Information For & About North Idaho's Textile Enthusiasts
Sandpoint Fiberarts Guild Members
Charles Briska – Something Olde, Something New, located in the old rail car at Foster's Crossing, 504 Oak Street, Sandpoint. Great yarn, needles and knitting patterns. Visit Charles and learn how to knit his famous slippers! 208-263-9447
Emily Faulkner – Spinning instruction (wheel or drop spindle) and fleeces. 208-263-675
Sharon Gunter – The Basket Case offers instruction in basketry, batik and fabric dyeing, weaving, pottery and assorted crafts at The Basket Case Studio. Groups of four or more; contact Sharon for pricing at 208-263-8044 or by email.
Check out page sixteen in the June/July 2009 issue of Country Woman magazine for an article about Sharon and her handwoven baskets!
Margareta Larsen – Freelife International offers nutritional information and products containing glyconutrients, amino acids, omega 3 and more. 208-265-9648 or by email
Vicki Reich posts a bi-weekly local food column with knitting and weaving thoughts interspersed her on blog Word of Mouth.
Kristie Sherrodd's Weaving Room at Bluster Bay offers weaving classes, looms from Glimkra and Schacht, weaving yarn and, of course, the full line of shuttles and other textile tools manufactured by Bluster Bay Woodworks. 208-263-4600. Classes are now listed for September and October 2010. Take a peek!
Kim Spencer – Staff of Life offers soaps, lotions, knitted items, yarn and basketry. Inside Something Olde, Something New at Foster's Crossing, 504 Oak Street, Sandpoint. 208-263-6483.
Debbie Staggs – A Child's Dream Come True carries supplies for spinning and felting, as well as natural toys, gifts and kits for children. Open 10 – 4 at 214 Cedar Street, Suite A – Sandpoint. 800-359-2906 or 208-255-1664
Debbie Todd – Bead weaving and pine needle basketry. 208-263-6975.
Elaine Tormey – Knitting, crochet and pattern design. 208-263-5839
Organizations
The Sandpoint Fiberarts Guild is proud to be a member of the following organizations:
Association of Northwest Weavers Guilds – ANWG membership includes guilds throughout the Pacific Northwest: Alberta, Alaska, British Columbia, Idaho, Montana, Oregon, Saskatchewan, Washington and Oregon. The Sandpoint Fiberarts Guild is a member.
Handweavers Guild of America - HGA is a nationwide organization dedicated to encouraging excellence, inspiring creativity, and preserving fiber traditions through education.
Northwest Regional Spinners Association – NWRSA includes handspinners in Washington, Idaho, Oregon and Montana.
Sandpoint Arts Alliance – a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting the arts in the greater Sandpoint area.