MPlummer, Author at CNCH

Tradition, Innovation, and Inspirations of a Contemporary Navajo Weaver

THE 10TH ANNUAL CAROL WALTER SINTON PROGRAM FOR CRAFT ART: Tradition, Innovation, and Inspirations of a Contemporary Navajo Weaver A lecture by D. Y. Begay Saturday, May 17, 2014 – 10AM, Koret Auditorium, de Young Museum, Golden Gate Park, San Francisco, CA. The Textile Arts Council of […]

Let Baskets Inspire You

San Luis Obispo Museum of Art will be hosting a basketry workshop, “Let Baskets Inspire You” with CNCH weaver Barbara Shapiro from July 25-27… Details about the workshop can be found on the museum’s Adult Workshops page (www.sloma.org/education/workshops.php). All levels of fiber and textile artists are welcomed and the registration covers the cost of most materials. The three-day […]

Advanced Jacquard Weaving

A Sweet Slice of Weave Structure Knowledge Can Transform Drawings, Photos, and Text into a Unique Fabric with a Computer Jacquard Loom. Structure & Image: Computer Jacquard Weaving Instructor: Stacy Speyer at California College of the Arts www.cca.edu/extended 510.594.3710 www.cca.edu/academics/summer/courses/textiles Friday, June 13 – Wednesday, June 25 10 sessions: 10:00a – 5:00p Fridays – Sundays and 6:30p – […]

Indian Folk Textiles – San Francisco, March 10 – May 30 2014

March 10 – May 30, 2014 Indian Folk Textiles from the Collection of Carol Summers As originally seen at the SJMQT, The Mills Building presents Indian Folk Textiles from the Collection of Carol Summers running March 10 through May 30, 2014. The Mills Building 220 Montgomery St #1100 San Francisco, CA 94104 Open M-F 8am-6pm

Updated Call for Entry – CA State Fair

California Crafts The Handcraft, Fiber Art &Needlework and Quilt competition of the California State Fair invites California residents 18 years of age and older to enter. All entered items must have been completed in the past two years. Online Entry is now available Entry Deadline – Friday, April 25, 2014 Entry Fee – $10 for Handcraft […]

Fiber and Dye

The biodiversity of plant-based fibers and dyes is vast! The University of California Botanical Garden at Berkeley invites you to learn more about the world of natural fibers and dyes. From traditional uses to inspired future innovation in eco-fashion and textiles, a walk through our exhibit illuminates the connection of […]

Call for Entry – 2014 CA State Fair

Please click here for the full news release. California Crafts The California State Fair competition and exhibit for California artists and artisans in handcrafts, fiber arts, needlework and quilts. News Update Publication of the 2014 Competition Handbook (rules and requirements) has been delayed for a short time. We will send an announcement to our email […]

Workshop alert – Cotton Spinning with Joan Ruane

COTTON SPINNING MADE EASY – INTRODUCTION TO COTTON SPINNING Foothill Fibers Guild is hosting a one-day Cotton Spinning workshop with renown instructor, Joan Ruane. Date: Wednesday, May 28th, 2014 Time: 9am-4pm Location: Nevada City Vet’s Hall Cost: $60 plus $8 materials fee Workshop Description: This class is a basic introduction to cotton spinning. It is designed to show how […]

Fiber Fusion

Although Fiber Fusion will not happen until October 11, 2014, it is never too early to start planning. Fiber Fusion is growing in popularity and getting attention from many different areas throughout all of Northern California, Southern Oregon, and Nevada. We have moved to the Patrick Ranch in Durham, CA (outside of Chico) for our “permanent” […]

2014 Conference: Gallery Clarification

GALLERY EXHIBITS, RETURN TO SENDER AND SCHOLARSHIP FUND FOR CNCH2014 We are sorry our booklet is confusing about the exhibits at CNCH2014 I’m setting out an explanation of the galleries, including “Whats in your Bag” guild exhibit, the Fashion Show, the scholarship fund raffle and return to sender. The Galleries. Here you will enter your […]