Roc Day Recap by Neal Goman
Roc Day Recap! by Neal Goman A big thanks to all that attended Roc Day Sun Jan 7th. It was fun to see all the interactions. We had up to 50 attendees over the 5 hours. The food was great [...]
Roc Day, January 7 2024
ROC DAY at WGM: January 7, 11am-4pm Kickoff the New Year with Fiber! The Whorling Spinsters invite all WGM members to a St. Distaff / Roc Day get together in our Open Book space on Sunday January 7th, from 11am–4pm. [...]
Membership Dues Increase on January 1, 2024
Membership Dues Increase January 1, 2024 At the November 18 Board meeting, the Weavers Guild Board of Directors voted unanimously to increase membership dues. Starting January 1, 2024 the new dues are: $60 for one year of "regular" Membership $30 [...]
Winter Social December 17, 2023 11a-1:30pm at WGM
"A thread isolated, meandering, is only one in color and texture but linked with other it becomes a part of a pattern or design...." On Sunday, December 17, all members are invited to the Weavers Guild for food and friendship. [...]
Community Read Book Club meets January 15, 2024
Community Read Book Club: January 15, 7pm over Zoom All That She Carried: The Journey of Ashley's Sack, a Black Family Keepsake by Tiya Miles Dear Readers, I woke up to a light dusting of snow. Winter is upon us. I hope [...]
In Memoriam: Bonnie Buzza
Bonnie Buzza, 1944-2023 Longtime member of the Weavers Guild, former leader of the Banditos and Portable Weavers Interest Groups, former Board member Obituary: https://www.startribune.com/obituaries/ Remembrances from guild members: From Debbie Johnson, "Bonnie was a long time member of [...]
In Memoriam: Jackie Lind
In Memory of Jackie Lind, 1947 - 2023 –Judith Preckshot Many Guild members who volunteered for the 2015 Midwest Weavers Conference remember Jackie for her expert training, organization, and thoughtful oversight of volunteers as co-coordinator for volunteers that year. [...]
Thank you 2023 State Fair volunteers!
Thank you State Fair volunteers! The State Fair demonstrations are our largest volunteer effort of each year, requiring nearly 400 hours of demonstrations + prep and set up time. This year, members of WGM's Rag Rug Study Group led two full days of demonstrations, while [...]
Welcome to our FY24 Board!
Board Roster The Weavers Guild is governed by a member-elected Board of Directors, working with staff to implement the Strategic Plan and annual goals. Starting September 1, at the beginning of WGM's new fiscal year, we welcome the following: Kip [...]
We’re Hiring! Retail and Administrative Specialist
UPDATE 10/4: This position has closed. Position Title: Retail and Administrative Specialist City: Minneapolis, MN Type: 30-40 hours/week, hourly (benefits-eligible) Category: Administration Reports to: Operations Manager Website: www.weaversguildmn.org Posted: September 6, 2023 Deadline: Open until filled ORGANIZATION SUMMARY [...]