Creative Fiber Art Community

Non-Profit Guild ~Founded in 1974

Tapestry Fun at General Meeting

Tapestry Fun at General Meeting

At the March 2024 DFA General meeting, Nancy K. did a presentation on weaving tapestries.  She showed a video of a fiber artist that does this to illustrate some of the techniques.  THEN, the fun began!  There were boxes and boxes of various kinds of fiber, yarn,...

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General Meeting March 16th

General Meeting March 16th

LET’S PLAY WITH FUNKY FIBERS! That is the name of the upcoming fun fiber program at the DFA General Meetingon March 16th, 1-3 pm, at the Kennewick Mid-Columbia Library on Union.What is a “funky fiber”? Chunky, lumpy, bumpy, fuzzy, hairy, kooky, unusual,novel, artsy…...

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Fiber & Friends

Fiber & Friends

Fiber & Friends meets on the first Monday of every month at the Kennewick Mid-Columbia Library on Union St. from 6-8 pm. This is a collaboration and outreach between DFA and the library. Please come and enjoy meeting new folks and potential DFA members! Any DFA...

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Basketry Demo at REACH Museum

DFA's second to last demo at the REACH Museum is this Saturday, Feb. 24, 12:30pm (following the STEM workshop in the morning) to 4pm There will be a kiddo activity, Wa'paas Basket mini workshop & wooden baskets demonstrations & make & takes. Stay a...

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Shaker Cheese Basket April 1st

Shaker Cheese Basket April 1st

Join the DFA Basket Study Group April 1st to learn how to make a Shaker Cheese Basket. This easy to make basket is fun and useful. Shaker Cheese baskets were traditionally designed to be lined with cheese cloth and used while processing cheese to separate the curds...

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Wa’paas Basket Class

Wa’paas Basket Class

Bessie Bill joined the basket group to share her knowledge and skill in making Wa'paas Baskets.  Wa'paas Baskets, also known as Sally bags, are traditional Native American woven baskets used for gathering.  Bessie shared her story, history and Native American...

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Wa’paas baskets Workshop

Wa’paas baskets Workshop

Bessie Bill will be joining us on February 19th to share how to weave Wa'paas baskets, during the basket study group time.  Learn about Bessie here: https://youtu.be/n2hh4UV46w4?si=HXh7KxVrvnwZcbgq Check out the video about Bessie & Wa'paas baskets.   Bessie will...

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HGA Textiles & Tea featuring Betty Davenport

This is what we have all been waiting for Textiles and Tea with Betty Davenport, sponsored by DFA on July 23, 2024 the link to register is listed below.  It’s easy to register, while you’re at it checkout some of the other months.  You will find Liz Gibson...

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Betsy’s Blurbs

I believe there is a hint of spring in the air. I sat in the sun with my dogs this morning. It's great to see the sky for a change! The Board will be interviewing a couple of bookkeepers in the next few weeks. Hiring an outside bookkeeper will make the job of the...

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LOOKING BACK…

LOOKING BACK…

Our 50th anniversary is an ideal time to reflect, to celebrate our history as we look forward to the future. Here's an exciting event from nearly eleven years ago, when in 2013 we were offered studio space at 101 N Union Street, in Kennewick. Helping to prep the new...

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Lending Lib. Orientation Feb 2

This orientation will be the first presentation of the New Equipment Lending Library Program. It is a must see for you to learn the ropes on barrowing the more than 175 items we have to offer. This is a very exciting time. This program has come together through a team...

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