Liaison Lunch, Sept 24

The Liaison Lunch is Saturday,  Sept. 24 at the Oakland Convention Center.  According to the CNCH By-Laws, each guild needs to send a representative, either a liaison or someone else to the meeting.  If you read this and you are no longer the liaison or president of your guild, please notify the correct person.  Invitations […]

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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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The Fall Issue of CNCHnet is Still Online

September is almost here and it’s time to gear up for some of those projects you want to try this Fall.  It is also a good time to consider buying supplies locally. Check out the article on the Arcata Natural Fiber Fair taking place on September 9& 10th.  It’s also a good time to review […]

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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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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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CNCH 2012 is 14 months away!

This is just a test post for the CNCH 2012 publicity team.  I am learning all the new ways to get information out to you and to other potential attendees for our wonderful Tradition/Innovation Fiber Artisans Conference at the Oakland Convention Center in May 2012. I am looking for input from the CNCH audience in […]

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