Our Mission
We are united to learn, teach and share with each other,
and the community, our interest in and our knowledge
of traditional and contemporary
hand weaving and related textile arts.
Upcoming Events
All in-person meetings are held at:
Portage United Church of Christ
2731 W. Milham Avenue
Portage, MI 49024
look for the sign!
2025-2026 Monthly Meetings
Cassie Dickson | Coverlet Weaving in the Southern Tradition
Monday, February 9
In-person and Zoom
Jennifer Moore | Mathematical Design
Monday, March 9
In-person and Zoom
Rebecca Winter | Shadow Weave
Monday, April 13
In-person and Zoom
*Members please join us for dinner with speaker at 5pm
Potluck, Elections, and Study Group Reports
Monday, May 11
In-person only
Programs and Workshops
Rebecca Winter | Shadow Weave Workshop
Friday, April 10 - Sunday, April 12
location to be advised
Workshop Details:
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For intermediate weavers who understand basic structures
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Round robin exploration of the method developed by Marian Powell for weaving Shadow Weave
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Each weaver will be weaving a different draft for 4, 6 or 8 shafts to match their assigned draft
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Participants will warp their looms in advance with 10/2 cotton
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Materials fee to be paid to the instructor of $35 includes a multiple page binder of information and all workshop drafts
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Cost of workshop: $200
Participants will leave the workshop with a knowledge of how to weave new Shadow Weave drafts, how Shadow Weave works, and how to create their own Shadow Weave drafts.
Get in Touch
Guild Address
Weavers Guild of Kalamazoo
PO Box 2795
Kalamazoo, MI 49003-2795
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