April 2021
May 2021
Plying Handspun Yarns
Nelly DeVault will be offering a plying class for handspun yarns Sunday May 16, 2021 11:00 - 4:00 Cost $80 BSWG Mall Space at College Mall All levels welcome Questions: Contact fweaver62@gmail.com
Find out more »May Guild Meeting 6PM
Join the Bloomington Spinners and Weavers Guild for our first in-person meeting at the Guild's storefront in College Mall. Enter the mall through the northeast entrance between Target and the former Macy's store, and take a right toward Target. Look for the store with the red tile entrance. We look forward to seeing you there!
Find out more »Demonstration Day!
Improvisational demonstration of fiber arts techniques. Bring your curiosity, and something to demonstrate, if you wish! Join us at our College Mall storefront, between Target and the old Macy's department store. Look for the red tile entrance.
Find out more »June 2021
Guild Store Opening 6/11 and 6/12, Noon to 4PM
The BSWG Fiber Arts Store is opening this weekend! Come out and see us Friday and Saturday, 12 Noon to 4PM. Check out a small sampling of what we're selling on our Facebook page. In addition to our Guild booth and yarn sale, there are fiber arts vendors you won't want to miss!
Find out more »August 2021
Learn to Weave on a Rigid Heddle Loom
Do you want to learn to weave? Have you had a lesson or two or woven only a potholder as a child? This introductory workshop is for you. In one day you will become familiar with the loom, weaving terminology, learn to direct warp, practice weaving a simple weave and take home a finished spa cloth. The 100% cotton yarn you need for the project will be furnished and we will provide a loom for you to use if you…
Find out more »September 2021
Beginning Tapestry Workshop
The Beginning Tapestry Workshop with Nancy Crampton is rescheduled for Saturday and Sunday, September 18 and 19, 2021. We hope to hold the workshop at our new space at College Mall in Bloomington, Indiana. More details about the workshop will be sent closer to the date.
Find out more »September guild meeting
Agenda for the September meeting 1. Welcome and introduction of the candidates 2. Election 3. Financial report 4. Shop committee report 5. Adjourn We are deliberately keeping the business meeting very focused and short so that those who want to avoid prolonged exposure may leave. Members are welcome to stay and visit after the business meeting. Our "show and tell" will be after the business meeting. It's not safe at present to pass items around the room, but feel free…
Find out more »Inkle Loom Weaving
In this one day workshop, students will learn the basics of weaving on an Inkle Loom also known as Tape Loom. They will learn to warp the loom and weave 3-4 book marks. No previous weaving experience is necessary. Use of the guild looms and all materials are included in the price of the class. Cost: $80.00 BSWG members, $110 for non-members that includes membership for the 2021-2022 program year About the instructor: Karin Lauderback has had a love affair…
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