Weaving Focus Group

All levels of weavers are welcome to learn, share and problem-solve with the weavers focus group.

This group explores different types of looms, such as inkle, rigid heddle, floor, table, Saori, pin and tapestry. Various weaving structures, tools, yarns and weaving materials, warping methods, and resources are studied. Day trips to area studios, the Textile Center or the Weaver’s Guild are planned for inspiration.



Meetings are generally held the first Thursday of the month at 10 am in Room 9 of the Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Rochester.  There the guild has portable looms, equipment, and a library of resources for members to borrow.

Arty Theye’s rag rug in progress on an old handmade floor loom.
Arty Theye’s Wool Selvage Rug in Progress
Brenda Trevis
Sandy Siewert
Nancy Ellison
Sandy Evans
Laurice Johsnon, Krokbragd
Sandy Siewert, Plain Weave
Sandy Evans, Towels
Laurice Johnson
Visiting Marcia Kjos in her studio in Alma, Wis. A wonderful visit! November ’22
Allison Emsile-Smith, Latvian Flower Band
Terry Erredge, Baltic Pickup
Mary Doerge, Turned Krokbragd
Laurice Johnson, Card Weaving
Road trip to Alma Wis, to visit Kristine Kjos at The Commercial. Inspiring!
Old Norwegian Loom
Woven rugs, Nancy Ellison

Textiles & Tea The Handweavers Guild of America, Inc.’s (HGA) interview series, Textiles & Tea, takes place every Tuesday at 3 PM (CT). We’ve invited some of the most respected fiber artists in the field today to join us for an hour-long conversation where we will discuss their artwork and their creative journey.