Become a Member

The Guild has an extensive library of books, video tapes, periodicals and collections of fabric swatches. Members may borrow any of these items during a meeting. In addition, the Guild has looms, weaving accessories, and other fiber equipment available to borrow on a month by month basis. This can be arranged at one of the meetings or contacting the equipment committee.

The Guild sponsors an Annual Show and Sale in November; all members are encouraged to sell their handmade work through this very popular venue.

The Guild publishes a monthly newsletter August through May, which includes information on museum exhibitions, shows, and workshops relating to textiles and crafts.

The Guild supports opportunities for members to learn together in smaller groups. Our unique Weaving Wizard program provides a forum for discussing and solving weaving challenges and has generated a library of short videos on weaving techniques. Study groups allow members to focus on topics of specific interest, such as handspinning, or to get together closer to home, such as the Sussex-Based Study Group.

The Guild coordinates activities to help bring weaving and spinning to the wider community. These include the popular Learn-to-Weave classes as well as exhibits and demonstrations for museums, school groups, libraries, and other community organizations.

Members enjoy benefits of membership in MAFA, the MidAtlantic Fiber Association, which sponsors a conference every two years.

Members enjoy the company of fellow weavers, spinners, basketmakers, beaders, knitters, and felters from Morris, Somerset, Hunterdon, Union,

and Sussex counties in New Jersey (as well as locations further afield in New Jersey, Pennsylvania, New York, and elsewhere).

The guild year is from September to June, and the dues are $30 per guild year.