In January of 1976, a small group of textile enthusiasts created the Gainesville Handweavers’ Guild. The purpose of the Guild was to further the art and appreciation for handweaving and related fiber arts. Since then, the Guild has gone on to expand its membership and continues to aid and encourage members to develop through learning experiences, exhibits, and fellowship. The Guild functions to inform and educate the Gainesville area community concerning the fiber arts.

Officers 2025-2026

President	Ginny Jones
Vice President	N/A
Secretary and Newsletter	Jen Coenen
Treasurer	Valeria Kleiman
Programs Coordinator	Kelley Tomlin
Special Events	Patti Barker Eric Chavez
Handbook	Peggy DiNegro
Properties	Ginny Jones
Librarian	Dina Michaels
Interaction (formerly Hospitality)	Kathy Cline-Doten Tinka Markham
Webmaster	Grayson Osborne
Nominations	Lori Story
Florida Tropical Weavers Guild Rep	Debbie Puckett