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Below is a copy of the email I sent to membership. Again, I’m looking for input!! Hi everyone,We were recently approached by Tavern Spinners and Weavers Guild (tavernspinweave.org), which is located in Heathsville, VA. – about 70 miles from Fredericksburg. They sell their handwoven and other handmade goods, at the Heritage Arts Center in Heathsville […]

Would you like to take a workshop or have access to some educational materials available online? The guild now has access to a collection of virtual workshops and online educational videos that cover multiple fiber arts. From spinning and weaving, to dying and felting, the new materials have a little something for everyone. The link […]

I just wanted to pass along some reminders for tomorrow: 1. Be sure to bring your finishing tools and tips to share. 2. Join us after the meeting and lunch for the guild social afternoon. Everyone is invited to just hang out and do their thing. See you tomorrow, Lesley

I’d like to use the drum carder, but it’s no longer at the studio. Does anyone know who has it? Pat

I’ll demonstrate a shibori technique at September’s meeting (Sept. 14). If you want to make your own sample I’ll have a dye bucket for you to use. Please bring the following supplies: a 12″x 12″ piece of white or light-colored cotton cloth (the dye used is Procion MX which is for cotton, silk, or plant-based […]

There is a used artists’ materials sale at the Torpedo Factory this Saturday. One of the items is a spinning wheel. That’s all I know about it, other than other items for sale include brushes, painting supplies, easels, pleinair equipment, yarn, beads, books, and other art supplies and equipment. Go to the link below to […]

Please go to the FSWG Website https://fswguild.org/ calendar for more details. Hover the cursor over “Events”, then click on “Calendar.” Pat