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The Weaving, Spinning & Fiber Arts Guild
of Idaho Falls
482 Constitution Steet, Suite B-11
P.O. Box1522
Idaho Falls, Idaho 83403
The Weaving, Spinning & Fiber Arts Guild of Idaho Falls is a non-profit organization that was formed in 1977.
Guild officers and members are dedicated to teaching and building skills in fiber arts, but most of all, our goal is to share and find joy in our common interests. Whether it be spinning, weaving, basketry or whatever. These fiber arts knit us together as we nurture friendships and knowledge. The picture here shows one of the many social get-togethers we have.
The Guild rents a Fiber Art Studio, Idaho Falls at 482 Constitution Street, Suite B-11. Access is through the front entrance and parking is available in the adjacent lot near the side entrance.
Guild members enjoy many benefits, and learn about various aspects of fiber arts such as felting, basketry, and dyeing. Our members have interests in a wide variety of related areas including knitting, tapestry, rug making, beading, fiber crafts, and making lace. Guild members have access to a large library of book and magazines to check out as well as looms, wheels and other weaving & spinning equipment.
A significant number of our members are shepherds, owning the animals that grow the fibers we use.
Guild Studio Address:
482 Constitution Way Suite B-11
Idaho Falls, Idaho 83403
Studio Night--Tuesday Night is "Studio Night"between 7pm to 9pm. This is an informal get-together where members bring handwork, loom or spinning wheel and join for an evening for fun and chat. Skill building classes are often held prior to Studio Night.
Studio Day-Third Monday of the month, is "Studio Day" between 10am to 3pm. A repeat of Studio Night activity. We often gather for lunch at 11am at a local restaurant--check newsletter for location (at times the hours of Studio Day vary-check the newsletter).
Ring the Bell at the bottom of the front window if the front door is locked.
All members and visitors are welcome. Bring a project or just come on in for an informal day or evening of sharing ideas & friendly chatter.
Our Mission Statement:
The Weaving, Spinning and Fiber Arts Guild of Idaho Falls is a non-profit institution with a mission to promote and better the arts of hand spinning and hand weaving by providing Guild members the means by which current skills are increased while new techniques are investigated
The Guild works to promote fiber arts in the community and surrounding area through demonstrations, workshops, in cooperation with youth and other groups. The Guild sponsors a yearly fiber fair in May, which is open to the public.
We encourage and invite all Guild members to take advantage and use the resources within the Guild Studio and to participate in many fun and educational events sponsored throughout the year.
Guild Members Have Access To:
- A monthly newsletter, "Ravelings, Rovings & Thrums".
- Studio Night held each Tuesday between 7pm to 9pm. & Skill Building Mini Classes- a weekly informal get-together for learning and sharing.
- Studio Day is every 3rd Monday. Usually from 11am to 3pm-check the newsletter for specific details. Use of loom and spinning wheels on Studio Night along with instruction and guidance on using them.
- Loom rental-our looms range from 44-inch sectional looms to any of our nine table looms.
- Spinning wheel rental including six styles.
- Access to the Guild library of books, periodicals, videos and inter-guild newsletters.
- Skill building classes.
- Special guest workshops and classes for weaving, spinning, knitting and other fiber art classes.
- Bi-annual spinning events.
- Community service including demonstrations to schools and civic groups in weaving and spinning .
- Participation in area visual art and heritage events.
- A full library of resourse books, and popular knitting, spinning, weaving and felting magazines for members to check out.
The Guild is a member of ANWG American National Weavers and as a member, our Guild has the availability of these resourses:
Association of North West Weavers has Video
Resources for us:
ANWG Video and DVD Listings
1.) Fibre Fanfair ‘93
Fabulous Frippery Fashion Show; VHS
2.) Backstrap Weaving
Traditional Weaving in Guatemala and Mexico; VHS
3.) Beginning Four Harness Weaving By Deborah Chandler; using a four harness loom; VHS
4.) Bleach or Dye Techniques
By Janet Pray Missing January 2007; VHS
5.) Color Interaction for Handweavers
ANWG will pay for postage to send and you pay to return. The rental is for 30 days. See www.northwestweavers.org
or Contact Deanna Welsh for more details.
“deannawelsh@shaw.ca”
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