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New yarn dyeing technique class at CNCH 2012

Nancy Roberts is a fiber artist who uses her knitting and dyeing skills to create fabulous hand-dyed yarns with the colors exactly where the dyer wants them. In her own words: “Nancy Roberts is first and foremost a hand knitter. She learned to spin and dye in order to expand her yarn choices beyond those […]

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 […]

Jurying 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 […]

Spinners – 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 […]

Teachers for 2012 Announced!

The list of teachers for CNCH 2012 was announced at the general meeting at CNCH 2011 in Sutter Creek! They are posted right here at cnch.org: click on “2012 Oakland” and then “teachers” or go to this link: https://www.cnch.org/conferences/2012-oakland/teachers/ . The Conference will be held May 18 – 20 in Oakland, California. Watch this site […]

Spindles and Flyers Program on Cotton

Guild Meeting – April 17 at 11 AM Fairmont Clubhouse 715 Lexington Ave, El Cerrito Report on Sustainable Cotton Harvest in Los Baños Cotton Project hosted their annual tour of the Lost Baños cotton harvest last November, and Susan will report on her experience. So many issues surround cotton as an industry and fiber that Susan […]

Spindles & Flyers Workshops for 2010

Twining Rag Rugs with Bobbie Irwin – Feb 20 Weaver, spinner, dyer, knitter, author of several books and indexer of Spin Off magazine, Bobbie brings a wealth of expertise and research to teaching. Spend the day constructing a rug sample using cloth. Time: App.6 hours, exact times to be announced Location: Quaker Meeting House, San […]

Spindles & Flyers

Spindles & Flyers Spinning Guild meets once a month, September through June, usually on the fourth Sunday of the month in El Cerrito. New members and guests are always welcome. October 24 Meeting and Program: In Search of Lost Colour, A MAIWA DVD on Natural Dyes. November 22 Program: Lexi Boeger, Plucky Fluff, novelty yarn designer […]