Next Meeting: February 29, at 7 PM

Speaker:  Stephanie Gaustad   
"Here Comes the Judge"
All the in's and out's of judging fiber, both spinning and weaving. Judging may be a controversial subject for some, but there is no one better to explain all the intricacies than Stephanie. Come and be educated.

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