Our Mission
We are united to learn, teach and share with each other,
and the community, our interest in and our knowledge
of traditional and contemporary
hand weaving and related textile arts.
Upcoming Events
All in-person meetings are held at:
Portage United Church of Christ
2731 W. Milham Avenue
Portage, MI 49024
look for the sign!
2026-2027 Monthly Meetings
Show & Tell Extravaganza | Summer Projects
Monday, September 14
In-person & Zoom
Tom Knisely | Weaving with Novelty Yarn
Monday, October 12
In-person only
Lou Morgan | A Family Tradition of Rug Weaving
Monday, November 9
In-person & Zoom
please join us for dinner at 5pm!
Holiday Potluck & Silent Auction
Monday, December 14
In-person only
Long-Time Guild Weaver Talk
Monday, January 11
Zoom only
Nancy Crampton | My Life as a Tapestry Artist
Monday, February 8
In-person & Zoom
please join us for dinner at 5pm!
Esther Peregrine | Silk: From Silkworms to Fabric
Monday, March 8
In-person & Zoom
please join us for dinner at 5pm!
Martha Town | Cell Weave Explorations
Monday, April 12
In-person & Zoom
please join us for dinner at 5pm!
Potluck, Elections, and Study Group Reports
Monday, May 10
In-person only
Programs and Workshops
Fiber Craft Saturday | Tiny Tapestries
Saturday, September 19
10AM-11:30AM
Portage UCC Church
In-person only
Free (with possible cost for materials)!
Debbie Todhunter | Swedish Weaves Workshop
October 10 & October 11
Workshop Details:
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Round robin workshop featuring a sampling of Swedish weaves in cotton, linen, and wool supplied by workshop presenter
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For all levels of weavers, beginners through advanced
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Notebook of samples and drafts of each weave to take home
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For more information about the workshop, contact Penny at 2pennymarsh@gmail.com
Fiber Craft Saturday | Fall Festival Back Strap Weaving with Toasty Toes
Saturday, November 14
10AM-12PM
Portage UCC Church
In-person only
Workshop Details:
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Join us for a fun exploration of a simple, age-old portable craft
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A heddle, shuttle, and yarn with a way to keep it tight is all you need
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$20 kit (heddle, shuttle, worsted weight fibers in three colors) - payable to instructors
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Please bring your water bottle - snacks will be provided
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Please wear a non-stretchy belt to attach loom
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Twelve spots available! Bring a guest!
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RSVP Penny at 2pennymarsh@gmail.com
Martha Town | Cell Weaves Zoom Workshop
March 4, 11, 18, & 25
Zoom only
Fiber Craft Saturday | TBA with Cyndee Mischler
Saturday, March 13
10AM-11:30AM
Portage UCC Church
In-person only
Free (with possible cost for materials)!
Get in Touch
Guild Address
Weavers Guild of Kalamazoo
PO Box 2795
Kalamazoo, MI 49003-2795
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