Author Archive: MPlummer
Pine Needle Basket Workshop
Mt. Lassen Guild is having a pine needle basket workshop this weekend, March 6th from 11-3 and March 20th from 11-3, at the home of Johnica Love in Cohasset, a small community north of Chico. The teacher is Dee Malone. She has over 30 years experience with basket weaving and wire wrapping.
Continue readingJudy Fisher Is New News Editor
We are pleased to announce that Judy Fisher has accepted the new position of online news editor for CNCH. She is a member of the Redwood Empire Handweavers and Spinners Guild. Judy brings vision and enthusiasm to the job, has both online and print experience as an editor, and has a long history with CNCH […]
Continue readingWanted: CNCH On-Line News Editor
Are you a writer/info gatherer with a passion for the textile arts? Do you know someone who is? Let us know and help us find candidates who want to make CNCH news as interesting, current, effective and useful as can be. We need your help to spread the word on the job posting to guild […]
Continue readingJane Mintz memorial service
I just received information from Deborah Chandler in Guatemala about a memorial service to be held this Sunday, December 13, in San Francisco for Jane Mintz. Jane was a local weaver who teamed up for a while with Lou Grantham at the San Francisco Fiber Company. I first met her when I was in Guatemala […]
Continue readingSusan McGehee Workshop in Sacramento
Susan McGehee will be at Sacramento Weavers and Spinners Guild on February 23, 2010 (lecture) and February 24-25, 2010 (workshop). The workshop is called Weaving With Wire and Metals. The workshop has not filled. If you are interested in taking this workshop or have any questions please call Cindy Geer (209 609 6055) or email […]
Continue readingStarting a new conversation
The Web offers many new ways to communicate. The Advisory Board has asked a committee to explore the communication needs of the CNCH community. That would be us. We’ve met. We’re excited about the opportunities to share news and information in new ways. We welcome any input you might have. You can email your thoughts using […]
Continue readingLiaison Luncheon Invite Now Available Online
Calling all liaisons and interested CNCH members. Remember to get your reservations for the Sept. 26 luncheon in by Sept. 14. The invite and reservation form is now available here (just click). Make sure your guild is represented. If you’re the liaison and you can’t make it, get a substitute.
Continue readingCiNCH Notes Editor Opening
Our CiNCH Notes newsletter editor has resigned and CNCH is searching for a new editor. The position is now open and we are hoping to fill it as soon as possible. An updated job description is available on the Publications page. Anyone interested may apply by sending a resume and writing samples to our Advisory administrator […]
Continue readingLiaison Luncheon is Sept. 26
The CNCH Liaison meeting and luncheon will be Saturday, Sept. 26 at the Santa Clara Convention Center. The 2010 conference committee will have lots of information on next April’s “A World of Creativity” conference. All members of CNCH are welcome to attend, but advance reservations and payment are required. Details and RSVP forms can be […]
Continue reading2009 Sonoma Conference Photos and Report
We now have some great photos and a wrap up message from the conference chair. Check out the 2009 Sonoma page.
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