Well known AVL teacher to be at CNCH 2012!

Jannie Taylor will be one of the featured teachers at CNCH 2012.  She teaches advanced weaving classes at the AVL Weaving School and wonderful workshops at conferences based on color, technique and structure. In her own words:  “My fascination with textiles and handweaving began in the heady 1970’s and has only increased in the intervening […]

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Baskets for Everything, Literally Everything

I am always amazed when I think about the Native Americans living here before westward expansion and Europeanization.  Locally collected native plants were used for making water tight baskets for cooking, food gathering and storage, and techniques were extended to boat building.  The time and craftsmanship exhibited in just one basket is inspiring, and considering  wear and […]

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Fashion Show Info for CNCH 2012

Plans for the “ Tradition/Innovation” Fashion Show at CNCH 2012 are coming together!  As the committee works to put on a great show for us, now is the time to start planning your entries.  The theme encourages creativity – How can you innovate on a traditional technique?  What traditional technique do you want to showcase […]

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Jurying Details for CNCH 2012 Galleries

An explanation of the jurying process for the Gallery Shows at CNCH 2012: The purpose of judging by jury is to enhance the quality of the work being done by the individuals and groups, and to provide exhibitors with an evaluation by impartial experts which might otherwise be unavailable within guilds. Items submitted to be […]

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The Fall Issue of CNCHnet is Still Online

September is almost here and it’s time to gear up for some of those projects you want to try this Fall.  It is also a good time to consider buying supplies locally. Check out the article on the Arcata Natural Fiber Fair taking place on September 9& 10th.  It’s also a good time to review […]

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Feel like Felting? Come to CNCH 2012

Carin Engen, felter extraordinaire will be teaching several felting techniques at CNCH 2012 in Oakland, May 18-20.  Take a look at her blog and her photo-stream to see some of the gorgeous work she does: http://artfullyfelt.blogspot.com/. Here is her philosophy in her own words: “Art is like magic to me. The process of making a […]

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Famous Tablet Weaving Teacher at 2012!

John Mullarkey is one of the expert teachers who have signed on to make CNCH 2012 one of the best conferences ever!  His areas of expertise are Tablet (Card) Weaving and Pin Loom (Weave-it) weaving.  He is flying in from St. Louis, Missouri to share his passions with us.  You can see some of his […]

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Robyn Spady Workshop – Extreme Warp Makeover on 4 Shafts!

The Reno Fiber Arts Guild is starting their Fall season by hosting a 3-day workshop with Robyn Spady – Extreme Warp Makeover, October, 2011.  (Openings available) Do you love to weave but the thought and/or chore of warping your loom holds you back?   Then…what about obtaining more weaving versatility from a single warp?  Just how […]

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Fall CNCHnet is now on line

Make time to check out the latest CNCHnet.  This issue explores the possibility of sourcing your fibers locally as well as looking at different types of weaving you may not have considered. Be sure to read the essay about Spinning into Retirement.  It could be sub-titled Romancing the Wheel. We have also linked the articles […]

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Fab Basketmaker to teach at CNCH 2012

Judy Zugish will be teaching basketry at CNCH 2012 in Oakland!  Check out her website at http://www.twigtwisters.com for photos of her recent work and listings for some current gallery shows in Washington state.  She is sure to inspire and challenge you in your own work or get you thinking about weaving in a new way.  […]

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