www.pinellasweavers.org

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The Pinellas Weavers' Guild was formed in 1946 for the purpose of continuing the art of handweaving and other fiber arts, and preserving them for future generations. Currently meeting monthly from September through May, the Guild sponsors workshops during which nationally and internationally recognized instructors come to teach. Members also conduct mini-workshops to share their areas of expertise. In addition to handweaving, the Guild sponsors groups studying spinning, dyeing, bobbin lace, kumihimo and other related fields such as beadwork. The Calendar page contains the dates for upcoming meetings and events.

CONTACT US

Questions? Want to learn more or want to reach us? Email Info .

SPINNING AROUND

The Spinning and Portable Projects group has been on view throughout Pinellas County throughout the year. Some events and locations were:

Gulfport 96th Birthday Celebration
Country Jubilee at Heritage Village (spinning and rug weaving on the HV antique floor loom)
Folk Festival at Heritage Village (spinning, rug weaving on the HV antique floor loom and tri-loom weaving)
Clearwater Main Library display (spinning and floor loom weaving)
Cracker Country during the Florida State Fair (spinning, floor loom weaving and tri-loom weaving)
HGA Booth during Sewing & Quilt Convention, Tampa


This group meets in member homes on the first Saturday of the month, September through May, and during the summer months if there is enough interest.

In addition to spinners often present are a tri-loom weaver, a square lap-loom weaver, and a rigid-heddle loom weaver.

Visitors are always welcome to bring a wheel or other project, pull up a chair, and join in the fun for the day.

We welcome guests to join us at our first Saturday of the Month Spin-In. Contact Info .

NEW HAPPENINGS AT GUILD MEETINGS

There will be hands-on weaving equipment available at each meeting to try out new patterns and techniques. Also, members will report "tips" to help with problems encountered in our weaving.

CELEBRATING 60 YEARS OF WEAVING

During 2006, Pinellas Weavers' Guild celebrated our 60th year as a Guild.
The first event was a month long show of our artful pieces displayed at the Tarpon Springs Cultural Center, through February.

Another event was the Reception and Demostration at Clearwater Main Library on Thursday, December 7, 2006. A show mounted in the Library was opened and on view until the end of February, 2006.

The First Saturday Spinners and Portable Projects group spent February 3rd, 2007 in the Library show area.

FUTURE EVENTS

The Handweavers' Guild of America will be holding its 2008 Convention righ here in Tampa, Florida!
PWG and all of the Florida guilds are busy working on projects to help make this a memorable experience for everyone involved.
The Conference will afford an excellent opportunity for new and long time weavers/craftsmen to meet together with Worldwide talents.
Use our link to HGA for more information.

GUILD SALES

A year-round guild sales activity is the weaving and sale of rag rugs made by our demonstrators in the Fiber Arts House at Heritage Village, Largo. These rugs are so beautiful and desirable that as soon as they are removed from the weaving loom, they are sold. An outstanding group of members design, prepare the warp and rags, weave, and finish the rugs.

DONATION PROGRAMS

Guild members have been weaving and knitting items for various disaster and needy programs. Look at the page available here donation program or at any meeting or you may contact Diane Our guild also supports Religious Community Services, a local group in our area, during the month of December.

JOIN THE PINELLAS WEAVERS' GUILD

Membership dues are only $15 per year.

For information on how to join,
please contact our Membership Chair: Don