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CNCH 2012 Scholarship Deadline is November 1st

Posted By DLaVallee on October 25, 2011

Scholarship applications for CNCH 2012 are due on November 1, 2011.  You do not have to demonstrate financial need, but you must apply if you would like a scholarship! Here are the details: To be eligible for the scholarship, applicant must be a member in good standing of a guild which is a member of … » Read the Rest » …

Two Weeks Until Online Registration Opens!

Posted By DLaVallee on October 18, 2011

Check the website, peruse your conference booklet, check your wish list and invite your friends to Tradition/Innovation – A Fiber Artisans Conference. What do you want to learn at CNCH 2012?  Who do you want to meet?  What teachers have you always wanted a class from?  Now is your opportunity!  Learn a new skill, brush … » Read the Rest » …

Five Scholarships for CNCH 2012 available! Deadline November 1st

Posted By DLaVallee on September 27, 2011

The Conference of Northern California Handweavers awards scholarships to individuals for its annual conference – any member in good standing of a CNCH guild is eligible to apply for a scholarship!  Applications are due November 1, 2011. Applications will be available on the web site, www.cnch.org (go down the left hand column – click on … » Read the Rest » …

Fashion Show Commentator for CNCH 2012 Announced!

Posted By DLaVallee on September 20, 2011

The commentator for the CNCH 2012 Fashion show has been named: Nancy Brown of Nancy Brown Quilts. Nancy’s web site is www.nancybrownquilts.com.  Here is Carol de Boer’s (member of the fashion show committee) description of her: “Nancy lives in Oakland and is a very well known quilt artist and teacher.  Nancy is best known for … » Read the Rest » …

Sara Lamb to teach at CNCH 2012

Posted By DLaVallee on September 15, 2011

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 … » Read the Rest » …

Liaison Lunch, Sept 24

Posted By JAnderson on September 6, 2011

The Liaison Lunch is Saturday,  Sept. 24 at the Oakland Convention Center.  According to the CNCH By-Laws, each guild needs to send a representative, either a liaison or someone else to the meeting.  If you read this and you are no longer the liaison or president of your guild, please notify the correct person.  Invitations … » Read the Rest » …

Jurying Details for CNCH 2012 Galleries

Posted By DLaVallee on August 16, 2011

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 … » Read the Rest » …

The Fall Issue of CNCHnet is Still Online

Posted By Judy Fisher on August 15, 2011

September is almost here and it’s time to gear up for some of those projects you want to try this Fall.  It is also a good time to consider buying supplies locally. Check out the article on the Arcata Natural Fiber Fair taking place on September 9& 10th.  It’s also a good time to review … » Read the Rest » …

Famous Tablet Weaving Teacher at 2012!

Posted By DLaVallee on August 3, 2011

John Mullarkey is one of the expert teachers who have signed on to make CNCH 2012 one of the best conferences ever!  His areas of expertise are Tablet (Card) Weaving and Pin Loom (Weave-it) weaving.  He is flying in from St. Louis, Missouri to share his passions with us.  You can see some of his … » Read the Rest » …

Fab Basketmaker to teach at CNCH 2012

Posted By DLaVallee on July 26, 2011

Judy Zugish will be teaching basketry at CNCH 2012 in Oakland!  Check out her website at http://www.twigtwisters.com for photos of her recent work and listings for some current gallery shows in Washington state.  She is sure to inspire and challenge you in your own work or get you thinking about weaving in a new way.  … » Read the Rest » …