Guilds of Texas

Guilds bring together artisans and makers who share a passion for creating, sharing knowledge, and inspiring others in the time honored traditions of weaving, spinning, knitting, crocheting, felting, rug hooking and other fiber based handcrafts. Membership is open to all interested, regardless of skill level or ability. If you are interested in learning more about weaving or other fiber arts, contact your local guild to learn more about their programs.

Amarillo

Palo Duro Handweavers Guild of Amarillo (PDHG)

Meets on the last Thursday of the month, August to May, with play days and demonstrations throughout the year.

Austin

Weavers & Spinners Society of Austin (WSSA)

2nd Thursday of the month, 7:00pm, Northwest Recreation Center, 2913 Northland

Meets on the second Thursday of the month at 7:00pm via Zoom.

Contact:

Bryan / College Station

Brazos Spinners & Weavers Guild (BSWG)

Meets at 10:00am the first Saturday of each month at Intersections Textile Learning Center & Gallery, 2116 S. College Avenue, Bryan, TX 77801.

Contact: Vicki Anders

Dallas

Dallas Handweavers and Spinners Guild (DHSG)

Meets on the first Saturday of each month, September to May, at 10:00 am. Please check the website for meeting details.

For more information, contact:

Fort Worth

Fort Worth Weavers Guild (FWWG)

Meets at 9:30 am on the fourth Saturday of the month. Check the website for meeting details.

Contact: Sherri Coffey

Fredricksburg

The Spinners Guild

Meets on the third Saturday of the month at 10:00 am at the Pioneer Museum, in Fredericksburg, TX.

Contact: Polly Holmes

Georgetown

Sun City Weavers and Spinners

Meets at 100 Texas Drive, Sun City, Texas. Please email Nancy if you want to visit the guild as the meeting times vary.

Contact: Nancy DeVries

Warped Maidens

Meets every other week in Georgetown. Contact Sally for information on upcoming meeting times and locations.

Contact: Sally Gelbaugh

Houston

Contemporary Handweavers of Houston (CHH)

1425 Blalock, #202, Houston, TX 77055

Meets August to November and January to May on the third Saturday of the month at 10:00am at Guild House, 1425 Blalock #202, Houston, TX 77055. Check the website for changes in the schedule. In addition, various study groups also have meetings.

CHH Study Groups: https://www.weavehouston.org/study-groups/

For more information, contact:

Huntsville

Sam Houston Weavers & Spinners Guild (SHWSG)

Meets at 10:00 am on the fourth Saturday of each month at the Mohair & More Fiber store, 231 Gibbs Street / Hwy 150, New Waverly, Texas 77358: Mohair & More

Contact: Carolyn Hinton

Joshua (Cleburne)

Lazy Kate Spinners and Weavers (LKSW)

Meets on the third Saturday of the month at the JN Long Cultural Arts Center, 425 Granbury Street, Cleburne, TX 76033.

Contact: Lorelei

San Antonio

San Antonio Handweavers Guild (SAHG)

Meets September to May on the second Thursday of the month at either 9:30am or 6:00pm. Meetings are being conducted in person and via Zoom. Please e-mail for more information. Visit the website for current program and workshop topics.

Contact:

Waco

Heart of Texas Weavers & Spinners Guild (HTWSG)

Meets the third Sunday of each month at Crossroads Yarn, 8810 Woodway Drive #305, Waco, TX 76712.

Contact: Dawn Burns

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Dallas Handweavers and Spinners Guild Annual Holiday Exchange

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