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The Triangle Weavers Guild
Triangle Weavers, Inc. is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) corporation organized in 1972 providing community outreach and shared learning experiences to those engaged in fiber arts. Its mission is to support fiber artists at every level of experience. Our membership includes over 240 members from beginning weavers to expert weavers and artisans. The Triangle Weavers Guild is a member of the Handweavers Guild of America and the Mid-Atlantic Fiber Association (MAFA).
Membership is open to anyone interested in weaving, color and dyeing, spinning, basketry, knitting, felting and surface design. General membership meetings feature educational programs given by noted speakers and textile artists, and these meetings are open to the public
Yearly dues of $40 entitle members to receive the yearbook and monthly newsletters and to participate in guild activities and rent looms and equipment. Guild activities include workshops, classes, study groups, library privileges, and exhibition opportunities.
We have opened the Triangle Fiber Arts Center as a place where lovers of fiber arts can gather to learn, share and socialize.
Guild members are active in the community, participating in many outreach and educational activities through the year.
Triangle Weavers, Inc. is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) corporation organized in 1972 providing community outreach and shared learning experiences to those engaged in fiber arts. Its mission is to support fiber artists at every level of experience. Our membership includes over 240 members from beginning weavers to expert weavers and artisans. The Triangle Weavers Guild is a member of the Handweavers Guild of America and the Mid-Atlantic Fiber Association (MAFA).
Membership is open to anyone interested in weaving, color and dyeing, spinning, basketry, knitting, felting and surface design. General membership meetings feature educational programs given by noted speakers and textile artists, and these meetings are open to the public
Yearly dues of $40 entitle members to receive the yearbook and monthly newsletters and to participate in guild activities and rent looms and equipment. Guild activities include workshops, classes, study groups, library privileges, and exhibition opportunities.
We have opened the Triangle Fiber Arts Center as a place where lovers of fiber arts can gather to learn, share and socialize.
Guild members are active in the community, participating in many outreach and educational activities through the year.
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Email us at triangleweavers@gmail.com
Send mail to:
Triangle Weavers, Inc. PO Box 3055 Chapel Hill, NC 27515-3055 Web Administrator: Sarah Warren twguildwebsite@gmail.com Contact with questions or concerns about this website
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For 2023, TWG is exploring various in-person and on-line meeting options. This is in response to the ongoing Listening Project. Stay tuned for further information by checking both the Meetings page and the Calendar page.
Where: Seymour Center, 2551 Homestead Road, Chapel Hill, NC, 27516, (919) 968-2070 (for directions, click here) When: monthly between August and May, usually on the 4th Thursday evening with a couple of exceptions. Meeting schedule as follows:
What: Programs feature fiber-related topics presented by experienced guild members, noted speakers and textile artists. The programs are both educational and fun! Preceding the program, we have a brief business meeting and a guild Show & Tell in which members have the opportunity to show and discuss their latest projects. Meetings are open to the public, and visitors are welcome. Whether you are a new or an experienced weaver or fiber artist, you are welcome to join us at a guild meeting! Meetings will be cancelled if the Chapel Hill/Carrboro Schools are closed due to bad weather.. Listen to WUNC Radio (91.5 FM) or call a board member if in doubt. |
Officers
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President pro tempore: Deborah Amaral
Co-vice Presidents: Dornan Trainer, Open Secretary: Helen Bower Jones Treasurer: Shula Bernard Past President: Deborah Amaral |
Committees
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Education Committee
Chair Janice Kohl Challenge Open Children's Programs Open Classes Sandy Lyles, Dianne Byrne Equipment Rentals Victoria Taub Equipment Eval/Repair Rebecca Rosen, Dan Galligan Education Resource Coordinator Sandy Lyles Illoominations Open Registrar Debbie Silar, Freya Kamel Study Groups Jane Bynum TFAC Liaison Lori Rhodes Workshops Jane Patterson, Sue Jaken At Large Carol Gunther-Mohr Communications Committee Chair Lori Rhodes Newsletter Lori Rhodes Meeting Powerpoints Open Publicity Open Social Media Cassie Smith, Kelli Crispin, Kelly Walsh Website Sarah Warren Yearbook Sarah Warren Membership Committee Chair and database manager Jill Soha Hospitality Reminders Dornan Trainer Hospitality Setup Open Library Committee Chair Stephanie Barnwell Assistant Helen Bower Jones Outreach Committee Chair Open Triangle Fiber Arts Center Coordinators Lori Rhodes, Sandy Lyles |