Federation is a fun weekend retreat for all fiber artists. All weavers, spinners, knitters, dyers and more are welcome to join us. October 12-14 on Lake Carlos outside of Alexandria, MN. This year Maddy Bartsch, Director of the Three Rivers [...]
The WGM Education Search Committee is thrilled to announce that after a careful search, Betsy Konop of Portland, Oregon has accepted the position of Education Manager with the Weavers Guild of Minnesota and begins her new role at WGM on August [...]
This past weekend Melba Granlund traveled to Moorhead with one of the guild's warp-weighted looms to participate in the Scandinavian Hjemkomst & Midwest Viking Festival in Moorhead, Minnesota. The Historical and Cultural Society of Clay County and Nordic Culture Clubs [...]
"Everyone is so friendly and eager to hear weaving stories and even look at pictures of my baskets. Thank you for helping make my visit to Minnesota a great one." -Viv, a recent visitor from Texas! (Thank you, Viv, for [...]
Volunteer! Summertime farmers market opportunity. Volunteers needed to demonstrate at a neighborhood outreach event at the Northeast Farmers Market on Saturday, September 8. Spend some time with your WGM friends sharing what we do, and also take an opportunity to [...]
Each month the Weavers Guild of Minnesota’s DRAFT recognizes new members. New members quickly learn about classes, Fiber Source, special interest groups, the library and member meetings. They may have heard mention of Fiber Fair, but may not understand what [...]
What’s Spinning? Spinsters’ 5-card Draw Judy Preckshot In case you didn’t already know, the Whorling Spinsters are a group of spinners who love to get together on the first Tuesday evening of the month to spin, learn new skills, and [...]
There are TWO easy ways! via Amazon.com Select “Weavers Guild of Minnesota” as your charity on AmazonSmile. AmazonSmile is a simple and automatic way for you to support your favorite charitable organization every time you shop, at no cost to you. [...]
TO: WGM members that joined after June 1, 2015 FROM: Jere Thompson RE: Goldmine of WGM Resources Date: May 2018 Dear WGM member, Would you like to better use of your WGM membership? There is a free class coming up [...]
When: Wednesday, July 18, 2018 from 3:00 PM to 4:30 PM CDT Where: Elmer L. Andersen Library 222 21st Avenue South, Suite 213, Minneapolis, MN 55455 *we will meet at the site. Parking and transportation information: https://www.lib.umn.edu/andersen/visitor-information UPDATE from our host: Here is a link [...]
