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 […]
Please take the time to fill out the FSWG Interest Form hosted on Google Forms. The survey will be used by the Program Committee to design the monthly program to better suit the needs of our members. Please let Kara know if you have any questions.
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 […]
At the last membership meeting, the guild passed the following guild policy.
If you would like to view the ZOOM recording of our membership meeting and program on 11 July 2020, please send your request via the Online Contact Form. Special thanks to Denise K. for presenting her Inlaid Weaving Technique and to Bonny D. for sharing with us her weaving and crochet projects over the COVID-19 […]
How it works: Weaving Guidelines: 1) Weave one towel for each member of your assigned small group, one for MAFA goodie bags, and (optional) one for yourself. 2) Threads should be cotton (mercerized or unmercerized), cottolin, or linen.3) Colors – weaver’s choice! 4) Pattern/weave structure – weaver’s choice! Does not need to be original designs […]
In case you missed Judy’s email, here is the GUILD HANDBOOK and the OFFICER DESCRIPTIONS.
Fiber II, A National Juried Show Submission Fee: $25.00 USD, $15.00 USD This October, in partnership with the Fredericksburg Spinners and Weavers Guild, LibertyTown Arts Workshop presents Fiber, an exhibition celebrating everything fiber. We want to showcase the full breadth of fiber art, including but limited to weaving, dying, felting, sculpture, sewing, quilting, knitting,and crocheting. Fiber can be, but is […]
President’s Message Even though most of us probably have lives no longer dictated by the school calendars, summertime still seems like a time for getting away from our routines, spending more time out-of-doors, and doing some traveling…Perhaps we get together with friends for a spin-in or a basket-making session under the trees, or we travel […]