The Weavers Guild of Minnesota is one of the largest and oldest guilds in the country, providing inspiration, education, and community for more than 80 years. A national resource for weaving, spinning and dyeing, we are known for our fantastic [...]
Thank you to everyone who has already dropped off donations for the first (and only) UnAnnual Auction. More than thirty of you have donated nearly 100 items--a fantastic turnout for our spring fundraiser. We are looking forward to photographing and putting the items [...]
WANTED: Event Planner - Project Manager We are looking for an energetic, enthusiastic fiber fanatic with Event Planning or Project Management experience to help us put on our in-person sale this coming fall. Could that be you? Do you know someone who'd like gain [...]
Save the Date: WGM Community Read: Thursday March 18, 6:30pm via Zoom "Indigo: In search of the color that seduced the world" by Catherine McKinley Join us March 18 for the second meeting of our members' book club. Led by [...]
Calling all weavers, spinners, and dyers! Our chosen crafts contain a minefield of misses, snags, and mix-ups. Expletives are part of weaving, spinning, and dyeing jargon. With challenges, though, come practical innovations and ingenious hacks. We've received many requests from members and [...]
Join us: April 24-May 2 The energy is starting to build around the “Un-Annual” auction, the Weavers Guild of Minnesota's spring fundraiser. The online auction will allow a wide audience to take part in bidding from the comfort of home. Proceeds of [...]
Need help choosing between the different types of loom? Check out this presentation which guides you through the process. The-Right-Loom-for-Me_2021
Rag Rug Study Group Donates to Zoom House in Honor of Nedra Granquist: A Legacy Donation By Judy Larson, WGM Rag Rug Study group leader Every weaver has a stash, and after weaving for many decades, the stash can [...]
Update from the Development Committee, Jan 2021 Wow! What a year 2020 was! As the Development Committee, we want to personally thank you. Last year was a tough one and WGM would not have made it without you. Throughout the [...]
In Memoriam: Madeline Shinbach Longtime guild member, WGM class assistant, and expert weaver Madeline Shinbach passed away on December 25, 2020. For students, Madeline was a calm and patient voice of help during those tricky beginning steps. Her warmth was [...]
