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THE REGINA WEAVERS & SPINNERS GUILD
Meetings: The Regina Weavers & Spinners Guild meets on the first Thursday of each month at 7:00 p.m. from September to June, in the Weaving Room of the Neil Balkwill Civic Arts Centre, 2420 Elphinstone Street, Regina, Saskatchewan.
During the COVID pandemic, some of our meetings and open fibre nights (see below) have been held on zoom. This is communicated by email several days in advance of our meetings.
Open Fibre Night: This gathering happens year-round on the fourth Thursday evening of the month and is open to the public. We meet in the Weaving Room at the Neil Balkwill Civic Arts Centre from 7:00 to 10:00 p.m . Anyone with an interest in handmade crafts is encouraged to bring their portable works in progress to work on as we visit, or if you have nothing to bring, just come to visit and be inspired!
RWSG members organize special interest groups who
meet to study spinning, weaving and surface design.
Over the course of the COVID-19 pandemic, some of our meetings have been held in person with strict safety protocols followed. Many have joined in on Zoom.
Everyone is welcome to join us.
During the COVID pandemic, some of our meetings and open fibre nights (see below) have been held on zoom. This is communicated by email several days in advance of our meetings.
Open Fibre Night: This gathering happens year-round on the fourth Thursday evening of the month and is open to the public. We meet in the Weaving Room at the Neil Balkwill Civic Arts Centre from 7:00 to 10:00 p.m . Anyone with an interest in handmade crafts is encouraged to bring their portable works in progress to work on as we visit, or if you have nothing to bring, just come to visit and be inspired!
RWSG members organize special interest groups who
meet to study spinning, weaving and surface design.
Over the course of the COVID-19 pandemic, some of our meetings have been held in person with strict safety protocols followed. Many have joined in on Zoom.
Everyone is welcome to join us.
NEIL BALKWILL COVID SAFTEY PROTOCOLS
RWSG COVID SAFETY POLICY
HISTORY
The Regina Weavers & Spinners Guild was registered on June 23, 1977, but its roots go back as far as 1952, when the first meeting of the Regina Weavers Guild was held. Currently, the guild membership includes spinners, weavers and knitters from Regina and the local area.
OBJECTIVES OF THE GUILD
- To promote the crafts of weaving, spinning and dyeing, and to encourage and assist members to progress in these crafts
- To form a resource pool of books, periodicals, equipment, etc. related to these crafts for use by members
- To develop an information center regarding supplies, equipment dealers, sheep farmers, and other craft-related sources
- To have a fellowship of persons interested in these crafts, not only skilled craftsperson but those who enjoy them and wish to learn and share their knowledge
INFORMATION FOR NEW AND PROSPECTIVE MEMBERS
Click on the above link to see more detailed information about the guild and how you can become involved. We hope you do!
