Posted By Web Manager on January 18, 2012
Humboldt Handweavers & Spinners Guild is hosting a spinning workshop with Patsy Z, the Spinnin’ Guru. March 2 – 4 she will teach a class on silk that includes degumming cocoons and several types of silk spinning. The next two days will cover controlling the spin to get the yarn desired. Registration deadline is February … » Read the Rest » …
Posted By Web Manager on December 19, 2011
Foothill Fibers Guild is hosting a spinning workshop with Abby Franquemont. It’ll be in Nevada City, January 27-29, 2012. Workshop Description: Whether you have only been spinning a short time or 20 years, you will have fun, learn lots, and come away with customized yarns that YOU want. Learn how to calculate how much fiber … » Read the Rest » …
Posted By Ann McDonough on August 3, 2011
Dust off your sewing machine and jumpstart your skills. Make this simple unlined jacket, custom fit, guaranteed to look great and teach you the basics of garment construction. Great for handweavers, felters and surface designers, this jacket looks good in all fabrics and compliments every figure. In this workshop, participants will be constructing a simple … » Read the Rest » …
Posted By SWoodhead on August 2, 2011
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 … » Read the Rest » …
Posted By AMendenhall on May 20, 2011
STUDIO 49 – 6th Annual Retreat U * P* D* A* T* E WHEN: October 14 – 16, 2011 WHERE: Tuolumne Trails in Groveland, CA Although the last day to register for the retreat is September 15, there are several reasons to send your registration form in soon: * Register by June 30 and … » Read the Rest » …
Posted By AMendenhall on April 29, 2011
TREAT YOURSELF TO A RE-TREAT with STUDIO 49 Imagine yourself in a mountain setting, a beautiful new log building with spectacular views, close to Yosemite and full of the sounds of spinning wheels and the murmur of voices speaking the language of fiber with religious intensity. This can be yours by signing up for our … » Read the Rest » …
Posted By BBennett on January 30, 2011
Black Sheep Guild is pleased to offer a two-part workshop series on weaving fabric for garment construction. Under the guidance of expert handweavers Sharon Alderman and Daryl Lancaster, workshop participants will design and weave cloth that will be used as fabric for a fitted jacket. In this workshop series, participants will gain experience in: Designing … » Read the Rest » …
Posted By SWoodhead on January 29, 2011
The Reno Fiber Arts Guild is hosting a 3-day workshop by Jennifer Moore – Mathemagical Design – From Fibonacci to Fractals, May, 2011. (openings available) Have you ever been interested in exploring Geometric Design, The Golden Proportion, The Fibonacci Series, Symmetries and Tessellations, and Fractal Design? Have you ever wanted to work with these wonderful tools … » Read the Rest » …
Posted By Carol Gray on November 1, 2010
Art Paper from Junk Mail A Paper Making Workshop with Frank Mikulastik Spindles & Flyers Guild is proud to present a class for anyone who has ever felt overwhelmed by junk mail. Frank Mikulastik will teach us how to turn unwanted mail and advertising into beautiful paper. Bring your unwanted colorful junk mail and advertising … » Read the Rest » …
Posted By BStafford on October 14, 2010
The Silverado Guild is hosting a two-day workshop on card weaving with Gudrun Polak on November 6/7 in Napa. Gundrun, known for her wizardry with the cards, will be presenting the basics of card weaving with as many variations as will fit within the time and skills of her students. She will also demonstrate her … » Read the Rest » …
