Category Archives: Fiber Arts
Get in the Red the Natural Way
Dye Workshop Learn to prepare a cochineal bath, create multiple shades of red, and come away with a beautiful scarf. June 2, 2015, 9:30-3:30 at Meridian Jacobs Farms and sponsored by Golden Gate Weavers $55 Teacher Rocio Mena Gutierrez Click here to see the flyer
Continue readingMarin Show: Art of the Americas
“Yesterday and Today” will compare 150 historic – seldom displayed – California Indian baskets from the Collection of the California Academy of Sciences with 45 contemporary baskets created by CIBA Master Weavers. A major traveling exhibition of California Indian basketry, “Yesterday and Today,”will premier at “Art of the Americas” in Marin, February 20 – 22, […]
Continue readingFiber and Dye Exhibit
UC Berkeley Botanical Gardens is once again hosting their Fiber and Dye Exhibit, March 7 – April 4, 2015. There are a host of special events for all levels of interest. Workshops March 7 | 10 a.m.-3 p.m. | UC Botanical Garden at Berkeley Mycopigments Exploring Wild Mushroom Dyes with Alissa Allen March 14 | […]
Continue readingCA State Fair Entry Open!
California Crafts, the Handcraft, Fiber Art &Needlework and Quilt competitions of the California State Fair invites California residents, 18 years of age and older, to enter. All entered items must have been completed in the past two years. The 2015 Competition Handbook is now available Go to: http://www.castatefair.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/CA-Crafts-Final-2.2.pdf Get your copy of the handbook today to […]
Continue readingSave the Date! SWSG Open House, February 14th and 15th, 2015
The Sacramento Weavers’ and Spinner’s Guild will have their Open House on Saturday and Sunday, Feb. 14th and 15th, 10AM to 4 PM at the Shepard Garden and Arts Center, 3330 McKinley Blvd., Sacramento 95816. Our theme this year is “Spin Me a Yarn, Weave Me a Tale” and will feature demonstrations of weaving, Navajo […]
Continue readingKnitting with Glass
My husband sent this link to me while I was sleeping last night. He always looks out for my textile loves! Enjoy these lovely little sculptures. http://www.thisiscolossal.com/2014/10/artist-carol-milne-knits-with-glass/ Here is Carol’s website, where you can see some lovely details and learn more about this talented artist. http://www.carolmilne.com/
Continue readingTraditional Tea Dyed Silk
Kathrin Von Rechenburg is combining traditional Chinese dyeing methods with high-end fashion designs. Here is a brief explanation of her technique (xiangyunsha) http://www.coolhunting.com/style/kathrin-von-rechenberg-tea-silk.php For additional photos of garments http://online.wsj.com/articles/designer-kathrin-von-rechenbergs-tea-silk-fashion-1401969604
Continue readingCoastal Marin Fiber Extravaganza
September 25 till October 10 Opening Reception Friday Sept. 26th, 3 – 6 pm Black Mountain Artisans will highlight 3 Bolinas Fiber Artists with individual and collaborative works! Charmaine Krieger – Woven & Knitwear Artist Patricia Briceno – Felt and Dye Artist Marlie de Swart – Knitwear and Clothing Designer There will be woven, […]
Continue readingAn Afternoon with Four Generations of California Basket Weavers
An Afternoon with Four Generations of California Basket Weavers Friday, September 19, 2014 1:00 PM Free, please RSVP Location: California Historical Society 678 Mission Street, San Francisco I am so proud to extend this invitation to you to attend a very special program at the California Historical Society. On Friday, September 19 at 1:00 PM we […]
Continue readingCreating Drape in Handwoven Fabrics
Black Sheep Handweavers Guild is sponsoring a 2 day workshop on “Creating Drape in Handwoven Fabrics” with Teresa Ruch in August. The purpose of this workshop is to understand how drape can be created in a handwoven fabric. It is a combination of fiber characteristics, yarn twist, the sett (ends per inch), the weave structure […]
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