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Welcome to our Arizona Desert Weavers and Spinners Guild website.

We represent Central Phoenix Arizona and we are a member of the Arizona Federation of Weavers

We sincerely hope you stay awhile and learn more about our organization. We welcome all who wish to share and learn about the wonderous world of fiber.

OUR HISTORY

The Desert Weavers began with two people getting together. Mrs. Lucy Galbraith, who was doing some weaving, learned that Mrs. Mary Stone had been weaving since 1935. The two ladies got together for discussion and mutual help. Others joined in for monthly meetings in 1947.

The Desert Weavers had an exhibition, demonstration, and program at the Heard Museum Auditorium April 23, 1948.

The dues for the 29 members at the 1951 meeting were $1.50 and officers were first elected in that year.

In 1973 the Desert Weavers changed their name to the Arizona Desert Weavers and Spinners Guild because the Guild now included not only weaving but also other fiber arts.

At our regular meetings, educational programs are presented and guest speakers are featured. Workshops by nationally recognized artists are held each year. The Guild also continues to demonstrate at the Arizona State Fair, which we have done since 1951.

The Arizona Desert Weavers and Spinners Guild offers unlimited opportunity for learning and enjoying the company of people with like interests.

 

Looking for a loom? Projects and Shows in the Area? Check out the latest MOA Newsletter.

2009 Workshops

Monthly Programs are found in our MOA Newsletter

Supporting Our Memebers and Vendors


 
Meeting Location
Northtown Community Center
2202 E. Waltann Lane
Phoenix, AZ 85022

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Board Members 2009/2010 Guild Year

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Members Demonstrate At Pioneer Village

 
Date and Time
First Saturday of the Month
from October through May
10:00 AM

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We have fun learning new skills

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Not your ordinary woven piece