Below is the Workshop FAQ. New items, or items which have been updated since the last posting, are highlighted using *** in front of the date/location heading. (Remember: You can search for *** to find new entries.) At the bottom is a section with a list of workshop locations. Courtesy of Ron, the Workshop FAQ can be viewed at <http://www.rbparker.com/WorkshopFAQ.html>
If you have any items you would like added to the FAQ, please send the information (subject, date, place, teacher, basic cost, and contact person) to me at <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]>. Please keep each listing to 10 lines or less! Otherwise, I will have to edit, and you may lose something important to you. The FAQ is updated and sent on the first of every month. All inquiries about workshops should be sent to the contact person. I have posted all the information I have. New or updated this edition: -- Felting Workship, New York City, June -- 2nd Anuual Textile Festival, New Hampshire, June -- Serendipity Spinners, San Jose, California ===>Special Events by Date then State<=== ***Saturday, June 21; New York City Fabric Felting workshop; Instructor: Carol Cypher Description: Design and create a light weight wool felt fabric with a beautiful hand by working wool fiber into a background fabric of cotton or silk. Add silk, angora, even milkweed to jazz up the effect. Use your finished fabric as a window treatment, pillow cover, or wearable art. <http://www.urbanknitter.com/> Date: Saturday, June 21 Time: 10:00am-4:30pm Cost: $85 Materials Fee: $18 Prior Experience: None Register: 212-239-1010 Location: Urban Knitter, 555 8th Avenue, room 1809, New York, NY Saturday-Sunday, June 14-15, 2003; Maine Fiber Frolic, Maine The Maine Fiber Frolic, June 14 & 15th at Windsor Fairgrounds, Rt 32, Windsor, Maine, Fleece/Fiber; Sheep Dog Demo's; Marketplace; llama drill team; goat show; workshops; sheep breed exhibition ; guest speakers and a kids area. Website is: <http://www.fiberfrolic.com> July 26th, 2003, 17th Annual Lambtown, Dixon, California The festival returns to the May Fair grounds on Saturday, July 26th, 2003, from 9 A.M. to 10 P.M. Craft and fiber booths, classes, competitions, animal exhibits and, as always, a variety of great food celebrating the lamb industry and the rich agricultural heritage of the region. This year's live entertainment will feature music and performances from many cultures including Basque, Spanish, Greek, Scottish, Peruvian and American Country. <http://www.lambtown.com/info.html> Friday-Sunday, June 27-29, 2003, National CSMSA Conference, Troutdale, Oregon Circular Sock Knitting Conference. Sock Knitting, Dye Class with Jill Laski, Felting Class, Silent Auction, contests & more! $50 Contact <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> for more info, or see <http://www.angoravalley.com/csmsa/2003conference.html> ***Saturday, June 28; Austin, Texas Texas, June 28. Rowdy Outlaw Texas League will host a Summer Solstice party (yes, a week late, we couldn't get the hall on the 21st!) at VFW Post 4443, RR620 and SR71, Austin. Potluck, vendors, door prizes and the company of spinners young and old. Newsgroup: [EMAIL PROTECTED], email [EMAIL PROTECTED], webpage <http://www.fysh.org/~slinky/rotfl> ***Saturday-Sunday, June 28-29; Charlestown, New Hampshire On Saturday and Sunday, June 28 and 29, 2003 the Fort at No. 4 Living History Museum will host its second annual Textile Festival. The Fort will be open during the festival for tours. The public is encouraged to picnic on the grounds during their visit. Fiber artists are encouraged to inquire about sharing their crafts via demonstration, exhibit of fiber animals, etc., whether by modern methods or historically accurate to the mid-18th century. Fort At No. 4 is located on Springfield Road (Route 11) along the Connecticut River in Charlestown, New Hampshire and is open from 10:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Admission is charged (to visitors, not demonstrators). For further information call (603) 826-5700. Explore our web site at <http://www.fortat4.com> ===>By Appointment, by State<=== By Appointment; California Spinning classes at Randy Chelsey's studio in Davenport, CA. This is on the central coast of California one hour south of San Francisco, 10 miles north of Santa Cruz. I've taught spinning for 20 years. You decide what you want to learn and I'll work up a lesson plan for you. The cost of a private class is $30/hr. Contact Randy at 831-423-5751. <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]>. Web site in progress is <http://arachnespins.com>. By Appointment; Michigan Spinning, dyeing, knitting, weaving lessons by fiberist Holly Shaltz; private or small group instruction; overnights available. Located on a small farm in the rolling, wooded hills of northwest lower Michigan, within an easy drive of Lake Michigan, Lake Charlevoix, skiing, golfing, swimming, boating, and other non-fiber activities for the rest of the family. Studio site: <http://www.hjsstudio.com>, farm site: <http://www.shaltzfarm.com>. Email <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> for more information. By Appointment; New Jersey Edie Van Valkenburg, Joy Farm. Edie has been teaching spinning for 10 years and breeding Jacob and handspinning flock plus Angora Goats for 20 years. You can reach us at <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]>. By Appointment; Vermont Hand spinning lessons and weaving on a triangle loom, private lessons by appointment by Bunny Macaulay, BA Fine Art, Whitingham VT. Please email me: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] be sure to include your name, email & phone & so I can contact you to schedule a lesson. We also offer our VT Maple Triangle Looms, Spinning Equipment, Ewenique Creations at <http://mountainspunfarm.tripod.com>. By Appointment; Virginia Beginning Spinning. $30 per private session. Hunt Country Yarns, Middleburg, VA. Phone 540-687-5129. Email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> ===>Continuing Events by State<=== ***California - Once a Month Serendipity Spinners, San Jose, California. We meet from 10.00 am to 4.00pm every third Saturday of the month, usually under the trees unless the weather is inclement. Then we meet in the Hotel. Our meetings are in the Historical Museum of San Jose. All fiber pursuits welcome. It is usually quiet and peaceful. Children are welcome. Bring a lunch or be prepared to buy one. All fiber pursuits welcome. More information - call Chris Wallace at 408/264-8569 or <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> California - Once a Month Spin-In one Sunday afternoon a month in Davenport at Randy Chelsey's house. Bring your spinning, knitting, crochet, whatever. Here's your chance to spend an entire afternoon doing nothing but what you love best in like company. I'll put on the teapot, you bring the cookies. The date changes, so call Randy at 831-423-5751 or <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> for next date. California - Once a Month Fresno Weavers and Spinners Guild, second Saturday of the month, 9:30am - 1pm. Contact Barb Hix <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> or Sande Francis <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> California - Once a Month San Diego Knitting Guild, fourth Monday of the month, 1-3 p.m. Eastview Country Club Community Room, Rancho Berbardo section of San Diego, CA. For more information, contact <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]>. California - Once a Month Serendipity Spinners Guild, third Saturday of the month, 10 am to 4 pm. All fiber pursuits welcome. We meet in the San Jose area & are in the process of finding a new "home". Please contact Ginger at <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]>. California - Once a Month Lunatic Fringe, third Monday of the month, 5-9 pm, potluck, Common Threads, Encinitas, CA (north of San Diego). For more information, contact <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]>. California - Once a Month North Coast Knitting Guild, first Tuesday of the month, 1-3 pm, La Colonia Community Center, Solana Beach, CA (just north of San Diego). For more information, contact <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]>. California - Once a Month Knit Together, second Saturday of the month, 11 am to 3 pm All fiber pursuits welcome. Until further notice we are meeting in the northwest corner of Balboa Park, 6th and Upas, San Diego CA. For more information, contact <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]>. Florida - Once a Month Intercoastal Weavers, first Monday of the month, 9:30 a.m. We meet at Police Station, West Palm Beach, FL. (Okeechobee exit off I-95 past Performing Arts Center and Amtrak station to Rosemary and Clematis.) Hands-on workshops every meeting. No charge except workshop costs if participating. Email <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> for workshop details. Massachusetts - Once a Month Parallel Plyers meet the first Tuesday of each month, 7 pm to 9 pm, mostly spinning. Location: WEBS, Northampton MA. Contact: Diane Roeder <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Michigan - Once a Month - Heritage Spinning and Weaving, Lake Orion, 47 E. Flint Street (3 blocks east of M-24 in the Classic Printers Building), <http://www.heritagespinning.com>, (248) 693-3690: -- Girls Nite In, first Friday of the month, September through June, 7 to 10 pm. An informal working session. Bring any project you are working on (spinning, knitting, crochet, cross stitch, embroidery, etc.) Skill levels: All. Equipment: Whatever you need to work on your project! Cost: $10 per night (no charge with $50 purchase). Advanced reservations requested, but not required. -- Knit Nite, third Friday of the month, September through June, 7 to 10 pm. Skill levels: All. Equipment: Whatever you need to work on your project! Cost: $10 per night (no charge with $50 purchase). Advanced reservations requested, but not required. Guild: Saturday Spinners. -- Sock Support Group, third Saturday of the month, September through June, 10 am. to noon. Led by Joan Sheridan. Cost: $10 per session. Michigan - Once a Month 9 am to noon, second Saturday of the month. Hosted by Yvonne Uhliahuk at her Mt. Bruce Station <http://www.sheepstuff.com>, we sit and spin or knit in the Farm Wool Shop during the winter and under the shade trees in the summer. A truly delightful way to connect with fellow spinners and knitters. Skill levels: all. No fee to participate. No reservations required. Michigan - Once a Month Far Flung Fiber Artists (spinning, knitting) and Lake Charlevoix Area Weavers Guild (weaving) meet monthly in NW lower Michigan. Call Holly 231 582 3206 or email <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> for more info. Oregon - Once a Month Mac Spinners - Yamhill County, Oregon. Open to all interested spinners. An informal time to spin and enjoy the company of other spinners. Meeting the second Monday evening of the month at Robin and Russ Handweavers, from 7 to 9 PM. Also, the second Tuesday of the month in Sheridan from 10 until Noon. For more information contact Carol at: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Or Belinda at: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Oregon - Once a Month Klamath Spinners and Weavers Guild, second Tuesday of the month, 10am -noon, excepting July & August. Credit Union Building, 3737 Shasta Way, Klamath Falls, OR. For more information, contact Karla Lockwood 541-545-6263. Oregon - Once a Month Northwest Regional Spinner's Assn., Area 6065, Southern Branch, second Saturday of the month, 10am - noon. Klamath County Library, children's section. Come and spin! For more information, contact <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]>, 541-783-2827. Texas - Once a Month Heart of Texas Spinners and Weavers Guild, second Monday of the month, 7-9 pm Waco area. This meeting we usually have a planned program. Contact BJ Heeke at <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> for specifics. Texas - Once a Month Heart of Texas Spinners and Weavers Guild, fourth Thursday of the month, 7-9 pm Study Room at the RB Hoover Library, Waco, TX This is our 'knitting' night, i.e., no planned program. Contact BJ Heeke at <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> for more information. Vermont - Once a Month The River Spinners Guild meets the first Thursday of the month from 7-9 pm at the Brattleboro Savings and Loan in Brattleboro, Vermont. Membership in the guild is $20 per year. For information on the guild, folks can email me at <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]>. ===>Workshop Locations<=== The Academy of Spinsters, Wyoming We are located in the small town of Encampment, Wyoming. The town is located in a high (7400') mountain valley. The school offers classes in Spinning, Dyeing, and Fleeceweaving. Carol Lee is the owner and instructor, teaching fiber crafts for the past 28 years. Lodging and all material provided in a daily fee of $40 per person. We are available for groups up to 30 persons, with discounted rates applying. Ms. Lee is also available for Workshops, Seminars and SuperSeminars. Contact: Box 731, Encampment, WY, 82325 or <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]>. Come on out for a WOOLY WEEKEND or a FIBER VACATION. The Boll Weaver, California The Boll Weaver is located in Northern California in the coastal town of Eureka. Owner Crystal Dobbs has been spinning, knitting, dyeing, and weaving for over 25 years and loves to share her experience and knowledge. You'll always leaves her classes with all questions answered and the skills to continue on your own. Available at Boll Weaver are classes in beginning knitting and crocheting. Contact Crystal Dobbs via private email at <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> or call 707 443 8145 M-F 11-6 or Sat 10-4 Pacific Time. Creative Hands Workshops, Connecticut Creative Hands in Connecticut has workshops almost every weekend ranging from pottery, knitting, spinning, rug hooking and more to be added. For a schedule, email Janet Lynn at <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]>. Hillcreek Fiber Studio, Missouri Hillcreek Fiber Studio, 7001 Hillcreek Road, Columbia, MO 65203. Phone 1-800-874-9328 (TRI-WEAV); web <www.hillcreekfiberstudio.com>. For further info contact Carol Leigh Brack-Kaiser, owner/instructor, MA in Textiles and 20+ years of fiber experience <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]>. Weekend and longer classes offered throughout the year in spinning, natural dyeing, and weaving of various forms, including four and more-shaft weaving, tartans, Navajo, Triangle weaving, knitting and more. Hot lunches provided. Bed & breakfast and airport shuttle from St.Louis and Kansas City. December 12-14, 2002 Hillcreek Fiber Studio 20th Anniversary Open Studio & Sale December 15, 2002 Hillcreek Fiber Studio Holiday Gathering for Spinners, Knitters, Weavers and Fiber Artists. Hope Hill Farm, Pennsylvania 36 Little Mingo Rd.; Finleyville, PA 15332; <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]>. Classes in spinning, weaving, dyeing, knitting, weaving, and felting. Contact us for the current class schedule. We are 20 miles south of Pittsburgh, PA. Knit Wit Shop Knitting Retreats, Pennsylvania All retreats held at the University of Pittsburgh at Bradford. For more information, contact Knit Wit Shop, Byron St., Smethport, PA. 16749 or e-mail at <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Northwest Handspun Yarns, Washington Classes for small groups (2-5 individuals) held in Lynden or Bellingham, WA. All materials, equipment, patterns, and handouts provided. Classes include Spinning on a Wheel ($50), Spindle Spinning ($12), Beginning Knitting ($40), Knitting Socks ($30), Spinning Exotic Fibers ($35). Contact Nancy via e-mail at <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> or call 360-398-1402 for scheduling information. Webs, Massachusetts All courses and workshops meet at Webs, Service Center Rd., P.O. Box 147, Northampton, MA 01061. There is a fee for all courses and workshops and advance registration is required. A course brochure is available. Phone: 413/584-2225; 800/FOR-WEBS; Fax 413/584-1603; email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Woodland Woolworks, Oregon Woodland Woolworks is located about 35 miles southwest of Portland, Oregon, in the center of Oregon's Wine Country. Woodland Woolworks is a retail store and mail order supplier of yarns, fibers, books, videos, tools, equipment and classes. We help knitters, spinners, weavers and felters enjoy their craft! <http://www.woolworks.com>, <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To stop mail temporarily mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] with the message: set nomail To restore send: set mail
