CNCH 2015 At Asilomar At Asilomar April 9 - 12, 2015 Asilomar - PowerPoint PPT Presentation

CNCH 2015 At Asilomar At Asilomar April 9 - 12, 2015

Asilomar Rustic Elegance Natural Beauty Serene Setting

Asilomar Comfortable recently- updated rooms Improved paths and access All meals included

Conference Format: In-depth classes 3 days on a single topic

Conference Content: Weaving • Spinning • Dyeing • Basket Making Taught by Nationally and Internationally recognized Instructors

Teachers and Classes

Loom Weaving Jason Collingwood England’s foremost weaver of rugs

Loom Weaving Jason Collingwood Class Title: 3-End Blockweave Topics: ● two color and three color block designs ● Clasped wefts and dovetailing ● 2 / 1 double faced twill ● Special emphasis on Shaft Switching

Loom Weaving Sharon Alderman Author and Teacher, Holder of the Certificate of Excellence in Handweaving

Loom Weaving Sharon Alderman Class Title: Exploring the Eight Shaft Loom Topics: ● what an eight shaft can do for you ● explore structures ● coordinated fabrics from a single warp ● eight shaft (or more) loom required

Loom Weaving Rosalie Neilson Author & Teacher with interests in Rep Weaving & Kumihimo

Loom Weaving Rosalie Neilson Class Title: It’s in the warp: Color and design in Rep Topics: ● exploring block design ● movement of blocks, independently or linked ● profile drafting, use of color and more

Loom Weaving Judy Allen Weaving since 1973 Taught at CNCH 2005 at Asilomar Owns Gilmore Looms

Loom Weaving Judy Allen Class Title: Beginning Weaving Topics: ● learn basic start to finish weaving ● terminology, techniques, troubleshooting ● 4 shaft loom required

Loom Weaving Jannie Taylor Teacher of advanced weaving at the AVL School. Convergence teacher 2008, 2010, 2012

Loom Weaving Jannie Taylor Class Title: Diversified Plain Weave Topics: ● an underappreciated structure ● round robin format ● leave with a notebook of samples and new skills

Off-Loom Weaving Daryl Lancaster Teacher, Lecturer, former Features Editor at Handwoven Magazine

Off-Loom Weaving Daryl Lancaster Class Title: Advanced Inkle Weaving Topics: ● challenging pick-up techniques ● supplemental warp and weft ● looms available for rental or purchase

Off-Loom Weaving John Mullarkey Tablet weaver with displays at the Missouri History Museum. Software developer

Off-Loom Weaving John Mullarkey Class Title: Egyptian Tablet Weaving Duo Topics: ● one new, one very old technique ● complex patterns easily produced ● plus create your own new patterns

Spinning Sarah Anderson Teacher & Author “The Spinners Book of Yarn Designs”

Spinning Sarah Anderson Class Title: Drafting & Plying with a Purpose Topics: ● drafting techniques for all skill levels ● construct spirals, cables, crepes, coils, soft core and boucle´

Spinning Judith MacKenzie Teacher & Author “The Intentional Spinner”

Spinning Judith MacKenzie Class Title: The Secret Garden: Rare and Precious Fibers Topic: ● Spin several rare silks, qiviuk, bison, pygora, super fine alpacas, yak and a variety of cashmeres ● Learn about their sources and uses

Dyeing Kris Abshire Textile Artist for 30 years Inspired by the Alaskan Wilderness Exhibited throughout the Northwest

Dyeing Kris Abshire Class Title: Serendipity in a Cup Topics: ● Color Theory, fiber compatible dyes ● Dyeing in precise imagery, and water color effect ● Use simple inexpensive tools and supplies ● Colors in a cup, no boiling, no pots, no chemicals

Dyeing Mary Finley Studied Natural Dyes for 45 years Teaches throughout Northern California

Dyeing Mary Finley Class Title: The Wonders of Natural Dyeing Topics: ● Hands on introduction to natural dyes ● Use flowers, leaves, roots, bark and a bug ● Create a rainbow of at least 12 colors

Basket Making Margaret Mathewson Scholar, Teacher, Basket Maker Operates the Ancient Arts Center in Oregon Teaches at Oregon State University

Basket Making Margaret Mathewson Class Title: Wavy Willow Topics: ● Use natural willow plus shoots and vines ● Large backpack or handled basket ● Oval or round

Basket Making Shannon Weber 2 & 3 dimensional format weaving since 1986 Exhibited, awarded and published nationally

Basket Making Shannon Weber Class Title: The Ins and Outs of All Things, Expanding Thoughts of Random Weaving Topics: ● 2D & 3D applications of random weaving ● Use a variety of natural or cast-off materials ● create personal sculptures, totems or amulets

Special Events ● Bonfire Experience ● Informal Fashion Show ● CNCH Scholarship Fundraiser ● Julia Morgan Presentation

Special Events Vendor: Village Spinning & Weaving ● Wheels ● Looms ● Accessories ● Fibers ● Books Local Shops: • Back Porch Fabrics • Knitting By The Sea • Monarch Knitting • The Twisted Stitch

Local Attractions ● Monterey Bay Aquarium ● Cannery Row ● Asilomar State Beach ● Pt. Pinos Lighthouse ● Monterey Fisherman’s Wharf ● Whale Watching Cruises ● 26 Golf Courses ● Big Sur

Join Us April 9 - 12, 2015 Asilomar Conference Grounds Pacific Grove, CA

Registration: Information available 9/13/2014 at www.cnch.org Registration opens 11/1/2014 at 9AM Conference limited to 200 Participants