Knitting Needle Jewelry Workshop
April 26th from 1-3pm. We will be working on Shawl pins and Bracelets. I have a selection of Aluminum knitting needles but feel free to bring any Aluminum needles or crochet hooks if you wish. Sizes 2,3 and 4 work best for shawl pins. Can use larger for...
SERIOUS Stash Busting Extravaganza
Sharon Ofsthun, Longtime DFA Member with a 35' trailer full of weaving yarn and knitting yarns, needs to minimize her stash and maximize yours. SERIOUS Stash Busting, at the DFA studio on Friday and Saturday, May 3 & 4 from 10:00 - 3:00 each day. ...
General Meeting: April 27th
Please note the change of date, time and location. Our April General Meeting will be held on 4/27/24, from 10:00 – 12:00 at the Guild studio. We have an exciting program in store for you. Lori White, a scientist and DFA member, will present her adventures with plants...
Fiber & Friends
Calling all DFA fiber artists! Monday, April 1st is the monthly Fiber & Friends gathering from 6-8pm at the Mid-Columbia Library on Union Street. This is a collaboration between DFA and MCL, so it is important for one or a few DFA members to come and bring along...
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,...
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
Allied Arts January 2025
The Allied Arts Show is coming up in January. I am heading up the committee to get the show ready. It happens on the heels of the November Fall Market, so we need to be ready. If you are interested in helping out, please contact me soon. I'd like to...
Demonstrators Needed in Grandview
Saturday, April 27, 1-4pm, at 115 W Wine Country Road, Grandview WA. We need about three more demonstrators at the Grandview Museum. Saturday is also Grandview Days, filling downtown with booths and entertainment from 10am-3pm. That will increase the traffic in...
Blurbs from Betsy
April and May are busy months! Study groups are humming along. I was at the Sticks and Hooks meeting the other day and it was almost standing room only! Meanwhile, at the Board meeting on Saturday, the board approved the motion to contract with Heather Norberg from A+...
Blurbs from Betsy March
Happy Spring! Our next Board meeting is Saturday, April 13th at 1:00 p.m. at the studio. I've been remiss. As I was going to sleep last night, I realized I failed to write a timely blurb. My apologies. There's been a lot going on at the studio and...
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...
