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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:  [email protected]
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
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Cape Breton WeaveNet

Website:  http://www.capebretonfibrearts.com/cb-weavenet.html
Email Contact: [email protected]
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: [email protected] 
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:
  [email protected]
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

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/


Orangedale Weavers

Location: Orangedale, NS
Online Contact: Dianne Quimby, [email protected]


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, [email protected]


South Haven Guild of Weavers, Spinners and Dyers

Location: South Haven, NS
Current President:  Carmel Gallant
Online Contact:  [email protected]


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, [email protected]
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  ​[email protected]


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: 
[email protected]
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: 


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