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Best News!  Guild House Reopens

Best News! Guild House Reopens

Blaine reports that the Guild House has been completely dry during the storm and the roads are passable in the immediate area.  Volunteers will be there on our usual open days and times beginning tomorrow, Saturday, September 2, 2017. Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday...

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Can We Talk? Does Size Really Matter?

Can We Talk? Does Size Really Matter?

Coming September 16.... "Yarn Talk" by Tracy Kaestner Ever wondered what the numbers mean on weaving yarns and why the same number in cotton, linen and cottolin don’t give you the same size yarn? The weaving yarn numbering system can be a bit confusing.  Tracy will...

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FASA Entry Deadline Extended

FASA Entry Deadline Extended

Yvonne Wilson requested FASA to extend the cutoff time for submissions to this competition/event, considering the situation here in Houston. Rebecca has worked this out, sending this message: The deadline is extended to midnight on Friday, September 8. Please share...

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Storm Update

Storm Update

The Guild House will remain closed on Tuesday, August 29, 2017. Conditions are not good for that part of town. Stay home, stay safe. Call ahead on Thursday morning to see if the GH is open then.

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Stay Home – Stay Safe

Stay Home – Stay Safe

Due to expected extreme weather conditions, the Guild House is closed until Tuesday.  All events scheduled for the weekend have been postponed and participants were notified by email.  Please call before heading to the Guild House on Tuesday to verify that it's open.

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First Ward is Blooming

First Ward is Blooming

FIBER STUDY GROUP ?Wednesday, ? SEPTEMBER 13, 2017 PLACE: 1502 Sawyer Street, Studio 207 TIME: 10 AM – 12:00 PM Come and take part in “The First Ward is Blooming” project. We will be cutting up empty water bottles painting them and creating a sculpture that will hang...

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Only One Way

Only One Way

Cat Toy Factory (Sweatshop) on Thursday, Aug. 17th at the Guild House. Join us from 10:00 to 4:00 to work on cat toys for this year's sale. You can come for an hour, or bring a lunch and stay for the day. Join us for this exciting cultural event - a bunch of grumpy...

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Call for Entries – Deadline 9/1/17

Call for Entries – Deadline 9/1/17

Craft and Social Change Catalyst aims to bring together examples of contemporary, handmade objects from traditional fiber art mediums such as embroidery, knitting, crochet, sewing, quilting and weaving that speak to causes such as healthcare, homelessness, politics,...

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