IMAGINATION IS THE BEGINNING OF CREATION
Welcome to the Carmel Crafts Guild
Please print and mail your application. Now also accepting payment via Zelle: carmelcraftsguild123@gmail.com.
It’s time to pay your DUES! $35.00 for 2026 due by Jan 1, 2026. You can give Cash to Sue P, send a check to the PO box or pay by Zelle.
Past President
Dawn Sare
2nd VP Membership
Megan Fuller
Treasurer
Sue Pinckney
President
Simone Mortan
1st VP Programs
Ann Clarke & Susan Elliott
Secretary
Becky Hartman & Kristi Nelson
Newsletter
Andrea McCann
Regular meetings are held the 3rd Saturday of the month, (unless otherwise noted) from 10:00 am to 12:00 noon. We will be meeting in the Wool Room at the Monterey County Fairgrounds. Enter Gate 4.
Next Regular Meeting
November 15
Plan to attend the guild meeting in November as Diane Costa guides us in making fun cards to send to the special people in your life. The cards can be made for any occasion, but with the holidays just around the corner, perhaps a special card for Thanksgiving, Hanukkah, Christmas, or Kwanzaa?
Diane worked at Back Porch Fabric for many years. She taught this class at Back Porch, as well as other popular classes on bagmaking and fabric flowers. Please stay tuned in the upcoming weeks for a list of items to bring.
Upcoming Meetings
December 13
Join us for our annual Winter Potluck and gift exchange. We will once again be joining with our sister guild Ann’s Web.
For the Carmel Crafts Guild there are two types of gift exchanges:
• A pre-arranged Secret Santa gift exchange
• A $25.00 or less, bring a gift/pick a gift exchange.
Make the Holiday filled with homemade cheer!
Small Study Groups
Small Study Groups meet weekly or monthly in a variety of places. This is where we hone our skills. You are welcome to visit but must be a member of the Carmel Crafts Guild to continue.
CNCH Judges
Are you a craft judge or do you know of one? CNCH is building a resource for the Conference of Northern California Handweavers and Guilds of California to assist in locating craft judges for events such as county fairs, exhibitions, and craft shows.
UPCOMING EVENTS
Weave together with Handwoven Retreat; March 8-12, 2026 Embassy Suites by Hilton Conference Center, Loveland, Colorado
Florida Tropical Handweavers: April 16-19, Kissimmee, Florida
CNCH: May 14-17, Asilomar Conference Grounds, Pacific Grove, California
Complex Weavers Seminar: June 11-14th 2026, Westin Westminster Hotel, Denver, Colorado. Registration is open.
Convergence August 12-16 New Orleans