The Weavers Guild of Minnesota has been dedicated to the education and
promotion of fiber arts for more than 60 years. Founded in 1940 with
a membership of 26, the Guild has experienced both growth and decline but
has continually provided the community with classes and workshops to
promote interest and expertise in fiber arts. Over the years the
Guild has taught classes in numerous fiber arts topics; however, its mainstay is classes in weaving, spinning, and dyeing.
The Weavers Guild of Minnesota is incorporated as a nonprofit, tax-exempt educational organization. In 2001, the Weavers Guild of Minnesota joined with other fiber arts communities and moved to the new Textile Center. Our space includes three classrooms with over two dozen floor looms and a dozen spinning wheels; a small retail space for weaving yarns, new and used books, and accessories; and an extensive reference collection.
We are a volunteer organization that depends on the hard work of its many dedicated members. Tasks range from managing equipment and planning Guild meetings to demonstrating at the State Fair. Our committee chairs and board members provide oversight and planning for Guild resources and activities.
Visit Us
The Weavers Guild of Minnesota, located in the Textile Center, 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.
Accommodations
0.4 miles away
Days Inn Mall of America-Airport
2407 University Ave. Se Minneapolis, MN 55414
(612) 623-3999
daysinn.com
0.8 miles away
Radisson Hotels & Resorts: Radisson University Hotel
615 Washington Ave SE Minneapolis, MN 55414
(612) 379-8888
radisson.com
Transportation
Metro Transit of the Twin Cities www.metrotransit.org
Attractions
American Swedish Institute
A historic museum in Minneapolis, Minnesota designed to celebrate the Swedish culture. Features frequent displays of Swedish fiber arts.
The Goldstein Museum of Design
This University of Minnesota museum collects, preserves, documents and exhibits clothing, textiles, decorative arts and graphic design, with an emphasis on objects of the late 19th through the early 21st centuries
Minneapolis Institute of Arts
The MIA's textile collection contains 8000 objects from over 70 countries. Several galleries feature rotating fiber arts displays.
Walker Art Center
The Walker Art Center is considered one of the nation's "big five" museums for modern art.
