Welcome to the Weavers Guild of Minnesota!
Founded in 1940, the WGM is one of the largest communities of weavers, spinners, and dyers in the country. The mission of the Weavers Guild is to educate and support its members and the community, and to advance the arts of weaving, spinning, and dyeing.
Want to visit?
Located in the Textile Center, the WGM is just minutes from the University of Minnesota campus and Dinkytown, restaurants, and shopping. Conveniently located, we are less than 3 miles from downtown Minneapolis and less than 7 miles from downtown St. Paul.
Parking is free in the lot behind the Textile Center. The street parking behind the center is all-day and overnight. University Ave is one-hour parking. A parking ramp is located northwest of the center, available to the public for a fee.
The WGM is open Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday, 10am to 5pm, on Tuesday, 11am to 7pm, and during special WGM events.
Register for Summer Classes & Workshops Today!
Highlights:
- Classes for Beginners: Beginning Spinning 1, Beginning Floor Loom 1, and Rigid Heddle.
- Summer Youth Program for ages 8-11 and 12-16
- New one-day Try It! classes
- More Spinning classes and workshops, like Camp Pluckyfluff
- Jewelry workshops for weaver-wannabe-jewelers or jeweler-wannabe-weavers
- Recycled material floor loom classes: weave a handy and cute tote with plastic bags, or weave a fabulous rug with denim and t-shirts.
Classes offered on weekends, evenings, or weekdays. Something for everyone!
You Can Get Involved
Become a Member
There are benefits, which include a discounted rate on classes & workshops, a subscription to the WGM Newsletter, access to the Textile Center library collection, and more.
Volunteer
If you are interested in sharing your time and talents with the WGM, contact us, and you will get connected. Every volunteer hour is welcomed and greatly appreciated!
Donate
The WGM relies on charitable donations to help support its services. Financial contributions and donated weaving & spinning related items are welcomed. Please contact the Guild office prior to donating equipment.