October 6th Loom & Shuttle Meeting – Judith Jackson

“Design Inspiration for Costuming” will be the title of the talk at Loom and Shuttle on October 6. The speaker will be Judith Jackson. Loom and Shuttle guild meets the first Saturday of the even-numbered months.  Meetings start with a meet and greet at 9:30 with the business meeting and program starting at 10.  Meetings […]

Continue reading

Studio 49 7th Annual Retreat

Join us for our 7th Annual Retreat in the MotherLode September 28-30. This year the retreat will return to the beautiful Tuolumne Trails (http://tuolumnetrails.org/), a family-based camp built on 80 scenic mountain acres of Sierra Nevada wilderness, seven miles east of Groveland.  It is spacious, comfortable and very inviting, and we think it will delight you. […]

Continue reading

Loom & Shuttle Annual Pot Luck

The Loom & Shuttle Guild will have its annual potluck and swap and sell at the August 4th meeting.   Members bring yarns, books and weaving tools to the meeting to sell, swap or give away.  10% of sales go to support the guild. Members bring a savory or sweet dish to share.  Remember to bring […]

Continue reading

CNCH 2012 – now on Twitter!

If you twitter – follow all the updates for the conference right at the conference! Know when demos are starting, when and where a volunteer is needed, when the grab and go lunch is ready! twitter.com/CNCH 2012

Continue reading

Need to Know What to Bring for Your Class at CNCH 2012?

Many of the teachers for the upcoming conference (13 days away!) have emailed their students with class lists.  If you have not received a list, or have lost that email you can check here in the class descriptions.  At the bottom of each description is a list of the items the teacher is expecting you […]

Continue reading

Come Share in the Fun at Traditions/Innovations!

There are still plenty of opportunities to be a participant in the conference May 18 – 20- 2012! Check out the volunteer sign up page here, to find a job and a slot that fits your time and talents.  Volunteering for 2 hours earns you a free day pass! The Make-it, Take-it activities in the […]

Continue reading

Invite all your friends to The Market Place at CNCH!

There will be lots to see and do as a Day Visitor at Traditions/Innovations – A Fiber Artisans Market Place – May 19 & 20, 2012 at the Oakland Convention Center! Click here for Day Registrant info and a $ off coupon. Make-it,Take-it Opportunities in the Vendor Hall: CD-spindle spinning, Finger-braiding, Kumihimo braiding, Saori weaving, […]

Continue reading

Weave Your Best and Enter Your Pieces in the Shows!

An explanation of the jurying process for the Gallery and Fashion 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 […]

Continue reading

E-Textiles and Rigid Heddle Weaving with Syne Mitchell!

Syne Mitchell is the creator of WeaveZine.com and the host of WeaveCast – a podcast for weavers. She loves sharing her passion for weaving with others and has taught all over the country.  Her current focuses are creating garments and innovative fabrics with rigid heddle looms, and using eTextile technologies. She will be sharing her […]

Continue reading