Below is an alphabetized list of textile groups in the region - everything from informal groups that get together now and then to registered guilds. Be sure to also check out the national and international guilds on the Links page that folks from this region might also be interested in joining.
Atlantic Spinners and Handweavers (ASH)
Website: http://ashguild.ca/
Meets: second Thursday of each month, September through June, 7:15 p.m.
Location: Nova Scotia Museum of Natural History, Summer Street, Halifax, Use the lower level entrance.
Online contact: info@ashguild.ca
Region: Halifax, NS and beyond. We have members from all around NS and some in NB and PEI
Other info: Membership Form Membership Brochure
Guests/public: Welcome. Repeat attendees are expected to join the guild.
More Info: The Atlantic Spinners and Handweavers provide the opportunity for weavers, spinners and dyers living in the Halifax area and beyond, to meet in a social
atmosphere, to exchange information, learn new techniques and methods and share their interests. Names and contact info of the guild executive are available and up to date on our website.
Meets: second Thursday of each month, September through June, 7:15 p.m.
Location: Nova Scotia Museum of Natural History, Summer Street, Halifax, Use the lower level entrance.
Online contact: info@ashguild.ca
Region: Halifax, NS and beyond. We have members from all around NS and some in NB and PEI
Other info: Membership Form Membership Brochure
Guests/public: Welcome. Repeat attendees are expected to join the guild.
More Info: The Atlantic Spinners and Handweavers provide the opportunity for weavers, spinners and dyers living in the Halifax area and beyond, to meet in a social
atmosphere, to exchange information, learn new techniques and methods and share their interests. Names and contact info of the guild executive are available and up to date on our website.
Baddeck Quilters
Cape Breton Regional Library Fibre Lunchmates
Meets: Fridays, 1-3pm
Location: McConnell Library, Sydney (map)
Meetings open to public: Yes!
Number of Members: Varies
Location: McConnell Library, Sydney (map)
Meetings open to public: Yes!
Number of Members: Varies
Cape Breton WeaveNet
Website: http://www.capebretonfibrearts.com/cb-weavenet.html
Email Contact: cbweavet@gmail.com
More Info: The purpose of Cape Breton WeaveNet is to promote communication between weavers all over the island, to organize activities and educational opportunities, and to pass on fibre related information of interest to the group.
One Day Classes offered in the spring and a 3 day workshop offered in the Fall. Check out the website for details
Subscribe to WeaveNet emails here.
Website: http://www.capebretonfibrearts.com/cb-weavenet.html
Email Contact: cbweavet@gmail.com
More Info: The purpose of Cape Breton WeaveNet is to promote communication between weavers all over the island, to organize activities and educational opportunities, and to pass on fibre related information of interest to the group.
One Day Classes offered in the spring and a 3 day workshop offered in the Fall. Check out the website for details
Subscribe to WeaveNet emails here.
Down East Rug Hookers
Fibre Art Network (FAN)
City: Fredericton and surrounding area
Focus: Fiber Arts of all kinds
President for life: Karen LeBlanc
e-mail contact: loomin_weaver@yahoo.ca
Meeting once a month at a members house
Open to public and guests
Focus: Fiber Arts of all kinds
President for life: Karen LeBlanc
e-mail contact: loomin_weaver@yahoo.ca
Meeting once a month at a members house
Open to public and guests
Lake Ainslie Weavers and Craft Guild
Website: www.scotsvilleschoolofcrafts.ca
Meets: Monthly
Location: Scotsville School of Crafts
Email Contact: info@scotsvilleschoolofcrafts.ca
More Info: Fibre focus: Weaving, Spinning, Dyeing, Felting, quilting, bobbin lace, lace knitting
Meets: Monthly
Location: Scotsville School of Crafts
Email Contact: info@scotsvilleschoolofcrafts.ca
More Info: Fibre focus: Weaving, Spinning, Dyeing, Felting, quilting, bobbin lace, lace knitting
Mahone Bay Quilters Guild
Website: http://www.mahonebayquiltersguild.com
Meets: First Monday of each month except July and August
Location: Trinity United Church in Mahone Bay
Meets: First Monday of each month except July and August
Location: Trinity United Church in Mahone Bay
Nova Scotia Rug Hookers Guild
Website: http://rhgns.com/
Number of Members: 1000+
Current President: Gayle Wynn
To Join: http://rhgns.com/membership/membership-form/
Number of Members: 1000+
Current President: Gayle Wynn
To Join: http://rhgns.com/membership/membership-form/
Orangedale Weavers
Potluck Spinners and Weavers
Description: Informal spinning and weaving friends.
Meets: 2nd and 4th Tuesday of each month from 10 am to 3 pm. Potluck lunch. Show and tell.
Location: Regular meetings at Gaspereau Valley Fibres, River Road, Gaspereau NS. Occasionally meet at members homes.
Meetings open to public: yes
Number of Members: 20 members
Online Contact: Marilyn Rand 902-582-7433, m.rand@xcountry.tv
Meets: 2nd and 4th Tuesday of each month from 10 am to 3 pm. Potluck lunch. Show and tell.
Location: Regular meetings at Gaspereau Valley Fibres, River Road, Gaspereau NS. Occasionally meet at members homes.
Meetings open to public: yes
Number of Members: 20 members
Online Contact: Marilyn Rand 902-582-7433, m.rand@xcountry.tv
South Haven Guild of Weavers, Spinners and Dyers
Spinners and Weavers Guild of P.E.I.
Meets: Spinners gather informally in members' homes, weavers at studio as below
Location: Weaving studio hours at Notre Dame Convent, Tuesday from 9:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Meetings open to public: Guests are welcome to drop in, best to call ahead.
Online Contact: Barbara Henry, flinders@pei.sympatico.ca
More info: A resource library is available at the Weaving Studio. For information, telephone Barbara Henry (902) 368-2343.
Location: Weaving studio hours at Notre Dame Convent, Tuesday from 9:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Meetings open to public: Guests are welcome to drop in, best to call ahead.
Online Contact: Barbara Henry, flinders@pei.sympatico.ca
More info: A resource library is available at the Weaving Studio. For information, telephone Barbara Henry (902) 368-2343.
The Spinthrifts
Location: Inverness County
Online Contact: Judy Lincoln hillsdale123@gmail.com
Online Contact: Judy Lincoln hillsdale123@gmail.com
Sydney Weavers' Guild
Website: Sydney Weavers Guild on CB Fibre Arts
Meets: Second Tuesday of the month, 7:00 pm
Location: Varies
Meetings open to public: Guests welcome to accompany members to meetings or playdates
Number of Members: 18
Current President: Kari Fell
Online Contact: sydneyweaversguild@gmail.com
Public Events: Annual summer picnic in June (date and location TBA)
Meets: Second Tuesday of the month, 7:00 pm
Location: Varies
Meetings open to public: Guests welcome to accompany members to meetings or playdates
Number of Members: 18
Current President: Kari Fell
Online Contact: sydneyweaversguild@gmail.com
Public Events: Annual summer picnic in June (date and location TBA)
The Unspun Heroes
Website: https://www.facebook.com/groups/unspunheroes/ (by invitation/approval only)
Meets: Varies
Location: Varies
Meetings open to public: Yes!
Number of Members: Varies
Flock Leader: Pfff. Flocks don't have leaders.
Online Contact:
Meets: Varies
Location: Varies
Meetings open to public: Yes!
Number of Members: Varies
Flock Leader: Pfff. Flocks don't have leaders.
Online Contact:
