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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 […]

We’d Love To Get You Excited About Basketry!!

On Saturday, June 7, 2014, members of the Bay Area Basket Makers (BABM) will teach two workshops at the Caning Shop in Berkeley beginning at 12:30. Introduction to Basketry: Twining: Learn to twine with your choice of provided materials, and complete an easy but satisfying basket in 3 hours or less. Three simple basket starts […]

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 […]

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 – […]

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 […]

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” […]