Board

Portland Handweavers GuildContact Dan Steves grew up in western New York, where he attended the State University of New York College at Fredonia, earning a B.A. in Communication/Media. After moving to California he attended San Francisco State University, earning an M.A. in Cinema Studies. His professional career revolved around the technology of silicon valley, where … Read more

Alpine Meadows Spinners and WeaversContact Patty Huffer has been weaving since 1981. After graduating from Central Washington University, with a dual education degree in Home Economics and Physical Education, she took a summer weaving class. This began her love of weaving and teaching others to weave and spin, for almost 40 years. The love of … Read more

Skagit Valley Weavers GuildContact I moved with my husband and dog to Skagit Valley, WA in 2014 and still think that the Pacific Northwest is magical.  We both had careers with US Forest Service, which required moving to several locations in the western states, the final being Colorado. Washington held the same environmental ethics that … Read more

Columbia Fibre GuildContact Nancy R. Skakel, living in The Dalles, Oregon, has been involved with fiber arts for about 40 years. Raising Romney sheep, angora rabbits, alpacas, and a silky Maltese dog all led to the lifelong question, “What do I do with all of this fur?” I tried weaving, which I enjoyed but sadly, … Read more

Saskatoon Spinners & Weavers Guild Contact Malcolm Benson-Dyke lives in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada and is a member of the Saskatoon Spinners & Weavers Guild.  He has previously held board positions with his guild and prior to moving to Saskatchewan, he belonged to the Telarana guild in Mesa, AZ.  Malcolm’s working career spanned 38 years with … Read more

Whidbey Weavers Guild, Peninsula Weavers and Spinners Guild Contact I grew up and lived in Northern California until my retirement.  Growing up, my mother taught me to sew, knit, and embroider and my grandmother taught me to crochet and tat.  I learned to weave and spin as a student at Humboldt State University.  When our … Read more