Category Archives: Weaving
Santa Cruz Handweavers Guild Meeting
The Santa Cruz Handweavers Guild is involved in the weaving programs at two local organizations: The Vista Center for the Blind and Visually Impaired in Santa Cruz Camphill Communities California in Soquel Providing access to looms, a place to weave and weaving assistance is one way in which The Vista Center carries out its mission […]
Continue readingWell 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 […]
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 readingFamous 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 […]
Continue readingRobyn 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 […]
Continue readingFab 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. […]
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 readingDaryl Lancaster to teach at CNCH 2012
Daryl Lancaster will be teaching at CNCH 2012!! Check out her website: www.weaversew.com. Plan to take her classes in Oakland in May 2012. More details on what she will be teaching will be posted in the near future. Save the dates May 18 – 20, 2012 for the best teachers, best gallery shows, best fashion […]
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