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

Central Oregon Spinners and Weavers Fiber Art Exhibit
June 2, 2008 - June 27, 2008
Sisters Library, 110 N Cedar, Sisters, OR
Hrs: M-T, 10am-6pm; W-TH, 10am-8pm; F-S, 10am-5pm; Sun, 1pm-5pm
Contact: E-mail

Regional Events

Weaving Guilds of Oregon Traveling Exhibit
September 2007 -- September 2008

University of Washington Extension Certificate Program in Fiber Arts.
Thursday, June 5 to Monday, June 30, 2008
Opening Reception: Thursday, June 5th, from 6-10 pm
All City Coffee
125 Prefontaine Place S
Seattle, WA  98104
Come see the fascinating evolution of traditional fiber arts and the creative energy and potential of a diverse group of Puget Sound area artists. The show includes innovative works of quilting, basketry, knitting, crocheting, felting, surface design, needlework, weaving, and other forms of mixed media that stretch the definition of “fiber art.” Following are the artists whose work will be featured in the group show: Wyly Astley, Nicole Baker, Anne Barnes, Linda Berlage-Metz, Kathy Craig, Linnea Donnen, Debbie Eliasen, Patti Fiorito, Jill Green, Mary Hubbard, Tenny Mallory-Canning Dorothy, McGuinness, Meegan McKiernan, Susan Morton, Joy Prescott, Barb Renfrow-Baker, Robert Shavin, Geoff Shilling, Jamie Suit, Beth Van De Ven, and Vreni Von Arx Watt. Fiber art isn’t what you thought it was!

Northwest Regional Spinners Association
June 5-8, 2008
Annual conference –Willamette University, Salem, OR. Join now and
check the website early in 2008 for workshop information www.nwrsa.org

Black Sheep Gathering
June 20-22, 2008
Lane County Fairgrounds, Eugene, OR.
Workshop information is usually up on the website in February.www.blacksheepgathering.org

Montana Association of Weavers and Spinners Conference
Carroll College, Helena, Montana
June 20-22, 2008
Montana Association of Weavers and Spinners (MAWS) is holding their Montana State conference in Helena Montana on the campus of Carroll College.  Presenters are Jean Scorgie, editor of Weavers Craft, Jane Fournier, author of In Sheep's Clothing, Janet Szabo, noted knitting instructor and many others.   Contact Annette Cade at e-mail. For vendor information, contact Joanne at e-mail. website:  www.mawsonline.org

Montana Fiber Roundup and Alpaca/Llama Showcase
July 12, 13, 2008
Trade Center at the Kalispell Fairgrounds, Kalispell, Montana.
Fiber classes, demos, vendors, fleece sales and judging, alpaca and llama halter classes and fiber sale. Authentic Navajo rugs on display. Free admission. http://www.gttsfibermill.com/showsevents.htm or e-mail for more information.

“SQ3Tsya’yay: Weaver’s Spirit Power”: Auburn’s Historical Museum Honors the Weaver’s Spirit Power
Aug. 20 and runs until Nov. 9, 2008
The White River Valley Museum in Auburn, WA celebrates the traditions of the Northwest Coast Salish People with the exhibit “SQ3Tsya’yay: Weaver’s Spirit Power”, courtesy of guest curator and master weaver Susan (sa’hLa mitSa) Pavel. The museum is open Wednesday through Sunday and is located at 918 H St. S.E. in Auburn. Regular hours are noon – 4 p.m. Admission is free on Wednesdays. Call 253-288-7433 or visit www.wrvmuseum.org for event information. The celebration starts early with two weaving workshops taught by Pavel:
Yarn Dyeing with Native Plants, Aug. 9, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Participants will collect plants native to the Northwest Coast region and process them into dyes for dyeing yarn and wool. Cost is $155. Pre-registration is required. Call 253-288-7433.
Coast Salish Weaving, Aug. 16 and 17, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Plant-dyed yarns will be used to weave on a Coast Salish table-top loom. Dyed yarn from the “Yarn Dyeing with Native Plants” workshop can be used in this workshop. Participants will complete a 12” x 14” wall hanging. Select weavings from this workshop will be displayed in the exhibit “SQ3Tsya’yay: Weaver’s Spirit Power.” Cost is $175 for both days. Pre-registration is required. Call 253-288-7433.
Learn more about Coast Salish Weaving and Susan Pavel at www.coastsalishweaving.com. Contact: Cindy Tangen, 425-443-2782 e-mail

Shaniko Wool Gathering
Sept. 6-7, 2008
Weaver's Workshop Museum, Shaniko, Oregon
Shaniko, Oregon was a railroad terminus established in 1900, and earned the title of the largest wool shipping center in the world by 1903. With wool sales in the millions of dollars and increased shipping volumes, Shaniko was referred to as the, "Wool Capital of the World". The wool gathering to held to inform the public about varieties of wool, and the processes involved in creating beautiful, useful products from different wools; to help maintain the ranching culture and tradition of the north-central Oregon area, by reviving the historic marketplace for wool growers to sell their wares; and to provide the opportunity for fiber artists of the Northwest region to find new sources here, and to show their products and services as well. http://shanikowoolgathering.com/page2.html

Oregon Flock & Fiber Festival
Sept 26-28, 2008
Clackamas County Fairgrounds, Canby, OR. Workshop information is usually on the website in June. www.flockandfiberfestival.com

Lecture on Peruvian Textiles by Nilda Callanaupa Alvarez
Coupeville Art Center, Coupeville, WA.
November 12, 2008, 9 a.m. to 12 noon
All Levels; Limit 50 students
Tuition: $35/Members of the CAC $30
Nilda will present a lecture on Peruvian textiles, their historical significance, and the meanings of the designs and the colors. The lecture will include examples of textiles which continue to use ancient designs and which are still being woven. TO REGISTER: visit www.coupevillearts.org or call 866.678.3396 (see related workshops below)

HWSDA Conference
2009 HWSDA Conference
May 22-24, 2009
Hope to have Pre-Conference Workshops
Olds College, Olds, AB
For more information contact Donna Faulkes email

Weaving Waves of Color
2009 ANWG Conference
May 28-31, 2009
Post Conference Workshops: June 1-3, 2009
Gonzaga University, Spokane, WA
For more information contact Alison Addicks email

National & International Events

Convergence 2008, Tampa Bay, Florida
June 22 through June 24, 2008
Information now available on exhibits to enter with most deadlines in January 2008.
http://www.weavespindye.org/pages/?p=convergence2008/ExhibitsEnter.html&loc=3-72-00

Classes and Workshops

Business of Crafts Weekend Workshop
June 21-22, 2008
This comprehensive and fun two-day workshop is designed for artists and craftspeople new to selling their work or who have been selling on a small scale and are ready to take their business to the next level.  Taught by Pamela Corwin, artist and owner of Paper Scissors Rock, and Manya Vee, jewelry designer and owner of Kindred Circle Gallery in Edmonds, Washington, this comprehensive workshop will provide students with tools and resources needed to start running one's business like a professional.  Early-bird special: $175 before May 15.  $200 Thereafter.  More details and registration at www.businessofcrafts.com/bocww.php.  Or call 425-776-3778 to reach Manya or 360-357-3480 to reach Pam.

“SQ3Tsya’yay: Weaver’s Spirit Power”
Two workshops taught by Susan Pavel (see more information about exhibit above)
Yarn Dyeing with Native Plants, Aug. 9, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Participants will collect plants native to the Northwest Coast region and process them into dyes for dyeing yarn and wool. Cost is $155. Pre-registration is required. Call 253-288-7433.
Coast Salish Weaving, Aug. 16 and 17, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Plant-dyed yarns will be used to weave on a Coast Salish table-top loom. Dyed yarn from the “Yarn Dyeing with Native Plants” workshop can be used in this workshop. Participants will complete a 12” x 14” wall hanging. Select weavings from this workshop will be displayed in the exhibit “SQ3Tsya’yay: Weaver’s Spirit Power.” Cost is $175 for both days. Pre-registration is required. Call 253-288-7433.
Learn more about Coast Salish Weaving and Susan Pavel at www.coastsalishweaving.com. Contact: Cindy Tangen, 425-443-2782 e-mail

"Color Mixing for Dyers I" with Carol Soderlund
September 17-21, 2008, at Glacier Camp in beautiful Lakeside, Montana
Dye the color you choose, not the color that chooses you! Explore the unlimited number of hues possible by mixing only pure reds, yellows, and blues of Procion MX dye. Each student will build a sample book of more than 1,000 dye formulas on 100% cotton fabric. This book will become an invaluable reference for future dyeing. Carol Soderlund, award winning quilt artist, will teach this popular class. Workshop will be hosted by Kathy Regier, weaver, of Trout Creek, MT. All the details are available at www.sophiacenterofmontana.com or call Kathy at (406) 827-3978.

Three Great Chances to Study at the Coupeville Arts Center with Nilda Callanaupa Alvarez of the Center for Traditional Textiles of Cusco, Peru
Nilda Callanaupa Alvarez is one of the founders of the Center for Traditional Textiles of Cusco. The aim of the Center is to revive and preserve Incan textile traditions and to provide support for the weaving communities. The Center supports groups of weavers in nine communities by helping them organize and manage their activities, revive and improve their skills, build local weaving shelters, and by marketing their work through the retail gallery in Cusco.
Lecture on Peruvian Textiles
November 12, 2008, 9 a.m. to 12 noon
All Levels; Limit 50 students
Tuition: $35/Members of the CAC $30 (No Early Bird)
Nilda will present a lecture on Peruvian textiles, their historical significance, and the meanings of the designs and the colors. The lecture will include examples of textiles which continue to use ancient designs and which are still being woven.
Lace Knitting for Scalloped Edging called Picas or Puntas
November 12, 2008, 1p.m. to 5 p.m.
All Levels; Limit 16 students
Tuition $90 (Early Bird $75)
The yarn for this project is tightly spun and plied. The lace created is used for a border for a hat. This border is often a scalloped edging and can be in three to five colors. Each person in the workshop will be given printed instructions and ample yarn. This will be a hands-on class with individual instruction. All yarn and patterns will be supplied by the instructor.
Learning Backstrap Technique for Weaving Jakimas
November 13, 2008; 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
All Levels; Limit 16 students
Tuition $145 (Early Bird $130)
This is a class which will be a weaving tool for understanding Peruvian design and the basics of the backstrap method. The bands are small in scale and the technology is manageable for a beginner of any age. The patterns are ideal for learning the basics as the Jakima patterns are the smallest expression of basic patterns that can be expanded and adapted for use in many projects. Almost all the fundamental ideas upon which Andean design depends can be studied in the form of a simple Jakima strip. There are many Jakima patterns and each person in the class may have a different design to make. There will be hands on instruction throughout the day. Each person in the workshop will have a copy of each design for further practice after the class. These designs are the ones used to teach weaving to each of the beginning weavers in the villages. All materials will be supplied by the instructor.
TO REGISTER: visit www.coupevillearts.org or call 866.678.3396

Call for Entries or Proposals

Call to Artists: “The Altered Toy Project”.
Submission deadline is September 19th, 2008
Presenting the second Mend donation project, “The Altered Toy Project”. Mend is a non-profit educational arts organization, located in Boise, Idaho USA. As an organization, we are interested in exploring the potential of hand made objects. Through this project, we hope to expand awareness of the importance of craft, improve quality of life for those in need and provide an organized opportunity to give back. Keeping with current trends towards green projects, we are inviting you to reuse existing toys, in the creation of new toys. All contributing artist/craftspeople will be part of Mend’s donation to the Children’s Home at the Warm Springs Counseling Center in Boise, Idaho. We welcome all artists and crafts people to join this project. Your toy will be a part of two group fundraiser shows and possibly included in a surprise publication. Submission deadline is September 19th, 2008. To participate or get more information please visit our website, www.themendproject.com. We are looking for craft artists throughout the world to participate in this project and thought we would extend the invitation to you.  Rachel Reichert, Co-founder of Mend

Call to Artists: FLORIBUNDA!
Wednesday, July 2nd to Saturday, July 19th, 2008
Opening Reception: Thursday, July 3rd from 7 to 9pm
FLORIBUNDA! ...an exhibition to celebrate the abundant flora of the land and blossoms of the fertile imagination! Anyone Can Enter: Submit as many 2-D and 3-D pieces as you like, in any and all mediums. Dimensions must add up to 24 inches or less. (for example, 12"X12", 2"X22", or 4"X6"X14"). Mark each piece clearly on the back with your name and phone number. Also, title, medium and price of artwork. Sales (30% to gallery, 70% to artist). Artists are responsible for delivery and pick up of work. Pick up of work is between 4 and 5pm on Saturday, July 19th. Mail in submissions will be accepted, but cannot be returned, sorry. Drop Off Week: Tuesday, June 24th to Friday, June 27th - 11am to 4pm. Gallery Vertigo is a non-profit Artist Run Centre founded in 2002. The centre operates under the auspices of the North Okanagan Artists Alternative, a registered non-profit society. We are located upstairs at Suite #1, 3001 31st Street, downtown Vernon, BC. For information call Gallery Vertigo @ (250)503-2297 or email:info@galleryvertigo.com. Website: www.galleryvertigo.com.

"Dancing Hands Fiber Arts at the Springfield Museum"
Springfield, OR
Entry deadline: August 20, 2008.
A juried exhibit dedicated to promoting the innovation and workmanship of fiber artists living in Oregon and Washington.  This exhibition will showcase the excellence of contemporary fiber art in the Pacific Northwest and is open to all fiber artists living in Oregon and Washington. All original fiber works are eligible, but with the exception of small portable pieces or basketry, work must be able to be hung on a wall.  Dates of show: November 4, 2008 –January 23, 2009. For more information and to download prospectus, visit: dancinghandsfiber.org. Entry fee: $20 for three entries, $5 for each additional entry. Only digital images on a cd will be accepted.