Weaving Guilds in Northern Illinois

Illinois Prairie Weavers

North Shore Weavers Guild

Woodstock Weavers Guild

After Hours Weavers

After Hours Weavers meet in member's homes, primarily in DuPage County, IL. However, we do occasionally meet further afield. Visiters are welcome, however after the second visit, we do ask that you join the guild. No samples or other tests of skill are required to join.

The guild began in 1949 as the night meeting of the Joliet Weaver's Guild. However, very shortly it was realized that those who attended the evening meeting never attended the day meeting and vice versa, so the two groups were split.

Meetings start at 7:30 PM

If you are a member, and need further information (where to meet, etc) contact me thru the link below, or on the main page.

Month	Program: name & tentative topic
Thursday September 26	Twill project: Definition & format (everyone participates, weaves something in a twill, and then shares their project information at a meeting of their selection. They will also have samples for everyone = 26 samples @ 3" x 3" on sample sheets ready for everyone's binders) By-Laws: Our Guild is over 50 years old & We're creating our by-laws today!
Tuesday October 15	Elaine Montgomery = twill Project
Wednesday November 20	Vi Manning = twill project
Tuesday December 17	Christmas Party - & bring grab bag gift of $10 value, must be handmade by someone. Also, everyone shares in being co-hostess. Bring a dish to pass
Wednesday January 20	Nancy McKenna = Twill Project
Thurs February 20	Sandy Brubaker = twill project
Wednesday March 19	Christine Moore = twill project
Tuesday April 22	Virginia Reisner = Twill Project
Tuesday May 20	Michelle O'Reilly = Twill project

Other Northern Illinois Guilds: This info taken from their brochures

Woodstock Weavers Guild:

We are a gourp of people interested in all facets of weaving. Our members range from beginners who may or may not own looms to experts willing to share their knowledge with others.

We meet the first Wednesday of the month at 10:00 a.m. from September through June. We join together to share and persue weaving related education from historical weaving to creaive expression and sales of our work. Membership advnatages include workshops,small interest groups, a membership directory, and the enthusiasm, support and sharing with fellow weavers.

North Shore Weavers Guild:

North Shore Weavers Guild
3637 Golf Road
Evanston, IL 60203
(847) 673 - 8564
We are the North Shore Weavers Guild (NSWG) and we were founded in 1954 to encourage creative handweaving and to promote fellowship among weavers.

Meeting Time/Place We usually meet on the 1st Thursday of each month at 10 a.m. at Trinity Lutheran Church (3637 Golf Road, Evanston, IL 60203 (847/673-8564), unless otherwise specified. Evening meetings are at 7 p.m.

Nightweavers usually meet on the 2nd Thursday of each month, at different homes, at 7:00 p.m. You do not have to be a Guild member to come to Nightweavers meetings. All are welcome. Please call Carolyn Seng at (847) 825-0836 or Julie Hurd at (847) 866-7235 for more information and location of programs.

Illinois Prairie Weavers

The Illinois Prairie Weavers began in January, 1949 as the Joliet Weaver's Guild. Proud of out deep heritage and long history, the nate was changed to Illionis Prairie Weavers in 1994 to more accurately reflect the current membership.

Dues: $20 annually with additional charges for workshops. Meetings are held on the second Tuesday of each month September through June. Meetings start at 10 AM with an approx. 1 hour business meeting and show and tell followed by a topical program. There are also several active study groups.

Contacts: Bev Atseff/Bev Savel: (708) 246-9999 & Tammy Deck (630) 963-9573

Guild Calendar:

Date	Program
May 13, 2003	Cracked on Crackle: Fox Valley Study Group
June 10, 2003	Put Some Fiber in Your Diet: West Suburban Study Group
September 9, 2003	Rita Hagenbruch - "Swedish Linens Old & New", Slide Show and Trunk Load of Samples! "Swedish Linens, Old and New, Planning to Inspire You"
October 14, 2003	Erica de Ruiter - "Two & Three Shaft Weaves"- Lecture with slides will cover warp & weft faced, straight and diamond twills, warp & weft spaced twills, color and weave, honeycomb, pile weave, Krogbragd, M's & O's, Bronson, pleated, bead leno and more. ** ½ day workshop on "Tejido Holandes" technique: Freeform design with continuous patternweft.
November 11, 2003	Linelle Dickinson "Shifu-Ancient Japanese Art Form" - Weaving With Paper
December 9, 2003	Christmas Party at Carol Lizzadro's House
January 13, 2004	To Be Announced
February 9, 2004	Nancy Meinhardt-"What Is This Work We Do? - Fiber & Beads" LECTURE/SLIDE PRESENTATION
March 9, 2004	Anita Mayer, "Creative Clothing from Simple Shapes"
April 13, 2004	Fox Valley Study Group Presentation
May 11, 2004	ArchiTexture Study Group Presentation
June 10, 2004	West Suburban Study Group Presentation

Last updated:

April 8, 2003

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