Upcoming Guild Programs
Visitors are welcome to watch what we are doing every month. If you would like to participate in a workshop, please contact the guild by email.
- February 22: Mini workshop Spinning Linen demo with Marni, Alison and Debbie
- March 22: Broom making with Marni.
- April 12: Mini workshop in Carding and Combing with Lydia, Gail, Ute, Debbie. If anyone wants help or to just card or comb together, please bring your washed fleece and tools.
- May 17: Bobbin Lace with Clare Settle – One space still available.
- June 21: Basket Weaving with Wendy Jensen. this workshop is full, but we will start a wait list. A reminder that this workshop will start at 10:00 am.
- July 19: Annual Spin In – We spin in public and invite everyone to learn how to spin fiber into yarn, tips and tricks from experienced spinners and a fun day for all!
- August 16: Advanced Inkle Loom Weaving with Hetty and Ute
- September 20: International Spin in Public Day
- October 11: Needle felting with Theresa
- November 22: Workshop TBD
- December 5: Guild Members only Holiday Party, snow date is December 12.
Additional Dates of Interest
Our Guild volunteers to demonstrate the art of spinning fiber by hand at numerous events throughout the year.
Reminder – start your handmade items for entry to all of the upcoming fair and festival contests!
- March 29: Kingston Women’s History Textile Fleece to Shawl demonstration. Some Guild members are participating and seems like a very interesting event. The event opens at 11:00 am and is located at the Kingston City Hall.
- April 26: The Chancellor’s Sheep and Wool Showcase, Clermont
- July 29 – August 3: Ulster County Fair Fleece to Shawl competition in the Ulster County Fairgrounds Wool Room on August 3
- August 19 – 24: Dutchess County Fair – Fleece to Shawl competition in the Dutchess County Fairgrounds Wool Room on August 24
- August 29 – 30: Yarn Sale at Hammertown Barn
- October 16 – 19: New York Sheep and Wool Festival Fleece to Shawl competition on October 19th in Building D
