prework: None

Techniques Taught in Class: Twisted Rope with multiple straws; 4-straw Rustic; 3-straw Cat-foot; 9-straw Dunstable with 2 Floaters; Two-straw; Folding at equal intervals.

Straws Needed: *28 second joints *26 matched plaiting straws *1 straw 18” long

Supplies Needed: General wheat weaving supplies; Heavy thread; Straw splitter.

*Two 26-gauge floral wires

Kit: $10.00 - contains all starred (*) items in list of Straws and Supplies.

Available in Class: Donna will have assorted trims for decorating the angels.

Instructor: Raisa Ramanenia

Designer: Raisa Ramanenia

Designation for Project Use: Raisa Ramanenia retains full rights for use of the project.

Instructor’s Comments: Students will be able to complete at least one flower.

Skill Level: Intermediate

Size of Project: 15 x 18 long

Prerequisites: None

Prework: None

Techniques Taught in Class: Belarusian open petal techniques

Straws Needed: *20 first joint straws, 15-20” long *30 second joint straws, 14-16” long *10 barley straws, for beads, 4-7” long

Supplies Needed: General wheat weaving supplies; Swiss straw threads; Glue.

*Wire stems; *Thin copper wire.

Kit: $10.00 - contains all starred (*) items in the Straws and Supplies lists.

Available for Purchase: The knife that Raisa uses for cutting straw is available for $20.00 each.

To order, contact Dianne Gardner at (785) 794-2464 or [email protected].

Page 28 Hopping, Croaking Frogs

Instructor: Richard Kulbacki

Designer: Richard Kulbacki

Designation for Project Use: Richard Kulbacki grants full use of the project.

Instructor’s Comments: In Spring around my farmyard hundreds of frogs set up a chorus in April and May – day and night – especially if it’s a “wet” spring. After seeing pictures of a frog on a Chinese site, I tried to recreate the frog but had to change the look to fit my straw abilities. After experimenting a long while, I got a frog I liked with mouth open and standing up with toes even.

Skill Level: Intermediate to Advanced

Size of Project: 5 x 6 x 2

Prerequisites: Ability to tie on the plane; Changing directions in plaiting; Braiding doing an opposite procedure.

Prework: None

Techniques Taught in Class: Review: Tying on a plane, Plaiting with flipping over the project each time, Changing direction while plaiting. Triple “mouse nose” plait done simultaneously to get an open mouth; Turning a right angle on a hair braid; Turning straws upon themselves and starting off a right angle in 2 opposite directions consecutively; Getting three pointed toes on the frog.

Straws Needed: *20 long straws, approx. 18”, no beards. Will make 3 frogs.

Supplies Needed: General wheat weaving supplies; Glue; Hindenburg or other tool to flatten straws; Grocery ties.

*Green accent ribbon, if desired.

Kit: $5.00 - contains all starred (*) items in Straws and Supplies lists.

Page 29 Hearts, Flowers, and Scandi

Instructor: Pat Frost

Designer: Pat Frost

Designation for Project Use: Pat Frost grants full use of this project.

Instructor’s Comments: This project was created to teach a variety of plaits for the beginner level student to encourage their creativity in decorating and design.

Skill Level: Beginner

Size of Project: 19 tall x 9 wide x 2 deep

Prerequisites: None

Prework: None

Techniques Taught in Class: Seven-straw Flat Plait; Arrow Plait; Six-straw Round; Compass Plait.

Straws Needed: Green or golden wheat for plaiting: 7 straws with heads, small diameter 14” long 12 straws with heads, small diameter 12 long 8 straws with matching heads, 12 long 4 straws without heads, any diameter, 12 long 7 Blackbeard straws with heads, matched diameter

Supplies Needed: General wheat weaving supplies; Pliers; Tweezers; Forceps or other tool to provide weight while plaiting if you have them. Hot glue gun and glue; Aleene’s Tacky Glue® 3 sewing needle and thimble 14 red or green Scandi Straw® ¼ or ½ wide 14 dried or small silk flowers 2 pieces 22-gauge floral wires 18 long

Kit: None.

Instructor: Raisa Ramanenia

Designer: Raisa Ramanenia

Designation for Project Use: Raisa Ramanenia retains full rights of the project.

Instructor’s Comments: This wreath can be a beautiful decoration for an interior for Christmas or a gift for a memorable day.

Skill Level: Intermediate

Size of Project: 6.5 x 7.5

Prerequisites: None

Prework: None

Straws Needed: *Rye straw: 60 pieces first joint 20-24 inches long for the wreath *36 pieces of green straw for leaves *18 pieces of second joint straw. *Barley straw 10 pieces

Supplies Needed: General wheat weaving supplies; Swiss straw threads; PVA glue and glue brush

Kit: $20.00 - contains all starred (*) items in Straws and Supplies lists and the base tube for the wreath.

Available for Purchase: The knife that Raisa uses for cutting straw is available for $20.00 each.

To order, contact Dianne Gardner at (785) 794-2464 or [email protected].

Instructor: Joan Dulcey

Designer: Joan Dulcey

Designation for Project Use: Joan Dulcey retains full rights to the project. Send email to Joan to get permission to use directions to teach this class.

Instructor’s Comments: I designed this tree topper for a Christmas Tree that my art club students were making for the 2017 Kennedy Krieger Institute’s Festival of Trees. In the past we have made ornaments and decorated many trees for Hospice, but since they discontinued the Hospice festivals, I looked for another festival. I wanted easy projects for the middle schoolers, so I chose hearts and flowers and entitled it “Blooming Love.” As soon as I posted this picture, someone wanted to buy it!

Skill Level: Intermediate

Size of Project: 8.5 x 10

Prerequisites: 6-straw Fill-the-Gap plait

Prework: Make twelve 5 lengths of 6-straw Fill-the-Gap plaits.

Techniques Taught in Class: Twining; Making straw points; Project assembly

Straws needed: 96 medium straws without heads approximately 16 + long 30-60 large second joint soft straws 42 medium straws without heads 12 long

Supplies Needed: General wheat weaving supplies; Manila colored cardstock; Glue; Sewing needle; Mini clothespins; Hindenburg or other flattening tool.

Kit: None. Plastic or metal ring (1.5 diameter) and wires (3 pieces 20-gauge wire, 6½) will be provided.

Page 32 Star of Rings Enhanced

Instructor: Dianne Ruff

Designer: Dianne Ruff

Designation for project use: Dianne Ruff grants full use of the project.

Instructor’s Comments: I designed this piece from a picture I saw on Pinterest.

Skill Level: Open

Size of Project: 1 x 10 x 10

Prerequisites: None

Prework: Make the 5 legs of the star. Each leg is made up of five 9 straws. Place a 9 piece of 20 gauge wire in one of the straws in each group. Tie each end of the leg 1/2 from the end.

Techniques Taught in Class: Tied Straw Work; Catfoot Plait; Spun Straw 3 Needle Rosette; Folded 2-straw Rose; assembly of project.

Straws needed: 25 straws without heads 9 long for star 15 straws without heads 15 long for circles 10 straws without heads 10 long for folded roses 5 36 lengths of spun straw threads for 3 needle rosettes

Supplies Needed: General wheat weaving supplies 5 9 lengths of 20 gauge wire 3 needles in needle holder Hot glue gun Wire cutter

Kit: None.

Available for Purchase: Spun threads for project are $10.00. Contact Dianne Ruff at [email protected] or (217) 732-1957.

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