If you are interested in joining the Programs Committee, please email Melanie at programs@cvfg.org.
Regional Events:
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2020 Guild Events:
| Date(s) | Event | Time | Description | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/5/2020 | Monthly Craft-In | 1pm-5pm | All are welcome! Bring your portable fiber art to work and play. | Peace Lutheran Church |
| 1/5/2020 | Spinning Study Group | 1:30-2:30pm | This month: Organizing for 2020 | Peace Lutheran Church |
| 1/5/2020 | Weave Structure Study Group | 2:30-3:30pm (note new time) | This month: Turned Taquete | Peace Lutheran Church |
| 1/25/2020 | Knitting Workshop: 25 Tips for Better Knitting | 12:30 - 3:30pm | As of 12/19/19 the WORKSHOP IS FULL. Led by Edie Eckman, learn knitting techniques to prevent mistakes and enjoy your knitting more. More info on the Workshops page, or download a flyer with complete details. | Monticello Fire Station |
| 2/2/2020 | Monthly Craft-In | 1pm-5pm | All are welcome! Bring your portable fiber art to work and play. | Peace Lutheran Church |
| 2/2/2020 | Spinning Study Group | 1:30-2:30pm | This month: Long Draw Spinning | Peace Lutheran Church |
| 2/9/2020 | Sock Machine Group | 12pm-4pm | Join us for a mini-crank-in, or just stop by the shop to see CSMs in action. | Laughing Sheep Yarns, Charlottesville |
| 2/11/2020 | Stenciled Reverse Appliqué Workshop: Julie Bowersett | 10am-4pm | Learn to cut a stencil, apply it to fabric, stitch, and cut away to reveal the design. For more info, download the flyer. | PoppyPoint Shop, McIntire Plaza, Charlottesville |
| 3/1/2020 | Monthly Craft-In | 1pm-5pm | All are welcome! Bring your portable fiber art to work and play. | Peace Lutheran Church |
| 3/1/2020 | Spinning Study Group | 1:30-2:30pm | This month: TBA | Peace Lutheran Church |
| 3/1/2020 | Weave Structure Study Group | 2:30-3:30pm (note new time) | This month: Latvian Weaving | Peace Lutheran Church |
| 3/7/2020 | Spinning with Color Workshop: Monique Harold | 1-4pm | Come join us for an interactive workshop where we explore how different spinning techniques affect color in the finished skein. More info on the Workshops page, or download a flyer. | Hollymead Fire Station |
| 3/8/2020 | Weavers Group Studio Visit - Joan Griffin Tapestry Studio | 1pm-3:30pm | Joan will discuss tapestry weaving. | See Newsletter for directions |
| 3/14/2020 | Nuno Felting Scarf Workshop: Deborah Watson | 10am-3:30pm | Learn nuno felting techniques and make a beautiful wool and silk scarf. More info on the Workshops page, or download a flyer. | Whitehall Ruritan Club, Crozet |
| 4/5/2020 | Monthly Craft-In | CANCELLED | ||
| 4/5/2020 | Spinning Study Group | CANCELLED | ||
| 4/5/2020 | Weaving Study Group | CANCELLED | ||
| 4/25/2020 | Space Dyeing Protein Yarns with Claudia's Yarns | CANCELLED | DYE DAY AT CLAUDIA'S WILL BE RESCHEDULED. | Claudia's Yarns, Harrisonburg, VA |
| 4/25/2020 | Powhatan's Festival of Fiber | CANCELLED | Join us for fiber arts demos at the festival. For more info or to volunteer, please contact Kim at outreach@cvfg.org | Powhatan, VA |
| 5/2-3/2020 | Maryland Sheep and Wool | CANCELLED | For more info about the festival visit sheepandwool.org/ | Howard County Fairgrounds, West Friendship, MD |
| 5/2/2020 | Fluvanna Old Farm Day | CANCELLED | For more info about the festival visit www.oldfarmday.org/ | Pleasant Grove Park, Palmyra, VA |
| 5/3/2020 | Monthly Craft-In | 1pm-4pm ONLINE | All are welcome! Bring your portable fiber art to work and play. | ONLINE - details will be emailed to members, or email info@cvfg.org for an invite. |
| 5/3/2020 | Spinning Study Group | CANCELLED | This month: Breed Study - Tunis, Color Challenge - Fractal spinning. | |
| 6/7/2020 | ANNUAL MEETING + ELECTIONS Craft-In | 1-2pm Business meeting 2-4pm Craft-In | We will have our annual business meeting, then continue with an online craft-in. Bring your portable fiber art to work and play. | ONLINE - details and ballot to be emailed to members |
| 6/21/2020 | Weavers Meeting | Time TBA, probably 1-3pm | Program to be confirmed, discussion of future weaving group plans, show & tell. | ONLINE - details will be emailed to members, or email info@cvfg.org for an invite. |
| 7/5/2020 | Monthly Craft-In | 1pm-4pm ONLINE | All are welcome! Bring your portable fiber art to work and play. | ONLINE - details will be emailed to members, or email info@cvfg.org for an invite. |
| 7/5/2020 | Spinning Study Group | TBD | This month: Breed Study - Black Welsh Mtn, Color Challenge - Tweed yarn. | ONLINE - details will be emailed to members, or email info@cvfg.org for an invite. |
| 7/11/2020 | Doll Making Mini Workshop: Susan Haines | 1pm-4pm | If we are able to have gatherings in July, we will open sign-ups in June. In this class students will learn how to make a 4” thread wrapped wire posable decorative figure (doll). More info on the Workshops page, or download a flyer. | Hollymead Fire Station |
| 7/30-8/1/2020 | Albemarle County Fair | TBD | Join us for fiber arts demos at the fair. For more info or to volunteer, please contact Kim at outreach@cvfg.org | James Monroe's Highland, Charlottesville, VA |
| 8/2/2020 | Monthly Craft-In | 1pm-5pm | All are welcome! Bring your portable fiber art to work and play. | Peace Lutheran Church |
| 8/2/2020 | Spinning Study Group | 1:30-2:30pm | This month: Breed Study - Churro or Teeswater, Color Challenge - TBD. | Peace Lutheran Church |
| 8/9/2020 | Sock Machine Group | 12pm-4pm | Join us for a mini-crank-in, or just stop by the shop to see CSMs in action. | Laughing Sheep Yarns, Charlottesville |
| DATE TBD | Warp Dyeing with Candy Hargett & Melanie Rowan | ON HOLD | More information and signups coming soon, when we know if gatherings are permitted and safe. | TBA |
| 9/6/2020 | Monthly Craft-In | 1pm-5pm | All are welcome! Bring your portable fiber art to work and play. More picnic and stash sale details in the July newsletter. | Peace Lutheran Church |
| 9/6/2020 | Spinning Study Group | 1:30-2:30pm | This month: Breed Study - Churro or Teeswater, Color Challenge - TBD. | Peace Lutheran Church |
| 10/3-4/2020 | Fall Fiber Festival and Montpelier Sheep Dog Trials | All Day | Join us for fiber arts demos at the festival. For more info or to volunteer for a demo, please contact Margaret at craftdemos@fallfiberfestival.org | Montpelier Station, VA |
| 10/4/2020 | NO CRAFT-IN for FFF | Please volunteer at FFF! | ||
| 11/1/2020 | Monthly Craft-In | 1pm-5pm | All are welcome! Bring your portable fiber art to work and play. | Peace Lutheran Church |
| 11/1/2020 | Spinning Study Group | 1:30-2:30pm | This month: Breed Study - Alpaca, Color Challenge - TBD. | Peace Lutheran Church |
| 11/8/2020 | Sock Machine Group | 12pm-4pm | Join us for a mini-crank-in, or just stop by the shop to see CSMs in action. | Laughing Sheep Yarns, Charlottesville |
| 12/6/2020 | Holiday Party and Craft-In | 1pm-5pm | All are welcome! Bring your holiday goodies to share, and your portable fiber art to work and play. | Peace Lutheran Church |
Workshop and Program Locations:
Download directions to PLC or Link to a Google Map
Download directions to Hollymead Fire Station or Link to a Google Map
Download directions to Monticello Fire Station or Link to a Google Map