The Dallas Handweavers and Spinners Guild is dedicated to promoting the art of weaving and the craft of fiber work through education, member activities, and mutual support. The Guild promotes fellowship among members with meetings Sept. through May, educational workshops and community demonstrations. |
Guild members meet September through May on the first Saturday of each month at 9:30 am. We meet physically at The Point, Center for Arts and Education on the campus of the CC Young Memorial Home, located at 4829 West Lawther Drive, in East Dallas near White Rock Lake (see the map below). We also meet virtually via Zoom for members who can’t attend in person. We enjoy friendships, old and new, and learn from speakers on a wide range of subjects and areas of interest to our members. Questions? Reach out on the Contact Us page.
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September President's Message  Convergence just wrapped up in New Orleans. The Handweavers Guild of America’s biannual convention was attended by five of our guild members. It was a fascinating community of supportive, creative people. One of the inspirational artists was Ruth Hallows, a Native American woman from Alaska. She is reintroducing a lost weaving method for ceremonial gowns. I took a split shed weaving class that painted pictures with three yarns. Mathematically speaking, I could use them to produce at least six combination colors; four single colors produced 14 combinations. The intimidating process was clearly explained in the first hour and we were producing fruits and animals by the end of the morning. We will share our projects during September’s Clothesline Program. I am eager to see what everyone has been making during this hot hiatus. Big or small, complicated or not. We look forward to celebrating all first projects and latest creations. We have made some new contacts at Convergence that I hope to use for workshops and/or programs so that everyone has the opportunity to meet and learn with these resources. While I am inspired by the talent I met in New Orleans, I am astonished by the talent in our community. We will have a great year of sharing ideas and skills. Mary Ann Borden-Neary Benefits of Membership |
Join our Fiber Community- Get support and have access to the expertise of our members. - Stay in the know through our newsletters and website. |
Attend Workshops and Learning Sessions- Have priority access to our workshops. - Attend FREE Learning Labs and study groups. |
Access to our Library and Equipment- Search our extensive library for content you are interested in. - Rent weaving and spinning equipment for nominal charges.
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