Welcome to the Weavers Guild of Minnesota!
Founded in 1940, the WGM is one of the largest communities of weavers, spinners, and dyers in the country. The mission of the Weavers Guild is to educate and support its members and the community, and to advance the arts of weaving, spinning, and dyeing.
Want to visit?
Located in the Textile Center, the WGM is just minutes from the University of Minnesota campus and Dinkytown, restaurants, and shopping. Conveniently located, we are less than 3 miles from downtown Minneapolis and less than 7 miles from downtown St. Paul.
Parking is free in the lot behind the Textile Center. The street parking behind the center is all-day and overnight. University Ave is one-hour parking. A surface lot is located northwest of the center, available to the public for a fee.
Register for Winter & Spring 2010 Classes & Workshops Today!
Highlights:
- Classes for Beginners: Beginning Floor Loom, Beginning Rag Weaving, Beginning Spinning, Rigid Heddle
- New one-day Try It! classes, great for beginners or the curious
- More Spinning and Dyeing classes and workshops for beginning and advanced students
- Advanced classes for weavers beyond beginning floor loom
- Workshops led by national, regional, and international fiber artists
Classes offered on weekends, evenings, or weekdays. Something for everyone!
You Can Get Involved
Become a Member
There are benefits, which include a discounted rate on classes & workshops, a subscription to the WGM Newsletter, access to the Textile Center library collection, and more.
Volunteer
If you are interested in sharing your time and talents with the WGM, contact us, and you will get connected. Every volunteer hour is welcomed and greatly appreciated!
Donate
The WGM relies on charitable donations to help support its services. Financial contributions and donated weaving & spinning related items are welcomed. Please contact the Guild office prior to donating equipment.