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• My Journey from Africa to Opening a Fiber Arts Center

  • When
    October 11, 2025
  •  
    11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
  • Location
    First Baptist Church of Loveland 1003 W. Sixth St.

  My Journey from Africa to Opening a Fiber Arts Center - Cael Chappell

  October 11, 2025 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

  First Baptist Church - 1003 W. Sixth St., Loveland CO

  

  Join Cael Chappell as he presents an engaging slide show explaining how he ended up opening and owning Fiber Arts on 4th in the Albuquerque area. The story must start briefly in his childhood, then moving across Africa, to his personal basket weaving experiences, and now to opening a community fiber arts center. 

  Presenter Bio:  

  In 2002 Cael founded a fair trade project designed to support weavers and their families in rural Africa and still works at Baskets of Africa every day.  Fifteen years later he began winning awards for his own baskets.  Cael is also a coveted guest speaker and instructor, as well as the President of the National Basketry Organization.  

  
  

  Presentation follows general Guild meeting

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• WORKSHOP Intro to Twined Basketry Using Waxed Linen Thread with Cael Chappell

  • Start
    October 11, 2025
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  • End
    October 13, 2025
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  • Schedule
    3 sessions
  • Location
    First Baptist Church, 1003 W. Sixth St., Loveland CO on Sat. 10/11/25, then at Lamms End Studio, 3001 Colt Court, Fort Collins CO on 10/12-10/13/25
  • Spaces left
    11

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  Intro to Twined Basketry Using Waxed Linen Thread with Cael Chappell

     
  

  Learn the ‘basics:'  Three ways to make bases, three ways to shape the side of a basket, three rim finishes, building blocks of twined patterns, and so much more. Choose to work on any of those topics that you wish, or any other topic for more advanced weavers. Each student’s work will vary from the photo and depends on which techniques you choose to use. You will pick your own colors and thread sizes to adjust the difficulty level. The basket should be something quite small if you want to complete it in class, some students will complete their basket after class.

  $140

  Skill Requirements:  All skill levels welcome!

  Times & Locations (2 half days and 1 full day):

  1:00 PM - 5:00 PM Sat. 10/11/25 at First Baptist Church, 1003 West Sixth St., Loveland CO

  9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Sun. 10/12/25 & 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM at Lamms End Studio, 3001 Colt Court, Fort Collins, CO

  Course Fee:  $140 (must be an NCWG member in good standing - full year membership dues must be paid by August 1, 2025)

  Materials Fee to be paid to instructor:   $20

  Materials Provided by Instructor:

  Waxed linen thread

  Participant materials/equipment to bring:

  Scissors

  Instructor Bio: 

  Cael’s accomplishments in basketry include numerous exhibits throughout the US.  His work has also appeared in several publications including Fiber Art Now and Shuttle, Spindle & Dyepot magazines. 

  “I’m developing a language in basketry, sometimes whimsical and at other times serious, to convey my impressions of places, things, people, concepts and miscellany.

  My material of choice is waxed flax linen thread because it’s a tiny material that allows me to execute very complex designs in a small basket. I enjoy creating the diminutive structures and shapes of a basket with these complicated combinations of designs. My favorite techniques to use are twining, reverse twining and 3 or 4 rod wale. Weaving baskets from waxed linen thread can take weeks or even months to complete one piece.” – Cael Chappell

  Follow Cael here:  https://www.facebook.com/caelchappell/

  https://www.instagram.com/caelchappell/

  https://pinterest.com/caelchappell/

  Portfolio - Cael Chappell, Basket Maker
  

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• WORKSHOP Dyeing Wool Braids the Easy Way with Christine Schneider

  • Start
    November 01, 2025
  •  
    10:00 AM
  • End
    November 02, 2025
  •  
    4:00 PM
  • Location
    Lamms End Studio, Fort Collins, CO
  • Spaces left
    1

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  Dyeing Wool Braids the Easy Way with Christine Schneider

  Create your very own personal dyed braids by learning four different dye application techniques.  Each will have different effects and different color blending.  On the second dye day we will test what we created by spinning or felting samples.  Pick your favorite and then dye a full 4 oz braid using your favorite technique.  You will dye a total of 8 oz., enough for a future project.      

  Skill Requirements:  Beginning to advanced spinning or felting or any other fiber technique that uses wool top

  Nov. 1 & 2, 2025      10:00 AM - 4:00 PM     
  

  Location:  Lamms End Studio - 3001 Colt Court, Fort Collins, CO

  Registration Fee:  $170

  Materials Fee to be paid to instructor: $35

  Materials Provided by Instructor: 

  • All dyes and auxiliaries
  • Fiber
  • Handouts

  Participant materials/equipment to bring (Day 1):

  • Materials fee $35

  Participant materials/equipment to bring (Day 2):

  • Scissors
  • Your favorite method of working with fiber:  Spinning wheel or drop spindle, felting tools

  Instructor Bio: 

  "I can’t remember not working with fibers.  I began by teaching myself to knit in 6^th grade.  I was exposed to weaving in 8th grade when I went to camp.  In high school we had a fabulous arts program where I learned to spin and really learned about weaving.  From there I followed my dreams and started creating on my own.  I am primarily self-taught, which gave me the freedom to experiment with colors and techniques.  I began dyeing wools for my own sweaters around 1978 and ran with it over the years.  There are so many different techniques using fiber and dyes that I could do only that for my entire life.  

  "I will usually plan my project first and then create the dye technique to accomplish what I envision.  Experimentation is the key to growth and continued color play makes me happy." -- Christine Schneider

  Follow Christine at Carr Park Artisans and on Instagram

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• PROGRAM Stash-Busting Techniques with Christine Schneider

  • When
    November 08, 2025
  •  
    11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
  • Location
    First Baptist Church of Loveland 1003 W. Sixth St.

  
  

  Stash-Busting Techniques with Christine Schneider

  November 8, 2025 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

   
  

  Do you have a huge collection of fibers or yarns that called to you that you just had to buy?  Now they're in your closet and you have no idea what to do with only one braid or one skein of yarn or a partial warp.  Start to think outside the box and use them in a way that you'll love.  Learn to combine colors into a larger project with different techniques in spinning, knitting and weaving.   

  Presenter Bio:  

  "I can’t remember not working with fibers. I began by teaching myself to knit in 6 th grade.  I was exposed to weaving in 8th grade when I went to camp. In high school we had a fabulous arts program where I learned to spin and really learned about weaving. From there I followed my dreams and started creating on my own. I am primarily self-taught, which gave me the freedom to experiment with colors and techniques. I began dyeing wools for my own sweaters around 1978 and ran with it over the years. There are so many different techniques using fiber and dyes that I could do only that for my entire life. I will usually plan my project first and then create the dye technique to accomplish what I envision. Experimentation is the key to growth and continued color play makes me happy." -- Christine Schneider

  Christine dyes cellulose and protein-based warps for weavers through her online shop, Carr Park Artisans.  Follow her on Instagram and Carr Park Artisans.

  Presentation follows general Guild meeting

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