Sponsored by Arizona Federation of Weavers and Spinners Guilds, Inc.

We are excited to offer the Fibers Through Time 2012 workshop registration package for all the Arizona Federation members and friends.

The 2012 Fibers Through Time Conference honors the First Arizona State Conference hosted by the Arizona Desert Weavers and Spinners Guild on September 1, 1978. That Conference''s theme was Arizona Weavers: Who Are We?

The introduction from that first conference booklet:

Like the history of the State of Arizona, the crafts of weaving, spinning and dyeing have been influenced by a number of peoples, all calling this geographical area home. The question, "Arizona Weavers: Who Are We?" asks who are the weavers that practice each day, known and unknown, in the cities, villages and rural reaches of the state.

It asks as well, "Who provided the tradition from which all weavers of the state may draw?" The draft design is based on this idea of multiple tradition and influence. It is constructed from a single phrase (Weavers, who are we?) as it appears in six of the many languages of this state.

We have expanded the theme for 2012 to include all Fiber Artists. With the many exciting and varied workshops we are offering this year, we suspect you may find it difficult to decide which one to take. Look through the descriptions and photos of each workshop and learn about the instructors we have invited to share their knowledge with you.

The Conference includes a Vendor Marketplace, a Fiber Art Show, handspun yarn judging, a Learning Center (new this year), the banquet with Deborah Brunner as our exciting keynote speaker, and great raffle items.

The Phoenix location, InnPlace Hotel Phoenix North Metro Center, is easy to get to and offers all the conveniences. Lunches are provided for all attendees. A reception Thursday evening, a dinner Friday night and a Saturday-night banquet at the hotel are also on the agenda.

We hope the information in this package provides all the information you need. If it does not, please contact me by email or phone.

Gail Kretz
General Chairman
Arizona Federation of Weavers and Spinners Guilds, Inc.
vicepresident@azfed.org
623-975-9631