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SUMMARY:Exhibition: A Life Well Woven - Dee Ford Potter
DESCRIPTION:Exhibition September 22 through December 7 in the Barber Library Rotunda Gallery\, COCC campus \nReception: 4 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. on Oct. 1 \nFree and open to the public.
URL:https://coswg.org/event/exhibition-a-life-well-woven-dee-ford-potter/
LOCATION:Central Oregon Community College – Barber Library\, Rotunda\, 2600 NW College Way\, Bend\, OR\, 97703\, United States
CATEGORIES:Outside Events,Public
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251004T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251004T160000
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SUMMARY:Mini- Workshop: Learn to Spin with Stephanie Sexton
DESCRIPTION:Come learn to spin fiber into yarn! In this workshop we will cover the basics of spinning wool into yarn. Fiber is provided\, but participants should bring their own wheel or make arrangements to borrow one. Multiple bobbins are helpful\, but not required. This workshop is suitable for those who have never spun or who are new to spinning and want to gain confidence. \nInstructor: Stephanie Sexton \nBio: Stephani has been knitting since 2001\, spinning since 2008 and weaving since 2016. She enjoys natural fibers\, always has a knitting project with her and would like to expand her weaving skills. She has two slightly feral children\, holds a degree in Botany from Oregon State and works as a computer drafter at an engineering firm. \nNumber of students: Min.= 3 – Max = 6 \nCost: $28 \nMaterials Fee: $20 paid directly to Stephanie; fiber provided \nSupplies: Spinning wheel and bobbins \nTime: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. with a break for sack / take out lunch\n\n\n.\nSee workshop policy here.\n\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-learn-to-spin-with-stephanie-sexton/
LOCATION:The Depot\, 805 NE Wiest Way\, Bend\, OR\, 97701\, United States
CATEGORIES:Spinning,Workshop
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251006
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251013
DTSTAMP:20260520T010636
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SUMMARY:Handweavers Guild of America Spinning & Weaving Week
DESCRIPTION:Spinning and Weaving Week\n\n\n\n\n\nThe crafts of spinning\, weaving\, dyeing\, and basket weaving are as ancient as our history; they are the threads that bind us to our ancestors and to each other. Our crafts know no national boundary. They are a part of the heritage of the world. The Spinning and Weaving Week celebration reflects the truly international membership of the Handweavers Guild of America\, Inc.\, and the international traditions of our crafts. We invite fiber artists around the world to join together in celebration of our common heritage. \nSpinning and Weaving Week is celebrated every October during the first full week of the month (Monday-Sunday)
URL:https://coswg.org/event/handweavers-guild-of-america-spinning-weaving-week/
CATEGORIES:Conference,Outside Events,Public
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251008T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251008T120000
DTSTAMP:20260520T010637
CREATED:20240109T191621Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251006T153937Z
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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 \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. \nOctober 8\, 2025…. Meeting will be at the Redmond Senior Center from 10am to 12pm.   There will be the finally preparations for the guild presentation.  We will still be collecting challenge items and other items to display with the guild presentation.\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-2025-01-08/
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:20251010T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251010T160000
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CREATED:20250711T224636Z
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SUMMARY:Mini - Workshop: Spinning Novelty Yarn with Stephanie Sexton
DESCRIPTION:Let’s play with spinning! In this workshop we will cover spinning several different “novelty” yarns. Spirals\, coils\, fluffy and fun yarns and even bouclé! These yarns will add dimension to your knits and woven pieces. Fiber is provided\, please bring your wheel and a couple bobbins. \nInstructor: Stephanie Sexton \nBio: Stephani has been knitting since 2001\, spinning since 2008 and weaving since 2016. She enjoys natural fibers\, always has a knitting project with her and would like to expand her weaving skills. She has two slightly feral children\, holds a degree in Botany from Oregon State and works as a computer drafter at an engineering firm. \nNumber of students: Min.=3\, Max.=8 \nCost: $28 \nMaterials fee: $20 paid directly to Stephanie; fiber provided \nEquipment/Supplies:\nEach participant should bring his/her wheel\, extra bobbins and a lazy kate.\nIf they have a niddy noddy or other extras like blending boards\, hand cards\, etc. they are welcome to bring them.\n.\n\nSee workshop policy here. \n. \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-novelty-yarn-with-stephanie-sexton/
LOCATION:The Depot\, 805 NE Wiest Way\, Bend\, OR\, 97701\, United States
CATEGORIES:Spinning,Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251011T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251011T160000
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CREATED:20250711T224835Z
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SUMMARY:Mini - Workshop: Spinning With a Purpose by Stephanie Sexton
DESCRIPTION:Let’s take our spinning to the next level by planning for the end product. We will discuss what projects we want to create and plan how our spinning will take us there. We will practice worsted and woolen spinning techniques to achieve desired results. Fibers will be provided\, please bring a wheel\, bobbins and a lazy kate (if you have one). If you have a fiber that you want to play with or a specific project that you want to plan for\, please bring your ideas. \nInstructor: Stephanie Sexton \nBio:  Stephani has been knitting since 2001\, spinning since 2008 and weaving since 2016. She enjoys natural fibers\, always has a knitting project with her and would like to expand her weaving skills. She has two slightly feral children\, holds a degree in Botany from Oregon State and works as a computer drafter at an engineering firm. \nNumber of students:  Min.= 3 \,  Max. = 8 \nCost: $28 \nMaterials fee: $20 be paid directly to Stephanie; fiber provided \nEquipment/Supplies:\nEach participant should bring his/her wheel\, extra bobbins and a lazy kate.\nIf they have a niddy noddy or other extras like blending boards\, hand cards\, etc. they are welcome to bring them.\n.\n\nSee workshop policy here. \n. \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-a-purpose-by-stephanie-sexton/
LOCATION:The Depot\, 805 NE Wiest Way\, Bend\, OR\, 97701\, United States
CATEGORIES:Spinning,Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251015T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251015T113000
DTSTAMP:20260520T010637
CREATED:20241208T232511Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250112T232404Z
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SUMMARY:Program - Presentations by both the Spinning and Tapestry Study Groups
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-2-2025-10-15/
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:20251017T101500
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251017T113000
DTSTAMP:20260520T010637
CREATED:20250826T174309Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250826T174542Z
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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.
URL:https://coswg.org/event/weave-structure-study-group-6/
LOCATION:Deschutes Public Library East Side Conference Room\, 62080 Dean Swift Rd\, Bend\, OR\, 97701
CATEGORIES:Weave Structures
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251019T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251019T150000
DTSTAMP:20260520T010637
CREATED:20231020T144057Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250211T232918Z
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SUMMARY:Study Group:  Sunday Tapestry Study Group
DESCRIPTION:The Sunday Tapestry Study Group meets monthly  at 1 PM on the 3rd Sunday of the month at Colleen Frank’s home.
URL:https://coswg.org/event/study-group-sunday-tapestry-study-group-2025-03-16/2025-10-19/
LOCATION:Frank Family Ranch\, Bend\, 97703\, United States
CATEGORIES:Tapestry
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ORGANIZER;CN="COSWG":MAILTO:centraloregonspinnersweavers@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251028T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251028T150000
DTSTAMP:20260520T010637
CREATED:20250102T154332Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250410T153739Z
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SUMMARY:Rigid Heddle Study Group
DESCRIPTION:4th Tuesday of each month\n1-3 PM (you can bring your lunch and meet prior to the meeting\, noon – 1 PM)
URL:https://coswg.org/event/rigid-heddle-study-group/2025-10-28/
LOCATION:The Depot\, 805 NE Wiest Way\, Bend\, OR\, 97701\, United States
CATEGORIES:Rigid Heddle
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