Linen Flax – From Seed to Fiber with Wendy J Johnson Sunday April 7, 1pm in person at WGM, in the Open Book Performance Hall Discover the world of Linum usitatissimum—linen flax—one of the most ancient of fiber plants. When spun, [...]
Artist Talk & Book Signing with Margaret Stump, Pin Loom Weaver Sunday, January 26: 1-2pm at WGM Meet the expert on Pin Loom Weaving, Margaret Stump! MInnesota's Margaret Stump has been a pin loom weaver ever since her mother brought home [...]
A Discussion of Innovation: Norwegian Tapestry Artist Frida Hansen Saturday, October 26, 2-3:30pm at Norway House, 913 E Franklin Ave Minneapolis Join textile artist (and WGM member) Robbie LaFleur for a lecture on the life and work of the innovative Norwegian tapestry [...]
Save the Date! Building a Norwegian Sailboat with Martha Brummitt Thursday, November 14 at 6:30pm In the Textile Center Auditorium In 2019, Martha Brummitt received a grant from the Minnesota State Arts Board to weave a wool sail and build a [...]
Fall Visiting Artist: Susan Iverson We are thrilled to welcome visiting artist Susan Iverson this month! Susan currently leads the American Tapestry Alliance and is Professor Emeritus in the Department of Craft and Material Studies at Virginia Commonwealth University's School of the Arts. [...]
Save the date: Talk by Robbie LaFleur, "Tapestry Treasures from the Collection of Carol Johnson" February 25, 6pm. Norwegian billedvev and rutevev, Swedish flamsk and rölakan—these are the Scandinavian terms for the wonderful tapestry treasures currently on view in the [...]
Join us January 3 for the artist talk for Under Foot: Rugs from the Weavers Guild of Minnesota at the Hopkins Center for the Arts! View a beautiful selection of rugs handwoven by members of the Guild. Artist Talk, Thursday, January 3, [...]
Join us for Under Foot: Rugs from the Weavers Guild of Minnesota at the Hopkins Center for the Arts! View a beautiful selection of rugs handwoven by members of the Weavers Guild. Opening Reception: Thursday, December 6, from 6-8pm [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
