OMAHA WEAVERS AND SPINNERS GUILD- Founded March 17, 1950
The purpose of this Guild shall be to meet and exchange ideas to improve techniques in hand-weaving and hand-spinning, to help all weavers and spinners to achieve the highest standard of excellence by providing exhibition of members’ articles, to further the education of hand-weaving and hand-spinning among the general public by all reasonable means.
Meetings
The Omaha Weavers and Spinners Guild meets the second Wednesday of the month, September through May at Underwood Hills Presbyterian Church. The address is 851 N. 74th Street, Omaha, NE.
Meetings begin at 7:00 p.m. There are no meetings June through August. Guests are welcome for three meetings before deciding to join.
In case of inclement weather, the President will make a decision to cancel the meeting.
Programs for 2025-26
| Sep 10 – Layna and Clare discuss the Midwest Weavers Conference. Oct 8 – Discussing the November Sale with Joan Getzfrid Nov 12 – Drop Spindle History and Hands On by Catalina Trujillo Dec 10 – Christmas Party, Potluck and Gift Exchange Jan 14 – Parts and Functions on a Spinning Wheel by Alice Threlkeld Feb 11 – Photographer Speaks to Us on How to Photograph Our Fiber Art Mar 11 – Hands On Tapestry Weaving on a Small Frame Loom with Peyton Pearson Apr 9 – Cordage With Fabric Strips: How to Do It and How to Use It in Your Fiber Art by Joan Getzfrid May 13 – Potluck and Garage Sale |
The Omaha Weavers and Spinners Guilds 26th Annual Fiber Arts Sale will be
Saturday, November 22, 2025 9:00am – 4:00pm
Demonstrations 12:00pm – 3:00pm
At the Westside Community Center
3534 South 108th Street
Omaha, NE 68124
Officers for 2025-26
President: Kitt H.
President Elect: Rhonda B.
Vice President: Joan G.
Secretary: Helga F.
Treasurer: Kelly A., Carolyn T.
Other Positions
Newsletter: Margaret S
Library: Shirley M
Website: Tara N
Membership: Carolyn T
Guild Sale: Joan G
Weavers Study Group:
Carol F and Carolyn T
Spinners Study Group: Tara N
