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 [...]
What's on Your Loom? submitted by: Karin, WGM staff warp: merino/silk sock yarn dyed with Sabraset Dye, created in "Palindrome Dyeing: Dyeing to Weave" with Kala Exworthy in November, 2018 weft: Jagger Spun Maine Line 2/8 100% wool in Graphite [...]
Join fellow members on Thursday, January 31 between 11:30am and 1pm at WGM. Bring a bag lunch, a project to share, and any weaving and spinning questions or ideas you might have. This is a fun and informal way to [...]
Thanks to generous grant support from the American-Scandinavian Foundation, Robbie LaFleur is headed to Norway on a weaving adventure in May 2019. As a fellow in the Scandinavian Folk Arts and Cultural Traditions program, she will study the life, works, [...]
As a thank you to our members, WGM members save 10% in Fiber Source December 12-14. Please mention you are a member at checkout. Discount applies to purchases of in-stock new and used equipment, books and magazines, yarn and fiber. [...]
“In giving one receives a greater gift.” Enjoy giving of your time and talent working a shift at this year’s Fiber Fair, November 9-11. Socialize, learn from the artist displays, meet members, and help the Weavers Guild of Minnesota raise [...]
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 [...]
Exhibition Opportunity: The Weavers Guild of Minnesota seeks participants for an upcoming group exhibition celebrating the work of WGM members. Artists may each submit up to 3 pieces. Exhibition Location: Hopkins Center for the Arts (HCA) second floor Lobby Gallery [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
