Where do you go for weaving, spinning or dyeing ideas? The lovely photos on Instagram and Twitter can be great, but sometimes you want the feel of a print magazine or book. Paging through a magazine or a classic weaving [...]
We were thrilled to open the November/December issue of Handwoven and see a letter about the WGM NOW (New and Occasional Weavers) Interest Group. Member Jere Thompson, NOW's leader, writes about how the group started and how they structure their [...]
Know a talented spinner or weaver who's got a story to tell? Or maybe their work or passion for fiber inspires you? Nominate a WGM member for a Member Spotlight and an opportunity to be featured in an upcoming Draft and [...]
Upcoming WGM MEMBER MEETINGS – Save the Dates! Weavers Guild of Minnesota member meetings provide opportunities to learn while meeting other members, and to share our collective knowledge as a community of spinners, weavers and dyers. This year we can [...]
Did you know members of WGM’s member interest groups the Banditos helped design, weave, braid and assemble the ribbons awarded by the Weavers Guild of Minnesota at the MN State Fair? WOW! The ribbons in 2018 drew upon the design [...]
Exhibition Opportunity: The Weavers Guild of Minnesota seeks participants for an upcoming group exhibition celebrating the work of WGM members. Artists may each submit up to 3 pieces. Exhibition Location: Hopkins Center for the Arts (HCA) second floor Lobby Gallery [...]
This past weekend Melba Granlund traveled to Moorhead with one of the guild's warp-weighted looms to participate in the Scandinavian Hjemkomst & Midwest Viking Festival in Moorhead, Minnesota. The Historical and Cultural Society of Clay County and Nordic Culture Clubs [...]
Volunteer! Summertime farmers market opportunity. Volunteers needed to demonstrate at a neighborhood outreach event at the Northeast Farmers Market on Saturday, September 8. Spend some time with your WGM friends sharing what we do, and also take an opportunity to [...]
Member Meeting Details Refreshments at 6:30pm Artist Talk at 7:00pm Member Show and Tell 8:00pm Textile Center auditorium What to Do with Bands What to do with all of those bands! - A review of the historical and contemporary uses [...]
What’s Spinning? Spinsters’ 5-card Draw Judy Preckshot In case you didn’t already know, the Whorling Spinsters are a group of spinners who love to get together on the first Tuesday evening of the month to spin, learn new skills, and [...]
