WGM 2020 Virtual State Fair Were you sorely disappointed when the State Fair was cancelled because you had just spun your first Blue-Ribbon-worthy skein of “art yarn” from a luscious alpaca/silk/merino fiber you had dyed and blended yourself? [...]
A Note from the New Chair of the Education Committee After serving eight years on the Education Committee, four of which were at the helm as Committee Chair, Roberta Zeug Shell has passed the baton. This month, [...]
The votes are in! Introducing the first Community Read, as nominated and voted on by you. The Golden Thread: How Fabric Changed History by Kassia St. Clair "All textiles begin with a twist. From colourful 30,000-year old threads found on the [...]
“Weaving Techniques of Guatemala” presented by Karen Searle Thursday, February 13; 6:30pm presentation; 5:30pm, social At WGM Join fiber artist and expert Karen Searle for a presentation on the weaving techniques of Guatemala, with slides, discussion, and plenty of samples [...]
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 [...]
Thank you, Members! It’s our last Draft of 2019. As the year draws to a close, our organization is ever grateful to the community of members who support and sustain us. Weavers Guild of Minnesota members lend their expertise, demonstrate [...]
Join us for our Winter Social and Potluck! The December member meeting offers a chance to gather with fellow members and discuss your creative journey over the last year. The evening will kickoff with a potluck at 6pm, with setup [...]
WGM Exhibition: Looms, Belts and Hair Ribbons, Bags and Utility Cloths: Guatemalan Textiles from the Collection of Karen Searle Please check the calendar to ensure the floor loom classroom is free before visiting.
Congrats Mary Skoy, winner of Textile Center's Spun Gold award From Textile Center: "Established in 1999, the Spun Gold Awards honor artists and advocates for lifetime dedication to Textile Center and fiber art." Read more, here---> In addition to the volunteer hours she puts [...]
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