News and Events

May Calendar

Events subject to change Ongoing Laramie: Through 5/4: Judy Pfaff, nationally acclaimed installation artist, exhibit: Come What May. … Read more...


Trendy Accessory Easy to Make

  Fingerless mittens are all the rage, even as the season warms. They are great when it is cold; they are nice for runners; and they are ideal … Read more...


Great White Heron, John James Audubon

  33rd Red Desert Audubon Wildlife Art Show Original Artworks of Wyoming April 12-May 18, 2013 Opening Reception: Friday Aprl 12, 6-8 … Read more...


Pets & People – Quilted Digital Images Class at Nicolayson May 18

Pets & People - Quilted Digital Image Portraits will be conducted by Marta Amundson, "The Quilting Cowgirl," Saturday, May 18, 2013, … Read more...


Llama, alpaca, sheep, goats and rabbits are natural fiber animals on exhibit during the Estes Park Wool Market.

  One of largest all-natural fiber markets in North America.  Many Wyoming vendors attend.  If you plan to attend, let us know. … Read more...


Lakota Dispatch Bag, c. 1885-1895

  Colors on the Plains: Northern Plains Indian Decoration is on exhibit at Fort Caspar Museum through Nov. 2, 2013. It includes 66 objects … Read more...


BBHC: Plains Indian Culture Exhibit Opens June 14

  The Plains Indian Buffalo Culture is the subject of a new exhibit at Buffalo Bill Historical Center, Cody, opening June 14, 2013. The … Read more...


Quilters Musical plus Local Quilt Show through May 4

"Quilters: Power of the Human Spirit" -- a musical production -- continues through May 4 in the Empey Studio Theatre, Gertrude Krapert … Read more...


Spring Powwow at Central Wyo College May 4

Central Wyoming College United Tribes Club will hold its annual Spring Powwow, Sat., May 4, on the CWC campus. Visual and performing artists will … Read more...


May Exhibit: Sallie Wesaw, baskets & more, Flying Eagle Gallery, Thermopolis

    Sallie Wesaw, Thermopolis/Riverton, is a former pottery teacher from Central Wyoming College. Her current work covers a broad range, … Read more...


Star rug by Norma Sturges, Casper, author of The Braided Rug Book

Nearly 40 people attended an organizational meeting to determine the interest in creating a rug braiding guild in Casper. The meeting was held at the … Read more...


Judy Pfaff Exhibit at UW Art Museum Ends May 4

  An exhibit by Judy Pfaff, nationally acclaimed installation artist, is currently on exhibit at the University of Wyoming Art Museum, … Read more...


Call for Entries: Cody Country Art League Show

Call for entries: 48th Annual Cody Country Art League Art Show - Deadline for entries May 31.  Show: June 14-July 14. Artists Reception June … Read more...


Are you in the Fiber Arts Directory?

Check out the Fiber Arts Directory! Are you in the Fiber Directory? Click on the map on the home page in the right-hand corner to go to the … Read more...


Featured Artists

Tronstad Ranch: A Personal Touch

  Bryan and Lusha Tronstad believe in being good stewards of the land. Their ranch is about 22 miles northeast of Laramie in southern Wyoming. … Read more...


Jeny Stoesz, Laramie, weaving a Wyoming Tweed shawl, made of multiple fibers from animals raised in Wyoming.

Jeny Stoesz, Jeny Originals, Laramie For many years, Jeny and Mike Stoesz combined their artistic endeavors -- weaving and photography -- with … Read more...


Norma Sturges: 60-plus Years of Braiding

Norma Sturges, Casper, has been braiding rugs for over 60 years. When she looks at her rugs, she thinks of the hours of mastering patterns and … Read more...


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Upcoming Events

MAY 2013

May 1-4
Laramie: Exhibit - Judy Pfaff: Come What May; free.

May 1-5
Casper: Musical – Quilters: Power of the Human Spirit, Casper College. 800-442-2963.

May 4
Riverton: Central Wyoming College United Tribes Club annual Spring Powwow. Free admission.

May 11
Casper: Rug Braiding Guild workshop, National Historic Trails Center

May 24-June 29
Lander: 4th Annual Lander Art Center Members Show

May 24-25
Lovell: John Flynn lecture & trunk show

May 25-26
Hyattville/Lovell: Hyattville Quilters Annual Quilt Show

May 31
Riverton: Native American Business Expo, Casper College

May 31-June 1
Green River: Quilting on the Green

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Fiber Of The Month

McDonald_Blue_Herons_smBlue Herons Quilt

  Blue Herons by Linda MacDonald, Powell, is 26×38", made from hand-dyed background fabric, combined with commercial batiks; netting is used for shading in the water. The light grasses are cut from a batik. The birds are thread-painted using layers of cotton, rayon and silk threads. "I am hooked on thread-painting," MacDonald said. The quilt has been [...]

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Works of Wyoming

Works of Wyoming holds classes in the business of the arts, offers gallery art classes and maintains an artist gallery in Laramie. Their goal is to promote the arts and help artists who want to develop a sustainable business. They sponsor Wyoming Fiber Trails, for which we are appreciative. Go to www.worksofwyoming.org to find out more about their important work.