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Backstrap Weaving with Laverne Waddington
Black Sheep Handweavers Guild presents: Backstrap Weaving with Laverne Waddington APRIL 19th – 21st, 2013, Menlo Park, California One of the more miraculous benefits of crafts such as backstrap weaving is that it soothes our neurons. Not only are we making something unique, beautiful and long-lasting, but as we sink into letting our fingers learn […]
Continue readingTEXTILE <span class='sans serif'> * </span> GAMES – Getting Ready for the Felted Shot-Put Throw
This year’s Textile Olympics is a great way to show off your shuttle throwing muscles. A special Textile Olympic event has been designed with medals awarded for the longest three throws of a three pound felted weight. I don’t think your best underhand throw is going to cut the mustard here. Try watching this video to get […]
Continue readingPeggy Osterkamp at the Room Fine Art Gallery
Official opening is tonight, January 8 6pm-8pm! Show lasts through the month of January. Room Art Gallery is proud to present our first show for the New Year, Artist/weaver, Peggy Osterkamp. Peggy Osterkamp has been known nationally for her teaching and instructional books about the art and techniques of weaving for 30 years. Few people […]
Continue readingTEXTILE <span class=sans serif> * </span> GAMES — Last Minute Check List Before the New Year
Christmas has come and gone but our hopes are that each of you had a warm and wonderful celebration with family and friends. This next week is the time to take care of a few chores to make your fiber journey the best ever in 2013. First of all, take some of the Christmas cash that Santa […]
Continue readingSacramento Weavers’ and Spinners’ Guild January Meeting
The topic of the lecture by Jackie Abrams will be, Textile Travels in Africa. Take a visual journey to Ghana, Namibia, and Uganda. Visit the workshops of Kente cloth weavers, follow the steps of glass bead making, and see the basket makers as they work. Experience the culture, the people, and the places. Date: January […]
Continue readingSacramento Weavers & Spinners Guild Open House
“WEAVERS GONE WILD!” is the theme for the Sacramento Weavers and Spinners Guild Open House which will be held on Saturday and Sunday, February 9 and 10, 2013, from 10am to 4pm each day at the Shepard Garden and Arts Center, 3330 McKinley Blvd, Sacramento, CA. The show is free to the public. Highlights Include: […]
Continue readingCall to Artists and Craftspeople
By Hand: Extraordinary Craft in California Juried exhibit Sponsored by the Creative Arts League Pence Gallery, 212 D Street, Davis, CA 95616 Exhibition Dates: February 8 – April 5, 2013 Reception and Award Ceremony: Friday, February 8, 6-‐9 PM Web: www.pencegallery.org email: penceartdirector@sbcglobal.net Phone 530-‐758-‐3370 Contact: Natalie Nelson, Director/Curator Eligibility and Media: The Pence will […]
Continue reading2013 Conference Scholarship – UPDATE
REMINDER! The deadline for applying for your Area’s scholarship is fast approaching. The Conference Scholarship is a wonderful way to attend the TEXTILE * GAMES in 2013 and spread your knowledge to your local guilds in exchange! The form is simple to fill in, and can be found HERE. If you wish to view and […]
Continue readingProgram update for 2013 TEXTILE <span style='font-family:courier'>*</span> GAMES
Dear CNCH members, We have some bad news and some great news to report regarding the line-up of classes for CNCH 2013. The bad news is that due to an unforeseen scheduling conflict, Peggy Osterkamp has just informed us that she will be unable to teach at CNCH 2013, Textile * Games. Obviously, some of […]
Continue readingSacramento Weavers’ and Spinners’ Guild October Meeting
The speaker for the October meeting will be Carol Shu, who will present her project, Soulcraft Clothing: Linking Indian Handicrafts with Sustainable Design. Her designs are the synthesis of her experiences in India interning for two organizations that support women artisans. Carol explores how fashion design can advance women’s cultural, economic and social wellbeing in […]
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