Welcome to the Sandpoint Fiberarts Guild
If you weave, spin, knit, quilt, bead, sew, embroider, felt, crochet or enjoy any fiber- or textile-related activity . . .
If you make rugs, baskets, clothing, quilts or coverlets, paper, dolls or toys, table linens. . .
Whether you are brand-new to the fiber arts or are a professional textile artist . . .
. . . you've come to the right place in Idaho's far north!
News and Upcoming Events
NEXT REGULAR MONTHLY MEETING OF THE SANDPOINT FIBERARTS GUILD – Tuesday, November 15, 2011
The meeting will be held at the Arts Alliance located at 518 Oak Street (red building at corner of Oak and 6th Streets) in Sandpoint. Informal socializing begins at 6:00 PM, and he evening's program - the annual holiday ornament exhnage!!! – follows about 6:30 PM.
Bring an ornament handmade by YOU wrapped or bagged so it's a surprise. We'll play some sort of trading game, and you'll go home with a new decoration for your tree!
This month snacks will be provided by:
Savory treat - Julie H.
Something sweet - Sharon (or maybe Sharon traded months with Vicki . . .)
Beverages - Barbi
After the meeting everyone is invited to stay as long as they like to knit or spin or just visit!
WEAVING STUDY GROUP
No weaving group meeting in November. The next meeting is Thursday, December 8 at Vicki's home in Sagle. The study group meets at a different location each month, including various weavers' homes and studios. Email Loriefor more information or the location of this month's meeting.
See photos of the Weaving Study Group's recent projects!
KNITTING STUDY GROUP
The Sandpoint Fiber Arts Knitting Study Group meets monthly on the first Tuesday of each month at 6:00 PM. The next meeting is Tuesday December t the Arts Alliance located at 518 Oak Street (red building at corner of Oak and 6th Streets) in Sandpoint. The group also meets on an ongoing basis “virtually” on the web via a members-only web site.
If you’d like to be a part of this group, please contact Sherry Ennis by email or 208-265-0608
OPEN HANDSPINNING SESSIONS MOST THURSDAY AFTERNOONS
Handspinners meet Thursday afternoons from 4:00 until 6:00 pm at Blue Flag Handweaving Studio, 214-B Cedar Street in Sandpoint. These sessions are free and open to anyone who spins or who would like to learn more about the craft. Also feel free to bring knitting, crochet, carding or other projects to work on.
Although formal instruction is not available at these sessions, there are always experienced spinners on hand to answer questions, demonstrate techniques and help with troubleshooting. Spinners must provide their own fiber, spinning wheels or spindles, and other tools.
Email or call Kristie at 208-263-4600 for more information.
Blue Flag will be closed for a long Thanksgiving holiday and there will be no open spinning on Nov. 17 or Nov. 25. Spinning will resume on Dec. 1
The CALENDAR includes Sandpoint Fiberarts Guild's meeting schedule as well as other selected Pacific Northwest fiber-related events.
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CURRENT PROJECTS
Click here for information about recent Guild projects
