This in-person program welcomes Yvonne Ellsworth, a semi-local weaver who is a frequent contributor to the magazine Little Looms, and is a dyer, weaver, and knitter. You can find her instagram photos at Lavendersheepyarn. Her website is lavendersheep.com.
Yvonne will teach us how to use two heddles on our rigid heddle looms. The class will be held at the Antique Sandwich Shop in Tacoma. Since most of us do not yet own two rigid heddles of the same … Continue reading
Members will be working all day on various fiber crafts on the upper floor of the crafts building just inside the gold gate. Come visit members as they demonstrate a wide variety of crafts, weaving, spinning, knitting, etc. We'll be … Continue reading
Mary Lane, an Olympia tapestry artist, will be sharing her work with us at our October meeting. Mary began weaving tapestry in 1976 and in 1982 became a founding member of the Scheuer Tapestry Studio in New York City. Her … Continue reading
Chaiki is a SAORI Weaving artist/teaching artist, Bengala Dye artist/teaching artist and Taiko Performer, instructor. After moving from Japan to Minnesota, eleven years ago, she has begun sharing her culture wherever she can. Saori is about "no rules" weaving. She … Continue reading
Tacoma Weavers Guild is participating in this upcoming Arts In The Armory event With over 100 local artists all under the historic roof of Tacoma's Armory, buying local has never been easier! Discover the incredible creativity and artistry of Tacoma on Saturday and … Continue reading
Our December meeting will be an opportunity to celebrate together, relax a bit, share holiday cards, show and tell our latest projects, and eat good food. Please bring a potluck food to share. Kitchen use will be very limited. Please … Continue reading
Treasured Northwest teacher and weaver Robyn Spady will join us virtually to share insights about choosing the best weave structures for color and texture.
Join your fellow fiber enthusiasts at the Red Alder show and class event. Taking place Feb 13 though the 16, at the Hotel Murano, Tacoma WA
Celebrate Valentines Day with delightful weaving teacher Rosalie Nielson who will focus on the ins and outs of Rep weave -- the weave structure that hides the weft in tightlly grouped warp threads. Oh the possibilities!
Go deep into the Rep weave structure in this workshop with Rosalie Nielson. To be held at our St. Andrews location on both Feb 15, and 16, 9:00 am to 4:30 pm. Maximum class number: 16 Approximate cost: $100-$160, depending … Continue reading
Nadine weaves clothing, rugs and wall hangings with a focus on pictorial design. She makes art quilts that combine weaving and quilting. Writings, songs, photography, people and wilderness outings inspire her designs. She has presented over 150 workshops, program and … Continue reading