>From what I understand, nearly everything is in the planning stages, as the "official" kick-off for IYNF (International Year of Natural Fibre) will not be until January 22, 2009 at the FAOUN (Food & Agriculture Organization of the United Nations) meeting in Rome. I've also heard that most of the industry emphasis will be on cellulosic fibers (cotton, jute, flax), as they are the most common commercially produced natural fibers. Additionally, some in the wood composites industry are attempting to include fibers made with the lyocell process (rayon, Tencel, bamboo, etc.) as "natural fibers."
At this point, my guild (Spindles & Flyers in the SF Bay Area) has already has already hosted very well-attended lecture by Linda Cortwright (editor of Wild Fibers), and will be offering the usual full slate of workshops, classes, and lectures on different aspects of work with natural fibers, including an advanced charka-spinning class in February, and a workshop by Judith MacKenzie McCuin on fleece selection in March. Dawn Jacobson http://dtjacobson.blogspot.com/ Ravelryid: dtjacobson --- In [email protected], D Taylor <dt...@...> wrote: > > I'm curious to know what special events are being planned around the country and world around the UN's International year of Natural Fiber (2009). We're brainstorming ideas at the UC Davis Craft Center for special workshops and fiber intensives. > > Peace. D. Taylor, DVM
