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2010 Conference Spotlight: Cabochon in Macrame Setting

Cabochon in Macrame Setting Create a stunning piece of jewelry, a brooch or an amulet, by learning to position a gemstone cabochon in a macramé setting of stems, leaves and leaflets and flowers. The only pre-requisite is that you download the double half-hitch tutorials from Marion Hunziker-Larsen’s webpage and practice the technique before you come […]

2010 Conference Spotlight: Software, Structure, and Design

Software, Structure, and Design So you have a multi-shaft loom, maybe even one with a computer interface, and you don’t feel you have ever really learned to use its full potential. Computers and multi-shaft looms are a match made in heaven. Learn how the design software available today can help you move from inspiration to […]

2010 Conference Spotlight: More than Just Black and White

More than Just Black and White: Weaving Beautifully with Neutrals Contrary to what you might think, neutrals can be used to dramatic effect, as well as to create a soft mood. Join Betty Vera in exploring muted colors, blacks, whites, browns, grays, and beiges, and their uses with textured and smooth yarns as well as […]

Santa Cruz Handweavers Guild Meeting Jan 2010

On January 16, 2010, the Santa Cruz Handweavers Guild and The Museum of Art & History, Santa Cruz will co-sponsor a presentation by Frances Dorsey, entitled “Saigon: Fusion of Memories with History.” In the 1950s, Frances Dorsey lived in Saigon, Vietnam, where her father was attached to the United States Embassy. Her childhood memories of […]

2010 Conference Spotlight: Chatelaine in Tablet Weave

Chatelaine in Tablet Weave Diana Brenna promises that even a beginning tablet weaver can make this beautiful chatelaine neckpiece that will keep your scissors, needles, hooks, and other small tools within easy reach. You’ll enjoy the creative process and finish the workshop with a useful and attractive addition to your fiber accessories. A wide assortment […]

Stop by Sausalito

PICKS: NEW WEAVING AND TEXTILE ART FROM THE TAMALPAIS WEAVERS GUILD SAUSALITO BAY MODEL, NOVEMBER 24 TO JANUARY 9 Tuesday – Saturday, 9am to 4 pm MEET THE ARTISTS: SATURDAY DECEMBER 12 DEMONSTRATIONS FROM 12 TO 2:30, RECEPTION TO FOLLOW. EVERYTHING FROM SPINNING TO WEAVING TO PRINTING TO DYEING – GUILD MEMBERS SHOWCASE ALL VARIETIES […]

Spindles & Flyers November Meeting

Lexi Boeger of Pluckyfluff will be the speaker at our November Guild Meeting: http://www.pluckyfluff.com/ November 22 at 11 AM Fairmount Clubhouse 715 Lexington Ave, El Cerrito Break away from your fine two ply to meet a spinner who thinks differently. Lexi Boeger is the author of Handspun Revolution and Intertwined. She makes unique and unusual […]

Tamalpais Weavers’ Guild Meeting and Show

Please join us Monday evening, Nov 16, 7 pm at the Marin Art and Garden Center, Ross. We are excited to host Susie Hodges as our next speaker. Her topic: LEARN HOW TO WEAVE OR CROCHET A BOA. Susie Hodges will demonstrate the simple leno weave method she used to make her “Ceremonial Boas” for […]

Important CNCH 2010 Registration Update

There was an issue with the RegOnline, our registration website, during part of the registration process. They did not store the credit card number at the time of the registration so we were not able to process many of the credit card transactions. Two very important notes: This was not the result of a security […]

CNCH 2010 registration is now open!

CNCH 2010 Santa Clara registration is now open! Please have all of your workshop and class selections ready before you get started. The registration process will only contain workshop and class titles. If you haven’t made your selections yet, please review the registration booklet and fill out the registration form before you get started. Once […]