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SUMMARY:Workshop: Experience Cashmere with Amy Swanson
DESCRIPTION:In this half-day workshop Amy will facilitate a learning environment which focuses on better understanding cashmere; touching on its rich history\, properties\, production and care. Throughout the morning participants will have the opportunity to work with cashmere using a variety of fiber arts processes. This includes applications like knitting\, spinning and weaving; making the class accessible to all.
URL:https://cowfg.org/event/workshop-experience-cashmere-with-amy-swanson/
LOCATION:Spring Hollow Lodge\, 1069 W. Main Street\, Westerville\, Ohio\, 43081
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SUMMARY:Get Comfortable Making with Cashmere & Camel
DESCRIPTION:A hands-on tasting workshop for knitters\, weavers\, and spinners\n\n\nAmy Swanson\, Director June Cashmere\n$75 \nSaturday February 14\, 2026\n9am – 12pm \nIn this 3-hour workshop\, participants will learn about cashmere and camel fiber and yarn. The workshop will be divided into three parts: Lecture\, Hands-on Tasting\, quick Wrap-up
URL:https://cowfg.org/event/get-comfortable-making-with-cashmere-camel/
LOCATION:Spring Hollow Lodge\, 1069 W. Main Street\, Westerville\, Ohio\, 43081
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SUMMARY:Program: Amy Swanson/June Cashmere
DESCRIPTION:COWFG will be joined by Amy Swanson to help us learn more about Cashmere. During her presentation we will hear about the production of this luxury fiber in Kyrgyzstan. There she works with producers as the owner of June Cashmere to provide a product as ethical\, sustainable\, and as transparent as possible. Furthermore\, Amy will be available to answer any questions members may have in order to improve our understanding of this beautiful fiber.
URL:https://cowfg.org/event/program-amy-swanson-june-cashmere/
LOCATION:Spring Hollow Lodge\, 1069 W. Main Street\, Westerville\, Ohio\, 43081
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SUMMARY:Program: The Nettle dress documentary
DESCRIPTION:Main Library – Meeting Room 3B\n96 S Grant Ave\, Columbus\, OH 43215\n\nJoin the Guild in viewing the documentary\, The Nettle Dress. This film takes viewers on a seven year endeavour with textile artist Allen Brown who weaves a hand-spun dress from stinging nettles that he foraged locally. His story is also one of loss and grief\, as he used this project to process the passing of his wife. After the program\, we will have a short discussion about the documentary before finishing with a business meeting and show and tell.
URL:https://cowfg.org/event/program-the-nettle-dress-documentary/
LOCATION:Columbus Public Library Main Branch\, 96 S. Grant Ave.\, Columbus\, OH 43215\, Ohio
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SUMMARY:April Guild Meeting: Ability Weavers
DESCRIPTION:Grandview Heights Public Library Meeting Room\n1685 W 1st Ave\, Columbus\, OH 43212\n\n\nCome learn about Ability Weavers\, a business in Lowell\, Michigan which primarily focuses on offering an integrated work setting in which those with and without special needs work side by side. Many of their employees have autism or other special needs\, Ability Weavers believe that every individual is worthy of having meaningful employment. For that reason\, each weaver gets paid a real hourly wage\, even above minimum wage. Ability Weavers encourage everyone to do their very best and to work to their highest potential.  Everyone is equally important\, equally appreciated and fairly paid. After our presentation from Beryl Bartkus\, the owner of Ability Weavers\, the guild will have a short business meeting.
URL:https://cowfg.org/event/april-guild-meeting-program-tbd/
LOCATION:Grandview Heights Public Library Meeting Room\, 1685 W 1st Ave.\, Columbus\, OH\, 43212\, United States
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SUMMARY:Workshop: Cyanotype with Kellie Gedert
DESCRIPTION:The Ohio Craft Museum\n1665 W 5th Ave\, Columbus\, OH 43212\nMay 2\, 10:00 am – 1:00 pm\n \nKellie Gedert will lead participants through a Cyanotype workshop using fabric as our canvas. This process is an early form of sun-print photography in which iron compounds react with a light source to produce images on a chosen surface. During the workshop students will produce prints on fabric utilizing found natural materials like flowers and leaves. Come and learn how to make a custom fabric to enjoy as is or to use as material in your project. You may visit Kellie’s website here to learn more about what to expect. \n\n\n\n\n\nCost of Workshop per participant: $45\n\nMaterials Fee: $25 for Cyanotype Kit (paid directly to Instructor day of workshop)\n\nclick on link below to register:
URL:https://cowfg.org/event/workshop-cyanotype-with-kellie-gedert/
LOCATION:Ohio Craft Museum\, 1665 W. Fifth Ave.\, Columbus\, OH\, 43212\, United States
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SUMMARY:Spring Retreat
DESCRIPTION:Wrap up the 2025-2026 Program year with guild members and your current project at our Spring Retreat. Enjoy the beautiful scenery at Spring Hollow Lodge\, bring your lunch and a finished project for show and tell!  In the afternoon we will have a small business meeting to finish the program year. Come ready to find ways to remain involved during the summer months!
URL:https://cowfg.org/event/spring-retreat/
LOCATION:Spring Hollow Lodge\, 1069 W. Main Street\, Westerville\, Ohio\, 43081
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