Handweavers Guild of Boulder

About the Guild

The Handweavers Guild of Boulder began in the early 1960s with 10 founding members. The Guild now has a membership of over 300 textile artists.

The Guild meets monthly from September through May; arranges programs and workshops on a variety of textile-related topics; sponsors public exhibits, demonstrations and educational displays; and holds an annual sale. Visitors are always welcome at the Day and Evening Guild meetings. The Guild is a member of TACtile Textile Arts Center in Denver and The Handweavers Guild of America.

Membership

Membership to the guild runs from June 1 through May 31. To be included in the HGB yearbook and the Annual Sale you must send in your membership form and pay your dues by September 12. Membership applications are available online, at our meetings, and at Shuttles, Spindles & Skeins in Boulder.

HGB benefits allow you to:

• enjoy the comraderie of a friendly and diverse group of like-minded fiber enthusiasts
• receive The Beat, the guild newsletter
• receive a yearbook containing information about the guild, members and programs
• participate in the annual sale each November
• attend workshops taught by nationally-known fiber artists
• attend monthly meetings
• enter HGB-sponsored shows and exhibits
• borrow materials from our extensive textile arts library
• rent equipment
• join study groups in weaving, felting, tapestry, knitting, and spinning
• participate in community outreach activities
• apply for scholarships for fiber-related study

HGB People

HGB is an all-volunteer organization. Many people dedicate countless hours to provide the programs and services of the guild.