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The Black Sheep Hand Weavers Guild is an HGA-affiliated guild located in the San Francisco Bay area. The purpose of the Blacksheep Handweavers Guild is to promote the exchange of ideas and knowledge in the textile arts, and to encourage efforts and activities in all fields of textiles. Guests are encouraged to make a $5 donation on evenings when we have outside speakers. The membership dues are determined by the guild and cover the period from September - August. Annual membership is still only $25. Members receive a copy of the newsletter, discounted or waived fees for guild-sponsored events and workshops, access to the guild library, discounted registration for CNCH, and a strong sense of community. | |
Folks,
I hope you've all looked into the information about CNCH (http://www.cnch.org). It's a terrific way to try out a new technique, spend time with friends, and (oh yeh) shop. There are still some terrific sessions still available which is a great way to try out a technique and get to know a teacher. If you haven't registered, there's still time
I also have a big request. We're in the process of filling some of the Board positions for next year. We need volunteers to be on the nominating committee. If you'd like to take on a board position, that would be lovely too. Please let me (or any other Board member) know if you'd like to help
I'm also looking forward to seeing you on the 17th when Stephanie Gaustad joins us.
I hope you will join me at the April meeting.
take care,
Rosemary
Our membership year is Sept 1 - Aug 31, with dues of $25 ($15 for new members joining after Mar 1). This includes the CNCH contribution. Checks should be made out to Black Sheep Handweavers Guild, and mailed to Rachel Levy, 755 Newell Road, Palo Alto, CA 94303. Rachel can also be reached by email or by phone, 650-325-0917.
The guild is fortunate to have a small but really very good library. As most of you know, a listing of our holdings is on the guild’s website. Of particular value are the magazines – most of the material in them is timeless. If you are looking for information on a topic or just want inspiration, this is a great source. If you need help in locating articles from “Handwoven” look at the online index available at Interweave Press. Contact the librarian, Caryl, carylc@gmail.com if there is something you would like to borrow or to just come over and browse.
Guild Members are Welcome to Contribute to our Monthly Newsletter
Anyone who would like to provide information, articles, or announcements about weaving, knitting, dyeing, spinning, etc that other guild members would find interesting, is welcome to send them to Debby Maio.
Also any suggestions to enhance or improve our newsletter are also welcome.
If you are just now signing up for the conference, late fees are now in effect. Also, if you do not want to attend the entire conference, you can now register for just the 2-3 day workshops. The availability of the workshops is still very good.
Also, the conference will be open to the public 9 am to 4 pm, Sat & Sun, May 3 & 4.
Located at the DoubleTree Hotel, 2001 Point West Way, in Sacramento. From Capital City Freeway/Business 80, go East on Arden Way one block. The hotel is on the right, across from the Arden Fair Mall.
Our guild has a policy of not allowing the membership roster to be used for commercial uses. Any unsolicited commercial mailings, including those over the internet, will incur the collective wrath of our membership. As my mother used to say, "Do that, and I'll make your life a misery." rbrock@prosaix.com
This site is hosted by Prosaix because Rosemary made Lynn's life a misery until he agreed to do so. Think of it as a wee bit of community service.