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An open group of quilters, et.al., in Western North Carolina who together explore and encourage the use of fiber in art.


  • Regular Gatherings

    NEW MEETING LOCATION AND TIME
    New meeting location: the Girl Scout Building, 64 Weaver Blvd., Asheville on the first Tuesday of the month,
    New meeting time: Noon - Brown Bag Lunch, 1:00-3:00 p.m. Meeting
    Bring show and tell. Location can vary based on topic.
    $1 per meeting collected to defray meeting room expenses (can pay $12 annual at one time).
    Anyone interested should contact Robin Smith at 215-9715 or by e-mail at robinksmith@verizon.net .
    Our 2008 meetings are scheduled for:
    Jan. 8 - Planning Meeting
    Feb. 5 - Crochet Basics
    March 4 - Beading On Fabric Basics - Mary Stori
    March 4 - Reception for FAA Exhibit "Recycling" at UNCA Library, 3:30-5:30 p.m.
    April 1 - Fun With Paintsticks - Anita & Gen
    May 6 - Card (tablet) Weaving - Bobbi; kit required
    June 3 - Inkjet Printing on Fabric - Judy Simmons
    July 1 - Creative Art Quilt Hangers - Cheryl Alderman
    August 5 - Bobbin Play or Beading by Machine
    Sept. 2 - TBA
    Oct. 7 - TBA
    Nov. 4 - TBA
    Dec. - TBA

    Please join us and bring show and tell!

    Monthly Challenge: an OPTIONAL challenge for SHOW & TELL:

    Feb. - 60's & 70's Psychedelia
    March - Monochrome
    April -
    May -
    June -
    July -
    August -
    Sept. -
    Oct. -
    Nov. -
    Dec. -
  • Membership
    Membership is open to anyone interested in fiber art.

    There is currently no membership process other than to attend a meeting, express interest, and get on the e-mail list.

    There is no dues payment required, but a donation toward the rental of space is requested - typically $1 per meeting.
  • Exhibits
    The FAA seeks to exhibit its work in appropriate venues as possible.

    CURRENT or UPCOMING EXHIBITS
    March 1-31, 2008
    Blowers Gallery, Ramsey Library, UNC Asheville
    Theme: RECYCLING
    Reception: March 4, 3:30-5:30 p.m. Blowers Gallery Link
    March 2008 Exhibit Entry Form


    PAST EXHIBITS

    November 1-30, 2007
    Design Gallery, just off the Town Center, Burnsville, NC
    Theme: ELEMENTS and EXTREME FIBER REDUX

    November 1-December 18, 2006
    Blowers Gallery, Ramsey Library, UNC Asheville
    Dual Theme: "Elements" and "Extreme Fiber"
    Blowers Gallery Link
    Photos of 2006 Blowers Exhibit

    August 1-31, 2006
    EXHIBIT of Fiber Arts Alliance...an AQG "Bee"
    The Design Gallery, Burnsville, NC
    (just off the square)
    A collection of innovative art quilts, dolls and more...
    Highlighted in a shop full of marvelous crafts, paintings and ceramics...
    WELL-worth the drive!

  • Workshops
    Workshops are scheduled periodically as interest and talent allow. Ask for details when you attend a meeting.

    WORKSHOPS
    August 7, 2007, 9 a.m. -
    Martine House Workshop
    Black Mountain, NC
    Contact:
    Martine House

    June 23, 2007
    Laura Cater-Woods Workshop
    Eliada Home Recreation Center, Leicester

    October 10-12, 2006
    Jeanne Beck Workshop
    Fabric Painting, Stamping and Embellishment
    Black Mountain, NC
    Attended by approx. 15 members

    August 25-26, 2006
    Innovative Quilt Design
    Gail Blate
    Attended by 8 members
  • Local Sources of Fiber
    • Wellspring Farm
      Burnsville, NC
      828/682-0458
      http://wellspringfarm.com
      Llama, corriedale, jacob, romney, mohair and angora rovings - blends and dyed rovings. Hand spun yarns, hand dyed yarns, lessons in knitting, spinning, needle felting.

    • Angel Ridge Farm
      Lori & Mark Helms
      258 Angel Road
      Mars Hill, NC 28754
      lhelms@madison.main.nc.us
      Shetland sheep and Pygmy Goats. Spinning fleece, knitting and spinning lessons. Appt. only.

    • Nowhere Branch Angora Goats
      Sandy Melton
      555 Will Green Road
      Marshall, NC 28753
      828/689-9622
      http://NowhereBranch.tripod.com
      smelton@madison.main.nc.us
      Registered sand commercial angora goats. Fleeces and washed mohair for hand spinners; doll hair, hand felted and hand-spun knotted hats. Custom Spun, hand dyed mohair/fine wool blended yarn. Call for an appt.
    • Sandy Hollar Farms
      June Hawkins
      63 Sandy Hollar Lane
      Leicester, NC 28748
      828/683-3645
      sandyholfm@aol.com
      http://www.sandyholfm@aol.com
    • Bovidae Farm Enterprises, INc.
      Rose & James Hogue
      1608 Jarvis Branch Road
      Mars Hill, NC 28754
      828/689-9931
      bovidae@verizon.com
      Knitting and weaving yarns; patterns, books and Inox needles. Ashford spinning wheels. Corriedale spinning fleece. By Appt.
    • Dyescapes
      Nancy Bruce
      www.dyescapes.com
    • Local Farm Guide
      http://www.buyappalachian.org
    • Madison County Guide
      http://www.madisoncounty-nc.com/directory/id25_handmade_m.htm
    • Earth Guild
      33 Haywood St.
      Asheville, NC
      www.earthguild.com