Conference of Northern California Handweavers – Sharing knowledge and inspiring passion for the fiber arts

Studio 49 5th Annual Retreat

Posted By AMendenhall on June 21, 2010

Registration is now open for the Studio 49 Annual Retreat.
We will be dyeing and spinning. There will be a weaving demonstration.
Friday October 22 to Sunday October 24. There is also Saturday only registration.
For more information and the registration form go to the Retreat page of our MotherLode Weavers and Spinners website.
www.mlwsguild.org

Spindles & Flyers Meeting

Posted By Carol Gray on April 15, 2010

Mythical & Magical Inspirations with Kaye Collins
Guild Meeting – April 25 at 11 AM – $5 Guest Fee
Kaye Collins’ interest in reviving ancient arts began with her career as a homebirth midwife where for over 20 years she delivered hundreds of healthy babies in several different states. Spinning for over 20 years, Kaye has received … » Read the Rest » …

Anne Field Workshop – for Spinners

Posted By BBennett on March 28, 2010

Anne Field, a popular teacher and author from New Zealand, will be presenting a spinning other fibers workshop in April, sponsored by Black Sheep Handweavers Guild.
SPINNING OTHER FIBERS (1 Day Workshop):  The fibers covered will be silk, alpaca and mohair. We will begin with observing and discussing the qualities of the fibers and compare those … » Read the Rest » …

Black Sheep Handweavers Guild Workshops

Posted By BBennett on February 6, 2010

Anne Field, a popular teacher and author, will be presenting two workshops in April, sponsored by Black Sheep Handweavers Guild.  She will be coming to California from New Zealand to teach at the CNCH Conference earlier in the month.
Anne Field Workshops      April 2010
FOR WEAVERS
COLLAPSE WEAVE — THE MAGIC OF WOOL (2 Day Workshop):   In … » Read the Rest » …

Spindles & Flyers November Meeting

Posted By Carol Gray on November 14, 2009

Lexi Boeger of Pluckyfluff will be the speaker at our November Guild Meeting:
http://www.pluckyfluff.com/
November 22  at 11 AM
Fairmount Clubhouse
715 Lexington Ave, El Cerrito
Break away from your fine two ply to meet a spinner who thinks differently. Lexi Boeger is the author of Handspun Revolution and Intertwined. She makes unique and unusual yarns and will be giving … » Read the Rest » …

Spindles & Flyers

Posted By Carol Gray on October 20, 2009

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 extraordinaire. She will host … » Read the Rest » …