The votes are in! Introducing the first Community Read, as nominated and voted on by you. The Golden Thread: How Fabric Changed History by Kassia St. Clair "All textiles begin with a twist. From colourful 30,000-year old threads found on the [...]
At the December Winter Social, in between eating, enjoying music, and socializing, attendees responded to questions about the experiences of last year. Here are your responses: What would you say about learning at WGM? WGM is the BEST place for [...]
Artist Talk & Book Signing with Margaret Stump, Pin Loom Weaver Sunday, January 26: 1-2pm at WGM Meet the expert on Pin Loom Weaving, Margaret Stump! MInnesota's Margaret Stump has been a pin loom weaver ever since her mother brought home [...]
Join us for our Winter Social and Potluck! The December member meeting offers a chance to gather with fellow members and discuss your creative journey over the last year. The evening will kickoff with a potluck at 6pm, with setup [...]
Save the Date! Building a Norwegian Sailboat with Martha Brummitt Thursday, November 14 at 6:30pm In the Textile Center Auditorium In 2019, Martha Brummitt received a grant from the Minnesota State Arts Board to weave a wool sail and build a [...]
Member Meeting: Open Fiber Night Thursday, October 10, 6-8pm In the Textile Center Auditorium; free, no rsvp needed, bring a friend! Member meetings can be a great way to hear about a new technique or listen to an established artist [...]
WGM Volunteer Appreciation Reception September 12, 4-6:30pm offsite Join us for our annual celebration of our wonderful volunteers! If you have set up for a meeting, demo'd at an event, priced donated goods, volunteered in the office, worked on a [...]
Fall Visiting Artist: Susan Iverson We are thrilled to welcome visiting artist Susan Iverson this month! Susan currently leads the American Tapestry Alliance and is Professor Emeritus in the Department of Craft and Material Studies at Virginia Commonwealth University's School of the Arts. [...]
Come join our members in the Creative Activities building at the Minnesota State Fair! Our amazing, generous volunteers demonstrate their talents from 9am to 9pm every single day! Swing by our booth to try weaving on a floor loom, spinning on [...]
Every year, WGM members volunteer every hour, every day of the State Fair to bring weaving and spinning to fair-goers, some of whom have no idea what wool looks like, how cloth is made, or the difference between weaving and [...]
