by Francie Iverson and Lynne Schneider The Weavers Guild of Minnesota has always valued preserving its history. In the early years a member volunteer served the role of the guild historian in charge of collecting and keeping items that eventually [...]
by Guild Member Ann Fox Do you find yourself staring at the jacket of the person in front of you in line, wondering how the fabric is made? Or trying to puzzle out the woven towel or placemat that you [...]
The illiterate of the 21st century will not be those who cannot read and write, but those who cannot learn, unlearn, and relearn. — Alvin Toffler by Guild Member Shirley McKee At the 2016 Minnesota State Fair, Keith Pierce wove [...]
Artist Celebration: Karen SearleFriday, August 26: 1pm-3pm Karen Searle, Here I Come To Save The Day, 2022, wire lace sculpture, 27” x 27”Photo by Peter Lee We’re delighted to share that Here I Come to Save the Day, a work by longtime Guild member Karen Searle, is being acquired by a major [...]
For many of us, staying home has meant digging in to our crafts and dwelling in our work space. This series spotlights the spaces and inspirations of weavers, spinners, and dyers within and beyond the Weavers Guild MN community. We [...]
For many of us, staying home has meant digging in to our crafts and dwelling in our work space. This series spotlights the spaces and inspirations of weavers, spinners, and dyers within and beyond the Weavers Guild MN community. We [...]
For many of us, staying home has meant digging in to our crafts and dwelling in our work space. To keep us connected during the pandemic, WGM members and those beyond the Guild who inspire us are welcoming us into [...]
For many of us, staying home has meant digging in to our crafts and dwelling in our work space. To keep us connected during the pandemic, WGM members and those beyond the Guild who inspire us are welcoming us into [...]
This week we're having a look at the studio of WGM member Dan Breva. In addition to weaving, Dan is a woodworker, a story his studio tells! WGM: Tell us about yourself and your practice? When did you start [...]
WGM 2020 Virtual State Fair Were you sorely disappointed when the State Fair was cancelled because you had just spun your first Blue-Ribbon-worthy skein of “art yarn” from a luscious alpaca/silk/merino fiber you had dyed and blended yourself? [...]
