This is a juried exhibit of structures created by the interlacing of warp and weft.

The basic principle of weaving is the same today as it was in prehistoric times. Woven [...]]]> Warps and Wefts

Opening Reception: Friday, July 6 at 5:00 p.m.
Exhibit remains through July 29, 2012
Gualala Arts Center

This is a juried exhibit of structures created by the interlacing of warp and weft.

The basic principle of weaving is the same today as it was in prehistoric times. Woven goods, whether baskets of the ancients or textiles of the modern power loom, are made by interlacing lengthwise materials with crosswise materials.

“Warps and Wefts” is about what can be created with this simple weaving structure. This is not just a weaving exhibit. Artists are encouraged to adapt their media to meet the criteria of ‘warp and weft.’

Information and entry forms are available online for download and at the Gualala Arts Center. Entries must be received by May 1, 2012.

Saturday, February 25th 11a.m. at MENDOCINO ART CENTER

Working as an ecological restoration educator, curricula developer, author, and textile artist — her dedication and work are imbued with commitment & respect for place. Rebecca will share her experience [...]]]> A Morning With REBECCA BURGESS
of FIBERSHED PROJECT
and
Author of HARVESTING COLOR

Saturday, February 25th
11a.m.
at
MENDOCINO ART CENTER

Working as an ecological restoration educator, curricula developer, author, and textile artist — her dedication and work are imbued with commitment & respect for place.  Rebecca will share her experience with The Fibershed Project and her knowledge of Natural Local Dye Sources and the local raw materials that act as their canvas such as wool, alpaca, and natural colors.

Free to Members of Mendocino Coast Handweavers Guild.  Donations gratefully accepted from the public.

Out 1st two Guild meetings of 2012 will be held on Saturday mornings. Truly a change !! Sat Jan 28th Linda Hartshorn will be here and Sat Feb 25th Rebecca Burgess

Unfortunately Linda is dealing with a illness in the family – Ellen Athens will be with us.

October 2011

I’d like to introduce our farm. We are Islandcrest Alpacas from Camano Island, WA, where we raise a small group of 30 huacaya alpacas. We have an abundance of fleece stored from the past 2-3 years of shearing the animals, and we need to make room.

These [...]]]> Raw Fiber Clearance Sale

October 2011

I’d like to introduce our farm. We are Islandcrest Alpacas from Camano Island, WA, where we raise a small group of 30 huacaya alpacas. We have an abundance of fleece stored from the past 2-3 years of shearing the animals, and we need to make room.

These fleeces are bagged by animal, separated into blankets and #2’s. Each bag has only one year’s fleece from one animal. The bags are on average 2.5 to 3 lbs, some are over and some are a little less. We are asking $25/bag, which is a very good deal, as some farms are asking $2 to $4 per ounce. We just need to “clean house” as we are running out of room to store them. Selling them for a set bulk price works for us and we have found many spinners who think it is an affordable way to get some great fleece.

Many, many fine fleeces; award winning whites and browns, as well as superfine fawns. We do have a couple blacks, but the silver greys are gone, usually the first to go. Most have staple lengths of over 3 inches, some as long as 5.

I will ship to you if requested, purchaser must pay for the postage/ups. If you would like to come to the farm and take a look at the fleeces, and the animals they are from, we are more than happy to have visitors.

Please contact us at islandcrestalpacas@frontier.com or by phone 425-239-3690. I would be happy to answer any questions, as well as send sample photos. Thank you.

Holly & Jay Fogarty www.alpacanation.com/islandcrestalpacas.asp

“drawing upon the richness of sights, sounds and beauty of the people and the landscape of Oaxaca, Mexico, Woven Lives provides a fascinating look at contemporary Zapotec weavers from six different villages.This colorful documentary celebrates their extraordinary textiles and illustrates how the art of weaving cloth [...]]]> A item from Nancy Trissel
Watch the trailer:

“drawing upon the richness of sights, sounds and beauty of the people and the landscape of Oaxaca, Mexico, Woven Lives provides a fascinating look at contemporary Zapotec weavers from six different villages.This colorful documentary celebrates their extraordinary textiles and illustrates how the art of weaving cloth has helped the Zapotecs retain their cultural identity for thousands of years. The story traces the integration of ancient techniques with new technologies and explores how the artisans are now looking to the past to help them move forward into the future.”