SOAR Blog

Would You Like to Teach at SOAR?

2009-09-11T16:28:00Z

I've just posted the mentor application for SOAR 2010. You can find it in the Free Stuff section of the site in the "Spin-Off Extras" section, or just click here . Applications need to be submitted to me (Stefanie Berganini) by December 1, 2009. Email submissions are preferred, but you can fax or mail them too. sberganini@interweave.com SOAR 2010 201 E Fourth St. Loveland, CO 80537 Any and all are welcome to submit class ideas! If you have questions after you read through the mentor...(read more)

SOAR shipping info

2009-09-02T20:06:00Z

We gotten some questions from SOAR participants about the shipping policies at Sunriver Resort. We've posted shipping guidelines under the "Participant Information" tab at interweavesoar.com . (They're down at the bottom in the "Miscellaneous" section) Be sure to read them over if you'd like to mail things to SOAR....(read more)

SOAR 2009 vendor listing

2009-08-21T20:00:00Z

We know that the market is a special highlight of SOAR, and that you like to see the listing of vendors so you can plan your shopping extravaganza ahead of time. We've just posted the list of 2009's market vendors here , at interweavesoar.com....(read more)

SOAR open class list

2009-07-28T14:42:00Z

Below is a list of workshop and retreat sessions that you can still register for. Most sessions only have one or two seats open. If you're on a waitlist, you can go into your registration page via your confirmation number, and move yourself from a waitlist to an open seat. If you'd like to know what your standing is on a waitlist or if you need assistance changing your class selection(s), please contact Karen Brock kbrock@interweave.com for assistance. Workshops: ANDERSON: Novelty Yarns/Surface...(read more)

Weave (and Spin) for Good!

2009-07-08T19:04:00Z

Have you had weaving jotted on your mental to-do list for awhile and haven’t quite figured out a way to get started? Consider the rigid-heddle loom as a way to get started. The perfect weaving tool for spinners, this loom is a breeze to set up, and the molded plastic rigid heddle is easy on your handspun yarns. Weaving is faster than knitting and crochet—you work row by row, not stitch by stitch! Visit the learn to weave page of Spin-Off ’s sister publication Handwoven for a wealth...(read more)

SOAR News: 2009 and Beyond

2009-06-24T16:37:00Z

SOAR 2009 Registration for Spin-Off’s 27th annual spinning conference, Spin-Off Autumn Retreat , was the usual phenomenon—over 300 people registered in the first hour! Several workshops and retreat sessions filled up immediately; however, a few workshops are still available, but most only have one or two openings. SOAR 2009 will be held at SunRiver Resort in Sunriver, Oregon, October 25-November 1, 2009. Available Workshops (October 26–28): Sarah Anderson: Exploring Novelty Yarns...(read more)

The Roomie List

2009-05-07T21:58:00Z

Well, we had an overwhelming registration response today - we're very glad that things are running smoothly and that you seem to really like our new online registration process! We tried to make it as easy and pain-free as possible, and we hope you think so too! We've received several questions about when the SOAR roommate list will be available to participants interested in finding roommates. We plan to email the roommate listing out on June 1. Keep in mind that you will only receive the...(read more)

SOAR Registration is Now Open!

2009-05-07T16:00:00Z

Drum roll.... We've been getting anxious calls all morning, and the time has arrived - SOAR registration is now open! Visit interweavesoar.com and click the "Register" button in the upper-right corner to register. Hope to see you in Sunriver!...(read more)

SOAR Registration Sneak-Peek!

2009-05-06T17:29:00Z

When we returned from Spin-Off Autumn Retreat (SOAR) last year, I explained to folks here at Interweave that SOAR is all about transformation. Because it’s an autumn retreat, we watch leaves transform into crimson and gold and other colors there likely aren’t names for yet. Unwieldy tufts of wool—and alpaca and silk and bamboo—transform into yarn, which transforms into socks and scarves and shawls and felted vessels. Empty conference rooms transform into fiber workshops and...(read more)

pdf issues on the SOAR site?

2009-03-04T17:00:00Z

I just noticed that we're having an issue with a couple of links on interweavesoar.com (the links for printable versions of the workshop and retreat descriptions, as well as the downloadable scholarship worksheet). If you've been trying to access these pdfs today but haven't been able to, they're back up and working now. The website where the pdf files were being hosted is having technical difficulties, so I've uploaded the files to the Free Stuff section at spinoffmagazine.com...(read more)

SOAR Scholarship applications due March 6th!

2009-02-17T21:21:00Z

We've revised the SOAR scholarship guidelines and the deadline so that decisions can be made before SOAR registration begins. Find the application materials here and make sure to get everything (including letters of recommendation) to us before March 6, 2009!...(read more)

New SOAR registration

2009-02-06T16:57:00Z

For the first time in SOAR's history—or at least that any of us can remember—we're doing away with a lottery at registration. Recently, we have also received much concerned feedback from participants who have encouraged us to reevaluate the on-site retreat sign up process. Valuing that input, as well as recognizing the safety and fairness issues involved, has prompted us to update our retreat sign up method to an online process alongside workshop registration. Registration for...(read more)

2009 is the Year of Natural Fiber

2009-01-14T17:45:00Z

Did you know that 2009 is the International Year of Natural Fiber? Learn more about it by watching this great video . The natural fiber pictured here is from a Bactrian camel and her calf from Dana Locken's herd....(read more)

Season's Greetings!

2008-12-19T21:00:00Z

All of us at Interweave wish you a holiday season filled with joy and peace. Here's a little something we made for you....(read more)

Ten Times or More?

2008-12-15T20:17:00Z

We're creating a comprehensive list of those who have attended SOAR ten times or more. We've had some electronic tracking in place for the last several years, but our record-keeping prior to that was all paper and ink! So, we're asking for your help, hoping not to spend hours pouring through old print attendee lists. If you are one of these special participants, we hope that you can verify the dates of your attendance. If you could please email to us your full name, years of attendance...(read more)