EQUIPMENT AND SPACE RENTAL IS ON PAUSE DUE TO COVID-19. EFFECTIVE MARCH 2020. CHANGES TO THIS POLICY WILL BE ANNOUNCED IN THE DRAFT AND REFLECTED ON THIS PAGE.

Is a lack of a studio space and equipment slowing you down? Do you need a creative escape? WGM is here to help! The classrooms and equipment are available for WGM Members to work on fiber projects. We also have a kitchenette, so feel free to bring snacks and settle in for hours of creativity! Equipment is available during WGM business hours; please check the calendar on the homepage for room availability and then call/email the office to confirm availability and reserve your spot. Use of equipment is a Member benefit:join WGM or renew your membership.

The equipment rental fees listed are current as of September 1, 2019.

Floor Loom equipment

  • Schacht floor looms, 8 Harness, 26″ – 36″ weaving width
  • Kessenich floor looms, 8 Harness, 42″ weaving width
  • Glimakra Countermarch looms, 8 Harness, 48″ weaving width
  • Warping reel
  • Warping boards, bobbin winders, and other tools

Floor Loom on-site Rental Rate: $9 per day or $50 for two weeks.

Portable looms

  • Schacht 20″ Flip rigid heddle looms
  • Schacht inkle looms
  • Rigid heddle looms and inkle looms can go off-site with a rental deposit

Portable loom on/off-site Rental Rate: $9 per day or $50 for two weeks.

Spinning wheels and equipment, in the Spinning Room

  • Double & single treadle spinning wheels from a variety of manufacturers:  Ashford, Kromski, Majacraft, Lendrum, Louet and Schacht
  • Electric Spinning Wheels (e-spinners)
  • Drum and hand carders, flickers, and other tools (wool combs, niddy noddies, lazy kates, ball winders, yarn swifts, scales, yarn balances)
  • Fine fiber drum carder; other drum carders
  • Electric drum carder

Electric Drum Carder Rental: requires a safety orientation prior to use. Email info@weaversguildmn.org to schedule an orientation.

Spinning wheel rental rates: $9 per day or $50 for two weeks. Some spinning wheels can be taken off-site with deposit: Ashford Kiwi wheels, Louet single-treadle wheels, Lendrum single- and double-treadle wheels.

Equipment Rental
WGM classes and workshops receive priority for room and equipment use. Contact the office for availability and to reserve a loom, spinning wheel, or the electric drum carder – 612-436-0463 or info@weaversguildmn.org