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. Please send ads in plain, unformatted text in the body of the email. Sorry, but we cannot post photos or flyers nor produce copy from press releases and other attachments.

Member Guild Sponsored Events

Regional Events

Handweavers Spinners & Dyers of Alberta: Colour Conspiracy" annual conference, May 25-27, 2012. High River, AB. http://www.hwsda.org/conferences/2012

Northwest Regional Spinners Association (NWRSA) Conference. May 31-June 3, 2012, University of Puget Sound, Tacoma, WA. www.nwregionalspinners.org

Northwest Basket Weavers, Willow Basketry weekend which will be held June 1-3, 2012 in north central Washington.  This Willow Weekend will feature three reknowned willow weavers: Jo Campbell-Amsler, Katherine Lewis and Judy Zugish.  There will be a presentation to the public on Friday evening and workshops on Saturday and Sunday.  These workshops are for beginning willow weavers as well as those experienced with weaving willow.  I am emailing you today with a request that you please share the attached information with your friends and members of your organization.  Feel free to include this info in your newsletters, on your websites and any public forums you have access to.  Thank you in advance for helping me spread the word about this fun and unique opportunity. http://www.nwbasketweavers.org/

Montana Association of Weavers and Spinners "Carousel of Color" biennial conference, June 8-10, 2012. Missoula, MT. http://mawsonline.org/conference

Black Sheep Gathering, June 22-24, 2012. Lane County Fairgrounds, Eugene, OR. www.blacksheepgathering.org

Fall Wool Gathering, Sept. 8-9, 2012, Jefferson County Fairgrounds, Madras, OR. Formerly Shaniko Wool Gathering with new name and location. More events, vendor spaces, parking, lodging and other amenities. email

Oregon Flock & Fiber Festival (OFFF), Sept. 21-23, 2012, Canby, OR. www.flockandfiberfestival.com

2013 Association of Northwest Weavers Guild Regional Conference "Crossing Borders, Crossing Threads" June 17-23, 2013. Bellingham, WA.
http://www.anwg-conference-2013.com/

National & International Events

Convergence 2012, July 15-22, 2012, Long Beach, California. http://www.weavespindye.org/?loc=8-00-00

Classes and Workshops

Western Washington University, Bellingham, WashingtonJoin us for a unique opportunity to work with a well-known textile conservator on a rare collection of university-owned tapestries. This special workshop is open to the public and is led by experienced textile conservator Geoffrey I. Brown.  Focus is on conservation of a unique set of 13 tapestries designed by the famous American sculptor Alexander Calder.  Participants will get introduced to the world of textile conservation and receive hands-on experience applying specific treatments required for the Calder tapestries.  Tuesday/Thursday classes run March 27-June 1, 2012. If you are interested in being considered for this course, please email.  For questions, please call (360) 650-3308 or visit http://www.acadweb.wwu.edu/eesp/feebased.shtml. 

Cheryl Samuel Ravenstail and Chilkat Workshops in Longbranch, Washington  August 13,14,15, 2012 for Ravenstail,  August 16th lecture on “The Perfect Circle” 7 pm at the Key Center Branch of Pierce County Library, August 17, 18, 19th Chilkat Workshop. Workshops are $300 for three days. Does not include materials fee. Those taking the Ravenstail Workshop – Beginning  and Intermediate materials fee $80. Advanced fee for legging $140.  Chilkat materials fee is $135.  Books for Adv. And Chilkat $35. Event takes place at Longbranch Fire Station #49, 4215 Key Peninsula Hwy S.  Longbranch, Washington 98351.Information about workshops , contact Jan Buday email  or 253.884.3959

Events of Interest

Larson Gallery, Yakima, WA. Adorn the Form: New Directions in Fiber and Jewelry, a biennial national juried exhibition runs April 13 through May 12, 2012. Work includes hats, shoes, bags, jewelry, scarves, hair adornments, belts, etc in media such as metal, fiber, paper, plastic and other materials. For information visit www.larsongallery.org or call (509) 574-4875.

Bellevue Art Museum exhibit "High Fiber Diet".
Bellevue Arts Museum BAM Biennial 2012: High Fiber Diet (October 25, 2012 - February 24, 2013). Bellevue, WA.

Call for Artists, Entries or Proposals

CALL FOR ARTISTS: The Peninsula Art League in Gig Harbor, Wa. is holding our 10th Annual Open Art Exhibition, "Outside Your Comfort Zone". This art exhibition awards over $3,100 is prizes.  Our 2012 Juror is Rock Hushka, curator, Tacoma Art Museum.
Accepting 2D and 3D art.
Exhibition dates: August 9 - Sept. 13, 2012
Deadline for entries is May 31, 2012
Call for Artists application or you may apply directly on line at:http://www.onlinejuriedshows.com

North Bank Artists Gallery. We are an art gallery in Vancouver WA and we are starting to send out "Call to Artists" announcements for our annual juried show which will be Fiber Arts this year and will have 2 nationally known jurors -- Sally Sellers and Bonnie Bucknam. The entire prospectus is available online at http://www.northbankartistsgallery.com with entries due by June 23, 2012. The actual event will start with an artist's reception August 2, 5pm-9pm where a cash prize and award will be given by the 2 jurors for their pick as "best". This show will be in conjunction with the all city art festival "Art in the Heart", a 2 day widely publicized and attended event. If your members are interested you might make note of this. If you would like additional information I'm happy to assist. The prospectus can be downloaded and printed, and entries would be by email or mailed cd with jpeg files.