HUMBLE TREASURES Dish towels from the Weavers Guild of Minnesota on view in the Open Book Commons, 2nd floor More than 50 pieces made by members of the Weavers Guild represent the everyday kitchen towel. But they are also reflective [...]
Scandinavian Showcase by Judy Larson The opportunity to have an in-person showing of Scandinavian weavings, along with the American Swedish Institute (ASI)/WGM partnership “Weaving With History- Scandinavian Weaves” class looms still in use presented the perfect opportunity for an open house, [...]
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 Beardsley, President [...]
Share Your Love of Weaving & Spinning: Demonstrate With Us at the MN State Fair SIGN UP NOW for 2023! Has someone demonstrating their craft inspired your own creative journey? Did you see someone weaving or spinning in public and [...]
Thanks for joining us for our 2023 Annual Meeting. View the replay on our YouTube Channel: https://studio.youtube.com/video/ZSq2Hty7ha4/edit Members, your election ballot for the Fiscal Year 24 Board is due June 27. Voting members received a link to the ballot by [...]
Board Nominee Profiles Read up on your WGM Board nominees before the Annual Meeting vote opens. The nominees provided a bit of information about themselves, and what skills, interests, and experience they bring to the Board if elected. The bios [...]
For more than 80 years, the Weavers Guild of Minnesota has been a leader in weaving and spinning education. At the heart of our success is our members, who give of themselves to assure WGM remains strong, relevant, and forward-thinking. [...]
Letter from the Board President, Lisa Black Greetings WGM family! After a very snowy winter, Spring is finally on the horizon, with a rapid shift into summer. Green grass is reappearing and flowers are in bud. Perhaps you will find [...]
Thank you, members! We had a wonderful, warm welcome at our open house April 13. More than 80 guild members and their guests joined us, with many staying for the presentation by Robyn Spady. To liven up the space, Lisa [...]
Weaving the North: Q & A by Lisa-Anne Bauch and Robbie LaFleur What is “Weaving the North”? A weaving exhibit that is a collaboration between the North Suburban Center for the Arts (NSCA) and the Scandinavian Weavers Interest Group, currently [...]
