Foothill Fibers Guild

Programs 2024-25

September 24:  Budget and Beyond! 

Our first meeting of the “guild year” will feature the presentation and approval of our 2024-2025 budget, introduction of our theme for the year, Natural Origins, selection of our annual guild challenge, a fundraising opportunity, a CNCH conference report, study group overviews, member show & tell, and an opportunity to win a door prize. It will be a meeting packed full of information and member participation!

We had lots of members participate in last year’s guild challenge:  Learn a New Fiber Arts Skill. Think about what you would like to see as our guild challenge for this year and come to the meeting with your good ideas.

Everyone is welcome to bring two items to show & tell us all about what YOU have been creating this summer.

Our door prize for members that attend in person is a $25 gift certificate to Auburn Needleworks, generously donated by Donna Seaman.

October 24:  Ann Coddington ~ Organic Vessels (rescheduled from February 2023)
In-person at the Madelyn Helling Library, Nevada City and via Zoom.The community room is open at 6:15 PM for social time and the meeting begins at 6:45 PM.

Ann Coddington utilizes a variety of traditional and innovative fiber techniques including twining, looping, lashing and netting in her sculptural forms. Her recent work is deeply rooted in organic vessels that reference the body, natural and found objects, that enter into a complex dialogue about our place in the world and our impact on the environment. Her work has been shown across the United States and Internationally with recent solo shows at the Contemporary Art Center in Peoria, Governors State University in Illinois, and upcoming at the Praxis Fiber Workshop in Cleveland. Coddington’s work was also selected for inclusion in the 2022 International Fiber Biennial in Pittsburgh this past summer. 

Ann is a Professor of Art and Graduate Coordinator at Eastern Illinois University. She received her MFA from the University of Illinois Sculpture Department in 1993, and her BFA from the Colorado State University Fibers Department in1986. She is very active in teaching sculptural twining workshops around the world. 

Coddington serves as the co-chair of Exhibitions and as a member of the board for the National Basketry Organization.  Instagram: @abcoddington 

November 26:  Make It & Take It - Pine Needle Baskets with Andrea Budde

In-person workshop ONLY at the Madelyn Helling Library, Nevada City. No Zoom option.
The community room is open at 6:15 PM for social time and the workshop begins at 6:45 PM.

Join Andrea Budde as she walks us through the basics of pine needle coil basketry. By the end of the workshop, you'll understand how to prepare the pine needles, coil and stitch the basket, and more. Some supplies will be available, but please bring what you're able from the following supply list: 

• long pine needles (medium-sized grocery bag worth or so); 
• small pliers; 
• plastic drinking straw that can be cut (like takeout straws); 
• thimble or finger protectors (optional). 
• Waxed thread in black and white will be provided. You are welcome to bring your own sinew, linen, cotton or similar thread - something a little thinner than embroidery floss. 

Supply Cost: $7/person (no cost if you bring all your own supplies). IN PERSON MEETING ONLY.

Bio:

Andrea has been a fiber fan since she was 12 when her grandmother taught her how to knit. Since then, her fiber interests have expanded to include weaving, embroidery, macrame, sewing, and more. She serves on the board for FFG and The People's Colloquium, a non-profit supporting the arts. Originally from Wisconsin, Andrea now lives in Nevada City, CA.