The Conference of Northern California Handweavers, Inc. (CNCH) was founded in 1953 to further the art and appreciation of the craft of handweaving. Today the member Guilds of CNCH embrace all fiber arts associated with weaving. Membership includes not only weavers, but also dyers, basketmakers, and spinners.

The membership of each Guild is encouraged to organize and participate in gallery exhibits and to demonstrate their art and craft to their community whenever possible. There are several Guilds throughout Northern California. Sacramento’s is the Sacramento Weavers & Spinners Guild.