THE REGINA WEAVERS & SPINNERS GUILD

Meetings: The 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)
Open Fibre Night: Is a public gathering that happens year-round on the fourth Thursday of the month. We meet in the Weaving Room at the Neil Balkwill 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 also organize special interest groups who meet to study spinning, weaving and surface design.
Open Fibre Night: Is a public gathering that happens year-round on the fourth Thursday of the month. We meet in the Weaving Room at the Neil Balkwill 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 also organize special interest groups who meet to study spinning, weaving and surface design.
Everyone is welcome to join us!
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!