Study Groups
One of the great benefits of membership in the Weavers Guild of Kalamazoo is the chance to grow as a fiber artist. In addition to having workshops and lectures by artists outside our membership, we learn from each other in the form of monthly get-togethers led by members. At the last Guild meeting of the year in May, each study group sets up displays to share what they have created during the year.
Here is some information about ongoing study groups and their leaders. If you have questions or desire more information, please contact Education Chair Karen VanderWeele at toastytoes4149@outlook.com.
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Membership is required for study groups.
Current Study Groups
Please Note: Other study groups form when there is interest. In the past these have included Felting, Basketry and Clothing, Continuous Strand Weaving, Triangle Looms, Functional Handweaving, etc.
Little Looms | Linda Inness
This group explores all aspects of portable looms and methods of weaving and braiding. Includes rigid heddle, tablets, inkle, tape, peg and pin looms, Kumihimo and more. We welcome newbies, experts and anyone in between. This year's projects include creating the fabric for the 2026-2027 yearbook and useful items for those in need in our community.
Meeting details
Date | Every 4th Monday of the month
Time | 7pm - 8:30pm
Location | Member homes or on Zoom
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Contact Linda: fordpu150@ymail.com
Four Harness | Judith Jones
A diverse group of weavers who weave on a 4H loom, 8H loom, and as little as 2H. We have a round robin format where each member is given time to show their work, ask and answer questions, or share information.
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Meeting details
Date | Every 2nd Thursday of the month
Time | 9:30am
Location | Parkview Hills Clubhouse or on Zoom
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​Contact Judith: justjudithmj@aol.com
Multi-Harness | Nancy Clark
Our project for this year is to create a Nursery Rhyme themed book to honor Marta Williams which we will enter in the MLH 2026 Biennial Fiber Exhibition. Both experienced and new weavers are welcome!
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Meeting details
Date | Every 3rd Wednesday of the month
Time | November through April - 1pm on Zoom
May through October - 10am in member homes
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Contact Nancy: nancy@nancyanddave.com
Spinners on Wheels | Karen VanderWeele
Group exchanges information related to spinning. This year, we will be investigating cotton, although we are always open to wool or flax spinning!
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Meeting details
Date | Every 3rd Monday of the month
Time | 10am - 2pm (bring your own lunch!)
Location | Parkview Hills Clubhouse
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Contact Karen: toastytoes4149@outlook.com
Warped Women | Terri Feldt and Karen VanderWeele
Group for beginning weavers for
any type of loom! Personal, hands-on instruction to learn weaving processes.
Meeting details
Date | Every 4th Tuesday of the month
Time | 6:30pm
Location | Member homes
Contact | julieaburkey@gmail.com
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Contact Terri: tcfeldt@bloomingdalecom.net
Contact Karen: toastytoes4149@outlook.com