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SUMMARY:No December Meeting - Happy Holidays!
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://asgcontracosta.org/event/no-december-meeting-happy-holidays/
LOCATION:CA 
CATEGORIES:Monthly Program
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261121T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261121T160000
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SUMMARY:Annual Meeting\, Elections\, Fashion Show
DESCRIPTION:More details about this event will be posted as they’re finalized.
URL:https://asgcontracosta.org/event/annual-meeting-elections-fashion-show/
LOCATION:Odd Fellows Hall\, 4349 Cowell Road\, Concord\, CA \, 94521
CATEGORIES:Monthly Program
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261024T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261024T160000
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SUMMARY:Fall Finish-it-up (Sit & Sew)
DESCRIPTION:Bring unfinished projects from our previous programs\, or (if you’re an over-achiever and always finish your class projects) bring some of your own projects to work on.
URL:https://asgcontracosta.org/event/fall-finish-it-up-sit-sew/
LOCATION:Odd Fellows Hall\, 4349 Cowell Road\, Concord\, CA \, 94521
CATEGORIES:Monthly Program
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260926T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260926T160000
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CREATED:20260522T034140Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260522T034140Z
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SUMMARY:Sewing Fair & Meet the Experts
DESCRIPTION:More details about this event will be posted as they’re finalized.
URL:https://asgcontracosta.org/event/sewing-fair-meet-the-experts/
LOCATION:Odd Fellows Hall\, 4349 Cowell Road\, Concord\, CA \, 94521
CATEGORIES:Monthly Program
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260820T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260822T190000
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CREATED:20260522T033949Z
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SUMMARY:3-Day In House Retreat August 2026
DESCRIPTION:Our local 3-day retreat\, August 20th\, 21st & 22nd (THURSDAY\, FRIDAY\, SATURDAY) \nPlease note – this retreat starts on Thursday and ends on Saturday.  \nImagine 3 days of uninterrupted sewing\, talking\, laughing and still sleeping in your own bed each night. We believe you will all have a wonderful time. We have complete use of the facility and can leave our equipment and projects in place when we leave each night. \nThe workroom will fit 22 people and their machine with a 6-foot table for each person. Cutting tables will be set up and ironing boards will be in the area outside the kitchen. \nCoffee\, tea\, and water will be available each day.  Lunch will not be provided but you may bring your own.  We can all bring snacks to share as we do at our longer retreat.  If you use the fridge please mark your items so there is no confusion if the janitors come through. Currently there is no microwave oven available. \nCHECK IN: Thursday\, August 20 – 10:00 AM\nCHECK OUT: Saturday\, August 22 – 7:00 PM \nSEWING ROOM INCLUDES: ROOM FOR PIANO FABRIC (BRING YOUR UNWANTED PATTERNS AND FABRIC TO SHARE OR TRADE. At the end of the retreat you must take your remaining items home with you.) \nASG PROVIDES: power cords\, ironing boards and irons\, cutting mats and floor length mirror.
URL:https://asgcontracosta.org/event/3-day-in-house-retreat-august-2026/
LOCATION:Odd Fellows Hall\, 4349 Cowell Road\, Concord\, CA \, 94521
CATEGORIES:Retreats
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260725T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260725T160000
DTSTAMP:20260609T125803
CREATED:20260522T033457Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260522T033457Z
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SUMMARY:Annual Community Sewing Event - Pillowcases for Hospitals
DESCRIPTION:More details about this event will be posted as they’re finalized.
URL:https://asgcontracosta.org/event/annual-community-sewing-event-pillowcases-for-hospitals/
LOCATION:Odd Fellows Hall\, 4349 Cowell Road\, Concord\, CA \, 94521
CATEGORIES:Monthly Program
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260627T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260627T163000
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CREATED:20260523T033634Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260523T033710Z
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SUMMARY:Zero Waste Sewing with Danielle Elsener of Decode Design
DESCRIPTION:This one day workshop will kick off with an introduction to Zero Waste Design\, from historical references to modern designers\, methodology\, and environmental context. \nWe will then dig into the explanation of the pattern\, how to select your size\, and how to lay it out on your fabric. (Approximate fabric length/width needed will be sent to participants in advance.) \nNext we will cut the pattern layout in fabric and start garment construction and finishing. \nUpon completion\, participants will understand how to lay out and cut the selected zero waste pattern\, as well as understand the concept of how to minimize waste in their pattern layouts. \nBring with you to class: your sewing machine\, basic sewing supplies\, buttons\, interfacing\, and 2 ½ yards of material. \nLearn more about Danielle and Decode Design at https://decode.design/home. \nFee: Non-members $65\, Members $45\nRegister: https://square.link/u/GdMROE4M
URL:https://asgcontracosta.org/event/zero-waste-sewing-with-danielle-elsener-of-decode-design/
LOCATION:Odd Fellows Hall\, 4349 Cowell Road\, Concord\, CA \, 94521
CATEGORIES:Monthly Program
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260523T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260523T150000
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CREATED:20260522T030635Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260522T032620Z
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SUMMARY:May 2026 Stash Sale
DESCRIPTION:Treasure Hunt with Us\n📅 Saturday\, May 23\, 2026\n⏰ 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM\n📍 Odd Fellows Hall\, 4349 Cowell Rd\, Concord\, CA\n💵 Cash\, Cards\, Checks accepted\n🎟️ Free Admission \nGet inspired for your next project! \nQuality fabrics at unbelievable prices:\nHigh-end Silks • Wools • Linens • Fine & Quilting Cottons\nKnits • Fleece • Sequins • Home Dec Fabrics • Novelty Fabrics \nUsed Sewing Machines • Patterns • Notions:\nNotion Grab Bags • Curated Trim Collection & More \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nProceeds support East Bay sewing education\, sponsored by the Contra Costa Chapter of the American Sewing Guild. \nTo donate\, visit: asgcontracosta.org/special-events/fabric-donations/\nPlease no donations at the sale – we cannot accept them on-site
URL:https://asgcontracosta.org/event/may-2026-stash-sale/
LOCATION:Odd Fellows Hall\, 4349 Cowell Road\, Concord\, CA \, 94521
CATEGORIES:Stash Sale
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260503T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260508T153000
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SUMMARY:2026 Annual St Francis Retreat in San Juan Bautista
DESCRIPTION:2026 Sewing Retreat at St. Francis Retreat Center\nSunday\, May 3 – Friday\, May 8 (Five Nights) \n*$812.50 per person for a 2-person room – $200.00 deposit\n$987.50 for a private room – $200.00 deposit\nMust be PAID IN FULL by March 31\, 2026\n(ALL ATTENDEES MUST BE ASG MEMBERS) \nOur Annual Sewing Retreat will be held at the St. Francis Retreat Center\, San Juan Bautista\, CA\, (40 miles south of San Jose). “Guest Friendly” staff\, delicious food\, and the beautiful grounds  make for a marvelous retreat. The conference room will hold 15 people and their machines. We hope you will join us for five days of fun with your sewing friends. \nCHECK IN: Sunday\, May 3th – 3:30 PM meet in the Lobby. (room opens at 4)\nCHECK OUT: Friday\, May 8th – 10:00 AM Sleeping Room / 12:00 PM Sewing Room (We need to leave the sewing room clean by NOON and then have lunch before departing the property.) \nACCOMMODATIONS:\n5 Nights lodging shared with one roommate or private room. 15 Gourmet Buffet meals. Bring walking shoes to enjoy the walking trails and paths around the beautiful St. Francis grounds. WI-Fi is included. \nSEWING ROOM INCLUDES:\nThe Conference room has floor plugs and ample electricity. Quiet time is 10:00 PM. (We can sew late at night as long as we are quiet and respectful of the other guests.) The facility is very sewing friendly! Each attendee will have one table to work at. There will be ironing stations\, cutting areas for garments and other items. You also might like to bring a table lamp. \nCATERING:\nSt. Francis has an in-house kitchen\, staffed by a professional chef\, serving three meals daily. Sunday\, the day we arrive\, is dinner only. On Friday\, we will be served breakfast and lunch. Coffee\, hot water for tea\, and water for drinking is located outside the sewing room and may be brought into the sewing room. No food or other beverages are allowed in the sewing room.
URL:https://asgcontracosta.org/event/2026-annual-st-francis-retreat-in-san-juan-bautista/
LOCATION:St Francis Retreat Center\, 549 Mission Vineyard Road\, San Juan Bautista\, CA\, 95045\, United States
CATEGORIES:Retreats
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260425T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260425T160000
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SUMMARY:Heirloom Sewing with Kandi Christian - Two Classes
DESCRIPTION:Fun with Decorative Stitches and Magic Mitered Corners\nPresented by Kandi Christian \nFun with Decorative Stitches 9:30 – 11:30am \n \nIn the morning session learn to: \n\nMake smooth and beautiful stitches\nUse utility stitches to decorate\nMake lace with stitches\nUse multiple stitches to stunning effects\nCrochet with stitches\nAdd pizzazz to your piping and more\n\nKit includes: 100% linen batiste fabric for samples\, stabilizer\, button\, hand sewing needle and instruction booklet. \nMagic Mitered Corners 1:00 – 4:00pm \n \nIn the afternoon session learn to: \n\nMiter corners for napkins\, kick pleats\, etc.\nMiter strips of fabric or lace\nAdd mitered edges of contrasting colors.\n\nKit includes 100% linen fabric for runner and samples. 100%cotton fabric\, stabilizer and instruction booklet. Kit value $15.00. \nYou bring: \n\nSewing machine in working order.\nWhite sewing thread and two wound bobbing also in white.\nSize 80/12 needle (bring an extra just in case)\nFabric marker\nPins that can be ironed\nScissors\n\nWhere: Odd Fellows Hall\, 4349 Cowell Road\, Concord\, CA\nHours: 9:00am – 4:00pm\nMember Cost: $65 ($30 meeting fee + kits valued at $35)\nNon-Member Cost: $90($55 meeting fee + kits valued at $35)
URL:https://asgcontracosta.org/event/heirloom-sewing-with-kandi-christian-two-classes/
LOCATION:Odd Fellows Hall\, 4349 Cowell Road\, Concord\, CA \, 94521
CATEGORIES:Monthly Program
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260328T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260328T160000
DTSTAMP:20260609T125803
CREATED:20260522T022631Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260522T023102Z
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SUMMARY:Elevate Your Pant Block with Kathleen Poole
DESCRIPTION:Think like a patternmaker. \nTake an existing pant pattern and use it to create a unique pant you can wear with pride.  \nYou bring: \n\nA basic pant pattern you have tested\nMechanical pencil 0.5mm or 0.7mm\, and an eraser\n18” X 2” ruler with grid\, any curves you have\nPaper scissors\nPattern paper\nNotebook\n\nWhere: Odd Fellows Hall\, 4349 Cowell Road\, Concord\, CA\nFee: $20.00 meeting fee & $5.00 for paper if you need it.\nTime: 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
URL:https://asgcontracosta.org/event/elevate-your-pant-block-with-kathleen-poole/
LOCATION:Odd Fellows Hall\, 4349 Cowell Road\, Concord\, CA \, 94521
CATEGORIES:Monthly Program
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260125
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260128
DTSTAMP:20260609T125803
CREATED:20260522T021440Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260522T022224Z
UID:2154-1769299200-1769558399@asgcontracosta.org
SUMMARY:3-Day In House Retreat January 2026
DESCRIPTION:Back by popular demand: our local 3-day retreat\, January 25th\, 26th & 27th (SUNDAY\, MONDAY\, TUESDAY). \nPlease note – this retreat starts on Sunday and ends on Tuesday.  \nImagine 3 days of uninterrupted sewing\, talking\, laughing and still sleeping in your own bed each night. The first meeting of 2026 starts with a bang and we believe you will all have a wonderful time. We have complete use of the facility and can leave our equipment and projects in place when we leave each night. \nThe workroom will fit 22 people and their machine with a 6-foot table for each person. Cutting tables will be set up and ironing boards will be in the area outside the kitchen. \nCoffee\, tea\, and water will be available each day.  Lunch will not be provided but you may bring your own.  We can all bring snacks to share as we do at our longer retreat.  If you use the fridge please mark your items so there is no confusion if the janitors come through. Currently there is no microwave oven available. \nCHECK IN: Sunday\, January 25 – 10:00 AM\nCHECK OUT: Tuesday\, January 27 – 7:00 PM \nSEWING ROOM INCLUDES: ROOM FOR PIANO FABRIC (BRING YOUR UNWANTED PATTERNS AND FABRIC TO SHARE OR TRADE. (At the end of the retreat you must take your remaining items home with you.) \nASG PROVIDES: power cords\, ironing boards and irons\, cutting mats and floor length mirror. \nLET’S DO THIS!
URL:https://asgcontracosta.org/event/3-day-in-house-retreat-january-2026/
LOCATION:Odd Fellows Hall\, 4349 Cowell Road\, Concord\, CA \, 94521
CATEGORIES:Retreats
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250525T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250525T150000
DTSTAMP:20260609T125803
CREATED:20250522T053616Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250522T053616Z
UID:2061-1748174400-1748185200@asgcontracosta.org
SUMMARY:Fabric Stash Sale
DESCRIPTION:Fabric Stash Sale\n📅 Sunday\, May 25\, 2025\n⏰ 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM\n📍 Odd Fellows Hall\, 4349 Cowell Rd\, Concord\, CA\n💵 Cash\, Cards\, Checks accepted\n🎟️ Free Admission 🚗 Free Parking \nQuality fabrics at bargain basement prices:\nFine Cottons • Silks • Wools • Linens • Leather • Novelty Fabrics\nPatterns • Notions: Organized Button Collection & More \nProceeds support East Bay sewing education\, sponsored by the Contra Costa Chapter of the American Sewing Guild.\nHave fabric or notions to donate? Donations cannot be accepted at the sale. Instead\, please visit asgcontracosta.org/special-events/fabric-donations/
URL:https://asgcontracosta.org/event/fabric-stash-sale/
LOCATION:Odd Fellows Hall\, 4349 Cowell Road\, Concord\, CA \, 94521
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240627
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240702
DTSTAMP:20260609T125803
CREATED:20240330T010756Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240330T122724Z
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SUMMARY:ASG National Conference 2024
DESCRIPTION:Plan on joining us in 2024 in San Francisco. For many of us\, returning to San Francisco for the first time in so many years is a dream come true for many of our members! This will be our last in-person annual conference for a while\, so you don’t want to miss it.\nOur annual national Conference options give sewing enthusiasts a place to celebrate all things sewing\, quilting and embroidery.  The conference is open to to the public. If you love sewing\, you’ll love the creativity\, the ideas\, the ingenuity\, and the fun! For more information\, visit the official conference page at asg.org/resources/conference/
URL:https://asgcontracosta.org/event/asg-conference-2024/
LOCATION:CA 
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240624T023000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240624T090000
DTSTAMP:20260609T125803
CREATED:20240614T170040Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240616T231030Z
UID:2020-1719196200-1719219600@asgcontracosta.org
SUMMARY:Fabric Collage with Ruth Ciemnoczolowski
DESCRIPTION:The American Sewing Guild of Contra Costa\nIs delighted to announce –\nRuth is Back!\nRuth Ciemnoczolowski\, one of our very favorite and most creative teachers\, will be here in June.\n \n\n\nSunday\, June 23rd\, 1:00pm – 4:00pm\nCreative Seams – Unique & interesting ways to make your seams beautiful focal points with stitches and beading\nMembers $20 / Non-members $55\n \nMonday\, June 24th\, 9:30am – 4:00pm*\nFabric Collage – Use panel fabrics\, fabric collage and decorative stitching to create embellishments for purses\, jackets and much more.\nMembers $20 / Non-members $85\n*Bring your lunch; there will be a 30 minute lunch break \nPre-registration is required so kits can be prepared. Register ASAP using this link: Ruth Ciemnoczolowski ASG Contra Costa to be sure of getting a spot. Ruth is one of our very favorite instructors. \nKit provided.You bring: Your regular sewing equipment plus – paper scissors\, small sharp fabric scissors\, hand sewing needles\, thread (various colors) and a table sewing lamp if you need extra lighting. \nWhere: Odd Fellows Hall\, 4349 Cowell Road\, Concord CA
URL:https://asgcontracosta.org/event/fabric-collage-with-ruth/
LOCATION:Odd Fellows Hall\, 4349 Cowell Road\, Concord\, CA \, 94521
CATEGORIES:Monthly Program
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240623T060000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240623T090000
DTSTAMP:20260609T125803
CREATED:20240614T164635Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240616T230837Z
UID:2016-1719122400-1719133200@asgcontracosta.org
SUMMARY:Creative Seams with Ruth Ciemnoczolowski
DESCRIPTION:The American Sewing Guild of Contra Costa\nIs delighted to announce –\nRuth is Back!\nRuth Ciemnoczolowski\, one of our very favorite and most creative teachers\, will be here in June.\n \n\n\nSunday\, June 23rd\, 1:00pm – 4:00pm\nCreative Seams – Unique & interesting ways to make your seams beautiful focal points with stitches and beading\nMembers $20 / Non-members $55\n \nMonday\, June 24th\, 9:30am – 4:00pm*\nFabric Collage – Use panel fabrics\, fabric collage and decorative stitching to create embellishments for purses\, jackets and much more.\nMembers $20 / Non-members $85\n*Bring your lunch; there will be a 30 minute lunch break \nPre-registration is required so kits can be prepared. Register ASAP using this link: Ruth Ciemnoczolowski ASG Contra Costa to be sure of getting a spot. Ruth is one of our very favorite instructors. \nKit provided.You bring: Your regular sewing equipment plus – paper scissors\, small sharp fabric scissors\, hand sewing needles\, thread (various colors) and a table sewing lamp if you need extra lighting. \nWhere: Odd Fellows Hall\, 4349 Cowell Road\, Concord CA
URL:https://asgcontracosta.org/event/creative-seams-with-ruth/
LOCATION:Odd Fellows Hall\, 4349 Cowell Road\, Concord\, CA \, 94521
CATEGORIES:Monthly Program
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