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SWSG 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 […]
Continue readingSWSG – General Meeting and Workshop, September 27, 2016
Just a Few Spaces Available in Dianne Totten’s Crimp and Create Workshop Sacramento Weavers’ and Spinners’ Guild is hosting Dianne Totten Workshop Topic: Crimp and Create Dates: September 27, 28, & 29 Times: 1pm to 4pm September 27 9am to 4 pm September 28 & 29 Location: Shepard Garden and Art Center 3330 McKinley Blvd […]
Continue readingJudith Sorgan
Judith Sorgan died June 8, 2016 from complications of a stroke she suffered in November, 2014. Judith joined Tamalpais Guild in 1970 and served as President from 1975-1976 and again from 1994-1996. Judith served on the CNCH Advisory Council and was President from 2009-2010. She went off the Advisory Council for a year to chair […]
Continue readingWelcome to Modesto!
Thank you for all the volunteers who are working so hard this weekend to put on an amazing conference. A giant thank you for all attendees who are coming to Modesto today to celebrate the wonder that fiber brings! Have a wonderful time. Click here for the conference schedule
Continue readingTraditional Handwoven Rugs
Diablo Weavers presents: “Leon Mayeri, owner of Golden Age Oriental Rugs in Berkeley, will give a presentation on recent trends in handmade oriental rugs from traditional rug weaving centers. In these areas – which include India, Iran, and Afghanistan – rugs are still woven by hand, with rigorous attention to detail and a broader range […]
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March 22, 2016, 10 AM – 12 PM. Kathrin Weber, Weaver and Dyer from North Carolina will talk about the artistic process in dyeing warps. Her website is blazingshuttles.com The lecture will be after a short business meeting at the Shepard Art and Garden Center, 3330 McKinley Blvd, Sacramento, 95816. There is no afternoon program, […]
Continue readingKathrin Weber Workshop – Focus on the Warp
PRE~REGISTRATION FOR KATHRIN WEBER WORKSHOP ~ MARCH 22, 23, 24 Sacramento Weavers’ and Spinners’ Guild is taking Pre-Registrations for their Spring Workshop featuring the dynamic Kathrin Weber of Blazing Shuttles (blazingshuttles.com). This workshop will begin on Tuesday from 1-4pm and continue on Wednesday and Thursday from 9-4 pm. The cost will be $130 with a […]
Continue readingSWSG Meeting and Workshop with Sara von Tresckow
The Sacramento Weavers’ and Spinners’ Guild is please to host Sara von Tresckow who will give a lecture on Flax and Linen: Fiber Cousins – Properties, Processing, Preservation, and Spinning, Tuesday, October 27th, 10 AM – 12 noon. Shepard Garden and Arts Center, 3330 McKinley Blvd, Sacramento, 95816. For information call 916-504-0039. Our website http://www.sacspinweave.org. […]
Continue readingSWSG – April meeting
The Sacramento Weavers’ and Spinners’ Guild is pleased to host Linda Hartshorn who will present a Textile Tour of Guatemala featuring the traditional weaving of complex textiles on simple back strap looms. Linda is known for her unique dye work and use of color in her hand-woven textiles. Tuesday, April 28th, 10 AM – 12 […]
Continue readingPLYING TECHNIQUES WORKSHOP with SARAH ANDERSON
If you are not able to attend CNCH’s beautiful Asilomar Conference, Treadles to Threads is offering this workshop at two different locations after Sarah’s stint at Asilomar. Sarah is a wonderful teacher and all around spinning enthusiast. You may have seen her books and videos which are great and quite popular right now. Here is your […]
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