Jurying Details for CNCH 2012 Galleries

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 […]

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Feel like Felting? Come to CNCH 2012

Carin Engen, felter extraordinaire will be teaching several felting techniques at CNCH 2012 in Oakland, May 18-20.  Take a look at her blog and her photo-stream to see some of the gorgeous work she does: http://artfullyfelt.blogspot.com/. Here is her philosophy in her own words: “Art is like magic to me. The process of making a […]

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Famous Tablet Weaving Teacher at 2012!

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 […]

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Fab Basketmaker to teach at CNCH 2012

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.  […]

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Galleries for CNCH 2012

It is not too early to start planning your entries for the Galleries at CNCH 2012.  Here are the descriptions of the four major display divisions.  Watch this site for additional information about the galleries and the jurying process (and information about the fashion show).  Every member of a CNCH guild is encouraged to submit […]

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Spinners – Prepare for CNCH 2012:

Calling all Spinners:  plan to participate in:   RETURN TO SENDER A spinning challenge!  “Return to Sender” is an event where spinners create unique and wonderful yarn with fiber especially hand dyed just for the 2012 Conference.  The finished yarn is returned to CNCH to be judged (optional) and displayed at the conference.  This year […]

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Liaison Luncheon 09/24/2011

Email flyers for the luncheon have gone out to Liaisons and Presidents of guilds from last year’s lists.  If you received an email flyer but are not the Liaison or President please see that they receive the information.  Anyone may attend the meeting.  It is a chance to see the Oakland Convention Center where CNCH 2012 will […]

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Daryl Lancaster to teach at CNCH 2012

Daryl Lancaster will be teaching at CNCH 2012!! Check out her website: www.weaversew.com. Plan to take her classes in Oakland in May 2012.  More details on what she will be teaching will be posted in the near future. Save the dates May 18 – 20, 2012 for the best teachers, best gallery shows, best fashion […]

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Teachers for 2012 Announced!

The list of teachers for CNCH 2012 was announced at the general meeting at CNCH 2011 in Sutter Creek! They are posted right here at cnch.org:  click on “2012 Oakland”  and then “teachers” or go to this link: https://www.cnch.org/conferences/2012-oakland/teachers/ . The Conference will be held May 18 – 20 in Oakland, California.  Watch this site […]

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CNCH 2012 committee meeting mini-report

The CNCH 2012 planning committee met recently.  I can’t divulge any details yet – except that it will take place at the Oakland Convention Center, May 18 – 20, 2012.  Watch this space and our new facebook page for updates starting immediately after “Weave me a Story, Spin me a Tale” in Sutter Creek May […]

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