Wood and wool at Naotun Boatworks
Duluth Fiber Handcrafters Guild
by fiberadmin
2w ago
We had a large group of DFG members and guests attend the field trip to Noatun Boatworks for our March member meeting. Many thanks to our hosts, John and Justin, for describing the many facets of their work (more like play!) in a building full of fascinating hand tools. Boatmaking was a main feature, but we also saw (some even participated) a foot pedal lathe, nail production, and the in-process weavings on 3 looms. Thanks for joining us on this fun field trip, thanks John and Justin for demonstrating, and thanks Josie and Gretchen for making the arrangements ..read more
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2024 Fiber Rummage Sale announcement
Duluth Fiber Handcrafters Guild
by fiberadmin
1M ago
Hello fiber friends! Please save the date for DFG’s Fiber Rummage Sale this spring: Saturday, April 27 9:00 am- 1:00 pm First United Methodist Church (The Coppertop), 230 E. Skyline Pkwy, Duluth Please join us–every year, we have fabulous things for sale. Everyone is welcome as a seller and everyone is welcome to attend! More info here and  here.   ..read more
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Fiber classes open December-March
Duluth Fiber Handcrafters Guild
by fiberadmin
4M ago
With this cooler weather upon us, isn’t it time for you to stay indoors and learn a new fibery skill? We have one spot left in our December Beginning Spinning on the Wheel class and our 2024 offerings posted recently: Beginning Floor Loom Weaving, Adult-Child Fiber Activities, Fiber Preparation for Spinners, Twined Jean Rugs Classes open to all. Sign up here ..read more
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DFG featured on FOX 21 Coffee Conversation
Duluth Fiber Handcrafters Guild
by fiberadmin
4M ago
President Kit Sitter represented Duluth Fiber Guild on Fox21 today, talking about our Fiber Fair and Sale on Saturday and showing some of the handmade items for sale. She even convinced host Maria to try hand carding some fiber. Check it out here!   ..read more
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Sneak preview of upcoming DFG Annual Fiber Fair and Sale
Duluth Fiber Handcrafters Guild
by fiberadmin
4M ago
The Duluth Fiber Guild annual sale is coming right up and we are ready for you with many beautifully handcrafted, one-of-a-kind items. You can expect handwoven scarves, jewelry, handmade garments, fiber for spinning, handspun yarn, holiday decorations and so much more. This is the perfect time to purchase unique items for your holiday shopping list. This is an event for the whole family: we will have hands-on activities for children and demonstrate spinning, weaving and other fiber arts. ** Free Admission ** Saturday, November 18, 2023 10:00 am-3:00 pm First United Methodist Church (The Copper ..read more
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Tabby! All sorts of Twill! Doubleweave!
Duluth Fiber Handcrafters Guild
by fiberadmin
5M ago
This weekend’s Beginning Floor Loom Weaving class at Duluth Fiber Guild was fantastic! Erin lead us through everything– from parts of the loom, to warping, to different weave structures to weaving our own 3 yard sampler (and everything in between). The first round of 2024 classes will be announced in a few weeks (hint: another beginning weaving class is in the works ..read more
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Janet Meany Retrospective opens this Wednesday
Duluth Fiber Handcrafters Guild
by fiberadmin
5M ago
The final exhibit for the Anniversary celebration  “DFG~ 50 Years and Beyond” opens this week at the Textile Center in the Twin Cities. The “Janet Meany- A Retrospective” exhibit will have the same pieces of Janet’s work that were shown at the Tweed exhibit along with 3 additional new pieces and the opportunity to see Janet’s collection of loom manual documentation that is permanently housed at the Textile Center’s library.  The curating staff at the Textile Center is also trying to arrange viewing of the Janet Meany 2013 interview video that was produced by the Minnesota Discovery C ..read more
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We have openings in several fall fiber classes!
Duluth Fiber Handcrafters Guild
by fiberadmin
6M ago
Temperatures are getting chillier here in the Northland–it’s time to think about indoor activites! DFG has openings in 3 classes this fall: Card Weaving, Birch Bark Stars, and Developing Good Floor Loom Habits. Sign up here ..read more
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New comprehensive tour of the Nordic Reflections in Fiber exhibit
Duluth Fiber Handcrafters Guild
by fiberadmin
6M ago
Just one more week left in the 3rd DFG art exhibit in celebration of our 50th Anniversary! Hopefully you can see the show in person today or next Friday & Saturday, 12-4 pm, at the Nordic Center in Duluth. But, if you can’t make it, we are delighted to share this video with you: a new, comprehensive tour of the entire exhibition to view and share with your family and friends unable to visit the gallery in person. The video was produced by Lukas Nilsson Walls and funded by a Lloyd K. Johnson Foundation grant ..read more
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DFG spinners represent on Worldwide Spin in Public day!
Duluth Fiber Handcrafters Guild
by fiberadmin
6M ago
DFG spinners met at the Nordic Center in Duluth today, surrounded by fiber art pieces chosen for the third installment of our 50th Anniversary exhibits. And, as a bonus, it just happens to be Worldwide Spin in Public Day ..read more
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