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Convergence Grant Winners
Congratulations to our two awardees, Bill Jackson of Redwood Fiber Guild and Anne Shyjan of Foothill Fibers Guild. We had a record number of applications this year probably due to the close proximity of Convergence in Reno. Bill was awarded the $1000 grant that was from a specially designated fund and it is awarded every […]
Continue readingSpinning at the Winery 2018
This fun annual event needs to change from its usual first week-end in June to May 19, 2018 this year. Plenty of time to get it on your calendar. If you are not familiar with this Spring Event, its a day to destress with a picnic at a lovely Livermore winery with fiber friends from […]
Continue readingConvergence Grant Deadline: January 15
Are you signed up for Convergence this July in Reno? Well, you have a good chance to receive either a $1000 or a $500 grant from CNCH! All you must do to qualify is go to this link, fill out the application, then save and email […]
Continue reading2017 Fall Liaison Meeting
CNCH Fall Liaison Meeting Saturday, October 7, 2017 4:30-6:00 pm Madden Hall Annex Dixon May Fair Grounds 655 South 1 st Street, Dixon, California Dear CNCH Liaisons and Guild Presidents, As many of you now know, there will not be a CNCH sponsored conference for 2018 due to Convergence 2018 taking place in Reno, Nevada, […]
Continue readingJuly 28 to September 3, 2017 International Fiber Arts VIII Sepastopol, CA (1 1/2 hours north of San Francisco)
This fabulous MUST SEE show by the Center for the Arts, Sebastopol in collaboration with the Surface Design Association includes about 17 woven pieces of the 80 works selected from 500 entries, two come from San Francisco’s Loom & Shuttle Guild: Deborah Corsini and Wendy Bertrand. International Fiber Arts 8 Promo (pdf via my website with […]
Continue readingWeb Manager Position Opening
CNCH has an opening for web manager. Currently the Web Manager maintains it as a Word Press website. Applicants should have the following technical skills: WordPress, HTML, CSS PHP, and knowledge of image/graphics software such as Photoshop or Photoshop Element. The Manager would be responsible for the technical and legal aspects of the website and […]
Continue readingSHEEP – AN ENDANGERED SPECIES?
No, not the Merino nor the Rambouillet, we will always want soft, lustrous wool. And, no, not the Suffolk or other farmed sheep for meat. But did you know that of the 1400 or so breeds of sheep around the world, over one-third of these breeds are in danger of extinction? By seeking out fibers […]
Continue readingTALK BY SHEILA O’HARA
Sheila is a weaver of stunning landscapes, dancing sheep, and many other fiber fantasies. She has been weaving since 1976, gradually progressing to working on a jacquard loom. Her weaving then could become much more detailed with some being photo realistic such as “Pomo Girl” pictured here. Sheila’s “Dancing Sheep” have been perennial favorites of […]
Continue readingCNCH2017 Reg Opens Sat at 9 AM
Register early to get the class you want but also apply for a grant to pay your tuition. There are five grants for each of the five areas of CNCH. They are not need based and judged anonymously. The applications are due by Monday, Nov 14. You most be registered for a class and a […]
Continue readingSWSG General Meeting and guest speaker 10/25/16
October 25, 2016 Speaker: Marilyn Romatka Topic: Handicrafts of Gujaret SWSG is please to host Marilyn Romatka speaking on “Handicrafts of Gujarat”. Marilyn traveled in India in 2013. While she was there she observed and learned about weaving and dyeing techniques that are so much of people’s daily lives. She will share her photos and […]
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