Posted By DLaVallee on January 31, 2012
If you have been thinking about registering for Tradition/Innovations – A Fiber Artisans Conference to by held May 18 – 20, 2012 at the New Oakland Convention Center, but haven’t registered yet – NOW is the time. Early Bird registration expires on February 15 and that means prices go up on February 16. Full Registration … » Read the Rest » …
Posted By Janet Finch on January 25, 2012
Hi there fellow weavers, I am the new volunteer proof reader for CNCH Net. Learning how to use WordPress is a great experience for me. I hope I can do a good job as proof reader. Janet Finch, Humboldt Handweavers and Spinners Guild
Posted By DLaVallee on January 24, 2012
Return to Sender Update Attention CNCH 2012 spinners, it’s time to start thinking about your gorgeous Return to Sender fiber and the yarn it will make! Entries are already being submitted for the competition, so dust off that spinning wheel, let your imagination run wild and watch the fiber fly onto the bobbin. The deadline … » Read the Rest » …
Posted By DLaVallee on January 17, 2012
An explanation of the jurying process for the Gallery and Fashion 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 … » Read the Rest » …
Posted By DLaVallee on January 3, 2012
Don’t miss the Banquet and Keynote Address on Saturday evening, May 19, 2012 at 7:00 p.m. in the Grand Ballroom! Peggy Osterkamp will be the featured speaker. The dinner will be preceded by a no-host bar starting at 6:00 p.m. in the foyer of the Grand Ballroom at the Marriott Convention Center. In her years … » Read the Rest » …
Posted By DLaVallee on December 27, 2011
For over 25 years, The Sample Service Sale has had a booth at CNCH conferences. It was started by Helen Pope. We will carry on her great tradition at CNCH 2012. Weavers can purchase samples and instructions for all kinds of weaving for a nominal fee and the proceeds from this sale benefit CNCH. Volunteers … » Read the Rest » …
Posted By DLaVallee on December 13, 2011
The Oakland Marriott City Center is directly connected to the Oakland Convention Center where the conference will be taking place. This makes for the ideal stress-free conference! Your classes and the vendor’s hall are just an elevator ride away from your room – you can zip upstairs with your purchases and still get back into … » Read the Rest » …
Posted By DLaVallee on November 29, 2011
See what fun a weaving conference can be – these were taken at Sutter Creek: Spin Me a Story, Weave Me a Tale, in May of 2011. To see yourself in next year’s photos – register now for CNCH 2012: Tradition/Innovation – A Fiber Artisans Conference May 18 – 20, 2012!
Posted By Judy Fisher on November 1, 2011
The Winter issue of CNCHnet is now on line. In it are many articles on clothing construction with handwovens, a good way to get your creative juices flowing and your ‘inner designer’ motivated to construct and enter a piece or two in the CNCH Conference Fashion Show coming up in May. To access CNCHnet, press … » Read the Rest » …
Posted By DLaVallee on October 26, 2011
This is a fantastic year for Return to Sender. The fiber is gorgeous thanks to Dreamy Goat Design Studio and members are very excited about their batts. Due to the success of the 2010 Return to Sender challenge and the beautiful batts provided this year, we have had a surge in participation. In response people … » Read the Rest » …
