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Site Update!
The web site has a new look and fresh content. We hope you like it! We also now have a public calendar. It’s at the bottom of the home page where it’s easily accessible. It includes the locations (for public events) and event descriptions. Currently it has all events through the beginning of December, and…
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Field Trip: Pioneer Fiber Mill
On June 26th, eight members of the Guild went to New Smyrna Beach, Florida on a field trip to Pioneer Fiber Mill. The owner, Steve, gave us a tour and showed us how he and his crew process alpaca, wool, and more. Member Myra took photos: We had a wonderful time. Thanks to Steve for…
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2019
Project helping Mexican students in the primary grades through the university. We are asking weavers to send us sturdy unused fabric or remnants of at least 18 inches by 40 inches—any color or pattern would be fine. The fabric will be sewn into drawstring backpacks (16 inches x 19 inches) and distributed to poor students…
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2018-2019 Schedule Posted
The schedule for Fall 2018 to Spring 2019 has been posted! We have several interesting programs planned: basket weaving, tapestry, silk worms and many more. Please visit the Programs page to see the full list, as well as our meeting dates and locations. We hope to see you soon!
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2013 Florida Tropical Handweaver Guild Conference
Class descriptions and registration information is available now for the 2013 Florida Tropical Handweaver Guild conference on March 14-17, 2013. Member registration starts on Nov. 1 and non-member on Dec. 1. Look at http://ftwg.org/Conference.htm for more details. Register now to reserve space in the class you want!
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The guild is selling some fibergeek goodness
[These items are sold] We’re looking for happy homes for two pieces of beautiful fiber equipment. Sadly, we can’t keep them in the guild’s rental stores, but happily we’re raising money for next year’s programs while gaining space in our storage shed. These two items are for sale, and for pick up in Gainesville, Florida.…
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February Meeting: An Inkling on Weaving Historical Pattern
Program: An Inkling on Weaving Historical Patterns by the Inkle Loom Weavers of the Lake City Historical Society Wednesday, February 29 7:30 Unitarian Universalist Church 4225 NW 34th Street Gainesville, FL ” . . . rather expect this to be more of a brief background and basic info introduction followed by more of an exchange…
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January Meeting: Exploring Contemporary Colors
Program: Exploring Contemporary Colors by Ellen Knudson Wednesday, January 25 7:30-9:30pm Unitarian Universalist Church 4225 NW 34th Street Ellen Knudson is a book artist / designer producing handmade books under the imprint Crooked Letter Press. She is also currently Associate in Book Arts at The University of Florida. Her work is in the collections of…
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