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See how Yarn & Fabric are made

The Woodland Weavers and Spinners Guild members will be demonstrating at several events this fall. Stop by, say hello and see how we spin wool into yarn, weave cloth on multi shaft looms, weave rugs on peg looms, and prepare materials for projects. September 10 & 11: Endless Mountain Fiber Festival. 10-5pm & 10-4pm. On […]

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2022 Programs

We are excited to back meeting in person. Below you will find our guild meeting dates and programs for this year. (This does not include demonstrations) April 23: Covered dish lunch (potluck), & Show & Tell, Any outstanding and elections May 21: Memorial for Nellie Burnham. Please bring items, stories or photos of Nellie to […]

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May 16 Guild Meeting Cancelled

Dear Members, I hope this email finds you well. Its already the third Saturday and social distancing continues. In lieu of a general meeting, please spend some time spinning and weaving today. Give someone you’ve been thinking about a call. I, unfortunately am not able to host a Zoom meeting today. I would like to […]

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April 18, 2020 11am Zoom Gathering

As you know the WWSG meeting this weekend is canceled but if you would like to meet for a brief hello and check it, I have set up a 40 minute zoom meeting for 11:00am.  Just click the link below on a computer or smartphone.  You will be prompted to download the app.  It is […]

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June 15, 2019 Meeting

Saturday, June 15, the Woodland Weavers and Spinners guild will hold their monthly meeting at the Damascus Community Center in Damascus, PA. Meetings start with weaving and spinning study groups at 9:00, social hour at 10, and business meeting at 11. We will then break for lunch (please bring your own lunch; coffee, tea, and […]

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Hit the Ground Running!

It is once again time to dust off the wheels and looms for the 2019 WWSG’s season!  The first meeting is slated for April 27th at the Damascus Municipal Building (Damascus, PA).  Our meetings NORMALLY occur on the third Saturday of each month (April-November).  Due to Easter falling on the third weekend this year, we […]

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Winter Hibernation Approaches

What a phenomenal year!  New demonstrations.  New friends.  And educational opportunities galore. Now, the  bittersweet time is upon us as we enter our winter hibernation.  Please join us for our final meeting of the year.  Don’t forget our annual cookie and ornament exchange.  The program is a duo – tweed spinning and turkey roaster dyeng.  […]

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Demonstrations Galore

WWSG has a busy schedule ahead us!  Excellent opportunities to share  “the lost fibers arts” to modern society.  Please joins us.   Here is the synopsis . . . August 20th at the Equinunk Historical Society,  Equinunk,  PA (11 – 3) on the porch. Event Coordinator:  Lisa August 27th at the Greene Dehrer Sterling (a.k.a. […]

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History of Weaving

Pat Hilts, curator of the Home Textile and Tool Museum, will be lecturing on the History of Weaving.  Please join us to welcome Pat! For all you timber frame loom enthusiasts, bring any questions you might have on these lovely old looms.  Timber frame looms are Pat’s passion!

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OPENING DAY

Wow! Where has time gone?  It seems like only yesterday that we were celebrating our November holiday meeting. Time to start our new season with the first meeting of the new year – April 22nd.   Yes, the 22nd is the correct date.  Because the third Saturday falls on Easter weekend, the meeting has been […]