May 2014 Archives

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 […]

MOTHER LODE WEAVERS & SPINNERS DRIVEWAY SALE

SATURDAY, MAY 17, 2014 10:00 AM TO 1:00 PM rain or shine LOCATION: The Weaving Studio at Nancy Horne’s (Sonora) Sale includes, but is not limited to: Floor Looms 4 harness/6 treadle Gilmore-style, weaving width 36” — $150 obo 4H/4T HM Stuart counter-balance, weaving width 20” — $75 4H/6T Bergman counter-marche, weaving […]

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

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 […]