Dear Guild Members, Welcome to the Guild’s 80th year! It is an honor to be shepherding this esteemed organization in these trying times. COVID-19 and our country’s continued struggle with racial injustice will challenge us like never before. Despite these [...]
Thank you to everyone who voted and participated in the WGM Annual Meeting on June 25. If you were unable to attend the meeting, you can watch the video here. As a result of the election, we welcome the following Board [...]
Another death at the hands of the police. We mourn with the family of George Floyd, for Minneapolis and for ourselves. We cannot put out our usual newsletter and pretend that all is well. Like many of you, over the [...]
Happy (fiscal) New Year! The new year brings with it changes and excitement: new Officers, a new Board of Directors and new energy, new projects, new ideas. We will spend the year exploring and honoring our past (and having fun) [...]
We asked members of the Weavers Guild Board some questions about their weaving and spinning journey. Read on to get to know Melba Granlund on a more personal--and creative--level. Board Term: September 1, 2015- August 31, 2019; current co-chair of [...]
We asked members of the Weavers Guild Board some questions about their weaving and spinning journey. Read on to get to know Celeste Grant on a more personal--and creative--level. Board Term: September 1, 2018 to August 2021; recently became President [...]
Thank you to everyone who took time out of their busy schedules to attend the Listening Session with WGM’s board and staff on October 24. We had an overwhelmingly successful night, filled with lots of positive energy, thoughtful comments, and [...]
WHEN: May 11-13, 2018 WHERE: Washington County Fairgrounds, 12300 N. 40th St., Lake Elmo, MN 55042 Join WGM at the 2018 Shepherd's Harvest Sheep and Wool Festival held at the Washington County Fairgrounds. Celebrating its 20th anniversary, [...]
Last night, the WGM nominating committee recommended Maddy Bartsch as President-Elect and the WGM board of directors approved this motion. We are thrilled to have Maddy in this role and look forward to her leadership. Congratulations, Maddy! Learn more about [...]
It is now September, and along with the new fiscal year, it is also time to welcome our new board members. We are lucky to have the breadth and depth of expertise of these 5 individuals who have graciously stepped [...]
