Archive for the ‘News’ Category

26
Aug

CCE 2010

This is just a short note to say how much CCE was a success for me personally! I met so many wonderful people and connected with old colleagues. Every time I attend a conference I learn something new about myself and my own goals as a creative professional……
here is our group shot:

One of the most [...]

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21
Aug

Anniversary Sale and Mini Fiber Fest

Don’t Miss Our Once A Year Sale on Saturday August 28th 2010

Join us for our 2nd anniversary party and mini fiber festival. Your support has helped make our dream to contribute to the fiber arts community a reality! Partake in fiber fun, shop with local vendors and join us for cake [...]

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06
Aug

Open Studio Sale at Pigeon Roof Studio

We’re excited to announce that Krista of the popular Pigeon Roof Studio will be joining us for our Anniversary Sale/Mini Fiber Fest! Krista is known for her unique dyeing technique that produces stunning depth of colour. Each skein of yarn or braid of fibre is dyed individually, so please be aware that there are no [...]

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05
Jul

July Newsletter

We hope you are enjoying the holiday weekend! Jamie and Blas are back from Ireland and England and what a wonderful trip it was. We interviewed artists and visited spinning mills. Along the way we made some great friends too. We have hours of video, and over 2000 photos to go [...]

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20
Jun

Support Independent Artists and Creatives!

Hello All! Please take a look at this video my colleague Lauren Venell made for another project I am working on called the Conference of Creative Entrepreneurs. It’s special event to support people like myself, yourself or someone you care about! Take a look and consider supporting our Kickstarter Campaign or register yourself to join [...]

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02
May

May Newsletter

We hope you spent some time spinning, felting and knitting your way through the April showers. In the coming summer months we’ll be doing a some local shows and festivals, bringing new products into the studio (felting kits, books and tools), and improving and diversifying our workshops….more news soon! We [...]

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02
May

11 SPINNERS Zine

I (Jamie) was honored to be invited to contribute to a handmade zine by the fabulous Melissa of Mustache Rides Yarn! I’ve known the lovely Melissa as an online friend before the rise of Facebook…..yes that looong ago

From Melissa’s Site
personal interviews with:
LEXI BOEGER * JACEY BOGGS * JAMIE CHAN * CINDY [...]

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01
May

Best of The Bay

We’re excited to announce that Urban Fauna Studio was nominated for the Best of the Bay in the Art & Craft Supply category. That alone is quite an honor. Being less than 2 years old, we’re so happy that people recognize our commitment to green and local business! If you’re feeling the same ….please VOTE [...]

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01
May

Mother’s Day is May 9th

Mother’s day is just around the corner! We personally couldn’t get half as much done without help from Mom (love you!). If you’re looking for that special fiber gift and you want to drop a clue to your significant other or children, come by the shop and pick up a FREE Urban Fauna [...]

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01
May

New Yarn Store & Hair Salon in Sunset

We wanted to let everyone know there is a new knitting supply shop in the Sunset! Located inside Overload Salon, it promises to be a great place to stitch, bitch and get your hair done!
From their website…
“Knitters!  I am starting out small.  Humble beginnings.  You know, that whole mustard seed analogy.  The mustard seed [...]

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