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 [...]
Exhibition Opportunity for WGM Members: The Weavers Guild of Minnesota seeks participants for an upcoming group exhibition celebrating the work of WGM members. Each artist may submit up to 3 pieces. Exhibition Subject/Content/Theme: Rugs (any kind, shape, size) by WGM [...]
We need your input! Join WGM’s Board of Directors on Wednesday, October 24 for a listening session to discuss and brainstorm the future of WGM. The Weavers Guild of Minnesota is facing potentially big changes in the near future, especially if Textile [...]
Following the Minnesota State Fair, members who entered the weaving and spinning categories at the fair are asked to show their pieces a second time at WGM--giving all of us a chance to see the work up close! Stop by [...]
by Phyllis Waggoner The Weavers Guild of Minnesota (WGM) has long been a presence in the regional and national creative arts community. It is one of the oldest and largest weavers guilds in the country, and the only weavers guild [...]
These rugs were woven by members of the Rag Rug Study Group. (We meet the third Tuesday of every month, 6:30 at WGM.) We wove these rugs in memory of Chuck Benson, a Rag Rug Study Group member who died [...]
“In giving one receives a greater gift.” Enjoy giving of your time and talent working a shift at this year’s Fiber Fair, November 9-11. Socialize, learn from the artist displays, meet members, and help the Weavers Guild of Minnesota raise [...]
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 [...]
From now until the end of November, stop by the Metropolitan Regional Arts Council offices and view select works from members of the Weavers Guild of Minnesota. The exhibition runs September 1 through November 30. Want to meet the makers behind these [...]
Bring your lunch and meet artist Susie Taylor! This Textile Center 2018 Guest Teaching Artist received the HGA Certificate of Excellence in Handweaving in 2012, and over the last 30 years her work has been showcased in museums around the [...]
