The Dallas Handweavers and Spinners Guild is dedicated to promoting the art of weaving and spinning 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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November President's Message What perfect timing! Our November speaker is Tien Chiu discussing color. I had the pleasure of eating dinner with her in August during Convergence in New Orleans. She is a funny, talented weaver and very approachable. Her work, Fire over Water shawl, is featured on the cover of the Fall 2026 edition of Handwoven. We are very lucky that Nicole approached her to speak to us. Please join us in person or on Zoom for this inspirational presentation. On Saturday, December 5th, we have our annual Holiday party, appropriately named “Off the Shelf”. It is a casual potluck with lots of camaraderie (before the holiday rush). This is the “you-time” with friends of a feather (or cotton or wool or silk). Many people (like me) look forward to the “Bad Santa” portion of the evening. People bring anonymous, wrapped goodies from “off the shelf”. There are plenty of "ohs" and "ahs," as well as stealing. Over the years, we’ve seen towels, baskets, shawls, little purses and bags, woven and knitted items from novices and pros. You don’t have to bring a goodie from home; you can sit back and enjoy the action and strategy—no pressure (but you still have a month to make something and be in the game). I hope you will consider joining us for both events. 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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