Next regular monthly meeting – Tuesday, January 17, 2012

The meeting will be held at the Sandpoint Center for the Arts/Arts Alliance located at 518 Oak Street (red building at corner of Oak and 6th Streets) in Sandpoint. Informal socializing begins at 6:00 PM, with ‘show and tell’, discussions, and general meeting to follow.

Next meeting Jan 17

This month snacks will be provided by: the new Board members
Savory treat - Something sweet - Beverages

After the meeting everyone is invited to stay as long as they like to knit or spin or just visit!

winter snow flakeHoliday Party this year is Jan 8, 2012, noon, Sherry’s home – potluck. Since last year’s fiber exchange was such a success we are offering it again.

snowflake

Bring 4oz of yarn (at least 3 different textures and/or colors) in a bag.  An exchange by chance will give you a project created out of your yarn by another member and brought to the February meeting.
 Take a peek at last years creations.

Knitting Study Group

The Sandpoint Fiber Arts Knitting Study Group meets monthly on the first Tuesday of each month at 5:30 PM in the Sandpoint Center for the Arts/Arts Alliance studio located at 518 Oak Street (red building at corner of Oak and 6th Streets) in Sandpoint. The group also meets on an ongoing basis “virtually” on the web via a members-only web site.

Next meeting February 7.

If you’d like to be a part of this group, please contact Sherry Ennis by email or 208-265-0608.

Open handspinning on hold for awhile, but -

When session become regular again . . .
Open handspinning session every Thursday afternoon

Handspinners meet each Thursday afternoon from 4:00 until 6:00 pm at Blue Flag Handweaving Studio, 214-B Cedar Street in Sandpoint. These sessions are free and open to anyone who spins or who would like to learn more about the craft. Also feel free to bring knitting, crochet, carding or other projects to work on.

Although formal instruction is not available at these sessions, there are always experienced spinners on hand to answer questions, demonstrate techniques and help with troubleshooting. Spinners must provide their own fiber, spinning wheels or spindles, and other tools.

Email or call Kristie at 208-263-4600 for more information.