January 2020
January 2020
Diablo Weavers Guild meets in Walnut Creek, usually on the third or fourth Friday of the month from September through June, 10:00 am until noon or a little later. We do not meet in July and August.
New members and guests are welcome.
In September, December and June we meet at a member's home. Other meetings are usually held at the Thurman Casey Library in Walnut Creek (Ygnacio Valley Library).
Thurman G. Casey Library
2661 Oak Grove Rd.
Walnut Creek CA 94598
See the link below or the side menu bar, upper left, for meeting dates and topics. This will be updated throughout the year.
Programs: 2019-2020
Library location details and a map:
Membership:
Dues for the 2019-20 year, September - June, are $30 per person; $40 per family. If joining half way through the year, dues are $15.
We are encouraging everyone to bring their own mug or cup for hot tea or coffee. The guild provides tea and instant coffee, plates and napkins. We will have some drink cups available as well.
January Meeting: Friday, January 24
10:00 am at the library
Kris will give us a demonstration of designing weaving with a computer program, Weaving Software 101. Come and share in the presentation and learn new tips and tricks and the advantages of using computer software to design your new project. Kris will be demonstrating using Fiberworks PCW.
Snack for January: Pam
CNCH Update:
After Wednesday, January 15, the price for registration for CNCH 2020 goes up. Hop on over to the registration page and get ready for a weekend of fun and fiber!
https://www.cnch.org/conferences/2020-burlingame/registration/
Registration opened November 1, 2019. Many classes are still available.
Local Events
Interlacements:
Contemporary Textile Art from Golden Gate Weavers Guild
Dates: Jan. 13, 2020 - Feb. 5, 2020
8:00 AM - 4:30 PM Monday - Friday
Reception: Jan. 16, 2020 - 5:00 PM - 6:30 PM
EBMUD Administration Building
375 11th St. Oakland, CA 94607 (one block from 12th St./ City Center BART stop)
Art Gallery - 2nd Floor Lobby
Travel Opportunity
Aiko's daughter Mari is leading two tours to Guatemala this coming March. See the itinerary and other details via the link below or selecting the page from the left menu.
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