SLV Folk Arts and Fiber Festival

Last Call SLVFest: Workshops & Raffle Spinning Wheel

2009-07-06T09:24:00.001-07:00

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Originally uploaded by polyartgirl

We're heading into the home stretch with our festival coming this weekend. The SLV Folk Arts and Fiber Festival is slated to begin Friday with a series of workshops. If you've been thinking about signing up, head over and do that now! The workshop website is: http://www.slvfest.com/workshops

Also, even if you can't come to the fest this year, do not miss the chance to win a beautiful Wee Peggy Spinning Wheel. Tickets are $5 each or 4 for $15. You need not be present to win and you can purchase tickets online at: http://www.slvfest.com/rafflewheel

Let us know if you have any questions... we hope to see you this weekend!

Kailin Yong Peace Project playing with Andy Skellenger

2009-06-26T14:29:00.000-07:00

SLVFest 2009 Music

Kailin Yong Peace Project playing with Andy Skellenger
Originally uploaded by polyartgirl

Come check out our the music at SLVFest 2009.

Interview on Colorado Fiber Blog

2009-06-24T21:47:00.001-07:00

Come check out our interview at Colorado Fiber Blog...

Limited Edition - 2009 SLVFest T-Shirts

2009-06-22T22:12:00.001-07:00

Limited Edition - 2009 SLVFest T-Shirts
Originally uploaded by polyartgirl

These were a bit more work (additional processes) but so worth the effort! There are five of these t-shirts that will be available for sale at this years festival. We'll still have our traditional tie-dye t-shirts available for sale as well!

Phat Fiber Sample Box: Silver Sun Alpacas Giveaway!

2009-06-06T12:21:00.000-07:00

Phat Fiber Sample Box: Silver Sun Alpacas Giveaway!

Andrea in Blue

2009-06-04T20:00:00.001-07:00

I was a guest blogger at Andrea in Blue today. I made a rambling, stream of consciousness comparison of painting and freeform fiber art. Check it out!

BTW, I am teaching a freeform knitting and crochet workshop July 10 at the SLV Folk Art and Fiber Festival.

BIG, BiG News!

2009-05-23T00:02:00.000-07:00

In a fantastic turn of events, the SLV Fest is thrilled to announce that we will host the 2009 International FreeForm Guild Exhibit, “Four Seasons”!!!

SLVFest 2009 Raffle Wheel

2009-05-15T12:49:00.001-07:00

SLVFest 2009 Raffle Wheel
Originally uploaded by polyartgirl

Wee Peggy!

This sweet little wheel is in excellent condition! Made by John Rappard in New Zealand. Wee Peggy wheels are quite popular with those who've been lucky enough to have one. It's a single treadle wheel that is set up as double drive.
There is on-the-wheel storage for three bobbins, plus the bobbin in use. It's easy to transport from room to room, or to your local spin-in.

San Luis Valley Folk Art and Fiber Exhibit

2009-04-25T21:49:00.000-07:00

Deadline: May 23, 2009 (POSTMARK)

Jury Process: The SLV FAFF Jury will consist of professional and amateur artists. Final decisions will be based on the number and type, variety of applicants, application presentation, space availability, etc. There will be one prize awarded for People's Choice. The winning artist will receive a page on the festival website for one year highlighting their work. All images and info for said page will be provided by the winning artist (digital images only).

Fees: $20.00 for three entries, 10.00 each entry thereafter (unlimited). There will be a 30% commission on all works sold. The SLVFAFF will issue a sales check within 21 days of the exhibition closing. Fees can be paid through Paypal at the exhibit website page or by sending payment through Paypal to payment@slvfest.com.

Setup: Artists will need to drop their entries off at 1631Grande Avenue in Monte Vista on Monday, 6/6/08 from 10AM-12PM and pick them up between 10AM--1PM on Monday 6/14/08. Those who cannot make these times, should arrange to have another person drop off/pick up their work on their behalf as the organizers will not be available at another time. Works that are not picked up or have mailing arrangements made for them become the legal property of the SLVFAFF and are subject to disposal at our discretion.

Insurance: This exhibit is not insured. All artists who enter their works do so with this understanding and at their own risk. Please insure your shipped works both ways.

Publicity: This exhibit will be covered and advertised by means of radio, newspaper, direct mailing, Internet and television. All artists accepted for exhibition will remain linked to the SLVFAFF website for six months-except the winner of the Juror's Choice award (see above).

Media: All media are welcome, but works that best represent folk, traditional, naive arts, fine crafts and fiber arts will be prioritized.

Size Restrictions: All 2D works must be no larger than 36" x 48"installed. All 3D
works must be no taller than 36" tall and 24" wide at its widest point. All 3D works must be stable. No works will be shown that run the risk of falling.

Originality: All works must be original (no "kits" allowed), and executed within the last 3 years. No works previously submitted to the festival will be considered.

Images for jury: The jury will consider only digital images.No slides will be considered for exhibition and only digital images will be considered for publicity and web use. Images may be emailed to admin@slvfest.com. Works that do not live up to their image quality maybe disqualified from exhibition upon receipt.

Visit website for complete details: San Luis Valley Folk Arts And Fiber Festival

Download the entry form: http://www.slvfest.com/2009exhibitentryform

We've Added New Workshops!

2009-04-11T16:10:00.000-07:00

The latest three are a dye workshop by Kimberly Perkins at Cat Mountain Fibers (details forthcoming); Fusing Dichroic Glass by Aleina Gerstenberger of Blue Cat Beads; Freeform Knitting and Crochet by me, Laura Murphy

Don't be left out--Register early!

Thank you Denny!

2009-04-01T23:32:00.000-07:00

We have been gifted a 30x50 foot tent for the festival!

It gets a bit warm in the middle of the day. We hope that this will encourage people to stay and play.

Welcome! We have a NEW Contest!

2009-02-19T10:07:00.000-08:00

We'll be doing a feature of each of the vendors and each of the workshop instructors for this year.

We'll have two contests running until mid June.

First, each time you post a comment on any 2009 entry about a workshop instructor your name will be entered into the "workshop scholarship" contest. This is a $45 value. So, if the workshop you want to take is $50, then you'll only have to pay $5!!

Secondly, each time you post a comment on any 2009 entry about a vendor your name will be entered into the "vendor gift certificate" contest. This is a $25 value that we'll pay to the vendor of your choice. More goodies from the fest are always a good thing!

All the comments and feedback that we get help us make a better festival for you! Thank you for making our festival fantastic!

Our First Interview: Laura Lunsford

2009-02-12T14:41:00.000-08:00

Workshop Artist Interview: Laura Lunsford
http://www.slvfest.com/hangingbyathread

Q. How long have you been making dolls, and how did you get involved in dolls & doll making?
Started seriously making them in 1997 after seeing an article in a magazine of a doll with silk ribbon embroidery. I was teaching classes for SRE for Michaels at the time, and thought it would be a fun project. By the time I got through designing an appropriate doll, I had several which I dressed as angels in flowers, shells, etc. and have been hooked since.

Q. What inspires you? Why dolls... instead of some other medium?
I still enjoy working in other media; however the wonderful thing about dolls is there are so many techniques incorporated into the process: designing, sewing, painting, applying "makeup", hair do's, accessories, etc. They can be as simple, or as intricate in detail as you want.

Q. Is there a particular doll size that you prefer to work with?
Not really, depends on what I’m trying to achieve. I have little angels and mermaids that are just about 3 inches. My newest doll, Marie Antoinette, is larger than what I usually make...she's 22 inches...most of my dolls are about 16 - 18". Storage is one consideration.

Q. Do you sit down flooded with ideas, or is it the result of a slowly developing process?
I just never know. It can be a piece of fabric, or a photograph, or often its challenges from magazines, or on-line groups. For the festival I thought it would be fun to make a simple doll which could relate to the venue, so we'll be using cloth of course, but adding yarns, fibers, cutouts, and just about anything the artist wishes to make the doll their own.

Q. What would you tell someone who wants to find their own creative "voice" in making dolls?
What I tell most people is to be willing to experiment. There is no right or wrong. Each effort teaches you something. That’s the fun of taking a piece of fabric and forming it into a "work of art". Of course there are times when you think you’re going to have one result, and the doll seems to have a mind of their own. So you go with the flow. Yes, I try talking to them, but sometimes it's just easier to let them have their way.

Q. We hear that you're going to be featured in Soft Dolls & Animals again? What’s new and exciting in your world right now?
After the editor contacted me about publishing some of my patterns, I was thrilled to send one of the dolls to her, so they can photograph for the cover of the July issue. Have had lots of dolls published in several magazines, but his is my first cover.

Hang by a Thread Workshop - Laura Lunsford

2009-02-09T15:48:00.000-08:00

Nationally recognized doll artist Laura Lunsford is offering a "Wall Doll" workshop this year. She's been featured in several national publications including Soft Dolls & Animals (with another feature coming out July of this year!)

To sign up for the workshop go to: http://www.slvfest.com/hangingbyathread

Don't forget to check out Laura's Site to see some of her beautiful creations and get an idea of what this workshop has to offer.

Survey for the 2008 SLV Folk Arts and Fiber Festival

2008-07-22T11:26:00.000-07:00

Please take our online survey

Smashing Success

2008-07-21T06:36:00.000-07:00

Check out the photo gallery for 2008.

Crazy Monkey Creations - News

2008-07-16T10:16:00.000-07:00

CMC - News

Marsh Park Tree Challenge

2008-07-14T18:02:00.000-07:00

Ellen's Wooly Wonders has set out a challenge to all vendors and participants to match her 50.00 donation to the Monte Vista Tree Board to plant trees in Marsh Park. To donate monies, please call Michael Bork at 719-852-2692 or 580-4881 or email ukebork@gmail.com

Thanks Ellen! Our city people are both duly appreciative and impressed!!!

For trade

2008-07-14T09:37:00.001-07:00

English wool combs and quill spindle attachment for Ashford Spinning Wheel. Will trade for organic yarn or wool from CVM sheep. E-mail timothy_ratajczak@hotmail.com or call Gabrielle at 719-989-0193 La Veta.

Swap Meet on Sunday

2008-07-03T08:11:00.000-07:00

I'm posting this for an attendee to the fest:)

Wanted:
To swap a CVM breeding sheep for a Border collie pup

CVM's (California Variegated Mutants, aka: Romeldale/CVM's) are a very rare breed. They are listed as critically endangered by the ALBC (American Livestock Breed Conservancy). They are a medium-sized sheep and come in many different colors, shades and patterns. The ewes are good mothers of fast-growing lambs, good foragers and grow fine fleece with three to five inch staple length. These fleeces are ideal for hand-spinning. The CVM's are from a hand spinner's flock. The choices available are: a moorit ram lamb, a black mouflon ram lamb or a grey/black ewe lamb. All are registered with ARCA.

I'm looking for a young pup Border Collie out of working herding bloodlines, not necessarily trial bloodlines. A female is desirable. This pup will be trained to herd a flock of 25 to 35 free ranging sheep.

Contact:
Gabrielle
717 989-0193
La Veta, CO

Workshop Schedule

2008-07-01T11:19:00.000-07:00

It's here!!

overheard...

2008-06-26T21:49:00.000-07:00

sort of...

A bead artist on a national bulletin board sharing about joining the fest as a vendor:

"....let me know if you are keen on coming out and doing this... I know that the group of people putting it together is amazing.... I am very excited about it all. It is one of the few festivals that I am so excited about I can't stand myself."

We're that excited too, Aleina--believe me! Excited to have you joining us and excited to buy your fabulous beads and jewelry!

Bracelet by Blue Cat Beads of Del Norte, Colorado.

1/4 page ad for the week of the forth...

2008-06-26T19:00:00.000-07:00

This ad will be in the valley paper, the free edition that goes out to every home in a 100 by 180 mile radius.

First bit of work for the Promo Bags

2008-06-03T20:40:00.001-07:00

First bit of work for the Promo Bags, originally uploaded by polyartgirl.

for the festival came in today:
http://quitenice.etsy.com/

These are going to be so fun and beautiful.

There's still time to enter. Promo items are due by June 15th. More info available on our website.

Tina is finished!

2008-05-26T20:43:00.000-07:00

Her surface finish that is. If you're lucky, you might win her for as little as 4.00 (and shipping, of course)