The WGM Education Search Committee is thrilled to announce that after a careful search, Betsy Konop of Portland, Oregon has accepted the position of Education Manager with the Weavers Guild of Minnesota and begins her new role at WGM on August [...]
Thursday September 13, 2018 in the Textile Center Auditorium 6:30 presentation "Fiber Fair 101" with WGM Fiber Fair chairs 7:00 presentation "Fiber Lovers Enjoy Japan" with Chiaki O'Brien 8:00 show and tell 7pm presentation: "Fiber Lovers Enjoy Japan" WGM member [...]
Today, Hilma Berglund Society members follow in Hilma’s innovative footsteps by stepping forward and making a difference in field of weaving, spinning and dyeing. With an annual gift, Hilma Berglund Society members establish themselves as true creative leaders. Their [...]
Exhibition Opportunity: The Weavers Guild of Minnesota seeks participants for an upcoming group exhibition celebrating the work of WGM members in the areas of weaving, spinning and dyeing. Exhibition Location: Hopkins Center for the Arts second floor Lobby Gallery Exhibition Subject/Content/Theme: [...]
Hi, Heddlers. Are you surviving this weather? A reminder, in the dead of winter, I guess, is to “watch out what you wish for”….. I'm contacting you to tell you about some changes in the Rigid Heddle Study Group…..I have [...]
Convergence and Complex Weavers Attendees The Education Committee wants to hear from you. Be on the lookout for potential workshop instructors to visit WGM and teach. Send your suggestions to Connie LaTendresse and we’ll add it to our workshop ideas [...]
This past weekend Melba Granlund traveled to Moorhead with one of the guild's warp-weighted looms to participate in the Scandinavian Hjemkomst & Midwest Viking Festival in Moorhead, Minnesota. The Historical and Cultural Society of Clay County and Nordic Culture Clubs [...]
"Everyone is so friendly and eager to hear weaving stories and even look at pictures of my baskets. Thank you for helping make my visit to Minnesota a great one." -Viv, a recent visitor from Texas! (Thank you, Viv, for [...]
Volunteer! Summertime farmers market opportunity. Volunteers needed to demonstrate at a neighborhood outreach event at the Northeast Farmers Market on Saturday, September 8. Spend some time with your WGM friends sharing what we do, and also take an opportunity to [...]
Each month the Weavers Guild of Minnesota’s DRAFT recognizes new members. New members quickly learn about classes, Fiber Source, special interest groups, the library and member meetings. They may have heard mention of Fiber Fair, but may not understand what [...]
