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

Rag Rugs featured at February Meeting

Posted By RWitchey on January 26, 2012

Judy Fisher, one of our very gifted guild members, will be the speaker for the February meeting. Her presentation will be on weaving rag rugs, just one of her many talents. She will also give a brief overview on the history of rag rugs, which have been very popular in this country since our ancestors … » Read the Rest » …

Lia Cook at the deYoung

Posted By Penny Peters on January 18, 2012

The Textile Arts Council program on Saturday, January 21, 2012 at 10 a.m. will be a talk by fiber artist Lia Cook entitled “Faces, Mazes, and Fiber Tracts”.  Koret Auditorium at the de Young Museum in Golden Gate Park, San Francisco. Free to TAC members, $5 for museum members and students, $10 for nonmembers.

Santa Cruz Handweavers Guild Meeting January 11, 2012

Posted By RWeiss for SCHG on December 28, 2011

Saori: A Glimpse into the World of Unconventional “No Rules” Weaving Saori weaving, often called “No Rules” weaving, began in Japan over 40 years ago.  Its emphasis on creativity and total immersion in fiber and color make it a meditative process that allows for the emergence of new concepts and weaves. Jill Sanders’ knowledge of … » Read the Rest » …

Do you know about the CNCH Sample Service?

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 » …

Happy Holidays!

Posted By DLaVallee on December 20, 2011

Wishing you lovely holidays with family and friends, Wishing you time to sip a hot beverage by the fireplace and think about all the good things that have happened this year, Wishing you a New Year filled with weaving, spinning, dyeing, basketry, felting, braiding, needlework, knitting and more, Take a moment to make a promise … » Read the Rest » …

Plan Now to enter the Fashion and Gallery Shows at CNCH 2012!

Posted By DLaVallee on December 6, 2011

Put on your planning caps and start your engines!  Plan now to enter an item (or items) in the Fashion Show and Galleries at CNCH 2012. The entry deadlines are March 31 for the Fashion Show and April 1 for the Galleries, so now is the time to do the planning, order your yarns and … » Read the Rest » …

A Gallery of Photos from CNCH 2011

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!

Give the Gift of a Fiber Conference!

Posted By DLaVallee on November 22, 2011

Do you have  a friend or relative that loves your fiber art?  Someone who has always wanted to learn to spin, weave, make baskets, felt or try other fun fiber arts?  (This might be you!)  Tell them all about Tradition/Innovation – A Fiber Artisans Conference May 18 – 20, 2012.  If you are really generous … » Read the Rest » …

E-Textiles and Rigid Heddle Weaving with Syne Mitchell!

Posted By DLaVallee on November 15, 2011

Syne Mitchell is the creator of WeaveZine.com and the host of WeaveCast – a podcast for weavers. She loves sharing her passion for weaving with others and has taught all over the country.  Her current focuses are creating garments and innovative fabrics with rigid heddle looms, and using eTextile technologies. She will be sharing her … » Read the Rest » …

Spindles & Flyers to host Joy Hilden

Posted By Carol Gray on November 10, 2011

Bedouin Spinning and Weaving with Joy Totah Hilden Joy Hilden will give a presentation on Bedouin Spinning and Weaving at the Spindles & Flyers meeting November 20, 11:00 AM in El Cerrito. Her slide and lecture program will include: • Her travels to visit nomads in Saudi Arabia and neighboring countries. • Bedouin weaving – … » Read the Rest » …