The events posted here are of interest to fiber artists living in the ANWG region. These events are sponsored by nonprofit organizations. To place an event email. Due to limited space and the great number of fiber-related activities, the events that will be posted here will be those that are determined to be of interest to a large segment of the ANWG region.

Member Guild Sponsored Events

The Fourteenth Annual Snake River Fiber Fair
May 16, 17 and 18, 2008
Eastern Idaho Technical College, Idaho Falls
Sponsored by the Weaving, Spinning and Fiber Arts Guild of Idaho Falls. Weaving, spinning, dyeing, felting, knitting, rug hooking, beading and basketry classes; vendors, and fleeces. For more information see: www.snakeriverweaversandspinners.org, send to e-mail or call: 208-522-1337.

Regional Events

Weaving Guilds of Oregon Traveling Exhibit
September 2007 -- September 2008

Columbia Alpaca Breeders Association
May 2, 3 & 4, 2008 at Metro Expo Center, Portland, OR
Alpaca halter and fleece show. For more information, including vendor possibilities, see http://www.cabaclassic.org/

Mission Mill Museum Announces 24th Annual Sheep to Shawl Event
Saturday, May 17, 10:00 am to 4:00 pm
Mission Mill Museum, 1313 Mill Street SE, Salem, OR, 97301
Mission Mill Museum is pleased to announce its 24th Annual Sheep to Shawl Festival Event. Bring your friends and family to Mission Mill Museum and explore Salem’s rich heritage! Wander through the Mill and marvel at the complex machinery. Enjoy sheep and sheep-shearing, goats, rabbits, and other interesting animals! Meet and learn about local heritage organizations at this event’s Heritage Expo, including the Marion County Historical Society. Journey through the historic mill building as guides introduce you to the sights, sounds, smells and stories of the 19th century factory. Listen to living history presenters as they transport you into the past with their fascinating tales of yesteryear. Watch the fascinating demonstrations of spinning, weaving, quilting, and lace making by local fiber artists. As this event is FREE, event attendees are asked share the Mill’s generosity by helping the hungry:  please bring a can of food for donation to Marion-Polk Food Share. http://www.missionmill.org/

Northwest Regional Spinners Association
June 5-8, 2008
Annual conference –Willamette University, Salem, OR. Join now and
check the website early in 2008 for workshop information www.nwrsa.org

Black Sheep Gathering
June 20-22, 2008
Lane County Fairgrounds, Eugene, OR.
Workshop information is usually up on the website in February.www.blacksheepgathering.org

Montana Association of Weavers and Spinners Conference
Carroll College, Helena, Montana
June 20-22, 2008
Montana Association of Weavers and Spinners (MAWS) is holding their Montana State conference in Helena Montana on the campus of Carroll College.  Presenters are Jean Scorgie, editor of Weavers Craft, Jane Fournier, author of In Sheep's Clothing, Janet Szabo, noted knitting instructor and many others.   Contact Annette Cade at e-mail. For vendor information, contact Joanne at e-mail. website:  www.mawsonline.org

Montana Fiber Roundup and Alpaca/Llama Showcase
July 12, 13, 2008
Trade Center at the Kalispell Fairgrounds, Kalispell, Montana.
Fiber classes, demos, vendors, fleece sales and judging, alpaca and llama halter classes and fiber sale. Authentic Navajo rugs on display. Free admission. http://www.gttsfibermill.com/showsevents.htm or e-mail for more information.

Shaniko Wool Gathering
Sept. 6-7, 2008
Weaver's Workshop Museum, Shaniko, Oregon
Shaniko, Oregon was a railroad terminus established in 1900, and earned the title of the largest wool shipping center in the world by 1903. With wool sales in the millions of dollars and increased shipping volumes, Shaniko was referred to as the, "Wool Capital of the World". The wool gathering to held to inform the public about varieties of wool, and the processes involved in creating beautiful, useful products from different wools; to help maintain the ranching culture and tradition of the north-central Oregon area, by reviving the historic marketplace for wool growers to sell their wares; and to provide the opportunity for fiber artists of the Northwest region to find new sources here, and to show their products and services as well. http://shanikowoolgathering.com/page2.html

Oregon Flock & Fiber Festival
Sept 26-28, 2008
Clackamas County Fairgrounds, Canby, OR. Workshop information is usually on the website in June. www.flockandfiberfestival.com

Weaving Waves of Color
2009 ANWG Conference
May 28-31, 2009
Post Conference Workshops: June 1-3, 2009
Gonzaga University, Spokane, WA
For more information contact Alison Addicks email

National & International Events

Convergence 2008, Tampa Bay, Florida
June 22 through June 24, 2008
Information now available on exhibits to enter with most deadlines in January 2008.
http://www.weavespindye.org/pages/?p=convergence2008/ExhibitsEnter.html&loc=3-72-00

Classes and Workshops

Fiber in the Forest
May 17-19, 2008
Camp Myrtlewood< Oregon
Fiber in the Forest is held at Camp Myrtlewood, a scenic rustic retreat located in the Coast Range off highway 42, 40 miles west of I-5. Three-day workshops are taught by enthusiastic fiber teachers— with plenty of free time for hiking, talking, and enjoying the spring!
http://www.weaverscabin.com/Fiber%20in%20the%20Forest.html

Business of Crafts Weekend Workshop
June 21-22, 2008
This comprehensive and fun two-day workshop is designed for artists and craftspeople new to selling their work or who have been selling on a small scale and are ready to take their business to the next level.  Taught by Pamela Corwin, artist and owner of Paper Scissors Rock, and Manya Vee, jewelry designer and owner of Kindred Circle Gallery in Edmonds, Washington, this comprehensive workshop will provide students with tools and resources needed to start running one's business like a professional.  Early-bird special: $175 before May 15.  $200 Thereafter.  More details and registration at www.businessofcrafts.com/bocww.php.  Or call 425-776-3778 to reach Manya or 360-357-3480 to reach Pam.

"Color Mixing for Dyers I" with Carol Soderlund
September 17-21, 2008, at Glacier Camp in beautiful Lakeside, Montana
Dye the color you choose, not the color that chooses you! Explore the unlimited number of hues possible by mixing only pure reds, yellows, and blues of Procion MX dye. Each student will build a sample book of more than 1,000 dye formulas on 100% cotton fabric. This book will become an invaluable reference for future dyeing. Carol Soderlund, award winning quilt artist, will teach this popular class. Workshop will be hosted by Kathy Regier, weaver, of Trout Creek, MT. All the details are available at www.sophiacenterofmontana.com or call Kathy at (406) 827-3978.

Call for Entries or Proposals

2009 Conference of the Association of Northwest Weavers’ Guilds
Handweavers’ Guild of Spokane, Washington
Deadline: July 1, 2008
The committee is soliciting proposals for seminars and workshops from teachers, weavers and artists for the 2009 ANWG Conference to be held May 28 – May 31, 2009 (post conference workshops will run June 1 – 3, 2009). The conference will be held on the campus of Gonzaga University. Conference theme is “Weaving Waves of Color” and the conference will feature an instructor’s trunk show. Please submit via email a Microsoft Word, Word Perfect or Rich Text Format (rtf) document describing your proposed seminar(s) and/or workshop, the length (half-day, full-day, day and one-half seminars; one-day, two-day, or three day workshops), the expected instructor’s fee and the type of space or facility needed. Hard copies of proposals may be submitted to Victoria Leuba ,704 W. Cleveland Avenue, Spokane, Washington 99205-3246. email

"Dancing Hands Fiber Arts at the Springfield Museum"
Springfield, OR
Entry deadline: August 20, 2008.
A juried exhibit dedicated to promoting the innovation and workmanship of fiber artists living in Oregon and Washington.  This exhibition will showcase the excellence of contemporary fiber art in the Pacific Northwest and is open to all fiber artists living in Oregon and Washington. All original fiber works are eligible, but with the exception of small portable pieces or basketry, work must be able to be hung on a wall.  Dates of show: November 4, 2008 –January 23, 2009. For more information and to download prospectus, visit: dancinghandsfiber.org. Entry fee: $20 for three entries, $5 for each additional entry. Only digital images on a cd will be accepted.