We have a new Facebook group called Contemporary Handweavers of Houston - weaving community group. Facebook groups are a really fun way to stay in touch between meetings. You can share photos of projects, let us know if you have any looms or fiber for sale, ask...
Workshop Feb. 18-20, 2022 by Deborah Silver Break out of blocks with split-shed weaving. Weave curves and blend colors using continuous wefts on a 4-shaft loom with no special equipment. In this workshop, students will learn to weave multiple combinations of weave...
Join us to Celebrate Roc Day - Cancelled Roc Day/St Distaff Day - Mark your calendar for January 8, 2022 10 am - 2 pm @ the Guild House. Saint Distaff's Day (also known as Distaff Day, Roc Day or Rock Day) is the day when spinners go back to work after the holidays. ...
2022 Handspun Skein Exchange hosted by the Handweavers Guild of America, Inc. The Handweavers Guild of America, Inc. (HGA) is excited to announce we are introducing a new exchange event: Handspun Skein Exchange. Participation is open to all who hold an active...
Here is what's on view at the Guild House now till the Holiday break, December 18th. Rosemary Malbin's extensive Christmas card collection. Towels were woven by Rosemary Malbin. Ornaments are from the collection of Tracy Kaestner and DeeDee Woodbury. Red runner woven...
D'Anne and Gloria have organized a group for those who use rigid heddle looms. We had a kick-off meeting November 6 and decided on a name (the Flexible Rigid Heddlers) and meeting timing (every other month on a Saturday.) We will have rotating topics and a...
We are saddened by news of the death of Dafna Lotan, shown here in happier times with her late husband. She was a common sight at the Guild House Commerce location as she often rented a large loom and was seen weaving quietly but steadily away.
Molly Koehn is teaching these classes at the Houston Botanic Gardens. Click on the links for more information. Botanical Printing Bookmaking Houston Botanic Garden Enriching life through discovery, education, and the conservation of plants and the natural...