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SUMMARY:Workshop - Patty Huffer: Linen & Lace Weaving
DESCRIPTION:9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on November 3 -5 (Mon – Wed) \nMinimum of 9 people and maximum of 11 people \nCost: $110 \nMaterials: $20 paid directly to instructor \nDescription: A workshop for 4 and 8 shaft looms. This is a round robin workshop that will cover many types of woven lace\, from Hand Manipulated to loom controlled. Some of the techniques you will be working on include\, Hand Manipulated Lace: Leno\, Brooks Bouquet\, Danish Medallion and Spanish Open Weave. The loom controlled weaves will include: Huck Lace\, Bronson Lace\, Swedish Lace\, Basket Weave\, Bead Leno and Window Pane Lace. \nThese different weave structures can be woven with Linen or 5/2 cotton. \nPatty’s Bio\nPatty Huffer lives in Washington state and 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 40 years of weaving and teaching others to weave and spin.\n\nThe love of fibers and teaching others has been a life-long inspiration for her. Starting at a young age with knitting\, crocheting\, cross stitch and needle point. There are new ideas coming from students\, fiber artists and other weavers all the time. She looks forward to the moment when each student\, for the first time\, understands how a woven piece is constructed resulting in a beautifully finished product.\n\nPatty’s experience and use of many varieties of looms and threading has contributed to her ongoing passion for weaving. It is always amazing what can be achieved with different yarns (natural and synthetic) and woven structures.\nSee workshop policy here. \nWorkshop participants agree to indemnity\, defend and hold harmless COSWG\, its officers and members\, from all claims arising out of workshop activities.
URL:https://coswg.org/event/workshop-patty-huffer-linen-lace-weaving/
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251107T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251109T160000
DTSTAMP:20260520T072206
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SUMMARY:Central Oregon Spinners & Weavers Guild - Fall Sale
DESCRIPTION:A wonderful selection of gift items for everyone on your list: handwovens\, fiber art and knits. \nOpen 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Friday\, Nov. 7 and 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday\, Nov. 8. \nNew location:  Trinity Episcopal Church (enter thru the double red doors) \n469 NW Wall Street (1 block south of downtown library) \n  \n 
URL:https://coswg.org/event/central-oregon-spinners-weavers-guild-fall-sale-2/
LOCATION:Trinity Episcopal Church\, 469 NW Wall Street\, Bend\, 97701\, United States
CATEGORIES:Outside Events,Public
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ORGANIZER;CN="COSWG":MAILTO:centraloregonspinnersweavers@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251112T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251112T120000
DTSTAMP:20260520T072206
CREATED:20251006T154228Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260117T220637Z
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SUMMARY:Spinning Study Group
DESCRIPTION:Spinning   Contact Catherine Cooley\nMeets every 2nd Wednesday of the month 10am to 12pm at the Redmond Senior Center\, 325 NW Dogwood Ave. \nZoom meetings January and February \nJoin Zoom Meeting\nhttps://zoom.us/j/96681723025?pwd=BPftxIPpndHbuyliskvVSSVrF1Tf1m.1 \nMeeting ID: 966 8172 3025\nPasscode: 281528 \n2026 Topic for study will be: 51 Yarns to Spin Before You Cast Off\nThe author is Jacey Boggs Faulkner and producer of the Ply and Weft magazine. The book can be purchased from the Ply Magazine website. \nWe will have a monthly signup sheet for those willing to do a presentation of one of the books topics in 2026.
URL:https://coswg.org/event/spinning-study-group-2/
LOCATION:Redmond Senior Center\, 325 NW Dogwood\, Redmond\, OR\, 97756\, United States
CATEGORIES:Interest Group,Spinning
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251119T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251119T113000
DTSTAMP:20260520T072206
CREATED:20241208T232511Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250112T232523Z
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SUMMARY:Program - Volunteer Recognition and 2025 Challenge Results
DESCRIPTION:Monthly meetings on 3rd Wednesday.   There is a business meeting plus educational program each month. \nJoin Zoom Meeting\nhttps://zoom.us/j/91266640116?pwd=K2g0b1hhaU5mNTBkVDIwRTQ4ckdldz09 \nMeeting ID: 912 6664 0116\nPasscode: 974225
URL:https://coswg.org/event/guild-meeting-2-2025-11-19/
LOCATION:HIghland Baptist Church Room 129 / Hybrid\, 3100 SW Highland Ave\, Redmond\, OR\, 97756\, United States
CATEGORIES:Meeting,Member
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251119T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251119T140000
DTSTAMP:20260520T072206
CREATED:20251117T144022Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260125T193037Z
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SUMMARY:Tapestry Interest Group meeting on Wednesday
DESCRIPTION:The Wednesday Tapestry Interest Group meets immediately after the Guild Meeting at the Highland Baptist Church. \nCome join us or contact Randee Frommer randeefrommer@gmail.com for more information and to be added to the interest group’s email. \n 
URL:https://coswg.org/event/study-group-wednesday-tapestry-2-2/2025-11-19/
LOCATION:Highland Baptist Church in Redmond\, 3100 SW Highland Ave\, Redmond\, OR\, 97756\, United States
CATEGORIES:Tapestry
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251206T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251206T120000
DTSTAMP:20260520T072206
CREATED:20251117T145932Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260125T192907Z
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SUMMARY:Fiber Arts Saturday
DESCRIPTION:Monthly meetings on 1st Saturdays at 10 a.m. to noon to accommodate weekday working members.  A more casual meeting with access to the program recordings from the Wednesday meeting.  Board members will rotate attendance. \n  \n 
URL:https://coswg.org/event/saturday-informal-guild-meeting-3/2025-12-06/
LOCATION:TBA
CATEGORIES:Meeting,Member
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260109T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260109T113000
DTSTAMP:20260520T072206
CREATED:20251110T224803Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251110T224816Z
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SUMMARY:Weave Structure Study Group
DESCRIPTION:This study group focuses on a weave structure for an agreed amount of time and meets about quarterly to share ideas and show progress. \nWINTER MONTHS SCHEDULE:\nNo meetings November or December\nNext meeting: Friday\, January 9th 2026 via Zoom\nMost likely the next meeting would be in February\, also most likely via Zoom.\n\nNEXT WEAVE STRUCTURES\nWill start 2026 with Lace.  Discussed adding others during the year\, rather than going with just Lace all year.\nSuggestions include: Turned Taquette\, Color and Weave\,  Block Weaves\, and Rep
URL:https://coswg.org/event/weave-structure-study-group-7/
LOCATION:Zoom only
CATEGORIES:Weave Structures
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260114T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260114T120000
DTSTAMP:20260520T072206
CREATED:20240109T191621Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260226T134536Z
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SUMMARY:Spinning Interest Group
DESCRIPTION:2026 Topic of interest for discussion will be: 51 Yarns to Spin Before You Cast Off\nThe author is Jacey Boggs Faulkner and producer of the Ply and Weft magazine. The book can be purchased from the Ply Magazine website. \nJanuary 2026….. Zoom meeting from 10am to 12pm\nFebruary 2026…Zoom meeting from 10am to 12 pm \nMarch through November.. in person at the Redmond Senior Center
URL:https://coswg.org/event/spinning-study-group-2025-02-12/2026-01-14/
LOCATION:Redmond Senior Center\, 325 NW Dogwood\, Redmond\, OR\, 97756\, United States
CATEGORIES:Spinning
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260201T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260201T160000
DTSTAMP:20260520T072206
CREATED:20260117T181557Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260117T213458Z
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SUMMARY:Local Workshop: Rigid Heddle Beginner’s Workshop
DESCRIPTION:This is a Beginning Rigid Heddle Workshop with a goal to launch your weaving experience with hands on warping and the knowledge you need to make your first scarf. Lots of tips\, tricks\, and ideas will be shared to make your weaving experience a fun one. \nNOTE: You must have a loom to take this workshop. The guild does have a couple of looms members can check out. \nInstructor: Raylene Keating \nWhen:  9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.\, Sunday\, February 1  \nWhere: Instructor’s home (see Directory) \nCost: $55 \nNumber of Students: Min.= 3     Max.= 4 \nEquipment/supplies students need to bring: \nInstructor will email a list of supplies to attendees prior to the workshop. \nBio:  \nI have been knitting since the 4th grade which came to a near stop during my child rearing days. I learned how to weave at Cat Bordhi’s “Weaving for Knitters” retreats at Friday Harbor in the San Juans starting in 2019. I so appreciated and have leveraged her Zen approach to rigid heddle weaving. My son’s lawn mower sheep contributions opened the world of spinning yarn. I have several rabbit holes in the fiber arts and have explored some more than others such as but not limited to: knitting\, spinning\, weaving\, crocheting\, tapestry\, dying\, and even needle felting. I consider myself a “fiber explorer” always eager to apply my love of learning and what skills I have to new approaches. \nSee workshop policy here. \nWorkshop participants agree to indemnify\, defend and hold harmless COSWG\, its officers and members\, from all claims arising out of workshop activities.
URL:https://coswg.org/event/mini-workshop-rigid-heddle-beginners-workshop-2/
LOCATION:TBA
CATEGORIES:Rigid Heddle,Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260213T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260213T153000
DTSTAMP:20260520T072206
CREATED:20260124T202535Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260126T173815Z
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SUMMARY:Band Weaving Interest Group
DESCRIPTION:Band weaving interest group meets every other month from 1-3:30 PM at the Redmond Library. All are welcome. \nContact Donna Wilson for more information and to be added to the Band Weaving Group emails.
URL:https://coswg.org/event/band-weaving-interest-group/
LOCATION:Redmond Library – Meeting Room\, 827 SW Deschutes Ave\, Redmond\, OR\, 97756\, United States
CATEGORIES:Band Weaving
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260221T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260221T120000
DTSTAMP:20260520T072206
CREATED:20260220T183117Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260220T191006Z
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SUMMARY:Pre-Workshop Zoom - Karen Gelbard
DESCRIPTION:When:  Feb. 21 at 10 AM.   This session will be recorded and posted to the website. \nJoin Zoom Meeting\nhttps://zoom.us/j/8795044478?pwd=dWRmdzBoN3cwcTdxa3FMYzhpeHNJUT09&omn=92707429137\nMeeting ID: 879 504 4478\nPasscode: V20qRt \nAn informational pre-workshop Zoom session with instructor Karen Gelbard for all COSW members who are interested in taking her workshops in May. This is your opportunity to find out about these workshops\, ask questions\, and hear from Karen what is needed for the workshop and what the expectations are for both students and the instructor. \nSee workshop policy here. \nWorkshop participants agree to indemnity\, defend and hold harmless COSWG\, its officers and members\, from all claims arising out of workshop activities.
URL:https://coswg.org/event/workshop-karen-gelbard-pre-workshop-zoom/
LOCATION:Zoom only
CATEGORIES:Rigid Heddle,Weave Structures,Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260305T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260306T160000
DTSTAMP:20260520T072206
CREATED:20260117T164647Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260219T231454Z
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SUMMARY:Workshop - Spinning with Jacey Boggs Faulkner
DESCRIPTION:Registration deadlines:  February 25\, 2026.  On Feb. 16 the event opens to non-members. \nThere is minimum of 16 people needed and maximum of 20 people allowed. \nCost: $80 – On Feb. 16 the price increases to $100. \nWhen: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Thursday\, March 5\, to Friday March 6 \nMaterials: $40 per person\, please bring cash and pay her on the first day. Jacey will bring all the fiber materials needed for 2 days. \nStudents bring:  Spinning wheel that works\, 3 bobbins\, lazy Kate or something that works as a lazy Kate.  Bring your lunch.  Coffee-tea provided. \nDescription:  Join Jacey Boggs Faulkner for 2 days of spinning education and exploration.  We’ll start with a journey from worsted to woolen and all the drafts along that spectrum.  We’ll cover short forward\, short backward\, from the fold\, from the tip\, all the semis\, supported long draw (American)\, and double draft (English) along with how to change diameters and stay consistent.  Then we’ll move into plying\, exploring how and why we ply.  We’ll ply both worsted and woolen yarns and discuss how and why they’re plied differently.  Then we’ll move into some differential tension plying\, looking at coils and other textured techniques. \nBio: Jacey spent the past 20+ years falling in love with fiber. She’s written books and articles\, made videos and tutorials\, and taught workshops and classes all over the world. But she’s most proud of PLY\, which was started on a whim and full lack of knowledge about what she was getting into. She went on to start the PLY Spinners Guild and WEFT Magazine. \nSponsorship: This workshop is partially sponsored by the Patricia Williams Memorial Fund.  Patricia was a spinner\, weaver\, knitter and quilter\, and a member of the Portland Handweavers guild. Central Oregon Spinners & Weavers is grateful to Cherry Williams and the family for their donation. \nSee workshop policy here. \nWorkshop participants agree to indemnity\, defend and hold harmless COSWG\, its officers and members\, from all claims arising out of workshop activities.
URL:https://coswg.org/event/workshop-spinning-with-jacey-boggs-faulkner/
LOCATION:The Depot\, 805 NE Wiest Way\, Bend\, OR\, 97701\, United States
CATEGORIES:Spinning,Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260306T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260306T133000
DTSTAMP:20260520T072206
CREATED:20260117T172614Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260125T200620Z
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SUMMARY:Weave Structure Interest Group
DESCRIPTION:Meeting at the Redmond Library for March. This interest group meets every 6 to 8 weeks to share ideas on a weave structure (multi-shaft)\, help each other and show off our weavings. All levels of multi-shaft weavers are welcome. \nInformation for this interest group can be found in the monthly newsletter or contact Bobbie Faust.
URL:https://coswg.org/event/weave-structure-study-group-8/
LOCATION:Redmond Library – Meeting Room\, 827 SW Deschutes Ave\, Redmond\, OR\, 97756\, United States
CATEGORIES:Weave Structures
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260307T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260307T120000
DTSTAMP:20260520T072206
CREATED:20260220T231040Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260221T204752Z
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SUMMARY:Fiber Arts Saturday
DESCRIPTION:An informal gathering of COSWG and Central Oregon Fiber Art Association  fiber artists held on the 1st Saturday of each month from 10 a.m. to noon. Bring your fiber art project to work on (knitting\, weaving\, spinning\, crochet\, needle felt\, etc.) and enjoy a time of community and sharing. \nTo find the location for this month\, check the latest COSW Newsletter or go to: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61578138073441. \nMeetings are typically held in Redmond at one of these two locations: \n\nThe Redmond Library – 827 SW Deschutes Ave\, Redmond\nDry Canyon Art Association – 1865 NW Hemlock Ave\, Redmond
URL:https://coswg.org/event/fiber-arts-saturday/2026-03-07/
LOCATION:TBA
CATEGORIES:Meeting,Member,Outside Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="COSWG":MAILTO:centraloregonspinnersweavers@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260424T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260424T113000
DTSTAMP:20260520T072206
CREATED:20260311T185720Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260311T185720Z
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SUMMARY:Weave Structure Interest Group
DESCRIPTION:Meeting at the Redmond Library Friday\, April 24. This interest group meets every 6 to 8 weeks to share ideas on a weave structure (multi-shaft)\, help each other and show off our weavings. All levels of multi-shaft weavers are welcome. \nInformation for this interest group can be found in the monthly newsletter or contact Bobbie Faust.
URL:https://coswg.org/event/weave-structure-interest-group/
LOCATION:Redmond Library – Meeting Room\, 827 SW Deschutes Ave\, Redmond\, OR\, 97756\, United States
CATEGORIES:Weave Structures
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260425
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260426
DTSTAMP:20260520T072206
CREATED:20260221T193136Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260221T193700Z
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SUMMARY:28th Annual Fiber Market Day & Guild Sale
DESCRIPTION:28th Annual Fiber Market Day\n\nApril 25\, 2026 \n9:00 am – 4:00 pm \n(set-up Fri\, 2-6pm\, and/or Sat. 7-9am) \nDeschutes County Fair & Expo Center in the Coastal Pavilion \nRedmond\, OR \nSponsored by the High Desert Wool Growers ​(yep\, that would be us!). Our 28th annual event\, sharing the love of natural fibers and all of their artistic and practical uses! Demonstrations and sales from fiber animal producers\, spinners\, weavers\, felters\, rug makers\, etc. Raffles\, Jill Pot (a spinner’s choice of best fleece judged contest)\, and more. Family friendly event!
URL:https://coswg.org/event/28th-annual-fiber-market-day-guild-sale/
LOCATION:Deschutes County Fairgrounds
CATEGORIES:Outside Events,Public
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260519T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260519T160000
DTSTAMP:20260520T072206
CREATED:20260220T184529Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260304T232156Z
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SUMMARY:Workshop - Karen Gelbard: Trash Bag Garment Design
DESCRIPTION:1 day workshop \nSponsorship: This workshop is partially sponsored by the Patricia Williams Memorial Fund.  Patricia was a spinner\, weaver\, knitter and quilter\, and a member of the Portland Handweavers guild. Central Oregon Spinners & Weavers is grateful to Cherry Williams and the family for their donation. \nInstructor: Karen Gelbard\, theoregonweaver.com \nRegistration: Open to guild members on Feb. 27 and closes on May 5. \nThe workshop will accommodate 8 students. \nCost: Approx. $65. \nMaterials fee: $40\, pay Karen in cash the day of the workshop. \nStudents Bring:  Plastic trash bags of all sizes\, including grocery plastic bags and produce bags.  Bring a roll of colored duct tape in your favorite color if you want.  Karen will have materials as well. \nDescription:  Practicing Design Decisions or Finding Your Inner Designer.  \nThis workshop is for handweavers who want to practice their design skills. We will create a garment using only trash bags. Trash bags of different sizes\, colors\, and styles are used because they are rectangles\, inexpensive\, and easily available.\nBased on the simple format of a trash bag\, we decide what to do for necks\, arms\, and legs. \nFor inspiration\, there will be a review of techniques used by other cultures that turn a rectangle into garment shapes. Cutting\, taping\, braiding\, and laminating plastic bags are examples of the techniques that could be used in this exercise.\nThe workshop will conclude with a fashion show of designs after the session. Participants pair up as designer and model to collaborate. \nBio:   Karen Gelbard\, The Oregon Weaver\, weaves and designs handwoven jackets\, coats\, and scarves. She uses her loom to create color harmonies and textures inspired by living on the Oregon Coast. Her work can be seen online\, at galleries\, and juried art fairs across the country\, where she has received recognition for her handwoven designs. Her favorite activity is rolling out yardage on the cutting table and starting the design process for a new handwoven garment. In addition to designing garments\, Karen has been part of the restoration process at Timberline Lodge\, weaving over 310 yards of upholstery fabric in the historic tradition. Her work has appeared in the Style magazine Tearsheet PDX for four years\, she teaches workshops on garment construction\, researches historic textiles\, and enjoys an occasional trip to Italy to study textiles. \n \nSee workshop policy here. \nWorkshop participants agree to indemnify\, defend and hold harmless COSWG\, its officers and members\, from all claims arising out of workshop activities.
URL:https://coswg.org/event/workshop-karen-gelbard-trash-bag-garment-design/
LOCATION:Highland Baptist Church in Redmond\, 3100 SW Highland Ave\, Redmond\, OR\, 97756\, United States
CATEGORIES:Rigid Heddle,Weave Structures,Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260520T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260520T110000
DTSTAMP:20260520T072206
CREATED:20260220T235920Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260221T194952Z
UID:10002297-1779269400-1779274800@coswg.org
SUMMARY:Guild Meeting - Karen Gelbard\, "Designing and Weaving with Handwovens”
DESCRIPTION:Monthly hybrid (in person + Zoom) meetings on 3rd Wednesday.  There is a business meeting plus educational program each month. \nJoin Zoom Meeting\nhttps://zoom.us/j/96681723025?pwd=BPftxIPpndHbuyliskvVSSVrF1Tf1m.1 \nMeeting ID: 966 8172 3025\nPasscode: 281528
URL:https://coswg.org/event/guild-meeting-6-3/
LOCATION:HIghland Baptist Church Room 129 / Hybrid\, 3100 SW Highland Ave\, Redmond\, OR\, 97756\, United States
CATEGORIES:Meeting,Member
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://coswg.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/banner-guildmeeting-300x150-1.webp
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260521T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260522T160000
DTSTAMP:20260520T072206
CREATED:20260220T190105Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260304T231951Z
UID:10002233-1779354000-1779465600@coswg.org
SUMMARY:Workshop Session 1 – Karen Gelbard: Cut and Sew Your Own Handwoven Jacket/Vest/Top
DESCRIPTION:2-day Workshop \nSponsorship: This workshop is partially sponsored by the Patricia Williams Memorial Fund.  Patricia was a spinner\, weaver\, knitter and quilter\, and a member of the Portland Handweavers guild. Central Oregon Spinners & Weavers is grateful to Cherry Williams and the family for their donation. \nInstructor: Karen Gelbard\, theoregonweaver.com \nRegistration: Opens to Guild members on Feb 27 and closes on May 7. \nThe workshop will accommodate 8 students. \nCost: $150 \nMaterials fee: $45\, which includes Pellon\, interfacing\, and other materials. Please pay Karen in cash on the first day of the workshop. \nStudents Bring: Sewing machine in good working order. Paper garment pattern of your choice cut out to your size. Handwoven or commercial fabric: 3-4 yds for a vest or top\, 5 yards for a jacket or longer garment. All fabric should be washed (wet finished) and dried several days before the workshop. Bring any synthetic lining material you might want to use. Bring 1 ½-1 ¾ yds. good cotton fabric that goes with your garment fabric to use for binding. Bring a dress form if you have one. Sharp scissors\, cutting mat and rotary cutter\, tape measure\, seam ripper\, ruler with a cork back\, thread to match fabric\, extra sewing machine needles. Karen will have materials and patterns as well. We will provide irons and ironing boards. \nDescription: For weavers who want to cut and sew their own. This is an intense 2-day experience designing and sewing with handwoven cloth. It explores pattern layout\, individual fit issues\, and creative design solutions. Participants layout\, cut\, and sew their own custom garments with Karen’s guidance. Having their yardage is a prerequisite. Commercial fabric can be used.  They need to bring a pattern they want to use and sewing machines they are familiar with and that are in good working order. \nBio: Karen Gelbard\, The Oregon Weaver\, weaves and designs handwoven jackets\, coats\, and scarves. She uses her loom to create color harmonies and textures inspired by living on the Oregon Coast. Her work can be seen online\, at galleries\, and juried art fairs across the country\, where she has received recognition for her handwoven designs. Her favorite activity is rolling out yardage on the cutting table and starting the design process for a new handwoven garment. In addition to designing garments\, Karen has been part of the restoration process at Timberline Lodge\, weaving over 310 yards of upholstery fabric in the historic tradition. Her work has appeared in the Style magazine Tearsheet PDX for four years\, she teaches workshops on garment construction\, researches historic textiles\, and enjoys an occasional trip to Italy to study textiles. \n \nSee workshop policy here. \nWorkshop participants agree to indemnify\, defend and hold harmless COSWG\, its officers and members\, from all claims arising out of workshop activities.
URL:https://coswg.org/event/workshop-1-karen-gelbard-cut-and-sew-your-own-handwoven-jacket-vest-top/
LOCATION:Element Hotel\, 1526 Wall St\, Bend\, OR\, 97703\, United States
CATEGORIES:Rigid Heddle,Weave Structures,Workshop
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://coswg.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/KarenGelbard.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="COSWG":MAILTO:centraloregonspinnersweavers@gmail.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260523T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260524T160000
DTSTAMP:20260520T072206
CREATED:20260224T171519Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260304T231615Z
UID:10002354-1779526800-1779638400@coswg.org
SUMMARY:Workshop Session 2 – Karen Gelbard: Cut and Sew Your Own Handwoven Jacket/Vest/Top
DESCRIPTION:2-day Workshop \nSponsorship: This workshop is partially sponsored by the Patricia Williams Memorial Fund.  Patricia was a spinner\, weaver\, knitter and quilter\, and a member of the Portland Handweavers guild. Central Oregon Spinners & Weavers is grateful to Cherry Williams and the family for their donation. \nInstructor: Karen Gelbard\, theoregonweaver.com \nRegistration: Opens to Guild members on Feb 27 and closes on May 9. \nThe workshop will accommodate 8 students. \nCost: $150 \nMaterials fee: $45\, which includes Pellon\, interfacing\, and other materials. Please pay Karen in cash on the first day of the workshop. \nStudents Bring: Sewing machine in good working order. Paper garment pattern of your choice cut out to your size. Handwoven or commercial fabric: 3-4 yds for a vest or top\, 5 yards for a jacket or longer garment. All fabric should be washed (wet finished) and dried several days before the workshop. Bring any synthetic lining material you might want to use. Bring 1 ½-1 ¾ yds. good cotton fabric that goes with your garment fabric to use for binding. Bring a dress form if you have one. Sharp scissors\, cutting mat and rotary cutter\, tape measure\, seam ripper\, ruler with a cork back\, thread to match fabric\, extra sewing machine needles. Karen will have materials and patterns as well. We will provide irons and ironing boards. \nDescription: For weavers who want to cut and sew their own. This is an intense 2-day experience designing and sewing with handwoven cloth. It explores pattern layout\, individual fit issues\, and creative design solutions. Participants layout\, cut\, and sew their own custom garments with Karen’s guidance. Having their yardage is a prerequisite. Commercial fabric can be used.  They need to bring a pattern they want to use and sewing machines they are familiar with and that are in good working order. \nBio: Karen Gelbard\, The Oregon Weaver\, weaves and designs handwoven jackets\, coats\, and scarves. She uses her loom to create color harmonies and textures inspired by living on the Oregon Coast. Her work can be seen online\, at galleries\, and juried art fairs across the country\, where she has received recognition for her handwoven designs. Her favorite activity is rolling out yardage on the cutting table and starting the design process for a new handwoven garment. In addition to designing garments\, Karen has been part of the restoration process at Timberline Lodge\, weaving over 310 yards of upholstery fabric in the historic tradition. Her work has appeared in the Style magazine Tearsheet PDX for four years\, she teaches workshops on garment construction\, researches historic textiles\, and enjoys an occasional trip to Italy to study textiles. \n \nSee workshop policy here. \nWorkshop participants agree to indemnify\, defend and hold harmless COSWG\, its officers and members\, from all claims arising out of workshop activities.
URL:https://coswg.org/event/workshop-session-2-karen-gelbard-cut-and-sew-your-own-handwoven-jacket-vest-top/
LOCATION:Element Hotel\, 1526 Wall St\, Bend\, OR\, 97703\, United States
CATEGORIES:Rigid Heddle,Weave Structures,Workshop
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://coswg.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/KarenGelbard.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="COSWG":MAILTO:centraloregonspinnersweavers@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260605T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260605T113000
DTSTAMP:20260520T072206
CREATED:20260416T165952Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260416T170026Z
UID:10002358-1780653600-1780659000@coswg.org
SUMMARY:Weave Structure Interest Group
DESCRIPTION:Meeting at the Redmond Library Friday\, June 5. This interest group meets every 6 to 8 weeks to share ideas on a weave structure (multi-shaft)\, help each other and show off our weavings. All levels of multi-shaft weavers are welcome. \nInformation for this interest group can be found in the monthly newsletter or contact Bobbie Faust.
URL:https://coswg.org/event/weave-structure-interest-group-2/
LOCATION:Redmond Library – Meeting Room\, 827 SW Deschutes Ave\, Redmond\, OR\, 97756\, United States
CATEGORIES:Weave Structures
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://coswg.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Gettmann-boucle-towels.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260722
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260726
DTSTAMP:20260520T072206
CREATED:20260221T195444Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260516T204155Z
UID:10002352-1784678400-1785023999@coswg.org
SUMMARY:JEFFERSON COUNTY FAIR & RODEO - 2026
DESCRIPTION:All three county fairs are open to Crook\, Deschutes and Jefferson County residents.  We’re a Tri-County opportunity for fair entries!!\n\n\n\nTheme: Red\, White & Blue This Fair’s For You!\nFair Date: July 22 – 25 2026\nhttps://www.jeffco.net/fairgrounds/page/jefferson-county-fair-rodeo
URL:https://coswg.org/event/2026-jefferson-county-fair-rodeo/
LOCATION:Jefferson County Fairgrounds
CATEGORIES:Outside Events,Public
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://coswg.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/jcfrweb.jpg.webp
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260729
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260803
DTSTAMP:20260520T072206
CREATED:20250112T231238Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260221T201153Z
UID:10001027-1785283200-1785715199@coswg.org
SUMMARY:DESCHUTES COUNTY FAIR & RODEO - 2026
DESCRIPTION:All three county fairs are open to Crook\, Deschutes and Jefferson County residents.  We’re a Tri-County opportunity for fair entries!!\n\nTheme:\nFair Date: July 29 – Aug 02\, 2026\nhttps://expo.deschutes.org/p/fair
URL:https://coswg.org/event/deschutes-county-fair-rodeo/
LOCATION:Deschutes County Fairgrounds
CATEGORIES:Outside Events,Public
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://coswg.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/File__2_-removebg-preview21.png
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260805
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260809
DTSTAMP:20260520T072206
CREATED:20260221T201031Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260516T150133Z
UID:10002353-1785888000-1786233599@coswg.org
SUMMARY:CROOK COUNTY FAIR - 2026
DESCRIPTION:All three county fairs are open to Crook\, Deschutes and Jefferson County residents.  We’re a Tri-County opportunity for fair entries!!\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTheme: Blue Ribbon Days\nFair Date: August 5-8\, 2026\nhttps://www.crookcountyfairgrounds.com/p/fair\nPremium Book    (We usually enter under Textiles.)
URL:https://coswg.org/event/crook-county-fair-2026/
LOCATION:Crook County Fairgrounds
CATEGORIES:Outside Events,Public
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://coswg.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/fair_sac_races_a2.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260828
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260908
DTSTAMP:20260520T072206
CREATED:20260224T194245Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260516T204250Z
UID:10002355-1787875200-1788825599@coswg.org
SUMMARY:OREGON STATE FAIR
DESCRIPTION:Fair Date: August 28 – September 7\, 2026\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://coswg.org/event/oregon-state-fair-2/
CATEGORIES:Outside Events,Public
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://coswg.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/StateFair2026.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260917
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260919
DTSTAMP:20260520T072206
CREATED:20260221T192001Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260224T192531Z
UID:10002350-1789603200-1789775999@coswg.org
SUMMARY:Workshop - Cynthia Newman; Color in Composition
DESCRIPTION:This workshop will focus on thinking creatively about color. Using block designs\, you’ll explore how proportion and placement of design elements along with your color choices influence the overall feeling expressed in your cloth. \n \nLevel: All levels \n2-day Workshop \nInstructor: Cynthia Newman\, www.cjntextiles.com \nRegistration: Open to guild members in early August. \nCost:  \nMaterials fee: \nSee workshop policy here. \nWorkshop participants agree to indemnify\, defend and hold harmless COSWG\, its officers and members\, from all claims arising out of workshop activities.
URL:https://coswg.org/event/workshop-cynthia-newman-color-in-composition/
LOCATION:TBA
CATEGORIES:Rigid Heddle,Weave Structures,Workshop
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/avif:https://coswg.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/CynthiaNewman.avif
ORGANIZER;CN="COSWG":MAILTO:centraloregonspinnersweavers@gmail.com
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