Of Interest
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There are many events in our community and nationwide that are of interest to our guild and our guild members. Some of our talented guild members have been invited to participate in these events.
Click here to see links to International Fiber Study Opportunities |
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Friday Evening Art Walks in the Triangle Area
Looking for something to do on a Friday Evening? Check out the local Art walks!
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NC Handmade
NC Handmade is an online marketplace for North Carolina craft artisans. Artisans can apply to be featured on this website. |
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Textiles & Tea
Weekly Episodes Online The Handweavers Guild of America, Inc.'s (HGA) exciting new program for 2021, Textiles & Tea, takes place every Tuesday at 4 PM (EST). We've invited some of the most respected fiber artists in the field today to join us for an hour long conversation where we will discuss their artwork and their creative journey. Make a cup of your favorite tea and join us as we talk about fiber, creativity, inspiration, process and so much more. You must register for each event you want to attend. Go to the Textiles & Tea website, click on an event you are interested in and then click on How to View to register |
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The Violet Protest
FEBRUARY 1, 2021 - guarantee for exhibition in spring of 2021 Squares accepted until AUGUST 1, 2021 for packages sent to Congress The Violet Protest is a public effort to send 50 hand-made red and blue textile squares to each and every member of Congress in support of these core American values: • Respect for the other • Citizenship • Compromise • Country over party and corporate influence • Courage • Candor • Compassion • Creativity Details on www.violetprotest.com |
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Winterfest 2021
Call for North Carolina Artisans Exhibit Dates: November 1, 2021 – January 3, 2022 Submission Deadline: Midnight, Monday, June 14, 2021 This annual curated exhibit supports and highlights the talents of North Carolina artisans within the main concourse galleries of Duke University Hospital in Durham, North Carolina. This vibrant seasonal display uplifts the spirits of staff, patients and families, and provides opportunities to purchase unique, quality items throughout the eight-week exhibit. Click this link to see & download the details of the Call for Artisans for Winterfest 2021. You can also go directly to this Call online, here. |
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MIdAtlantic Fiber Association 2021 Virtual Conference
The June 24 - 27, 2021 MAFA 2021 Virtual Conference is gearing up! Going virtual will bring a new format to our event, with a variety of class lengths from 2-hour classes to 1-day and 2-day workshops. You can register for any combination of classes on weaving, spinning, dyeing, felting, baskets and other fiber arts. Notable teachers will include Robin Spady, Daryl Lancaster, Mary Zicafoose, John Marshall and Patsy Zawistoski. Visit the MAFA website for updates: https://mafafiber.org/conferences/mafa2021/.
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Save the date!
Southeastern Animal Fiber Fair October 22, 23, 24 2021 Where: WNC Agricultural Center 1301 Fanning Bridge Rd. Fletcher, NC 28732 Workshops & classes, vendors, livestock, demonstrations. Detailed information to come soon: https://saffsite.org/saff-2017-info/ |
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HGA’s 2022 Convergence®
July 15-21, 2022 Knoxville Convention Center, Knoxville, TN 
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Convergence® is heading to the Smoky Mountains for 2022! HGA is excited to announce Convergence ® will be in Knoxville, Tennessee July 15-21, 2022 at the Knoxville Convention Center. Keep checking back to this website, watch for announcements in Shuttle Spindle & Dyepot and look for emails with more information about Convergence® Knoxville 2022.
Save the Date!!! https://weavespindye.org/convergence/ |
- Ock Pop Tok: Weaving and spinning classes in Laos. https://www.ockpoptok.com/
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