CNCH May 19 – 22, 2022 San Mateo
Conference of Northern California Handweavers in person next Spring. If you would like to join the New Yokayo guild which does not currently have any meetings, you can contact Lotus Baker in Willits via email lotusspinner@ gmail.com. Dues for the
Shopping at THE WOODS this weekend
Gerry Grimes' Holiday Sale Oct. 2 - 3, 2021. 10am to 3pm at the Woods Clubhouse. Handwoven Rugs, Scarves, knit headbands and finger-less gloves. Also available by appointment 937 2542.
Tapestry Exhibit held over … thru Sept
If you missed the Larochette tapestry exhibit in August
PTArts reacting to resurgence of COVID
Due to the Delta Variant's impact on life as we know it, PTArts is closing again until this new round of surge is over and the breakthrough infections subside.We'll do Fiber Fair as an online exhibit/sale again in October, and
Anatomy of a Tapestry: Techniques, Materials, Care Exhibition
Anatomy of a Tapestry: Techniques, Materials, Care Exhibition Opening: Friday, August 6, 5PM Book Presentation: Saturday August 7, 11AM PACIFIC TEXTILE ARTS 450 Alger St. Fort Bragg, CA 95437 707-409-6811We’re excited to be celebrating the recent publication of Anatomy of
PTArts cautiously opening
Calligraphy Group has started up again --- Contact Judy jdetrick @ mcn.org AND
IMDI – republished book on mushroom dyeing
You may order the book, Mushrooms For Dyes, Paper, Pigments & Myco-Stix, by Miriam C. Rice and Dorothy Beebee from https://fungi.com/collections/other-mushroom-books-1/products/mushrooms-for-dyes-paper-pigments-myco-stix or from Nancy directly (for $35) if you live in Mendocino/Fort Bragg area. As reported in our 2021 Newsletter: At
Guest House Museum Rugs
Rag rugs woven by members of Pacific Textile Arts on the antique Finnish loom at the Guest House Museum in Ft. Bragg are for sale at the museum, as posted on their Facebook page. Even though the museum is temporarily
PTArts Newsletter #77C
Jackie Wollenberg has again done a fantastic job getting PTArts activites on paper with her annual newsletter. If you have ever been associated with PTA, you will receive a black and white copy in your mailbox with an envelop for
California Arts Council GRANTS
The California Arts Council recently announced the historic return of direct funding for California's individual artists, for the first time in nearly two decades! Apply by April 1 for the Individual Artists Fellowship grant, supporting emerging, established, and legacy artists through
Welcome 2021
We are all hopeful that with the vaccine becoming available, PTArts and the rest of the world will return to prior activities - programs, classes, and other textile related endeavors.
CTTC – Center for Traditional Textiles of Cusco
Lolli notes that this organization has been in existence for quite some time. 2021 marks the 25th anniversary of the Center for Traditional Textiles of Cusco. It is aligned with a support organization call Andean Textile Arts.
Hurricanes thru Guatemala
Deborah Chandler writes " We have had a long and extra-wet rainy season here in Central America this year, and now for a grand finale we have been hit by two huge hurricanes, ETA and IOTA. The damage is staggering, and
CNCH Fall Newsletter
Click HERE to see the current Conference of Northern California Handweavers newsletter.
Attending a Show via PDF file
Textile makers around the world do more than create vibrant fabrics for innumerable uses. Their creations stretch in countless ways. They reach back in time—continuing time-honored practices—and forward in time, bringing countless innovations and cross-cultural influences. Textiles may reflect hope,
Celebrate Spinning and Weaving Week Oct 5-11, 2020
Handweaver's Guild of America The PTArts Spinning Group continues to meet regularly - contact Ann Brezina at annscats @ gmail for more information. Recently we have been meeting at Ann's home but we also gather on the patio at
ANNUAL OCTOBER FIBER FAIR CANCELLED
Due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, this year's FIBER FAIR has been cancelled.
Upcoming – ALL ON HOLD
- May 2-3, Mickie will offer a FELTING BEADS AND MAKING JEWELRY class.- May 9-10, Jennie Henderson will teach a NO MESS DYEING for quilters and others class.- June1-August 3: Mondays either afternoon 1:30- 4:30 pm or evenings 6 -
Sat. Feb 22: PTArts Program
10am social11am program Suzanne da Rosa is a master lace knitter and has been involved in ahistorical study of Shetland fine lace knitting. She has knit samples and garments for the Shetland Museum and Archives and test knits for well known
PTArts Program Saturday 1-25-2020
At 11:00 AM Adriane Nicolaisen will present a slide show about her recent trip to Uzbekistan and Turkey, elaborating on her collection of textiles from the area now on exhibit in the Gallery. Meet and Greet at 10:00 AM before
PTArts Program 11-23-19
Social and Sharing 10am Program 11am: Linda Turner and Valerie Frey will delight us with “show and tell” from their travels to Japan and their study of Kumihimo.
Mark your calendar … Nov 9, 2019
Beginning Kumihimo class will be given on Saturday November 9th. Sign up via our registration page.
November Gallery – Eileen Broderick
LAYERSHand knitted and crocheted wraps often worn over multi-colored hand dyed shirts. Plus other accessories created by Eileen Broderick.
Rescheduled due to power outage ….Nov 4/5 M/T: Crocheting the Coast
Introductory lesson in crocheting flora and fauna with Trisha LavoieNovember 4/5th Introductory talk Monday, Nov 4th, 7pm at PTA classroomAll welcome at no charge. Donations gratefully accepted. Talk: Artist Trisha Lavoie will discuss her fiber art practice of recreating natural objects using
Sat OCT 26th PROGRAM CANCELLED
Due to the likelihood of PGE power shutoff in Fort Bragg tomorrow
Oct Fiber Fair a success !
Thanks to all who worked the faire as well as those who came to find treasures.
First Friday: Sept 6, 2019
Come visit the Gallery 5-8pmDeborah Corsini Wedge Weaves, plus local weavers work.
Interested in the guanaco?
Argentina’s Textile Crusader or perhaps one about sheep? The Hidden Powers of a Sheep.
Jean Near: 12/31/1914 – 7/14/2019
Jean was born in Ukiah and spent most of her life in Mendocino County. After graduating from Potter Valley High School she attended UC Berkeley where she earned a degree in English.Jean married John Ham, a Covelo native. She has
Check out the photos from 2019 Mushroom Dye Workshop
Click this LINK to see all the photos !
First Friday – August 2, 2019
5-8pm Opening Reception: MAGIC STRANDS - Sue Luna items in Elaine Todd's collection. Exquisitely woven scarves, throws, shawls and more in lustrous chenille, ultra-soft alpaca and quality cotton fibers from the Magic Strands studio of Sue Luna. Sue will not be available
Recently added to LINKS page
The Ancient Mangel of Santarcangelo di Romagna: In a tiny town near Italy’s Northeastern coast, the unique art of handmade, rust-printed textiles is still alive thanks to a piece of living history: a massive stone-and-wood mangle designed, in part, by
PTArts TEXTILE HISTORY
Lolli is beginning to digitize the amazing textiles that exist in the PTArts collections. Click on links to view PDFs. Japan: Kimonos
PTArts PROGRAM 5/25/19
Come at 10 for social and sharing. Ann Brezina will share her insights regarding spinning wheels and spinning lovely yarns.
THE KRENOV SCHOOL 2019 GRADUATION SHOW, MAY 18 – 27 PARTNER’S GALLERY
Graduating Krenov School students proudly present their fine woodworking at Partners Gallery May 18th to May 27th. OPENING RECEPTION: MAY 18TH 5-8PM With one semester of excellent instruction under their belt, this year's students have set out to push boundaries and explore
Friday MAY 10th – 7pm
Lisa Grey, artist, teacher, innovator Lisa Grey has been a full time studio artist for close to 40 years. She has led workshops in multiple dyeing, printmaking, and creative sewing techniques in the US and abroad.
FIRST FRIDAY 5/3/19 – “SPUN OUT” spinning exhibit and sale … plus 1hr talk on Mushroom Dyeing 5:30pm
Friday 5pm-8pm Come enjoy the exhibit and a few munchies.Also Mushroom Dyeing with Alissa Allen, 1 hour lecture, 5:30 PM
Barn to Yarn 2019 – 5/4/19
Barn to Yarn 2019 at the UC Hopland Research and Extension Center will take place on May 4th from 9am-3pm. I welcome you all to join us as volunteers and to share your skill and
PTArts PROGRAM – APRIL 27th
Social and Sharing at 10am. Program 11am-Noon. Mickie McCormic will delight us with her world of art dolls. Should be a great time!
PDF of Newsletter
Click on this link to see in color Jackie's last newsletter which was mailed the week of April 10th to all PTArts folks past and present.
What is Sprang?
PTArts Program Saturday March 23rd. NormaLee shared information gotten at Carol James' MAC class last November. Social and Sharing at 10 - Program 11 to noon.