April 24 - 27, 2025

CNCH 2025  “Bound by Thread – Boundless Creativity”

Asilomar on Monterey Bay The soul-renewing beachfront conference grounds!

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Weaving, Spinning, Dying, Basketry, Kumihimo with 13 fabulous, World-Renowned Instructors!

For our two-and-a-half day workshop offerings, we have gathered an amazing cast of Instructors and we have asked them to provide us with unique offerings. They’ve all come through for us on that account!

Here’s a sneak peek:

If you’re a fan of kumihimo on the marudai, who’ve looked at some braids and said, “how the heck did they do that?” you’ll get the answers from our world-renowned instructor.  Meanwhile, if you want to enter the world of basketmaking, or just want to make a beautiful basket that will become an heirloom, we’re offering that in 2025. If natural dyeing is of interest, we have snagged the premier west coast mushroom dyeing teacher. Or, join a leading textile artist for a roundup of fiber-reactive techniques!  Spinners: You can spin the planet! Or reach for the rainbow! And for all of you weavers out there, we are running the whole gamut for you, from wool transparent tapestry, to a special twist on rug weaving, to ultra high-fashion fabric design, to weft Ikat, and have you ever heard of a metaweave? We’ve got that too!

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There’s something for everyone, including a beginner or refresher floor loom workshop, and another workshop where we bring the specialized looms to you! Plus, for at least 2 of our workshops, rigid heddle looms will be an option.

(link here to learn more)

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July 10-17, 2024

Handweaver's Guild of America Hosts

Convergence®

Wichita,Kansas

 

The ultimate international fiber art experience, HGA’s Convergence® conference where you can immerse yourself in the inspiration and stimulation of exhibits, classes, textile tours, shopping and more!

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How to Register (link here)

• Online - The preferred registration method of HGA, secure and includes an immediate email confirmation

• Phone (678) 730-0010 – Available Tuesday through Friday, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM ET

Convergence® Marketplace, Special Events, and Tours are open to the general public with the purchase of a Day Pass/and or Ticket. CVP’s and Session registrations are limited to Individual, Family, Student, and Professional Artist members of the Handweavers Guild of America, Inc. All purchases are non-refundable, Sessions are the exception. 

Registration is first-come, first-served and will close June 19, 2024 for Workshops. Meal Plans must be purchased by June 28, 2024. Registration for Seminars, CVP’s, Events, Tours, Etc. will continue until Noon the day before their start. Registrations received after July 1, 2024 are based on availability and subject to an additional late fee of $25. Fiber Trust supporters who have given a financial gift of $100 or more in 2023 qualify for Priority Registration. See page 42 in the Delegate Registration Book for more information about donating to the Fiber Trust or call (678) 730-0010.

HGA supports our Marketplace vendors by providing a list of registered attendees (includes name, state/province, country, and email address). Your participation supports small fiber art businesses, and your privacy is HGA’s first concern. If you wish to not include your name and email address on the list, you may opt out at registration.

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April 26 - 28, 2024

CNCH 2024 "Enduring Fiber Roots"

Rohnert Park, Santa Rosa, CA

The 71st annual Conference of Northern California Handweavers (CNCH) in beautiful Sonoma County, CA. Our conference theme this year is Enduring Fiber Roots, inspired by the area’s majestic Redwood trees. The area is also home to acres of vineyards, rugged coastlines, and numerous dairy ranches. They chose the Redwood tree to honor the ancient and magnificent symbol of our state, whose roots support us. CNCH 2024 will be held at the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel, Sonoma Wine Country. Wonderful workshops, vendors, exhibitions, fundraising, and fun celebrating weaving, and advancing the traditions of fiber.

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