CNCH » Mendocino Coast Handweavers http://www.cnch.org Conference of Northern California Handweavers - Sharing knowledge and inspiring passion for the fiber arts Thu, 02 Feb 2012 20:45:23 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.1 Mendocino Coast Handweavers March 23rd meeting http://www.cnch.org/2011/03/22/guilds/mendocino/mendocino-coast-handweavers-march-23rd-meeting/ http://www.cnch.org/2011/03/22/guilds/mendocino/mendocino-coast-handweavers-march-23rd-meeting/#comments Wed, 23 Mar 2011 00:48:09 +0000 Printha http://www.cnch.org/?p=3898 ... » Read the Rest » ...]]> This season, our presentations have featured textile artists from our own fiber community.  We have seen weavers, tapestry artists, jewelers, basket makers, dyers… all from our own backyard.  On Wednesday, March 23rd, our very own Lolli Jacobsen will share her perspective (and a knowledgeable one it is!) from her recent textile tour of Peru.  Lolli’s extensive knowledge of textile history and weave structures should make the day enlightening.

Our business meeting begins at 10 am, and Lolli’s presentation will begin at 11 am in the Jennie Studio at the Mendocino Art Center

]]> http://www.cnch.org/2011/03/22/guilds/mendocino/mendocino-coast-handweavers-march-23rd-meeting/feed/ 0 May Meeting Mendocino Coast Handweavers http://www.cnch.org/2010/05/02/guilds/may-meeting-mendocino-coast-handweavers/ http://www.cnch.org/2010/05/02/guilds/may-meeting-mendocino-coast-handweavers/#comments Sun, 02 May 2010 16:39:16 +0000 Printha http://www.cnch.org/?p=2244 ... » Read the Rest » ...]]> Mendocino Coast Handweaver’s Guild will meet on Wednesday, May 26 for the final time before the summer break.  This is a social event with a potluck lunch, a silent auction of terrific bargains, and a special raffle.  The slate of officers for 2010-2011 term will be determined and we will outline our summer guild project goals.

]]> http://www.cnch.org/2010/05/02/guilds/may-meeting-mendocino-coast-handweavers/feed/ 0 Guild Scholarship Presentations http://www.cnch.org/2010/03/23/guilds/guild-scholarship-presentations/ http://www.cnch.org/2010/03/23/guilds/guild-scholarship-presentations/#comments Tue, 23 Mar 2010 16:13:50 +0000 Printha http://www.cnch.org/?p=1960 ... » Read the Rest » ...]]> March Meeting of Mendocino Coast Handweavers will feature presentations by our recent year’s scholarship winners.  Elaine Todd-Stevens will speak about her experiences with Jean Pierre Larochette & Yael Lurie in their tapestry workshop and show off her beautiful works.  Pat Campbell will share some Jennifer Moore doubleweave “stories” from her experience last year and CNCH09.  MCHG offers scholarships to members who want to attend classes or workshops to enhance or broaden their skills in fiber arts.

]]> http://www.cnch.org/2010/03/23/guilds/guild-scholarship-presentations/feed/ 0 Yak Yarn http://www.cnch.org/2010/03/23/guilds/yak-yarn/ http://www.cnch.org/2010/03/23/guilds/yak-yarn/#comments Tue, 23 Mar 2010 16:13:28 +0000 Printha http://www.cnch.org/?p=1963 ... » Read the Rest » ...]]> The April meeting of Mendocino Coast Handweavers, Wednesday April 28th will have special guests arrive at 11a.m.   Coralee Whitsetts will bring her yaks to meet and greet all members and interested public.  They will graze outside the Mendocino Art Center on the lawn so that we can learn about their fiber and  learn to comb.  Calling all spinners to come make yak-yarn.

]]> http://www.cnch.org/2010/03/23/guilds/yak-yarn/feed/ 0 February Meeting Mendocino Handweavers http://www.cnch.org/2010/02/14/guilds/mendocino/february-meeting-mendocino-handweavers/ http://www.cnch.org/2010/02/14/guilds/mendocino/february-meeting-mendocino-handweavers/#comments Sun, 14 Feb 2010 17:20:03 +0000 Printha http://www.cnch.org/?p=1803 ... » Read the Rest » ...]]> The February meeting of MCHG will be a hands on workshop.  Rita Mahoney will demonstrate the ancient art of Shisha Embroidery (commonly known as mirror embroidery.)  Rita will bring a little kit (mirror, embroidery thread, cotton fabric) for each person and will have additional supplies available at a minimal cost.  This workshop begins at 11am, Wednesday, February 24th.

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