The Weavers Guild of MN invited ZRFAG to demo at the MN State Fair in recognition of their 50th Anniversary. Four members did the 1st shift from 9:30 – 12:00. Photos are from the 2nd shift, 12:30 – 4:30. There was a steady flow of fair-goers coming to see what we were doing, asking questionsContinue reading “Weaving at the State Fair”
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Spinners Demo at the History Center
The Spinners Focus Group spent Saturday afternoon (August 8th) at the History Center demonstrating various spinning wheels and giving lots of information on how yarn is made. The new display features different tools and spinning wheels and a large variety of yarns that different types of wool will give. This is a “must see” display! Continue reading “Spinners Demo at the History Center”
Dyeing Focus Group at the History Center
This month the Dyeing Focus group exhibit is live at the History Center. Saturday 7/19/25 the focus group hosted a hands-on event for the public. Indigo Dye Day at the History Center welcomed 40 participants. Adults and children alike were excited and had fun awaiting their project. It was such a fun day!
Members Show Their Quilts at the Minnesota Quilt Show
Several of our members showed quilts at the recent Minnesota Quilt Show held in St. Cloud on June 19-21, 2025.
Knitting at the History Center
The Zumbro River Fiber Arts Guild held a knitting demonstration day at the History Center of Olmsted County with a refreshed exhibit focusing on knitting on Saturday June 14th. This day was also World Wide Knit in Public Day! Carolyn Barsness and Gayle Holter brought their circular sock machines to demonstrate. Several members of theContinue reading “Knitting at the History Center”
Outreach Activity at ArtAbilities
ZRFAG members spent time at ArtAbilities making felted soap! Several guild members and artists from ArtAbilities gathered to make felted soap and DIY Felted Soap kits. Each artist was able to take a bar of soap home with them and also make one for the upcoming Art Show and Sale. ArtAbilities is a creative communityContinue reading “Outreach Activity at ArtAbilities”
Opening Reception at the History Center
The Zumbro River Fiber Arts Guild is being honored by the History Center of Olmsted County with a new exhibit showcasing several art pieces that a group of women have created over 50 years. An opening reception was held Thursday evening, May 8th, 2025 with approximately 70 in attendance. Chris Delisle talked about how theContinue reading “Opening Reception at the History Center”
ZRFAG is on Midwest Access
We were excited to have an opportunity to talk about our guild, our anniversary, the lecture at Mayo, and the exhibits we have at the Rochester Art Center and the History Center of Olmsted County on three different segments of Midwest Access on KTTC. Mary Doerge was recently featured talking about the history of ourContinue reading “ZRFAG is on Midwest Access”
Family Fun Day at the Rochester Art Center
Family Fun Day was held at the Rochester Art Center on April 27, 2025. Several guild members provided displays, make-it-take-its, story time and lots of love. The activities were fleece flowers, tissue dyed hankies, sew a stuffy creature, weave on a mini loom, spool knitting, and make a quilt square. We had knitting and spinningContinue reading “Family Fun Day at the Rochester Art Center”
Better Health At Our Fingertips
The program, “Better Health at Our Fingertips,” was presented at the Leighton Auditorium, Mayo Clinic, on April 15, 2025. This program, which was open to the public, was done in collaboration with Mayo Chapter Sigma Xi, discussing the health benefits of practicing the fiber arts. For centuries, those who knitted, crocheted, spun, wove, felted, sewed,Continue reading “Better Health At Our Fingertips”