Category Archives: Spinning
Sara Lamb to teach at CNCH 2012
Extraordinary weaver, spinner, braider, dyer and beadworker, Sara Lamb will be bringing her talents to the Bay Area in May 2012. Her expertise in all these areas means that she her creations are full of energy and vibrancy. Her use of color is fabulous. She will be teaching in the areas of spinning, braiding and […]
Continue readingBarbara Stafford featured speaker at October meeting
The next meeting will be on Wednesday, October 5 at the Luther Burbank Art & Garden Center, 2050 Yulupa Ave., Santa Rosa. Spinner and rug weaver Barbara Stafford of Napa will be the guest speaker. Barbara grew up in southern England but has lived most of her life in California. She learned to weave […]
Continue readingFashion 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 […]
Continue readingJurying 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 […]
Continue readingThe 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 […]
Continue readingFeel 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 […]
Continue readingGalleries for CNCH 2012
It is not too early to start planning your entries for the Galleries at CNCH 2012. Here are the descriptions of the four major display divisions. Watch this site for additional information about the galleries and the jurying process (and information about the fashion show). Every member of a CNCH guild is encouraged to submit […]
Continue readingSpinners – Prepare for CNCH 2012:
Calling all Spinners: plan to participate in: RETURN TO SENDER A spinning challenge! “Return to Sender” is an event where spinners create unique and wonderful yarn with fiber especially hand dyed just for the 2012 Conference. The finished yarn is returned to CNCH to be judged (optional) and displayed at the conference. This year […]
Continue reading“Spinning at the Winery” Postponed
June 18th will be the new date for Treadles to Threads’ annual “Spinning at the Winery” event. Due to the cold,rainy weather, we have to cancel June 4 and reschedule for June 18. Lets hope that the weather will dry up and warm up by then. If you don’t know what the Winery event is, […]
Continue readingSummer Issue of CNCHnet is now online
The Summer issue of CNCHnet has been posted and is waiting your perusal. This issue features several articles on different types of looms and those who use them, as well as reports on happenings within your guilds and in nearby Art Museums. And be sure to check out the Fishbone basketry article. The baskets are […]
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