Author Archives: Larye

About Larye

New weaver and amateur loom mechanic. 50-year career in information technology, now self-employed and semi-retired: specialize in Unix systems administration, web site development, and bioinformatics applications programming. Other interests include bicycle touring, aircraft construction, and quilting. Married to weaver/spinner/quilter/cyclist Judy.

HGA Convergence, Reno, July 6-12, 2018

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July 6 – 12, 2018 
We hope you are as excited as we are about HGA’s 2018 Convergence® conference taking place July 6-12, 2018 in Reno, Nevada. The Convergence® Delegate Registration Bookwill be an insert in the next issue of Shuttle Spindle & Dyepot magazine (currently at the printer) and is available for download now. You can also go to our website to reviewSessions, Special Events, Tours, and more. Here are some important dates to remember:
Today!
  Online Registration Opens for Convergence® Value Packages (CVP)
November 29, 2017
  Priority Registration Opens as 12 PM EST for Sessions, Special Events, Tours, etc.
December 6, 2017
  General Registration Opens at 12 PM EST for Sessions, Special Events, Tours, etc.
January 29, 2018
  Entry Deadline for Small Expressions Exhibit
February 5, 2018
  Entry Deadline for The Playa Mixed Media Exhibit
February 12, 2018
  Entry Deadline for Truckee River Yardage Exhibit
February 19, 2018
  Entry Deadline for Great Basin Basketry Exhibit
February 26, 2018
March 1, 2018
  Application Deadline for Convergence® Internships
June 4, 2018
  Reserve your room at the Peppermill by this date to Guarantee the HGA Rate
July 6, 2018
Purchase the Convergence® Value Package (CVP)
and Save 25% when you Register for Sessions!
In addition to the savings on Session registration, the CVP includes daily admission to theMarketplace and the Art Exhibits ($70 value), 1 ticket to the Fashion Show ($75 value), 1 ticket to the Keynote Presentation ($35 value), and an HGA Tote Bag sponsored by Heddlecraft magazine ($15 value).
Convergence® events and activities are open to the general public, however an HGAMembership is required to register for Sessions. To review your membership, login to yourOnline Account. Members must login to receive the member price on the Convergence® Value Package (CVP). Registration is taken on a first-come, first served basis, and Fiber Trust members who have given a financial gift of $100 or more in 2017 qualify for Priority Registration. Join the Fiber Trust online or call (678) 730-0010.
Thank you for supporting HGA. We look forward to seeing you in Reno!
Handweavers Guild of America
www.WeaveSpinDye.org
The Handweavers Guild of America’s mission is to educate, support and inspire the fiber art community..

 

Canvas Works

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We received clarification from Canvas Works in Olympia:

“It has been brought to our attention that an announcement was made at today’s guild meeting that Canvas Works was closing. I can assure you that this is not correct as Canvas Works is not closing and will continue business as usual. It would be appreciated if this information could be passed on to your membership. Thank you,

— Nancy Graybeal”

One of  our members may have confused the Seattle Weaving Works closing announcement with the long-established downtown yarn shop in Olympia.