June 11-17, 2023

(Sun-Sat)

Hello Weavers, Spinners, Fiber Folks ~ Happy New Year and welcome back to monthly blog posts from the 2023 Fiber Connections ANWG Conference Committee.  This month we would like to advise you of the proposed conference schedule so you can begin planning your conference week.  We will be publicizing lots of exhibits, shows, workshops, seminars, and events throughout this year and we hope you are planning to visit Bend Oregon in June, 2023.  Join in the fun by participating in the many activities offered all week long.

Here’s what is in store. . . . .

Sunday, June 11  ~  Arrive for Workshops Beginning on Monday, June 12

Registration 2:00 PM – 9:00 PM, Riverhouse Convention Center Lobby

Monday, June 12

Registration 8:00 AM – 10:00 AM
Workshops 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM

Tuesday, June 13

Registration 8:00 AM – 10:00 AM and 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Workshops 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM

Wednesday, June 14

Registration 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Workshops 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Drop off tea towels for exchange 12:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Marketplace Vendor setup 12:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Exhibits/Shows setup 12:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Guild booth setup – 12:00 PM – 7:00 PM
ANWG Board Meeting, dinner 5:00 PM, Board Room

Thursday, June 15

Registration 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Drop off tea towels for exchange 12:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Workshops/Seminars – 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Exhibits/Shows setup 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM, Open for viewing 12:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Marketplace Vendor setup 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Marketplace Vendors open – 12:00 PM – 9:00 PM, Shopping Extravaganza, Special Sale             coupons, door prizes, instructor book signings
Guild booth setup – 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM, Guild booths open for viewing – 12:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Opening Ceremony – Welcome Reception – 5:00 – 7:30 PM, Convention Center Exhibit Hall
No-host Bar, Hors d’oeuvres

Friday, June 16        Exhibits & Vendors Open to Public

ANWG Annual Membership Meeting – 7:30 AM
Registration – 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Drop off tea towels for exchange – 12:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Marketplace Vendors open – 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Guild booths open – 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Exhibits/Shows open – 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Spin-in, demonstrations – 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Seminars – 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Seminars – 1:30 PM – 4:00 PM
Banquet, Convention Center Ballroom – 6:00 PM, no-host bar 5:00 – 7:30 PM
Keynote speaker – Jeanne Carver, Imperial Stock Ranch – Shaniko Wool Company – 7:30 PM

Saturday, June 17      Exhibits & Vendors Open to Public 

Complex Weavers Meeting – 7:30 AM
Seminars – 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Seminars – 1:30 PM – 4:00 PM
Demonstrations – 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Wrapped in History, ANWG historical weaving study group meeting – 12:15 – 1:15 PM
Shuttle race – 1:00 PM
Pick up towel at towel exchange – 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Marketplace Vendors open – 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM Last Chance!!
Guild booths open – 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Exhibits/Shows open – 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Reception and no-host bar – 6:00 – 7:30 PM
Tea Room Fashion Show – 7:30 PM – Convention Center Ballroom
Awards announced, Door Prizes, Closing comments

Sunday, June 18

Check out of rooms by 11:00 AM
Vendors break down 7:00 AM – 11:30 AM
Exhibits break down 7:00 AM – 11:30 AM
Guild Booth break down 7:00 AM – 11:30 AM

Visit the 2023 ANWG Conference website often for new information.  https://anwgconference.org/archive/2023/