Local Activities

 

Mondays, May 12 – July 28, 2008
Pima County Beginning & Intermediate Weaving Classes:
9 a.m. – 12 noon, Session 3a - $24., session 3b - $80.
Lew Sorensen Tanque Verde Center, 11100 E. Tanque Verde Road. For beginner to intermediate weavers who want to get a good foundation in four-harness weaving; learn basic weaving techniques, winding warps, dressing the loom and weaving. After the initial learning phase, each student can choose his or her project. There are fibers available for student use in the classroom.
Please contact Pima County Natural Resources, Parks and Recreation Department, 3500 W. River Road, Tucson, Arizona 85741. Class Registration phone 877-6000, Lacey Gould. The catalog Leisure Times is obtainable at any Pima County Library. For more information contact Lynn Silberschlag at ruslyn@aol.com or 299-1418.

Tuesdays, May 27 through July 29, 2008
City of Tucson Parks and Recreation Beginning Weaving Classes: 9 a.m. -12 noon. Randolph Park, Building 4, Alvernon and Broadway. City Resident Fee $97; Non-City (County) Resident Fee $121. For beginner through intermediate weavers who want to get a good foundation in four-harness weaving, learn basic weaving techniques, winding warps, dressing the loom and weaving. There are fibers available for the students use in the classroom. http://ezeereg.com or call 573-3933 For more information contact Lynn Silberschlag at ruslyn@aol.com or 299-1418.

 

Events at Kathy Withers Ranch
May 10, 2008 - Beginning Crochet: 10-12. Free with purchase of a skein of yarn. Contact Kathy Withers to register. Bring your own hook or purchase one at the shop.

May 24, 2008 - Needlefelting Jewelry w/Beads with Stacey: Learn the basics of sculptured needlefelting. 10 am -1 pm. $22 includes supplies. Reservations are required. Contact: Kathy Withers to register.

Wet-felting, spindle spinning, freeform and other classes/groups meet regularly - please see website for details.www.uniquedesignsbykathy.com

 

Events at Grandma’s Spinning Wheel:
See www.grandmasspinningwheel.com for details, or email Spinningramma@aol.com .
Classes include:
Making Socks with Emphasis on Heels and Toe, Beginning Knitting, Beginning crochet, Spinning classes, Purses with Panache (Knitted or Crocheted Beaded Bag)
Nuno Felting

 

May 15 - Jun 14, 2008 -Prescott
Joanne Manginelli -“Earth & Fiber In Harmony” Reception: May 23, 6 pm to 8 pm: Integrating Pottery and Fiber. A portion of the profits go to our local Firehouse to purchase oxygen masks that firefighters use to resuscitate pets. Arts Prescott Cooperative Gallery, 234 S. Montezuma St (Heart of Whiskey Row), Prescott, Arizona.

 

May 17 - 24, 2008
The THSG Outreach exhibit opens May 17th at the Main Library Downtown. Weaving and Spinning demonstrations from 2 - 4 p.m. that day.. The exhibit remains open during library hours through May 24th. On May 24th there will be "Hands-On" weaving demonstrations for children from 2 - 3 p.m. If you can volunteer for either of these demos, contact Lois Smolinski.

 

Saturday, May 31, 2008
Dyeing with Natural Materials Workshop: hosted by the Bisbee Fiber Arts Guild from 9:30 a.m.- 4 p.m. Mordanting and using natural materials to dye protein (and maybe cotton) fibers included. Dyes will depend on what native plants are available at the time plus Brazilwood, logwood, madder and cochineal.
Register by May 10th.
Cost: $25 for Bisbee Guild Members, $30 for non-guild members. Materials: $10.
To register, contact: Andy Doubleday
Questions / Information, contact: Kathy Dalrymple

 

May 31 - June 1, 2008
Flagstaff Wool Festival: Pioneer Museum, 2340 N. Fort Valley Rd, Flagstaff, Arizona. The festival features weaving, spinning, shearing, natural dyes and felting demonstrations. Other activities may include traditional cooking demonstrations and other crafts. For more information call (928) 774-6272.

 

August 1 - 3, 2008
Southwest Regional Spinners Retreat: Hold the date. There is a promise of a great line-up of classes. The retreat is held at a lovely church camp in Sacramento, New Mexico near Cloudcroft. There are several classes of general interest so non-spinners are welcome too. The camaraderie, scenery and market are all worth the price that includes classes, lodging and meals (usually around $200). Details will follow in future.

 

Summer Weaving Workshops by Joanne Tallarovic:
Coconino Community College - Flagstaff, Arizona
928-526-7644 to register or for information
May 19-23, 2008 - Flat Weave Tapestry Rug Techniques
June 14-15, 2008 - Tying Up Loose Ends [Finishes]
July 7-11, 2008 - New Rep Weave and Beyond: Design, Theory and Technique
July 28-August 1, 2008 - Puttin’ On the Rips [Ripsmatta AKA rep weave]
August 11-15, 2008 - Oh, Dry-Up: Weaving Scandinavian Towels

 

September 15 - October 14, 2008
Sisterhood of Spinning Tales "Hand Spun": Arts Prescott Cooperative Gallery, 234 S. Montezuma St. (Heart of Whiskey Row), Prescott, Arizona
Reception: Sept 26 - 6 pm to 8 pm

 

Saturday, October 25, 2008
Tucson Wool Festival: 9-3. The date has been moved forward to avoid other scheduling conflicts and to ensure that the shorn sheep and goats don't get too cold! I am looking for additional vendors and demonstrators. If you are interested, please email Kathy or call 572-3758.

Saturday, October 25, 2008
Southwest Fiber Festival: 10am - 5pm
Vendors, Animal Exhibitors, Classes, Demonstrations and Competitions
see website for more information: www.southwestfiberfestival.com
Sponsored by the Southwest Fiber Arts Guild