IMAGINATION IS THE BEGINNING OF CREATION

Welcome to the Carmel Crafts Guild Membership Application (Please print & mail) Now also accepting payment by Zelle.

Monterey County Fair Online Entry Form Entry Deadline is August First

MC County Fair Volunteer Volunteer to work the fair. Areas we need help are: Receiving, Judging Assistants, Set-up, Specialty days, During Fair hours. Afternoon times are found by using the right hand scroll bar. Sept 1st 2nd are found by clicking right arrow in the date bar.

President: Simone Mortan Past President: Dawn Sare

1st VP Programs: Ann Clarke & Susan Elliott 2nd VP Membership: Megan Fuller

Secretary: Becky Hartman & Kristi Nelson Treasurer: Sue Pinckney

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.

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.

Weaving Structure Study Group Tatting Study Group Basketry

Spinners Study Group Small Looms Rigid Heddle Workshops


Links Supplies, artisans

CNCH JUDGES FORM 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.

Next Regular Meeting

September 20

Join us as we recap the Monterey County Fair. Bring your entries for one last viewing by our enthusiastic members.

Upcoming Events

Monterey County Fair August 28-Sept 1, 2025 Entry Requirements Adult Home Arts Receiving & Release Dates

Natural Fiber Fair September 6 & 7, 2025 Arcata Community Center, Arcata CA. Join a workshop or just enjoy the demonstrations. Admission FREE

Lambtown October 4–5 Join us at the Dixon May Fairgrounds in Dixon, California for our 39th annual celebration of all things sheep, lamb, and wool. Workshops begin October 2nd

Oregon Flock and Fiber Festival Albany Oregon October 18–19 A weekend filled with classes, demonstrations, livestock shows, and an expansive marketplace with a wide array of fiber goods and accessories. Admission FREE