Calendar

Information compiled from notices sent to AFAC and from community announcements. Please confirm dates and times as they may
have changed since information was received for the calendar.

EXHIBITIONS:

March 16 - April 25. A solo show of distinctive and contemporary hand-woven rugs by Sandy Voss at Marigold Arts, 424 Canyon Road, Santa Fe, NM 87501.
Voss designs abstract, organic patterns, suggesting waves and winding paths. Occasionally her designs are representational or figurative. Her colors hit the
richest notes in a natural spectrum. Inspired by the red cliffs and dramatic landscapes that surround her property in Abiquiu, New Mexico (home to the
Georgia O'Keeffe estate), Voss is particularly drawn to rich, earthy reds. More info at 505-982-4142 or at www.marigoldarts.com.

April 17, 2011 - February, 2012. Folk Art of the Andes at the Museum of International Folk Art in Santa Fe, NM. This will be the first exhibit in the United
States to feature a broad range of folk art from the Andean region of South America, showcasing more than 850 works of art primarily dating from the
nineteenth and twentieth centuries.

July 3, 2011 through May 6, 2012. The Arts of Survival: Folk Expression in the Face of Natural Disaster at the Museum of International Folk Art in Santa Fe,
NM. The exhibition explores how folk artists helped their communities recover from four recent natural disasters: the Haitian earthquake, Hurricane
Katrina, Pakistani floods and the recent volcanic eruption of Mt. Merapi in Indonesia. For more info contact Steve Cantrell, PR Manager at 505-476-1144 or
steve.cantrell@state.nm.us.

Johnsons of Madrid Galleries of Fine & Fiber Art: Diana Johnson's Boutique/Studio Gallery features 50 fiber artists. One o'clock Saturdays: Various artists
present art demonstrations, storytelling, panel discussions, book signings and other activities. Often includes live music performances. Hours:
Monday-Saturday, 10am-6pm and Sunday, 12-5pm. N Hwy 14 in Madrid. More Info: Visit www.VisitMadridNM.com.

OPPORTUNITIES AND EVENTS:

March 3 - 31. Annual Fiber Arts Show & Sale at Belen Harvey House Museum
Weaving, felting, knitting, spinning, silk painting, quilting and more.
Free demonstrations and educational programs every Saturday during the show.
Belen Harvey House Museum, 104 N. First St., Belen, NM, 505-861-0581
Tuesday-Saturday 12:30-3:30, Sunday 1:00-3:00 Walking distance from the RailRunner!

March 3 - 4. New Mexico Women's Foundation's Rag Rug Festival. The Festival & Gift Show showcases the highest quality work of nearly 100 New Mexican
women artisans. It will be held March 3 and 4 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Farm & Ranch Heritage Museum in Las Cruces. Additional information may be
obtained by contacting Frieda Arth at (505) 983-6155, or email frieda@nmwf.org. Website: www.nmwf.org. Women artisans who are interested in
participating in festivals held in Las Cruces, Farmington, Ruidoso or Santa Fe, should also contact Ms. Arth. The New Mexico Farm & Ranch Heritage
Museum is located at 4100 Dripping Springs Road, Las Cruces. Admission and parking are free.

March 16 - 17, 2012. Hosted by the Townsend Artisan Guild, Fine Arts Blount and the Smoky Mountain Convention and Visitors Bureau. This interactive
fiber arts event connects the community with fiber arts activities. The festival will include fiber animal exhibitions, contests, an arts exhibition, fashion show,
workshops, educational demonstrations of fiber processes, spinning, weaving, needlecrafts, dyeing, hands-on projects with children and adults, Fiber Arts
Market and more. For more information go to www.townsendfiberarts.com or call 800-525-6834.
March 23 - 24, 2012. Spider's Market hosted by Las Aranas Spinners and Weavers Guild at the Albuquerque Garden Center. More info in later FAN
calendars, but start planning for this big show and marketplace now!

July 15-21, 2012. Handweavers Guild of America presents Convergence 2012, Long Beach Convention Center, Long Beach, CA. For info go to:
www.weavespindye.org
Navajo Rug Auctions. Hundreds of Navajo rugs are auctioned off, usually on the second Friday of each month, but not always! Auctions are held at the
Crownpoint Elementary School, Crownpoint, NM. For more info, (505)786-7386 or www.crownpointrugauction.com. This website offers interesting Navajo
rug history along with auction dates. Rug viewing begins at 4 pm and ends at 6 pm. The actual auctions start at 7 pm and go on until 10 pm. All rugs are one
hundred percent handmade (no machine made rugs allowed).
Emerging Artists Meeting. Discuss ideas for gallery shows, workshops, classes and community arts events. Great for those who want to get involved in
developing OFFCenter's studio programs. Thursdays, 5:30-6:30 p.m. More Info: Call 247-1172.
Hello Craft invites handmade aficionados to contribute stories about inspiration and first sewing machine purchases to its weekly podcast. Share your crafting
story and listen to other inspiring, crazy, sad, madcap and funny craft tales that other crafters have to tell. www.hellocraft.com/hc-podcast-2/

CLASSES & WORKSHOPS:

Feb. 3-5. LOVE TO WARP! with Lauren Storm - $200/250, materials extra. At EVAC, 325 Paseo de Oñate, Española. 505-747-4577; evfac.org. 9:30 - 4:30.
Learn to warp back-to-front and all by yourself. Never fear a warp again! This three day class introduces tools and techniques to streamline your warping
experience, providing ample time to design, prepare and warp two distinct projects using methods suitable to most fibers. Each student will have access to two
looms, allowing advanced weavers more scope in project design. On days one & two, we will warp two looms with very different fibers using the same back to
front technique. Day one's project is a wool rug warp for a 3 end block sampler. Day two's will be mixed fiber for a scarf or runner and introduce the warping
paddle. On day three, we will cover helpful weaving habits and weave off those fearless warps. Bring any rug wool you have lying around and all that yarn you
love but fear to warp! Lauren has been weaving for over 20 years, if you don't count weaving up the ladder-back chairs in the family dining room as a 5 year old.
Until last year, Lauren saw fiber arts as a very personal pursuit, and then she met EVFAC. Now you can find her work in the gallery at EVFAC and at Weaving
Southwest in Taos.

Feb. 5. SPINNING NOVELTY YARNS: Part I with Glenna Dean - $72/90, $15 materials fee. At EVAC, 325 Paseo de Oñate, Española. 505-747-4577;
evfac.org. 9:30 - 3:30.We will focus on "novelty plying effects," including uneven plying of smooth and slubby yarns, uneven plying of different sized yarns,
plying different colored yarns, plying variegated yarn with a solid color, wrapped yarns, Navajo 3-plying, 3 plies and beyond, and more, time available.
Participants must be able to spin a coherent yarn and will use their own yarn spun in the class. Instructor will provide additional commercial or handspun
yarns. Bring your wheel, lazy kate, extra bobbins, lunch, and a sense of humor and adventure. Finished yarns will be suitable for knitting or as weft for
weaving. Don't miss Spinning Novelty Yarns Part II in March. Recently retired from the Northern Rio Grande National Heritage Area, Glenna Dean holds
degrees in archaeology and botany and specializes in archaeobotany, the study of human interaction with plants, pollen grains, basketry, sandals, and other
plant material. She is a talented spinner, knitter and weaver, specializing in ancient techniques and having fun!

Feb. 5. Needle Felting class by Mary Curik. At the Belen Art League Gallery, 509 Becker, Belen, NM from 1:30 - 3:30 p.m. Get ready for Valentine's Day
with needle-felted flowers, pins or brooches, decorated cards, beads, embellishments for hats and bags, and more! Class includes a needle felting kit to take
with you as well as class supplies. We'll use cookie cutters to guide our felted shapes, as well as any of your own design creations. You can use your needle
felting skills on any fabrics or garments as well. There'll be lots of trims and bling in class to add to your needle felted pieces of art too! Cost of the class is
$25 and includes all materials. Contact Mary at 505-379-4534 for information and to sign up for the class.

Feb. 10-12. Color Theory in the Dye Studio with Cornelia Theimer Gardella. 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM. $250/310, $15 materials fee. At EVAC, 325 Paseo de Oñate,
Española. 505-747-4577; evfac.org. This course is a combination of color theory and practical work in the dye studio. It is mainly aimed at tapestry weavers but
is open to anybody interested in color and design. Hand-dyed yarns are an essential part of creating unique works of textile art. This workshop teaches the use
of Lanaset/Sebraset dyes for wool and silk and explores color theory right in the dye pot. "What happens if I add some red to this blue? How can I create a
smooth color gradation? What are the dyer's color wheels?" Students will become familiar with the color characteristics hue, chroma and value, explore basic
color relationships and learn how to create their desired colors in the dye studio. Students will receive samples and formulas of all colors dyed in this
workshop and may work out their own dye formulas for an individual project. In addition to experimenting with color, the class will teach the development of
dye formulas and stress the importance of record keeping for easy reproduction of colors. When taken in combination with Color and Design for Tapestry
Weavers in March, both classes together offer students the entire artistic process - from design to dye studio to loom. Cornelia Theimer Gardella weaves
abstract tapestries using her own hand-dyed wool. Born, raised and educated in Germany, Cornelia came to New Mexico in 2005 to study traditional Fiber Arts
at NNMC under Karen Martinez and contemporary tapestry with James Koehler.Together with James Koehler and Rebecca Mezoff, she was part of the
international tapestry exhibition Interwoven Traditions: New Mexico and Bauhaus which was shown in Albuquerque and Erfurt, Germany in 2010. She teaches
at Ghost Ranch and EVFAC. Be inspired at www.corneliatheimer.com.

Feb. 11 and 18. Color and Design for Fiber by Elizabeth Buckley at Village Wools, 5916 Ananheim Ave. NE, Albuquerque, NM 87113. Call Village Wools at
505-883-2919 to register. A two-session class exploring how to work with color theory in planning warps, knitted garments, quilting and felt projects, the
blending of weft bundles in tapestry, etc. We will examine how color can describe mood and temperature, as well as how colors shift in relationship to each
other. Hands-on exercises will include experimenting with the design principles of value, repetition, contrast, line, and color combinations. Come with
questions, projects in-process, and a sense of play! Class fee is $65 + tax; materials fee: $18. Class is from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. both days.

Feb. 19-20. INTRO TO PUEBLO WEAVING with Louie García - $170/210, materials extra. At EVAC, 325 Paseo de Oñate, Española. 505-747-4577;
evfac.org. 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. Explore a brief history of the Pueblo textile tradition from the ancestral period to the present with expert Pueblo fiber artist Louie
García. Louie will share textiles from his own collection to examine Pueblo weaving styles and designs. Participants will have the option to use their own hand
spun to warp a frame loom to weave a traditional Pueblo hair tie using the warp-faced weaving technique. By the end of the workshop, students will have two
completed projects and have a deeper understanding and appreciation for Pueblo textiles. Don't miss Intro to Pueblo Spinning in February to create yarns for
Pueblo weaving. Louie García is Tiwa and Piro of the southern Pueblos of Socorro del Sur and Ysleta del Sur from the El Paso, Texas area. He began learning
the art of Pueblo weaving from his grandfather as a young boy and teaches with the hope that future generations of Pueblo people will carry on this ancient art.
Another of Louie's goals is to share the basic techniques with a larger audience in an effort to inform, promote, and create appreciation for this ancient art. He
uses a variety of materials, including his own home-grown cotton, wool, feathers, and natural plant fibers such as yucca as well as synthetic fibers for
traditional Pueblo spinning, weaving, knitting, crochet and embroidery work.
Sunday - Monday, February 19-20; 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Feb 25 - 26. Dish Towel Round-Robin with Bethe Orrell. $176/220, materials extra. At EVAC, 325 Paseo de Oñate, Española from 9:30 to 4:30.
505-747-4577; evfac.org. Using cotton, each student will warp a four or eight shaft loom for one structured towel pattern. Most of these warps are sett at 24
ends per inch. Students will get drafts for each pattern and will have the chance to weave a sample towel in each structure. Set ups will include at least hounds
tooth, log cabin, deflected doubleweave, turned twill and overshot - more depending on number of students. For rug weavers this will be an introduction to
structured cloth - for beginner weavers a chance to try something on eight shafts, or to collect exciting samples to use yourself or send as gifts. Bethe is the
Executive Director of EVFAC. She is a skilled knitter, spinner and primarily a weaver. She is noted as a gifted instructor in fiber arts, including beads in
fiber, dyeing, felting and dressmaker sewing. Her weaving is primarily fabric for clothing (mostly hand painted silk) but she has studied overshot techniques
and other antiquarian weave structures for household linens and table ware.

March 3. Market Basket with Irene Smith - $65/85; $20 materials fee. At EVAC, 325 Paseo de Oñate, Española from 10 - 4. 505-747-4577; evfac.org. To
Market, to Market. Any rectangular or square basket with a handle is known as a market basket. In this introductory level class, students will learn the
techniques required and will complete (honest!) an 8" x 12" market basket. This is the pre-requisite for the Double Wine Basket class on March 31. Irene
has been making baskets and fiber vessels for over 30 years, and has many years' experience in restoring Native American baskets for galleries and private
collectors. Irene maintains Metier, her fiber studio and gallery in Dixon, NM. Since 1989 she has participated in the Dixon Studio Tour, exhibiting baskets
and weaving. See more of Irene's work at www.metierweaving.com.

March 4. Spinning Novelty Yarns: Part II with Glenna Dean - $72/90; $15 materials fee. At EVAC, 325 Paseo de Oñate, Española from 9:30 to 3:30.
505-747-4577; evfac.org. We will focus on "constructed novelty yarns" for lack of a better title, mostly core-spinning, including snarl yarns, knot yarns,
boucles, popcorn, feathered yarn, beaded yarn, and more. Participants must be able to spin a coherent yarn and will use their own yarn spun in the class.
Instructor will provide additional commercial or handspun yarns. Bring your wheel, lazy kate, extra bobbins, lunch, and a sense of humor and adventure.
Finished yarns will be suitable for knitting or as weft for weaving. Don't miss Novelty Yarns Part I on February 5. See Spinning Novelty Yarns: Part I above
for teacher bio.

March 12 - 18. Brilliant Color! An Introduction to Silk Painting workshop with Cheri Reckers at Ghost Ranch in Abiquiu, New Mexico. Experience the
brilliant colors and translucent quality of fiber-reactive dyes on silk. Begin with silk painting basics and have fun with various techniques as you complete 8
paintings from a studio surrounded by the beautiful red rock canyons of Ghost Ranch. No experience is necessary and all materials are provided. $395 +
lodging/meals. For more information contact www.ghostranch.org 877-804-4678 or Cheri Reckers at 505-861-0272.

March 16 - 18. Rep Weave Placemats with Melodie Usher - $200/250. At EVAC, 325 Paseo de Oñate, Española from 9:30 to 4:30. 505-747-4577; evfac.org. In
this class you will learn all about rep weave; what it is, how to plan it and how to weave it. To put your new knowledge to use, each student will plan and warp a
loom to create a set of Rep Weave placemats. A choice of patterns will be available for each student to individualize so that everyone will be able to create a
project that is uniquely theirs. The project will be planned and the weaving will be started in class but the student will finish the project on their own having
learned everything required to complete a successful rep weave project. Melodie Usher has been working toward becoming a weaver her entire life. After
various majors and universities, Melodie's last major was Interior Design at Purdue University & she ran her own Interior Designer business in Cincinnati,
Ohio. Life changed completely for Melodie when she inherited her Grandmother-in-Law's loom, a four shaft Bexell Cranbrook loom that was built in the late
1930's or early 1940's. Once the first warp was on Melodie found her true passion in life. The loom allowed Melodie to use her love of color and design as well
as her love of textiles. In September of 2010 Melodie received her Certificate of Excellence in Weaving, Level I from the Handweaver's Guild of America.

March 17 - 18. Custom-Made Bra Class by Paula Doll, Certified Instructor of the Beverly Johnson Bra-making System. Cost:$50 for fitting session and $175
for class. Class size limited to 6 - 8 students. Class held at Nob Hill Fabrics, 3810 Central SE, Ste. B. This class is for anyone that struggles with ill-fitting
bras, straps falling down, bands that ride up in the back, underwires that poke, wrinkles in the cup or bulges in the wrong places! Not only will these bras fit
correctly, you won't believe how comfortable they are because they are made from the best bra making supplies in the industry!!! Class fee includes your
custom fitting and drafting of your pattern, a fabric kit that makes at least 2 bras and 2 days of instruction! What a deal!!! If interested, contact
liz@nobhillfabrics with your name, phone number and availability. We will also be collecting a $50 deposit which is refundable with 10 days' notice of
cancellation or in the event the class is cancelled.

March 17. Creative Knitting with Valentina Devine - $68/85, materials extra. At EVAC, 325 Paseo de Oñate, Española from 10 to 4. 505-747-4577; evfac.org.
Shed your fears about fiber, texture and most of all … gauge. Join Valentina in this incredible class to learn her secrets of creative knitting, the emphasis will
be on knitting without a pattern. Discover how to combine linear shapes such as rectangles, squares and strips, along with linear areas of color. Combine all
that with textures and embellishments and Viola! Explore simple shaping ideas for sweaters, coats and shawls in this hands-on class and your will be well on
your way to completing a good portion of a garment in class. Don't miss Valentina's next class, Knitting Without Boundaries. Born in Moscow, Russia and
growing up in Berlin, Germany, Valentina has always been knitting. Since the mid-eighties, she has been creating one-of-a-kind garments and wall hangings
and teaching a technique called "Creative Knitting." She is a contributor to many knitting books and publications, and shows her art-to-wear garments in
different boutiques throughout the US. Valentina cannot imagine life without knitting and she hopes to continue inspiring many more knitters here and
abroad.

March 18. Wet felted hat class by Mary Curik. 10:00am - 3:30pm at Belen Art League Gallery, 509 Becker, Belen, NM. Create a stylish wet-felted hat using
alpaca or other wooly fibers- and you'll leave with a finished hat! We'll cover wet-felted techniques that you can use to create other felted items as well -
purses, vests, pillows, and more. The hats are created from felted fiber and then molded on hat forms for a variety of styles, like western or fedora for example.
The hat forms will also be available for purchase. Wear clothes that can get wet, bring two towels, rubber gloves if you wish, and a sack lunch. Cost of the class
is $60 and includes all class materials and supplies. Contact Mary at 505-379-4534 for information and to sign up for the class.

March 24. Knitting without Boundaries with Valentina Devine - $68/85, materials extra. In this class, the next step beyond Creative Knitting, Valentina
guides you through free form knitting at its best, such as circles, swirls, scrumbles and more. Discover how to create extraordinary and beautiful designs
while using up all those wonderful yarns left over in your knitting basket. Recommended: Start with Creative Knitting on March 17. At EVAC, 325 Paseo de
Oñate, Española from 10 - 4. 505-747-4577; evfac.org

March 24. Shibori and Hand Dyeing Workshop by Linda Walters. 9:00 am to 4:30 pm at Belen Art League Gallery, 509 Becker, Belen, NM. Manipulate
fabric through folding, clamping, twisting and tying to create a resist. You will then dye the fabric to reveal the beautiful patterns you have created. Each piece
is one of a kind. After practicing the techniques on a variety of fabrics, you will create a silk scarf. Please contact Linda Walters at 505-864-3362 for
additional information and to sign up. $70.00 (includes kit fee) Ages: Teens and Adults

March 28 - April 1. COLOR AND DESIGN FOR TAPESTRY WEAVERS with Cornelia Theimer Gardella - $360/450, $25 materials fee. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at
EVFAC, 325 Paseo de Oñate, Española. 505-747-4577; evfac.org. What is good design? Are there basic rules which can be followed (or broken)? How can
tapestry ideas be translated into appealing designs which engage the viewer? This class focuses on putting basic design and color principles into practice on
paper and at the loom. The practical design process will address questions of abstraction and simplification as tools for giving voice to the essential. Students
will first work on a tapestry design for a small tapestry or a sampler for a larger tapestry which they will then weave during the class. Exercises will include
the exploration of basic design elements such as lines and shapes, proportions and color relationships. The practical weaving part of the course will be tailored
to each student's previous knowledge and all necessary tapestry techniques will be covered. Students are strongly encouraged to bring their own tapestry
ideas and designs to class. When taken in combination with Color Theory in the Dye Studio in February both classes together offer students the entire artistic
process - from design to dye studio to loom.

March 31. Double Wine Basket with Irene Smith - $68/85; $20 materials fee. In this unusual variation on the basic market basket, you'll create a lovely,
functional basket that carries two bottles of wine in style, and with the basket's woven-in divider, safely. You'll have the option of weaving in a decorative color
border or leaving your basket "au naturel." Pre-requisite: Must have made a Market Basket (See March 3). See Market Basket above for teacher bio. At
EVAC, 325 Paseo de Oñate, Española from 10 - 4. 505-747-4577; evfac.org.

April 15 - 22, 2012. Alegre Retreat; An Art Quilters' Experience. At Gateway Canyons, 43200 Hwy 141, Gateway, CO 81522. Lecture series and 2, 5 and 7
day retreats available. Visit www.alegreretreat.com for more info on classes, teachers, prices, etc. and www.gatewaycanyons.com to register.
April 22 - 26. Art Quilt Santa Fe: A four-day workshop with national award-winning art quilter Betty Busby. Experiment with different types of non-woven
materials to produce images with them, then incorporate them into art quilts and more. Includes welcome party and delicious class breaks. Classes held at the
beautiful Hotel Santa Fe, which is within walking distance to the historic Santa Fe Plaza. Lodging discounts for class attendees. For more information, visit:
www.artquiltsantafe.com

May 26 - 28. Intro to Rug Weaving with Jason Collingwood. $TBD. At EVFAC, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., 325 Paseo de Oñate, Española. 505-747-4577; evfac.org.
Calling all weavers - it's time to venture into the world of rugs. Jason's depth of weaving knowledge promises a thrilling experience for weavers of all levels.
Students will learn how to make a strong serviceable rug, with plain weave being an excellent structure for rugs. Designs will begin with weaving stripes and
spots using two colors, learning how to overcome the selvage problems inherent in each different design. Class will include clasped wefts, crossed wefts and
compensated inlay, all techniques giving the weaver more freedom with design. Finishing techniques for rugs will also be reviewed and demonstrated. Jason
Collingwood has taken the lessons learned at the feet of his father, the renowned British weaver, teacher, and innovator Peter Collingwood, and built his own
brilliant career around weaving. Not only has Jason woven thousands of commissioned rugs over the past 24 years & exhibited widely throughout the United
Kingdom, Europe, and the United States, but he has developed a richly deserved cult following as a teacher. He spends eight to twelve weeks per year teaching
rug weaving techniques in the United States and Canada.

May 31 - June 2. Advanced Block Weaves with Jason Collingwood - $TBD. At EVFAC, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., 325 Paseo de Oñate, Española. 505-747-4577;
evfac.org. Join us to explore three end block weaves, the same structure Jason uses to weave all his rugs. Beyond the basics, students will learn how to design
using such theories as constant color, constant lift and clasped wefts. Special emphasis will be placed on Shaft Switching and every one will be able to adapt
their looms in class to try this exciting technique. Jason will also cover 2 / 1 double faced twill and demonstrate rug finishing techniques in class.
Classes at Tierra Wools: Tierra Wools offers 2-day, 3-day and 5-day fiber classes. Also offered are one-hour-per-week free classes. Immerse yourself in a
Northern New Mexico fiber experience by staying in the historic Tierra Wools casita while taking these wonderful classes. Please check our website for
information on casita rates www.handweavers.com. (Tierra Wools class students receive a 15% discount off published casita rates.) Location: 91 Main Street,
Los Ojos, NM 87515.
Contact: Tierra Wools 575-588-7231; tierrawools@windstream.net. Please call for registration/reservations for any of the following classes and workshops:
On-going FREE CLASSES at Tierra Wools:
Fridays 12:00 Noon to 1:00 PM (Beginners) and 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM for those who have a little experience. Beginning Knitting (a free one-hour-per-week
class) (materials extra). Instructor: Nancy Sullivan. Have you always wanted to learn to knit? Now is your chance. If you already know how to knit, bring your
instructions for the project you would like to make. Bring your own yarn and needles or purchase them from Tierra Wools. Beginners will make a scarf. Or
bring a project you have started and need to finish. Experts, come join in the fellowship. Bring lunch if desired.
Thursdays 12:00 Noon to 1:00 PM. Beginning Inkle Loom Weaving (a free one-hour-per-week class) (materials extra). Instructor: Heather Taylor. Inkle
looms are small and portable. You will first learn to warp the loom and make bookmarks. Then move on to other projects such as belts, coasters, guitar straps
and other small items. Bring your own yarn or purchase yarn from Tierra Wools (call for more information about suggested yarn). Bring lunch if desired.

July 15 - 27, 2012. QBL, Quilting by the Lake, 2012". 29 Quilting classes and workshops on quilt design and techniques for traditional and art quilters at all
levels of experience. Onondaga Community College, Syracuse, NY. See www.quiltingbythelake.com for complete class listings, teachers, costs and
registration details.

Classes at Nob Hill Fabrics. Nob Hill Fabrics is located at 3810 Central SE, Ste. B (SE corner of Central and Solano with parking in the back). Something for
everyone, including classes in fitting and fine sewing details, silk painting, apron construction, home-dec and beginning sewing! (In February, Nob Hill will be
hosting a class series on making a fitted, lined jacket, taught by local fitting guru, Leslie Ashcraft. Watch for another class tentatively scheduled for March
on making prom and wedding dresses, also taught by Leslie. Learn what you need to make a strapless gown fit and stay up!) A premiere selection of silk,
linens and other specialty fabrics as well as handmade fused glass buttons by Robin Pascal's Perfect Buttons! Go to www.nobhillfabrics.com for complete class
listings and upcoming special events.

Classes at Stitchology. Located at 2400 Rio Grande Blvd NW, Suite D, Albuquerque, NM 87104. Hours are Tuesday-Friday, 10-6 and Saturday, 10-5. At
Stitchology you will find sewing classes designed for all skill levels, and you can drop in to rent our top quality equipment! For more information on classes go
to www.StitchologyABQ.com or call 505-242-3288.

Hands on Bookbinding, Priscilla Spitler's studio in Truth or Consequences, New Mexico, offers classes on fine bookbinding. The basics are the focus with an
emphasis on good craftsmanship and sound structure, yet with a modern twist. Visit Priscilla's website for the Fall schedule:
priscilla.bookways.com/fall-2010-hands-on-workshops

The Española Valley Fiber Arts Center offers a wide variety of classes for adults and children. Classes can range in length from one afternoon to several
weeks. Classes are offered year-round in all aspects of weaving, spinning, dyeing, knitting, beadwork, embroidery and other techniques. Check out their
website for complete listings and more information. EVFAC, 325 Paseo de Oñate, Española. 505-747-4577; evfac.org. Heads Up: Our Sunday hours have
changed. We're still opening at 12:00 PM every Sunday, but we're closing at 4:00 PM instead of 5:00 PM. All Sunday Interest Group meetings will continue
to happen from 12:30 PM - 3:30 PM. Yeah, knitting's cool, but so is quilting! We've changed the Third Sunday Interest Group to "Quilting in the Valley" led
by Terry Meyer, owner of Wild Wind Quilting and long term EVFAC member. The First Sunday "Bring Yarn Over, Knit Together" will be led by both Bethe
and Rachel on alternating months. See you there!
Please see the updated newsletter online for more details about Quilting and Upcoming Classes: http://evfac.org/newsletterpdfs/jan-mar-2012-newsletter.pdf

Ongoing Learning at EVFAC: Walk in and Weave. For those who want to make a 2' x 3' rag rug but have no experience in weaving, the staff will get you
started. Cost is $25 for the warp and $10 for material. Please contact Pam, (505) 747-3577 to reserve a time.

Las Cruces Museum of Art Studio Programs offer classes for both adults and young artists including ceramics, sculpture drawing & painting, digital
photography, weaving, and painting with oils. Work in studio setting with state of the art equipment. For more info: 541-2137, 541-2160,
museums.las-cruces.org. Due to popular demand there is no pre-registration.

Getaways at Ghost Ranch. The Abiqiu, NM retreat center is offering many classes and events of interest, including one on quilting, basket making and
weaving. There is a good discount for registering early. The site also offers suggestions for travel and accommodations - and tours of the area's scenic and
artistic sites. This is a very historic and interesting part of our state and well worth a visit. Check out the 2010 catalog at www.ghostranch.org

Harwood Art Center's Fall/Winter Catalogue and ongoing Community Classes. Classes for adults and children in all arts disciplines, visual and performing.
The Harwood Art Center, 1114 7th St., ABQ. 505-242-6367. www.harwoodartcenter.org.
-Crow-Timber Frame-Barn- Art Retreats. Baltimore, Ohio. For new Spring 2012 class schedules, descriptions, registration and additional info please visit
nancycrow.com.

Visit your local public library to pick up a copy of UNM's Continuing Education catalogue for a complete listing of all upcoming classes available to the public,
or look online at http://dce.unm.edu/
Southwest Decorative's classes fill fast. For updated listing of class schedules, see www.swdecoratives.com. 5711 Carmel Ave NE, Ste B, Albuquerque.
Mon-Sat 9-5 pm. 821-7400.

Village Wools offers a wide selection of classes and workshops in knitting, weaving, spinning, dyeing and an interesting smattering of unexpected fiber arts.
Their schedule is on the web at www.villagewools.com. 5916 Anaheim Ave. NE, Albuquerque, 87113, 505-883-2919

OFFCenter Community Arts Project Sewing Workshop. Learn to sew or enhance your technique. Machines available, or bring your own. Sew some art! Every
Tuesday, 5:30-6:30 p.m. 808 Park Ave. SW, Albuquerque. Instructor: Sharie Fabian. Fee: $5 per session. More Info: Call 247-1172, offcenterarts.org.

CALL FOR ENTRIES:

March 18 Deadline. Masur Museum of Art's 49th Annual Juried Exhibition, May 12 - July 21 . The Masur Museum of Art Annual Juried Competition, located
in Monroe, Louisiana, showcases contemporary artists throughout the United States of America working in any medium. Go to www.masurmuseum.org for
more information and to print out an entry form. Cash awards for entry winners.

Call for Artists - New Mexico Creates/ Centennial Commemorative Art. New Mexico-based artists and artisans are invited to submit proposals for special
commemorative pieces for the upcoming statehood Centennial. A wide range of artistic media will be considered, including glassware, jewelry, basketry,
pottery and fiber arts (both wearable and decorative.) The work should be inspired by the New Mexico Centennial but will not include the Centennial logo, nor
be souvenir or promotional in nature. For more information and an application, visit www.newmexicocreates.org or call 877-567-7380.

Nob Hill Art Gallery is looking for fine artists and craft artisans for jury into the gallery. More Info: Call Jerry Love at 280-3481. 7400 Montgomery Blvd.
NE, Suite 19, Albuquerque, NM (in the Mossman Center).