Call for Guild Ambassadors at the Minnesota State Fair Did you know that WGM volunteers demonstrate every hour, every day of the Minnesota State Fair? The Weavers Guild has a permanent demonstration space in the Creative Activities Department building, where [...]
Space & Building Update, as of July 6, 2021: Appointments are no longer required to enter the building. Enter the building through the front door, using a buzzer system. The buzzer is monitored by Textile Center staff. Masks are required [...]
Thursday June 17, 6:30pm CT via Zoom "Vanishing Fleece" by Clara Parkes Join us for our summer book club meeting. Led by guild librarian Mary Skoy, this is an informal opportunity for members to talk about textiles and get to know [...]
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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 [...]
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
For many of us, staying home has meant digging in to our crafts and dwelling in our work space. This series spotlights the spaces and inspirations of weavers, spinners, and dyers within and beyond the Weavers Guild MN community. We [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
