Registration Opens February 2! Midwest Weavers’ Conference 2019
Dates: June 17-22, 2019 Location: Grinnell College, Grinnell, Iowa. Registration: www.midwestweavers.org
On the Walls of WGM: Norwegian and Swedish Tapestries from the Collection of Carol Johnson
Save the date: Talk by Robbie LaFleur, "Tapestry Treasures from the Collection of Carol Johnson" February 25, 6pm. Norwegian billedvev and rutevev, Swedish flamsk and rölakan—these are the Scandinavian terms for the wonderful tapestry treasures currently on view in the [...]
Roc Day 2019 Recap!
A small but dedicated group of weavers and spinners braved the cold to kick off the new year at WGM's Roc Day, with lots of homemade bread, treats, and laughter. Thank you to 2019 host(s) Brittany Pentek, with help from [...]
Join us January 31 for Last Thursday Lunch
Join fellow members on Thursday, January 31 between 11:30am and 1pm at WGM. Bring a bag lunch, a project to share, and any weaving and spinning questions or ideas you might have. This is a fun and informal way to [...]
Free UMN talk on weaver Helena Hernmarck, February 1
(Please note: this event may change due to a time conflict. Please check with UMN for updated info.) First Fridays, talk series at UMN Both Seen and Unseen: Early Modern Women in Global Perspective Marguerite Ragnow, Curator, James Ford Bell [...]
Join us January 3: Artist Talk for “Under Foot: Rugs from the Weavers Guild of Minnesota”
Join us January 3 for the artist talk for Under Foot: Rugs from the Weavers Guild of Minnesota at the Hopkins Center for the Arts! View a beautiful selection of rugs handwoven by members of the Guild. Artist Talk, Thursday, January 3, [...]
Roc Day January 1: Kick Off the New Year at WGM!
All WGM members are invited to St. Distaff or Roc Day at the Guild on New Year’s Day, from 11am–4pm. It’s a chance to work on the project of your choosing among your fiber friends, while sharing some fellowship and [...]
Join us for “Under Foot”, December 6-January 6, at the Hopkins Center for the Arts
Join us for Under Foot: Rugs from the Weavers Guild of Minnesota at the Hopkins Center for the Arts! View a beautiful selection of rugs handwoven by members of the Weavers Guild. Opening Reception: Thursday, December 6, from 6-8pm [...]
Recap of WGM’s Listening Session (Updated November 21)
Thank you to everyone who took time out of their busy schedules to attend the Listening Session with WGM’s board and staff on October 24. We had an overwhelmingly successful night, filled with lots of positive energy, thoughtful comments, and [...]
Donate your time and talents to Fiber Fair!
“In giving one receives a greater gift.” Enjoy giving of your time and talent working a shift at this year’s Fiber Fair, November 9-11. Socialize, learn from the artist displays, meet members, and help the Weavers Guild of Minnesota raise [...]