Dallas Handweavers and Spinners Guild upcoming events

Demonstration in Grapevine (30 Sep 2026)

Wed, 30 Sep 2026 16:00:00 GMT

We will be demonstrating weaving on two table looms and encouraging children to give weaving a try.

October 2026 General Meeting - Peruvian Textiles by Phyllis Murray (3 Oct 2026)

Sat, 03 Oct 2026 15:00:00 GMT

Our October General Meeting will have a program given by Phyllis Murray about Peruvian Textiles. One of our Guild members, Phyllis is a scholar about many areas of textiles and weaving.

We always include A favorite feature of the meeting we call 'Clothesline', a show and tell about your recent creations. Snacks & visiting start at 9:30.

Homeschool Day (7 Oct 2026)

Wed, 07 Oct 2026 15:00:00 GMT

We need members to demonstrate spinning and basket making as well as members to help children try weaving on a table loom.

Heritage Farmstead Museum Demo (15 Oct 2026)

Thu, 15 Oct 2026 15:00:00 GMT

Join us on the third Thursday of each month at Heritage Farmstead Museum in Plano. Bring something fibery to work on,

Harvest Heritage Festival (17 Oct 2026)

Sat, 17 Oct 2026 15:00:00 GMT

Come demonstrate at Cedar Hill State Park. Bring your spinning, weaving, basket making and join us on the porch of the farmhouse.

November 2026 General Meeting - Tien Chiu On Color (7 Nov 2026)

Sat, 07 Nov 2026 16:00:00 GMT

The November General Meeting will be exciting as Tien Chiu gives us a program about color from her Handweaving Academy.

We always include A favorite feature of the meeting we call 'Clothesline', a show and tell about your recent creations. Snacks & visiting start at 9:30.

Study Group (9 Nov 2026)

Tue, 10 Nov 2026 01:00:00 GMT

In the study group this year, we are studying profile drafts and block weaves. We are using the book Designing With Blocks For Handweaving by Doramay Keasbey. Short presentations on different block drafts will be given at each meeting.

Heritage Farmstead Museum Demonstration (19 Nov 2026)

Thu, 19 Nov 2026 16:00:00 GMT

Come demonstrate a fiber art with us. Bring whatever you are working on.

December 2026 Off The Shelf Holiday Party (5 Dec 2026)

Sat, 05 Dec 2026 06:00:00 GMT

Join us for our annual Holiday Party, an Off the Shelf Gift Exchange. Bring a handmade item from materials you have on your shelf, and get ready to play this rowdy game of 'steal the gift'.

We will have a potluck meal, graciously provided by our attendees. This is a highlight of our community!

January 2027 General Meeting - JoyHarte Fiber Arts with Joyce Hazlerig (2 Jan 2027)

Sat, 02 Jan 2027 16:00:00 GMT

Joyce Hazlerig gives our January program about something we are all passionate about: fiber arts!

We always include A favorite feature of the meeting we call 'Clothesline', a show and tell about your recent creations. Snacks & visiting start at 9:30.

February 2027 General Meeting - Small Looms Big Creativity by Kyla Crawford (6 Feb 2027)

Sat, 06 Feb 2027 16:00:00 GMT

Kyla Crawford will inspire us with maximum creativity ideas on minimum sized looms! Lots of ideas for everyone, no matter what size loom you have!

We always include A favorite feature of the meeting we call 'Clothesline', a show and tell about your recent creations. Snacks & visiting start at 9:30.

Study Group (8 Feb 2027)

Tue, 09 Feb 2027 01:00:00 GMT

March 2027 General Meeting - Doubleweave by Jennifer Moore (6 Mar 2027)

Sat, 06 Mar 2027 16:00:00 GMT

Jennifer Moore is the expert on Doubleweave! You won't want to miss this program about an amazing weave structure!

We always include A favorite feature of the meeting we call 'Clothesline', a show and tell about your recent creations. Snacks & visiting start at 9:30.

Fine Arts Day Demonstration (12 Mar 2027)

Fri, 12 Mar 2027 14:00:00 GMT

Come assist in our presentation "From fiber to clothing".

April 2027 General Meeting - Sewing Your Handmade Fabrics with Liz Spear (3 Apr 2027)

Sat, 03 Apr 2027 15:00:00 GMT

Liz Spear is in the news with her deep knowledge of sewing with handwoven fabric. You are bound to pick up some interesting information at this meeting!

A favorite feature of the meeting will be what we call 'Clothesline', a show and tell about your recent creations. Snacks & visiting start at 9:30.

Study Group (5 Apr 2027)

Tue, 06 Apr 2027 00:00:00 GMT

May 2027 General Meeting - Study Group Show & Tell (1 May 2027)

Sat, 01 May 2027 15:00:00 GMT

Don't miss this annual meeting in which the study group shares everything they learned over the course of the year.

A favorite feature of the meeting will be what we call 'Clothesline', a show and tell about your recent creations. Snacks & visiting start at 9:30.