Environmental Center
14 NW Kansas, Bend, OR, United States
Handwoven for the Holidays Show & Sale Handcrafted work by local artists Nov 3 – 3 PM to 7 PM Nov 4 – 9 AM to 5 PM At the Environmental Center, 16 NW Kansas Ave, Bend, OR 97703
Environmental Center
14 NW Kansas, Bend, OR, United States
Handwoven for the Holidays Show & Sale Handcrafted work by local artists Nov 3 – 3 PM to 7 PM Nov 4 – 9 AM to 5 PM At the Environmental Center, 16 NW Kansas Ave, Bend, OR 97703
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2023 Topic Sarah Anderson’s Book “Spinner’s Book of Yarn Design”.
Central Oregon Spinners study group meets once a month to explore the many facets of spinning wonderful yarn from the many incredible fibers available to spinners. Explorations include learning about our heritage breeds, Bast fibers (cotton, hemp, linen, etc.) dyeing fiber, processing techniques, and incorporating spun yarn into knits, woven fabric and felted creations.
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The Rigid Heddle Study Group meets the 4th Tuesday of every month (except December) with study topics are based on the book “Inventive Weaving on the Little Loom” by Syne Mitchell.
Bio: Bonnie Tarses—a graduate of Rhode Island School of Design in Textile Design and Art Education, has been weaving since 1960. Inspired by ethnic textiles, color symbolism, and the non-verbal language of color woven as joyous prayer, Bonnie specializes in functional one-of-a-kind art cloth and private commissions. She operated her studio in Seattle from...
Deschutes Public Library East Side Conference Room
62080 Dean Swift Rd, Bend, OR
Explorations include learning about our heritage breeds, exotic fibers, Bast fibers (cotton, hemp, linen, etc.) dyeing fiber, processing techniques, and incorporating spun yarn into knits, woven fabric and felted creations. 2024 Spinning study will focus on exotic fibers. Meetings will be in various locations, Check your newsletter
Bio: Laverne Waddington has been learning to weave on various kinds of simple looms with indigenous teachers in South America since 1996. In her home in Santa Cruz, Bolivia, she combines elements of ethnic design and her own original patterns to create unique pieces on a backstrap loom using the various techniques and structures she...
HIghland Baptist Church Room 129 / Hybrid
3100 SW Highland Ave, Redmond, OR, United States
Monthly meetings on 3rd Wednesday. There is a business meeting plus educational program each month. Join Zoom Meeting https://zoom.us/j/91266640116?pwd=K2g0b1hhaU5mNTBkVDIwRTQ4ckdldz09 Meeting ID: 912 6664 0116 Passcode: 974225
HIghland Baptist Church Room 129 / Hybrid
3100 SW Highland Ave, Redmond, OR, United States
Monthly meetings on 3rd Wednesday. There is a business meeting plus educational program each month. Join Zoom Meeting https://zoom.us/j/91266640116?pwd=K2g0b1hhaU5mNTBkVDIwRTQ4ckdldz09 Meeting ID: 912 6664 0116 Passcode: 974225
Deschutes County Fairgrounds - High Desert Activity Center
3800 SE Airport Way 97756, Redmond, OR, United States
Deschutes County Fair & Expo Center in the Coastal Pavilion (same building, formerly High Desert Activity Center) Redmond, OR (Potential vendors please see under Vendor Info tab) http:// Highdesertwoolgrowers.com. Sponsored by the High Desert Wool Growers . Our 26th annual event, sharing the love of natural fibers and all of their artistic and practical uses! Demonstrations...
The Depot
805 NE Wiest Way, Bend, OR, United States
When: Monday, May 13 9:30-4:30 (Potluck dinner 4:45 -6:00 – details provided to registrants) Tuesday, May 14 9:30-4:30 Lunch will be from 12:30 to 1:30 on both days. Bring your own lunch or plan to purchase at a nearby take-out. Where: Wiestoria Depot, Bend, OR Note: If the class is sold out, send...