Meetings: When and where we meet
We meet the 2nd Saturday of the month in September, October, November, February, March, April, and May at the White River Craft Center at the Kimball House, 50 Randolph Rd, Randolph, Vermont. See map
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You are welcome at 9:00 to socialize, check out the library, have a cup of tea or coffee, before the start of the program at 10:00, followed by a business meeting at 11:00, and library access from 12–1:00. With the exception of pre-announced potlucks, food is not available at the meeting location so bring a bag lunch and socialize over the lunch break.
Morning programs are free of charge to guild members and the general public.
Afternoon workshops usually begin at 1:00. Learn more about the guild's upcoming schedule of multi-day and afternoon workshops.
Upcoming 2024–2025 Meeting Schedule
March 8, 2025
The guild will be meeting in person at the White River Craft Center and over Zoom.
Zoom for Morning Presentation and Meeting begins at 10:00am
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/86988242560?pwd=5FIL0fOtk1Xo0YGasZ7xRvAHOQHr20.1
Meeting ID: 869 8824 2560
Passcode: 937410
Rebecca Smith—Transparent Weaving
Rebecca Smith started her weaving career as a tapestry weaver with a colorful portfolio of
sculptural and 3-D weavings. In 2018 her interest shifted to transparency weaving. During the
pandemic, when everything in the world felt so heavy and dark, transparent weaving gave her an
emotional lift due to their light, airy, and refreshing nature. Of her work she says,
"my transparent weavings occupy space in a unique way, moving with the very breath of the
viewer. Hung mid-room, they are not a barrier but a lens through which to observe space. What
is left out is just as important as what is included, the space between the threads alive with
potential." Rebecca's work has been included in juried exhibitions throughout the U.S. and she
teaches her techniques throughout the country. She is a member of California Fibers, a juried
group of professional fiber artists and is on the Board and an active leader of the San Diego
Creative Weavers' Guild. Her work can be seen at rebeccasmithtapestry.com/transparent-weavings.html.
April 12, 2025, 10:00 am
Nancy Gossell—Repurposing Heirloom Textiles
In 2022 Nancy Gossell spent three weeks weaving at the Tingsryd Vävstugan located in
Småland, Sweden. She returned in 2023 to weave for four weeks. In her time at the Vävstugan
she noted the many end-uses of the woven textiles being created. Besides rugs, upholstery and
towels, weavers create stunning decorative pillows, satchels, totes, and stuffed animals! Nancy
will speak to her experience of returning to Tingsryd in January 2024. She arrived in Sweden
with 100-year-old family hand woven linen to create decorative, everyday use items for the
descendants back in the United States.
Nancy is a native Minnesotan who learned to weave at the Minnesota Weavers Guild, where she
is an active member. She has multiple ties to her Scandinavian family, language, and many trips.
Her interest in learning to weave was sparked by Swedish relatives and their vävstugar
(community weaving places).
May 10, 2025, 10:00 am
Annual Meeting, Potluck, First Day of Guild Show
Cancellation Policy
A monthly Guild meeting may be cancelled in the case of severe weather conditions or other uncontrollable Craft Center building issues.
The Executive Board will decide by noon the Friday before the Saturday meeting if we need to cancel due to bad weather or other conditions beyond our control.
The announcement will be posted on the front page of the Vermont Weavers Guild website and posted on the Guild Forum.
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