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, September 21, 2010
This month's program: Crochet Workshop. Bring a crochet hook and some yarn and learn how to make Vicki’s granny square!
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 6:30 PM. Announcements, Show-And-Tell and the month's program begin at 7:30 pm. Occasionally, a very short business meeting may follow.
Refreshments will be provided by:
WE NEED A VOLUNTEER for a Savory snack
Jean H. - Sweet snack
Debbie G. - Beverage
Afterward, everyone is invited to stay as long as they like to knit or spin or just visit!
WEAVING STUDY GROUP
Next meeting is Thursday, September 23, beginning at 6:00 PM
The study group meets at a different location each month, including various weavers' homes and studios. Email Loriefor more information.
See photos of the Weaving Study Group's recent projects!
SPIN-IN SCHEDULED FOR SEPTEMBER 18 IN SANDPOINT
Several Sandpoint-area spinners have joined together to organize a spin-in at St. Jospeph's Catholic Church, 601 S. Lincoln in Sandpoint, on September 18. The event will run from 9:00 AM until 5:00 PM, with lunch available for purchase from St. Joseph's Altar Society.
For more information, contact Charles Briska at Something Olde, Something New, 208-263-9447 or Patty Cameron at 208-290-7214.
Vendor space is available. Please contact Wanita at 208-255-4440 to reserve vendor space.
SPINNING RETREAT AT BEAR PAW CAMP
Pend Oreille Fiber Arts Guild of Newport, WA hosts a three-day retreat for handspinners at Bear Paw Camp in Newport is October 15-17 (see http://www.bearpawcamp.com )
2 Nights Accommodation + 4 Meals: $50 before 9/25
(Day Rates Available)
For Registration Information:
Email Vickie at schoolontheroad@gmail.com
For Information & Vendor Registration:
Call Nancy at (509) 447-1077
INFORMAL KNITTING/SPINNING GROUPS IN SANDPOINT (Not Guild-related)
Every Sunday afternoon from Noon to 4:00 PM at Something Olde, Something New Yarn Shop, Foster's Crossing Antique and Country Market, 504 Oak Street, Sandpoint, ID. Call Charles at 208-263-9447 for more information.
Pend Oreille Knitters meet every Tuesday evening from 6:00 pm until 8:00 at the Sandpoint Luther Park Senior Living Community. Luther Park is right next to the First Lutheran Church at 510 Olive. For directions, see the map on Luther Park’s website
The CALENDAR includes Sandpoint Fiberarts Guild's entire 2010 meeting schedule as well as other selected Pacific Northwest fiber-related events!
CURRENT PROJECTS
Click here for information about current Guild projects
