A PLACE OF COMMUNITY FOR NIAGARA FIBRE ARTISTS
About us
The purpose of the Guild is to bring together those persons interested in, and engaged in the crafts of handweaving, spinning and related fibre arts, to raise public awareness of these crafts in our community, to upgrade and improve standards of workmanship and to assist the members in any appropriate manner.
Join Us
The Niagara Weaving Guild offers:
- weaving and spinning lessons
- studio time to weave a project and learn a new skill
- monthly craft gatherings
- library of fibre books
- field trips
- show and tell of current projects
- social get togethers
BEGINNERS WELCOME!
What we do
The Guild’s Community Outreach includes hands-on demonstrations with public school children taking pioneer studies, lessons and workshops available to members of the public, and an annual Art of Fibre Show and Sale.
The Guild participates in Heritage Day events at Balls Falls Conservation Area, Canal Days in Port Colborne, Arabella Pie Social in Fort Erie, and Niagara on the Lake Past is Present. We may also be seen at local museums, libraries and art galleries in Port Colborne, Jordan, Welland and Niagara on the Lake.