Welcome to the Holiday Season.

The MoFA board had a very productive meeting November 5 in Columbia, MO. The board has made revisions to the MoFA Constitution that will keep the organization growing for years to come. A revised list of job descriptions for all MoFA officers and chairs was also approved by the board. Look for this information on the MoFA website and in your email and snail mail prior to the 2012 MoFA Conference. We will be voting on the addoption of these revised documents at the 2012 Conference. We will also be voting on a new slate of officers for 2012-2014. If you have nominations for any of the board offices please contact me at president@missourifiberartists.com.

The Columbia Weavers and Spinners Guild held another successful Exhibition and Sale November 11-13. If you missed this fantastic event this year start planning to attend next year. Many other oppportunities will be available for Fibers in the State during the rest of this year and into 2012. Check out this website.

Here at the Lake of the Ozarks we are working on the 2012 Fiber Fest that will be held at the United Methodist Church in Osage Beach April 25, 2012. This is a great time to visit the Lake. Check out their website at www.lakefiberarts.com.

It is time to begin making your plans to attend the MoFA 2012 Conference May 18-20. The conference will be held at Tan Tar A Resort here at the Lake of the Ozarks. Check out their website at www.tan-tar-a.com This is a great place to spend time and enjoy the Lake. Registration information will be on the website soon. Also it is time to send in your entry for the MoFA Conference exhibit. Information and forms will be posted on the website. For additional information or if you would like to volunteer for the exhibit or conference contact Carol Zeman at vicepresident@missourifiberartists.com.

We have had a great 2011 Fiber Year and know you will continue to work through MoFA to make 2012 even better.

Have a great Holiday Season with family and friends.

Hope to see you all at the 2012 MoFA Conference in May.

Bonnie Black
2010-12 MoFA President

By Barbara Zappulla, Exhibitions Coordinator

“Art after all is but an extension of language to the expression of sensation too subtle for words.” Robert Henri as quoted in Fiber Art Today, a newly published book by Carol K. Russell. MoFA donated this text to John Balthrushaus and the Maryville University Library in appreciation of their support for our Speaking Of Fibers! Exhibit, which was held in conjunction with Innovations in Textiles 9. Both the IT9 Bus Tour on October 1st and the gallery opening reception on October 6th were a success. Click here to see pictures from some of the exhibitions at IT9.

Victoria Crowder Payne, Juror, awarded Best In Show to Janet Wade for “Vespers Wall Altar”; Award of Merit for Surface Design to Dianna Callahan for “Ruby’s Red Socks”; Award of Merit for Best Use of Color to Shirley Nachtrieb for “Autumn”; Award of Merit for Technical Mastery to Peggy Wyman for “Out On A Limb”; Award of Merit for Best Contemporary Use of Fiber to Luanne Rimel for “Victory”; and Award of Merit for Best Representation of Exhibit Theme to Janita Loder for “Reading Is Fun!” Congratulations to all of our exhibitors.

And many thanks to Barb for a wonderful job coordinating this incredible show!

Are you represented in the MEMBERS GALLERY on this website?

Send jpg images of your work to membership@missourifiberartists.com. Please include the title, date, materials and size.

2012 MoFA CONFERENCE (In the making!)
May 18-20, 2012 • Tan Tar A Resort • Lake of the Ozarks, MO
CURRENTS MoFA 2012 Conference Exhibit
The Vine Gallery • Osage Beach • April 18-May 18, 2012
Bob Adams: Juror and Speaker • Reception Friday Evening May 18, 2012

Sunday, May 20, 2012: Brunch and The Fashion Show
Keynote Speaker: Annie Helmericks-Louder: “Finding Stories”

Once again MoFA is providing an opportunity to its members to get together to exhibit their work, learn something new, build community and have some fun.

Here is what is developing for the 2012 MoFA Conference.

Workshops:
Bob Adams Day Workshop:
“Building Images”
Work with assorted paper, paint, cloth, pencils, pens, watercolors, and acrylics to develop an image to use in future fiber work.

Victoria Crowder Payne Day Workshop:
Mixed Media Lab
The Mixed Media Lab is YOUR map to explore the uncharted territory of mixed media embroidery and surface design. Specific technical instruction will cover gel medium transfer of an image to both paper and fabric for mixed media or fiber work and creating a surface design for layered work. Will also include revisiting traditional stitchery as embellishment, and basic dimensional embroidery for UP off of the surface effects.

Other shorter workshops will include:
Bonnie Black
Mignon Hatton: Glass Fusing
Judy Cobillas, Carlene Fullerton and Pat Owoc: “Hanging by a Thread, Print to Stitch”
Kacey Cowdery: Color Theory
Suzy Farren: Eco Dyeing, a la India Flint

If you would like to do a workshop, please contact Carol Zeman (vicepresident@missourifiberartists.com) with a proposal and description.

May 18-19 Friday and Saturday: Registration
Workshops and Break Out Sessions
CURRENTS Reception

Saturday Evening, May 19, 2012: BBQ

Sunday, May 20, 2012: Brunch
The Famous MoFA Fashion Show.

How would you like to help with YOUR MoFA conference? Volunteers needed for the following committees (please contact Carol Zeman (vicepresident@missourifiberartists.com)
Registration Table/Name Tags
Door Prizes
Member Sale/Scholarship Sale
Vendors Coordination
Workshops
Gallery Exhibit/Awards
Student Exhibit
Fashion Show Chair: Penny Trudeau/help
Goody bag: Conference Folder
(List of conferees, Lake Guide Lake/Map, info about MoFA etc.)

More information will be posted on this website as the conference continues to develop.

Conference Registration Forms will be posted in February: Registration Deadline: April 18, 2012

Please save the dates and plan to attend.