This is our catch-all page, with last minute
updates on happenings in the
weaving studio as well as all the
little odds and ends that didn't seem to
fit elsewhere. Continue on
to find:
Miscellaneous Mountain Musings
(unrelated to weaving)
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Here's where you
will find recent additions, changes and hot news items.
Be sure to stop by regularly!
Visit a Local Gallery
Georgia's works are now available, year 'round, at
B&B Booksellers, located
in downtown Chester,
California, at 140 Main Street (Highway 36);
call (530) 258-2150.
B&B carries a wide range of books, including a number that address
local
topics, along with an array of fine crafts. Stop in and browse!
2008 Art & Craft Show Schedule
Georgia will be participating
in two nearby art & craft shows again this
season. If you are in the
area, please stop by and see her:
- July 19 ... Lake
Almanor basin; "Art Around the Lake" art & studio tour.
Georgia's works will be
on display at her studio at 361 Osprey Loop,
Lake Almanor West (that's on the west
shore of Lake Almanor). The
event is a fund-raiser for local schools,
and is a great way to see
artists at work, using their skills to create
unique items.
- August 2 & 3
... Chester, CA; Plumas County Arts Commission
show held on the Collins Pine lawn, 500 Main Street. Georgia's
works will be on display at the Feather
River Fine Arts Association
booth.
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Here are some web
sites that fiber artists or craft enthsiasts might find interesting
or helpful:
- All Fiber Arts
www.allfiberarts.com
- Conference of Northern California
Handweavers (CNCH)
www.cnch.org
- Craft Directory ... Arts & Crafts Search Engine and Directory
www.craftdirectory.org
- National Textile Museum
www.textilemuseum.org
- Old Made Quilts
www.oldmadequilts.com
- Online Spinning & Weaving Guild
www.herran.com/textile
- Weaving Links
www.dancinghummingbird.com/weaving/links.html
- Weaving Resources
home.interlynx.net/~rstowe/weave.htm
- Weaving & Spinning
www.fibreartsonline.com/fac/weavingIndex.htm
... and finally, back to our own web pages:
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MISCELLANEOUS MOUNTAIN MUSINGS
(Unrelated to weaving)
Where the heck is Lake Almanor?
Hidden away
in the northeastern portion of California, in an area that was simply
described as "unexplored territory"
on Gold Rush era maps, there lies a quiet land
that is full of natural beauty.
Here the ancient Sierra Nevada rocks meet the "young"
volcanics of the Cascades in a
setting that is a mix of mountains, forests, meadows
and lakes. Lake Almanor itself
is a relatively recent addition to the landscape, having
been formed as a reservoir in 1914.
The 44 square mile lake is at the headwaters end
of the extensive Feather River
hydroelectric power system. The lake and the several
small communities and residential
developments that border it are located between
Red Bluff on the west and Susanville
on the east, at an elevation of approximately
4500 feet.
Lake Almanor
and its principal town of Chester are in northern Plumas County,
itself a completely rural jurisdiction
with a county population of less than 25,000.
It's a region with limited industry
and a very light population density, but boundless
opportunities for do-it-yourself
outdoor recreation and artistic creativity. Residents
do, however, have to be willing
to forego nearby shopping malls and many other
urban conveniences or creature
comforts.
Summer at the Lake
The warm months
are "the busy season" at Lake Almanor, as part-time residents
and visitors swell the local population
and vacation activities get into full swing.
Camping, fishing, boating, bicycling
and hiking are all enjoyed in the area. The
migrating birds and deer herds
return, adding to the scenic charm. And, of course,
this is the season for serious
art & craft shows!
Go to the summer scene images.
Winter in the Mountains
Once the snow flies and
the roads get icy, the Lake Almanor basin becomes
an even quieter region as local
"snow birds" depart for warmer climates and most
of the tourism slows to a crawl.
It's a perfect time to indulge in creative interests.
There are a few winter chores to
deal with, like clearing snow from the driveway
and keeping the firewood supply
replenished. But there are also some wonderful
winter scenes to enjoy from the
comfort of a cozy home or while outdoors enjoying
cross-country skiing.
Go to the winter scene images.
Fire and Recovery
In recent years the western states have all experienced large and devastating