27, 28 & March 1

Winter Board Meeting. Hosted by Area 2030.

At Gwinwood retreat center in Lacey WA

For more information contact:
Ruth Haworth or 206-817-8391

Saturday, March 1st, 10-4pm

Come shop for raw alpaca fiber from several NW alpaca farms.
Cria to adult fiber~ Colors from White to Black
Fiber from ribbon winning Champions.

Cash or Check

Rainier Alpacas
Susan Hanson
39702 218th Ave. SE
Enumclaw WA 98022
For more info (360) 802-5252
rainieralpaca@hotmail.com

Camp Burton Retreat:

LOG CABIN SPINNERS SPIN-IN 2008
TIME: 9:00am - 4:00pm. Please bring a friend or two!!
Where: Coeur d'Alene Fair Grounds
4056 N Government Way Building #1, Coeur d'Alene, Idaho

For Full information, click here.

Alpacapalooza:
Puyallup Fairgrounds - Purple Gate

For more information, see www.alpacapalooza.com

29th Annual Shepherds’ Extravaganza.
Place: Puyallup Fair Grounds. Puyallup, WA. Located in the J barn. Top quality fleeces, demonstrations, classes, vendors, and sheep. Contact Lin Schwider for information at 425-432-3455 or
www.shepherds-extravaganza.com

Wild and Wooly:
Area 2060 Annual Sheep Shearing Day and demonstrations at Kelsey Creek Farm, Bellevue, WA.

For more information, contact Kathy Nitcsche at 206-783-7885 or Shelly Volstedt at 425-836-5146.

Pinelow Workshop Retreat
Loon Lake, WA. Just North of Spokane. For more information, contact Karen Goodson at 4010dir@nwrsa.org or Linda Karr rlkarr@povn.com

We have a fun filled retreat planned with a variety of teachers and some great classes to choose from. You may arrive as early as 12:00 pm on Thursday and the retreat will continue until Sunday at noon. Registration will end on April 17th. Classes will be assigned in the order of registration so please register early.

Why: This is an opportunity for both teachers and students to take advantage of many learning opportunities. Often those who teach don’t get the opportunity to take classes. This gives them a chance to be both student and teacher. It also allows the students to meet a variety of teachers while having the opportunity to learn a variety of new skills at
a very low cost.

Complete Info....

Fiber with a Twist Spin-in and Fiber Play
Richland Community Center
500 Amon Park Drive
Richland, WA

Hosted by NwRSA in Tri-Cities, WA
Enjoy vendors, drawings, door prizes and mini-workshops. Bring items for the Bring and Brag table and Swap table. Fee at the door is $5.00. Potluck lunch provided, vendor tables available. Contact Earlene Mokler@3-cities.com or www.myspace.com/fiberwithatwist.

Annual NwRSA Conference
Willamette University, Salem Oregon. Contact Mary Alice Wagner for information or to volunteer at maryalice@gorge.net

Conference Information Page

Black Sheep Gathering
Lane County Fairgrounds, Eugene, Oregon
Make reservations early as the US Olympic Trials will be at the same time!Lodging information at www.visitlanecounty.org/blacksheep

Sheep and Angora Goat Shows, Wool Show and Sale, Workshops, Talks, Demonstrations, Fiber Arts, Trade Show and more. Join us Saturday evening for the potluck and Spinner's Lead.

Visit our website www.blacksheepgathering.org, leslie@fishwhistle.com, or phone 541-484-1011 for more info.

King County Fair
Enumclaw, WA

Changed to a three day event this year. Admission and parking are free.

Weekend Workshop Retreat
Gwinwood Conference Center in Lacey Washington

This workshop is for those of us who want to study some of the techniques of weaving. If you don't weave and just need a break there will be an area to set up your wheel and spin.

For more information please contact Rita Miller at orcamiller@email.phoenix.edu
Home: 206-760-1833 Cell: 206 694 9207

Or Ruth Haworth 206-878-1687, ruthmhaworth@msn.com

Or click here for complete information

Machine Knitting Weekend Workshop
Gwinwood Conference Center in Lacey Washington

This workshop is for those of us who want to bring our knitting machines and get to know how they work. Everyone is welcome. Bring a friend, your machines, supplies and projects. Bring bedding, snacks for the snack table and some show and tell items for inspiration. Tables are available.

There will be some classes scheduled at no additional charge. Some of these will include: Knitted shawl, lace stitches, using your ribber and punch card set up. More classes will be set up as teachers become available. Those with sock machines are also welcome.

Workshop Fee: $120.00 ($50.00 non-refundable registration fee included)

For complete information, click here, or contact Rita Miller at orcamiller@email.phoenix.edu
Home: 206-760-1833 Cell: 206 694 9207

Artisan's Village Booth at the Oregon State Fair
Call for NwRSA members to demonstrate. This is an official NwRSA event. For more information contact Audrey Sinner at
503-366-0981

Evergreen State Fair
"Be Some Bunny! Hop to the Fair"

Off highway 2 north of highway 522 in Monroe, WA

Information: 360-805-6700

Weaving Weekend Workshop
Gwinwood Conference Center in Lacey Washington

This workshop is for those of us who want to study some of the techniques of weaving. If you don't weave and just need a break there will be an area to set up your wheel and spin.

For more information please contact Rita Miller at orcamiller@email.phoenix.edu
Home: 206-760-1833 Cell: 206 694 9207

Download information & registration form here. (PDF)

6th Annual Mt. Hood Spin-In
Hosted by Area 6025
Time:  9 - 4
door:  $5 (this goes to the Towne Hall)
Where:  Mt Hood Towne Hall
Mt. Hood, OR
(16 miles South of I-84 (exit 64) on Hwy. 35.  We are across Hwy. 35, on the East side of the highway.  It's the beautiful white old school house with a huge yard out front.
There will be many signs directing you to our location.)

There will be door prizes every 30 to 45 minutes.  Also, snacks and drinks.  There's a neat little deli at the Mt. Hood Country Store (across the highway) that serves good food.  OR, you might want to bring a sack lunch or picnic lunch, if you wish, and (weather permitting) want to picnic out on our yard.

Don't forget to bring your wheel, fibre, chair, etc.  Oh, yes, and plenty of gab so we can all socialize.

We've had alot of interest with this old building and have been away for a couple years due to renovations.  Now, the Towne Hall have us to return.  Lucky for us, wouldn't you say?
Come see what our part of our past contributions have produced.

Contact person:  Jane McLean, 541-352-7761 or fjmclean@embarqmail.com
Another contact person:  Mary Alice Wagner, 509-493-2062  or maryalice@gorge.net
Hope to see everyone here.

Fall Board Meeting & Spin In

10am to 4pm
Moses Lake United Methodist Church
746 S. Ironwood Drive
Moses Lake, WA

Admission: $5.00 which includes luch.
Please RSVP by October 11.

Vendors are welcome free of charge with donation to raffle.

Contact Judy Rice: 509-764-8269 or e-mail

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Area 2015 SpinDrifters' 2nd Annual Spin-In

10am to 4pm
Bellingham High School Commons
2020 Cornwall Ave., Bellingham
(I-5 Exit #254, west on Ohio St. to BHS parking lot)

The day will begin with a fabulous collection of slides that were gathered by Bette Hochberg, author of 5 books on handspinning. Discussion on historical origins of spindles afterwards.

Door Prizes and Vendors!
Admission: $10

For more information, contact Troy at trcp@comcast.net

Wooly Twister's Retreat
Gwinwood Conference Center in Lacey Washington

This workshop is for those who want to have a relaxing weekend of spinning and fun. Everyone is welcome. Bring a friend, your wheels, supplies, yarns and projects.

Bring bedding, snacks for the snack table and some show and tell items for inspiration. Tables are available. We will have a raffle to help offset the cost for future retreats. Please bring items to donate.

There are no classes scheduled. You can always learn new things from those working on projects. It is a great time to ask questions about techniques being used. Classes are welcome if you want to share your skills

For more information please contact Rita Miller at orcamiller@email.phoenix.edu
Home: 206-760-1833 Cell: 206 694 9207

Download information & registration form here. (PDF)

Wooly Twister's Retreat
Gwinwood Conference Center in Lacey Washington

This workshop is for those who want to have a relaxing weekend of spinning and fun. Everyone is welcome. Bring a friend, your wheels, supplies, yarns and projects.

Bring bedding, snacks for the snack table and some show and tell items for inspiration. Tables are available. We will have a raffle to help offset the cost for future retreats. Please bring items to donate.

There are no classes scheduled. You can always learn new things from those working on projects. It is a great time to ask questions about techniques being used. Classes are welcome if you want to share your skills

For more information please contact Rita Miller at orcamiller@email.phoenix.edu
Home: 206-760-1833 Cell: 206 694 9207

Download information & registration form here. (PDF)

Circular Sock Knitting Machine Retreat
Gwinwood Conference Center in Lacey Washington

This workshop is for those of us who want to learn to use their sock machine. It is also for those who have accomplished their first socks and want to come and knit socks with a fun group of individuals. If you don't have a machine and just need a break there will be an area to set up your wheel and spin.

Everyone is welcome. Bring a friend, your machine, supplies, yarns and projects. Bring bedding, snacks for the snack table and some show and tell items for inspiration. Tables are available.

There will be some classes scheduled at no additional charge. Some of these will include: Mittens on a machine, finishing techniques and advanced lace sock knitting. Additional classes will be added as teachers become available.

For more information please contact Rita Miller at orcamiller@email.phoenix.edu
Home: 206-760-1833 Cell: 206 694 9207

Download information & registration form here. (PDF)

Get-Away Retreat
Gwinwood Conference Center in Lacey Washington

This retreat is a mid-week retreat, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. It is an informal retreat for spinners and anyone who wants to work on Holiday gifts or want to have a break.

If you are coming to either the Sock Knitting Retreat or the 2030 Retreat, this is a way to add a day or two to your retreat. Come and finish those last minute gifts that you have started. Spend some time relaxing and visiting with other spinners.

Everyone is welcome. Bring a friend, your wheel, supplies, yarns and projects. Bring bedding, snacks for the snack table and some show and tell items for inspiration. Tables are available.

There are no classes scheduled. You can always learn new things from those working on projects. It is a great time to ask questions about techniques being used. Classes are welcome if you want to share your skills.

For more information please contact Rita Miller at orcamiller@email.phoenix.edu
Home: 206-760-1833 Cell: 206 694 9207

Download information & registration form here. (PDF)

Area 2030 Retreat
Gwinwood Conference Center in Lacey Washington

This weekend is an informal retreat for spinners. Come and finish those last minute gifts that you have started. Spend some time relaxing and visiting with other spinners.

Everyone is welcome. Bring a friend, your wheel, supplies, yarns and projects. Bring bedding, snacks for the snack table and some show and tell items for inspiration. Tables are available.

There are no classes scheduled. You can always learn new things from those working on projects. It is a great time to ask questions about techniques being used. Classes are welcome if you want to share you skills.

For more information please contact Rita Miller at orcamiller@email.phoenix.edu
Home: 206-760-1833 Cell: 206 694 9207

Download information & registration form here. (PDF)