The events posted here are of interest to fiber artists living in the ANWG region. These events are sponsored by nonprofit organizations. To place an event email. Due to limited space and the great number of fiber-related activities, the events that will be posted here will be those that are determined to be of interest to a large segment of the ANWG region.

Member Guild Sponsored Events

A special weekend of Natural Fiber in the Boundary -- July 24-25
July 24, 2009; 8am to 12noon. Join us at the Grand Forks Farmer's Market as we celebrate the International Year of Natural Fiber 2009.  This is a special themed market devoted to the International Year of Natural Fiber.

Our shepherds and alpaca breeders will have their yarns, natural dyes and fiber art on display.  Joining them will be many local artisans in wool, mohair, silk and other natural fibers.  All BC fiber artists and fiber producers welcome.

Spinners, weavers and knitters are welcome to join us in the Spinning circle.  Bring your spinning wheel, knittng needles or table loom and join the party, as we celebrate the IYNF 2009.  Visit a local fiber farm in the afternoon then join us for a lecture by a B.C. master weaver, at the art gallery – TBA

Then Sat. July 25, 2009 1pm to 4pm Natural Indigo Dye Demonstration
at Joybilee Farm.  In conjunction with the Boundary Spinner and Weaver Guild, Joybilee Farm will host an indigo dye demonstration. Come to Joybilee Farm on Saturday and see hand woven shibori textiles dip dyed in a natural indigo fermentation vat.  Learn about woad and indigo and witness the magic of the natural indigo vat.  Take home seed to grow your own blues.

ART Sale of indigo dyed scarves and shawls, indigo dyed ikat yarns, quilting cottons, and natural dye kits.  Materials for dyeing available for a small fee.  No admission charge and farm tours available for a small fee. Joybilee Farm 12025 Hwy. 3  -- call Chris (toll free) for more information: 1-866-965-9665

August 8, 2009 10 am to 5pm -- "Linen Festival"
What do Egyptian mummies, Viking sails, M'Lady's corset, linseed oil, flax bread and linen towels have in common?  Come to the Linen Festival at Joybilee Farm and find out.  This will be a fun and educational day in partnership with the Boundary Spinner and Weaver Guild.  Our fiber flax field will be harvested.  Every step from field to finished cloth will be explained and you can participate in breaking flax and hackling it ready for spinning.  

Spin some linen and even try your hand at weaving.  Linen was an important crop in the Boundary area as recently as the 1950s.  Several locally grown, hand spun and hand woven linen textiles are on loan to Joybilee Farm, for your enjoyment, as part of this exceptional event.  Petting zoo with baby llamas, goats and sheep.  ART sale and artisan market.  Artisanal flax seed bread also available for sale. Live music.

$7 admission for the day (family rate: $25; Groups of 10 or more $5 each). The whole family is welcome.  Children under 6 years of age, free.
Joybilee Farm 12025 Hwy. 3 --  call Chris (toll free) for more information: 1-866-965-9665
Also if any of your members would like to vend at these events please have them contact me.  We are inviting fiberartists from all over B.C. to join us on both weekends.

Regional Events

Parallel Worlds: Art of the Ainu of Hokkaido and the Native Americans of the Pacific Northwest, June 6–28, Garden Hours, Portland Japanese Garden. This is a rare opportunity to see finely woven textiles from indigenous peoples from both sides of the Pacific.

In honor of the 50th anniversary of the Portland-Sapporo Sister City Association, this exhibition features exquisitely designed traditional ceremonial robes created by Ainu artists from Hokkaido and Native American artists of the Pacific Northwest. Through these textiles, you can explore the parallels between our two regions that go back to ancient times—to the first people who inhabited these lands on both sides of the North Pacific.

Exquisitely designed and handmade Ainu Attush and Ruunpe ceremonial robes from Hokkaido will be on view opposite stunningly woven Ravenstail and Chilkat robes by Native American artists of the Pacific Northwest.

Volunteer as a Gallery Attendant and receive free admission to the Garden. Contact Stephanie Moss at (503) 223-9233 or Email.

Fiber Arts Classes
Come celebrate an art-filled summer at the Grünewald Guild, 19003 River Rd, Leavenworth, WA 98826 Fiber Arts Studio, Grünewald Guild, Plain, WA (16 miles from Leavenworth)/ 509.763.3693.  Classes available in most media, including fiber arts, ceramics, painting, sculpting, calligraphy, stained glass.
July 20-26 – Silk Painting with Kristen Gilje Website
July 27-Aug 2 – Woven Prayer with Nancy Searles Marsh  (author of The Technique of Freeform Design)
Aug 10-16 – Fabric Vessels with Larkin Van Horn  Website
Aug 24-30 – Painting with Yarn: Variations on the Theo Moorman Weave with Nadine Sanders Website
Aug 24-30 – Wool Spinning with Mary Ann Sinclair
Contact: Erica Swanson, office manager & weaver
Grünewald Guild - "a sanctuary for experiencing the divine through art"
19003 River Road, Leavenworth, WA 98826-9223
office@artfaith.com / 509-763-3693 / www.artfaith.com Website

Whidbey Island Fabulous Fall Fiber Sale
September 19th 10am - 4pm
Fiber Producers from Whidbey Island will offer:
Fiber, Fleece, Sheep Skins, Handspun Yarn, Hand Felted, Handwoven, Knitted, Dyed & Natural Colors,
Garments, Hats, Scarves, Shawls, Gloves, from Llama, Alpaca, Sheep & Pygora Goats and more...
Japanese kumihimo braiding and hand painted silk items.
Books, Supplies, Class information, Demonstrations, Critters to visit and much, much more.
 Fiber Farm   4081 Springwater Lane • 360-579-1906  Email • Website

National & International Events

Earth’s Palette: Natural Color for Fiber and Fabric  -Conference in Taos, NM, Sept. 26-28.  Presentations by experts, demonstrations, vendor booths.  Pre and post conference workshop instructors include John Marshall, Michelle Wipplinger, Luisa Gelenter, Lisa Klakulak and Liesel Orend.   Registration to begin mid-April.  For more information: Website or contact Liesel at 505-753-9744.

Vendors wanted for Earth’s Palette, a natural dye/color conference in Taos, NM  September 26-28.  Please contact Coralie Silvey Jones at Email 575-758-9465.

Fiber artists who work with natural dyes or pigments are wanted to exhibit  their work in Taos galleries in conjunction with the Earth’s Palette conference in September.  Artists should send 5-10 photos (printed AND on CD), bio and artist’s statement, and a short statement of your exhibit ideas and requirements to Liesel Orend, Email 505-753-9744.

A tour The Textiles of Egypt with Nancy Arthur Hoskins and Christine Pearson of Active Travel (canberra@active travel.com.au) will be held October 23-November 4, 2009. The group will visit places of interest for both ancient and contemporary Egyptian textiles. as well as the museums and famous archaeological sites of Egypt.

Convergence 2010, Albuquerque, NM, New Visions: Ancient Paths, July 18-25, 2010, Website

Classes and Workshops

Pearl Sunrise will be leading a Navajo Weaving workshop in the cool mountains of Taos, New Mexico this summer, July 4-11.  Beginning to Intermediate.  Learn traditional weaving techniques as well as experience Navajo culture thru stories and ceremonies.  All materials provided, Includes a behind the scenes museum visit to see ancient textiles. Optional stay for the Taos Pueblo Pow-Wow the following weekend. Housing at the lovely San Geronimo Inn. Contact Ursula Beck, TAOS ART SCHOOL (575) 758-0350, Email  Website

Call for Entries or Proposals

The Hand Weavers, Spinners and Dyers of Alberta is requesting proposals from instructors for their conference, “2010 Fibre Olympics”, to be held in Edmonton, Alberta on June 2-6, 2010. One, two or three day pre-conference workshops will run Wednesday, Thursday and/or Friday. The conference will run both ½ day and 1 day Saturday workshops/seminars. Proposals are needed for beginner, intermediate, and advanced levels of weaving, spinning, dyeing and related fibre arts. Proposals are also invited to give the keynote address. For more information, and to submit proposals, please contact Jen Email. The deadline for proposals is August 30, 2009.

FIBRE IN THE FOREST     March 29 through April 9, 2010
THE VANCOUVER GUILD OF FIBRE ARTS will be celebrating their 40th anniversary in 2010 with a fibre retreat in the beautiful forests of Loon Lake Camp, B.C. The two week retreat runs from March 29 through April 9, 2010 and will offer workshops in surface design, draping for sewing, lace knitting, collage, quilting, mark making on cloth,  book making, doll making – to name a few – as well as areas for self directed work. The daily cost will be $200, which includes workshop fee, meals and room.

Our registration, class lists and calendar are posted on our Website. The calendar section lists the amazing roster of instructors (leaders in their respective fields) that we have scheduled.  Come join us for workshops or doing your own thing under the trees.  This is a great chance to free your creative spirit.
Check out Loon Lake Camp Website
Questions:  Anne Love 604 922 3033

37th ANNUAL CORVALLIS FALL FESTIVAL, September 26 & 27, 2009, CALL TO ARTISTS
Corvallis Fall Festival is currently accepting applications from Visual Artists (fine arts and crafts) and Performing Artists. The 170 booth Arts and Crafts Fair features top artists from around the region. Our
Main Stage offers continuous music in one-hour time slots, along with a Saturday Night Street Dance. This year’s festival is September 26 & 27, 2009.

To receive an application, please send an SASE to: Corvallis Fall Festival, 568 SW Third Street, Corvallis, OR 97333, or download one from the Website. There is a $5 application fee for the Arts & Craft Fair. No fee for Performing Artists. The Application Deadline for this year’s Corvallis Fall Festival is May 1, 2009 RECEIVED. Artists will be notified by June 1, 2009. For more information contact Cynthia Spencer-Hadlock at: 541-752-9655 or Email

Arts of the Terrace -- Call for Artists 2009
Mountlake Terrace Arts Commission is seeking paintings, prints and drawings, miniatures, photographs and3 dimensional works for its 31st Annual Juried Arts Show, Arts of the Terrace held September 26 through October 3, 2009. 

For more information, call (425) 771-7068 or Email.  The prospectus will be posted on the city’s website in the future at Website.   ENTRY DEADLINE IS AUGUST 30, 2009. 
Julie Codd
Support Services Supervisor, Mountlake Terrace Recreation
425-640-3105 --- Website