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An Afternoon with Four Generations of California Basket Weavers

An Afternoon with Four Generations of California Basket Weavers Friday, September 19, 2014 1:00 PM Free, please RSVP Location: California Historical Society 678 Mission Street, San Francisco I am so proud to extend this invitation to you to attend a very special program at the California Historical Society. On Friday, September 19 at 1:00 PM we […]

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 […]

17th Annual Spinning Day at the Winery

Treadles to Threads Spinners present: Spinning at Retzlaff Winery June 7 2014, 10 am to 4 pm 1356 S. Livermore Ave. Livermore $5 entry per person Spinning – Sun – Shopping Spring is here and that means it’s once again time for Treadles to Threads’ spinning day at Retzlaff Winery in Livermore. We are back to […]

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

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” […]

Metamorphosis: Clothing & Identity

Metamorphosis: Clothing & Identity January 29, 2014 – April 27, 2014 San Jose Museum of Quilts and Textiles Metamorphosis: Clothing & Identity is a retrospective of the San Francisco Bay Area Art-to-Wear movement and traces the evolution of the rich history and legacy of this genre from its inception in the 1960s to the current group […]