WGM Studio Tours: Katie Oberton
In the Studio For many of us, staying home has meant digging in to our crafts and dwelling in our work space. This week we're talking with Katie Oberton, a member of the WGM board who serves on the artisan sale [...]
WGM Studio Tours: Kathy Sletto
This week we're talking with WGM member Kathy Sletto who raises fiber producing animals in Minnesota. Kathy recently shared an essay she authored "The Wisdom of Sheep," which you can read here. WGM: Tell us about yourself. KS: [...]
The Wisdom of Sheep by Kathy Sletto
This week we're sharing an essay authored by local fiber producer Kathy Sletto. Kathy is a shepherdess residing near Alexandria, Minnesota. To see and hear more about her work, hop over to her Studio Tour! Lessons Learned From A Flock [...]
WGM Studio Tours: Kala Exworthy and Ann Masemore, pt 2
This week in Studio Tours we're talking with WGM instructor Ann Masemore, who you may know her from one of our Rag Rug Weaving classes. In part 1 of this post we had a preview into her studio when [...]
WGM Studio Tours: Kala Exworthy and Anne Masemore, pt 1
This week we're featuring the studio of of guild members and educators Kala Exworthy and Anne Masemore, who share a space in Northeast Minneapolis. Here we're talking with Kala, who teaches rigid Heddle weaving among other classes at the [...]
WGM Studio Tours: Chiaki O’Brien
WGM: Tell us about yourself and introduce your practice: CO: Hello! My name is Chiaki O’Brien and I'm a SAORI weaver and teaching artist as well as Bengala Dye artist/teaching artist. I have a home studio called “Studio FUN.” I [...]
HOMEWORK: Triple-cloth Tablecloth with Heather MacKenzie
Over the last two months in this time of isolation and uncertainty, I have been thinking a lot about how precious it is to share a meal with loved ones. Dreaming towards a time when we can safely gather again, [...]
WGM Studio Tours: Christine Novotny
WGM: Tell us about yourself. Are you a spinner? Weaver? Dyer? More? CN: I am a painter turned weaver obsessed with color and pattern interactions. I am excited about manipulating traditional weaving patterns through repetition, careful editing, and [...]
Let’s Color!
For those of us who enjoy coloring, WGM member and part-time staffer Ever Woodward has provided us with two coloring sheets. The designs were created by their roommate, a fellow artist. Click the links below to open a printable PDF. [...]
Fiber to the People Pop-Up at Shepherd’s Harvest Sheep and Wool Festival
Special Fiber to the People Program! Shepherd's Harvest Sheep and Wool Festival Washington County Fairgrounds Saturday, May 11: 9am-5pm Sunday, May 12: 10am-4pm It's that time again! Join us for a fun weekend of weaving and spinning at the Shepherd's [...]