Open by Appointment
NOW Open by Appointment! Tuesday-Friday, 11am-3pm Shop new yarn, books and equipment, as well as a great selection of donated items. We haven't seen you in a while (except on Zoom) and we'd like to! Come in to stock up for [...]
Welcome New Board Members
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 [...]
HOMEWORK: Triple-cloth Tablecloth with Heather MacKenzie
Over the last two months in this time of isolation and uncertainty, I have been thinking a lot about how precious it is to share a meal with loved ones. Dreaming towards a time when we can safely gather again, [...]
Help the 2020 Artisan Sale!
Calling all Members: We need your help with the WGM 2020 Artisan Sale! by Cathie Mayr For over 40 years our Guild has held a sale of members’ hand woven, hand spun, and hand dyed work. The annual sale is [...]
Letter to our community from the Board President
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 [...]
Resources for Our Members
RESOURCES: Black-led arts organizations in the Twin Cities to support: https://www.mprnews.org/story/2020/06/03/twin-cities-black-artists-need-broad-community-support-more-than-ever Anti-Racism Resources for White People: A compilation of books, videos, podcasts, critical essays, and more. Books: A Good Time for the Truth: Race in Minnesota Edited by Sun Yung [...]
Introducing the Community Read: The Golden Thread: How Fabric Changed History
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 [...]
Cubside Pickup starts May 18!
Starting May 18, WGM will offer a limited number of items for curbside pickup. VIEW AND ORDER NOW CURBSIDE PICKUP DETAILS: Plan your order in advance by reviewing the list of what colors of yarn we stock, here. Fill out [...]
In Memoriam: Nedra Granquist
In Memoriam: Nedra Granquist Longtime guild member, instructor, fiber arts supporter, weaver, and friend Nedra Granquist passed last week after a long battle with cancer. Read her obituary, here. From Judy Larson, leader of the Rag Rug Study Group: With [...]
Let’s Color!
For those of us who enjoy coloring, WGM member and part-time staffer Ever Woodward has provided us with two coloring sheets. The designs were created by their roommate, a fellow artist. Click the links below to open a printable PDF. [...]