Study Groups
By the Book Knitters
Our next meeting will be Tuesday, May 21st at 6:00pm in Conference Room A of the Richland Library. Friday, April 26th from 1:00 to 3:00pm Knitting Needle Workshop Party Please join Kathy T. & friends creating...
Study Groups April 22-27
Everyone is welcome at all Events. For more information see “Calendar” on the DFA website.https://www.desertfiberarts.org/events/ Contact DFA at info@desertfiberarts.com or study group leaders. MONDAY APRIL 22: RIGID HEDDLE STUDY GROUP (RHSG) 12:00 – 4:00 PM The goal...
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...
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...
Study Group Fun
Nancy at the Ball Winder
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...
Study Group Demos at the REACH
Bonus REACH Study Group Times. Come join the fun as DFA celebrates it's 50th Anniversary with an exhibit at the REACH Museum. January 20 (CANCELED)Handspinners 2 shifts: 10am-1pm and 1pm-4pm. Any member who wants to demo any type of spinning is welcome. We can fill...
New Rigid Heddle Study Group begins January 12, 2024
The goal of the RHSG is to help new weavers learn everything there is to know about weaving andto help more experienced weavers expand their knowledge of weaving on the ever so humble rigidheddle loom. Using a rigid heddle loom is an excellent place to begin exploring...
Drawloom Study Group
will be meeting for the first time in several months (finally) January 9, 10-12 at the guild house. We will be reviewing how the loom is set up and all the weaving possibilities. Recently I considered how lovely it would be to have a damask apron. The threading lends...
Sticks & Hooks Dec. Updates
The 12/14 Sticks and Hooks study group meeting will not be held in the DFA studio. We are taking a road trip to Purl 2 in Walla Walla and have lunch at a local restaurant. Please contact Denice Lovejoy if you want to come on the road trip on the 14th and let her know...
Study Group Event Calendar
https://www.desertfiberarts.org/events/
Study Groups Dec. 2 – 10
Remember, everyone is welcome to attend, no matter your level of expertise. We all are learning and we all share the knowledge we have. We may have our preferred way to approach a project but we all use various techniques to accomplish them. Come see what is...
Study Groups Nov. 27 – Dec. 3
Remember, everyone is welcome to attend, no matter your level of expertise. We all are learning and we all share the knowledge we have. We may have our preferred way to approach a project but we all use various techniques to accomplish them. Come see what is...
Study Groups Nov. 20 – 27
Monday November 20Pick a Handle! Baskets meet November 20th from 1-4pm. We will be choosing a "D" handle and designing our own baskets. There will be lots of assistance & "D" handles! The more the merrier! There will be lots of colored reeds and ideas for...
Pick a Handle! Baskets Nov. 20th
Baskets meet November 20th from 1-4pm. We will be choosing a "D" handle and designing our own baskets.There will be lots of assistance & "D" handles! The more the merrier! There will be lots of colored reeds and ideas for embellishments! DFA received a large box...
Study Groups: Nov. 13 – 19
Remember, everyone is welcome to attend, no matter your level of expertise. We all are learning and we all share the knowledge we have. We may have our preferred way to approach a project but we all use various techniques to accomplish them. Come see what is...
Study Groups Nov. 6 – 12
Remember, everyone is welcome to attend, no matter your level of expertise. We all are learning and we all share the knowledge we have. We may have our preferred way to approach a project but we all use various techniques to accomplish them. Come see what is...
Study Groups Agenda Oct.30-Nov. 5
Remember, everyone is welcome to attend, no matter your level of expertise. We all are learning and we all share the knowledge we have. We may have our preferred way to approach a project but we all use various techniques to accomplish them. Come see what is...
Study Groups Oct. 23 – 29
Remember, everyone is welcome to attend, no matter your level of expertise. We all are learning and we all share the knowledge we have. We may have our preferred way to approach a project but we all use various techniques to accomplish them. Come see what is...
Study Groups Oct. 16 – 22
Remember, everyone is welcome to attend, no matter your level of expertise. We all are learning and we all share the knowledge we have. We may have our preferred way to approach a project but we all use various techniques to accomplish them. Come see what is...
