Guild Programs - Outreach

Part of the guild's mission is to acquaint the public with the art and craft of weaving.  To this end, the guild sponsors its own outreach programs and also responds to event organizers wishing to have guild member(s) provide presentation(s) of an educational nature. 

Guild Sponsored Activities and Events

Workshops and Classes Open to Non-Members

The Wednesday Morning Workshops, Tuesday Classes, and  Multi-Day Workshops are open to the public at non-member rates (modest), space permitting.  In addition, anyone who would like to meet weavers and see the guild in operation can visit on a Wedneday and audit Weavers Helping Weavers and the Afternoon Lecture. The Education menu has more information.  We ask that visitors sign in at the meeting.

Annual Exhibit and Sale

This long-standing event in early November is open to the public for free. There is a new exhibit each year on a specific topic as well as an extensive sale of handwovens.  The event is distinct from crafts fairs in that it is almost entirely hand weaving.  The collection is fun to explore and informative as it contains a wide range of weaving techniques, color schemes, fibers, and innovative designs.  Members are on hand to describe the exhibit and answer questions about their work and weaving in general.  Information about the guild is available to take home.

Plimoth Plantation

The Guild has an an ongoing relationship with Plimoth Plantation providing handwovens and knits used in the daily life of their 17th century village.

Support Campaign for Breast Cancer Screening Loving Cups is an award-winning outreach program to support free mammogram screening for breast cancer.  In 2009 the members created a collection of whimsical bras using handwoven fabric. The collection has been shown at venues in 2009 and 2010.  At right is Barbara Herbster's creation, winner of the Booby Prize in May 2010 - top honors in this case!

Support for Non-Guild Events

Guild members are available to demonstrate fiber art skills, including weaving, dyeing, and spinning, at venues such as schools, 4-H clubs, museums, libraries, fairs, and farmers' markets.  For public events where a guild member provides educational services, event organizers have the option of publicizing their events on this page in the form of an announcement and small captioned picture. For more information please email the guild at:  Outreach@weaversguildofboston.org.

Upcoming Events

(Events by textile-focused organizations are on the Textile Community page.)

Recent Events

General Textile and Weaving Questions

The Guild responds to textile-related inquiries sent to info@weaversguildofboston.org.  We do our best to provide prompt, helpful, accurate answers.  We have fielded queries as diverse as:  How do I start weaving?  Who repairs moth holes?  Can you connect me with some weavers on a visit to Boston?  Can someone come inspect our historical society's antique loom and spinning wheel for any missing parts?

Members Volunteering on Their Own

From time to time the guild would like to acknowledge textile-related work done by members who volunteer to organize or participate in events on their own.  Perhaps their contributions will inspire others.

The Fuzz Fest

In the doldrums of winter, when guilds hibernate, WGB member Sue Jones and colleagues put on the first annual (we hope!) Fuzz Fest.  It drew an enthusiastic response from the Southern NH fiber community and their friends - weavers, spinners, knitters, felters and basket makers.  Everyone, young and old, had a great time and want to do it again! 

A Human Loom

Ever Spin a Rabbit?