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1. President's Annual Report, May 7, 1959, Minnesota Weavers Guild, Minneapolis, Minnesota

Creator:
Berglund, Hilma L., 1886-1972
Date Created:
1959-05-07
Description:
This is a typewritten report from Hilma Berglund, president of The Minnesota Weavers' Guild, dated May 7th, 1959. It is an annual report, with handwritten corrections and signature.
Contributing Institution:
Weavers Guild of Minnesota
Type:
Text
Format:
Reports

2. 1958 report of Minnesota Weavers Guild booth at the Minnesota State Fair, St. Paul, Minnesota

Creator:
Halin?, Elizabeth K.
Date Created:
1958-09
Description:
This handwritten report summarizes the Minnesota Weavers Guild presence at the 1958 Minnesota State Fair. The report includes a list of organizing committee members, a budget, and demonstrations. Hilma Berglund was a member of the committee.There was a stronger guild presence at the fair since it was the Centennial of Minnesota statehood. The report concludes with recommendations for future years.
Contributing Institution:
Weavers Guild of Minnesota
Type:
Text
Format:
Reports

3. The Draft newsletter, April 22, 2020, Weavers Guild of Minnesota, Minneapolis, Minnesota

Creator:
Weavers Guild of Minnesota
Date Created:
2020-04-22
Description:
A newsletter published by the Weavers Guild of Minnesota for April 22, 2020, and containing a picture of a wedge weaving experiment by Beth McLaughlin; an announcement of the new Annual Meeting date; a list of ways to support the Guild financially during Covid lockdown; an introduction to the Guild's Community Read book club and a call for book nominations; information on interest group meetings via Zoom; an update from the Rigid Heddle Interest Group; articles on the new name of the annual Guild sale, 'Plied, Dyed, and Woven' (formerly called Fiber Fair), by Geri Retzlaff, and on the history of the sale by Katie Oberton; an article on the Guild archives with a link to the Minnesota Reflections archive site; a memoriam of Guild member Nedra Granquist by Judy Larson, with a link to an online obituary; a book review by Celeste Grant of 'The Maker's Hand: A Close Look at Textile Structures' by Peter Collingwood; an announcement that Shepherd's Harvest is cancelled due to Covid; images of works in progress by Guild members Judy Preckshot and Diane Syverson; a list of ideas for staying connected to the Guild during the Covid lockdown, and a request for pictures of current projects for the newsletter.
Contributing Institution:
Weavers Guild of Minnesota
Type:
Text
Format:
Newsletters

4. The Draft newsletter, April 10, 2019, Weavers Guild of Minnesota, Minneapolis, Minnesota

Creator:
Weavers Guild of Minnesota
Date Created:
2019-04-10
Description:
A newsletter published by the Weavers Guild of Minnesota for April 10, 2019, and containing announcements of upcoming artist talks on color & weave with Karen Donde, and on working with reclaimed cloth and fiber by Sara Okern and Eric the Quilter; a link to online profiles of Guild Board nominees; a reminder of the Guild exhibit 'Every Kind of Maker's Tool' at Owatonna Arts Center; a highlight of a twill sampler class, and a list of upcoming classes with pictures of finished objects; a treasurer's report by Heather MacKenzie; a call for volunteers for Shepherd's Harvest at the Washington County Fairgrounds in Lake Elmo; an invitation to a tour of Hot Disch Yak Farm in Raymond, Minnesota; a list of upcoming Guild and other local fiber-related events; links to online articles on the Textile Center birthday card, and "What's on My Loom" by Robin Stegner; obituaries of Guild members Doris Tufte and Mary R. Temple; a welcome to new members; and a calendar of upcoming Guild activities.
Contributing Institution:
Weavers Guild of Minnesota
Type:
Text
Format:
Newsletters

5. The Draft newsletter, Issue 30, August 1, 2012, Weavers Guild of Minnesota, Minneapolis, Minnesota

Creator:
Weavers Guild of Minnesota
Date Created:
2012-08-01
Description:
A newsletter published by the Weavers Guild of Minnesota for August 1, 2012, and containing online links to featured classes and a workshop with Su Butler; reminders of Fiber Fair 2012, an author event with Catherine Friend, an Etsy craft party, a Whorling Spinster meeting, and upcoming Member Meetings with Deb Robson and Lauren Gilbertson; updates from the Swatch Committee and on local construction; outreach opportunities; and a call for artists for the Southern MN Fiber Show in Zumbrota, Minnesota.
Contributing Institution:
Weavers Guild of Minnesota
Type:
Text
Format:
Newsletters

6. The Draft newsletter, Issue 80, August 14, 2013, Weavers Guild of Minnesota, Minneapolis, Minnesota

Creator:
Weavers Guild of Minnesota
Date Created:
2013-08-14
Description:
A newsletter published by the Weavers Guild of Minnesota for August 14, 2013, and containing articles on fundraising by the Guild and on education highlights; a survey on fiber resources; information on the the New & Occasional Weavers interest group, an upcoming member meeting, volunteer opportunities, artist registration for Fiber Fair 2013, featured classes, and upcoming workshops; a thank you to recent Guild volunteers; an announcement that Becka Rahn was named the Textile Center 2013 Spun Gold Award winner; a call for entries for the Arts Alliance All Fiber Exhibit, and a link to an online photo album of recent Guild activities.
Contributing Institution:
Weavers Guild of Minnesota
Type:
Text
Format:
Newsletters

7. The Draft newsletter, Issue 79, August 7, 2013, Weavers Guild of Minnesota, Minneapolis, Minnesota

Creator:
Weavers Guild of Minnesota
Date Created:
2013-08-07
Description:
A newsletter published by the Weavers Guild of Minnesota for August 7, 2013, and containing the articles 'Operations Year in Review', 'Education Year in Review', and 'WGM Year in Review', a survey on fiber resources, a reminder of the year-end fundraiser, information on the the New & Occasional Weavers and the Rigid Heddle Interest Groups, Fiber Fair 2013, volunteer opportunities, featured classes, and upcoming workshops; a thank you to recent Guild volunteers; an announcement that Becka Rahn was named the Textile Center 2013 Spun Gold Award winner; a call for entries for the Arts Alliance All Fiber Exhibit, and a link to an online photo album of recent Guild activities.
Contributing Institution:
Weavers Guild of Minnesota
Type:
Text
Format:
Newsletters

8. The Draft newsletter, Issue 29, July 25, 2012, Weavers Guild of Minnesota, Minneapolis, Minnesota

Creator:
Weavers Guild of Minnesota
Date Created:
2012-07-25
Description:
A newsletter published by the Weavers Guild of Minnesota for July 25, 2012, and containing online links to a sale at the Fiber Source store, upcoming Member Meetings with Deb Robson and Lauren Gilbertson, featured classes, a workshop with Su Butler, and a call for textile-related poems; reminders of Fiber Fair 2012, and author events with Kelly Marshall and Catherine Friend; updates from the Swatch Committee and on local construction; and outreach opportunities.
Contributing Institution:
Weavers Guild of Minnesota
Type:
Text
Format:
Newsletters

9. The Draft newsletter, Issue 28, July 18, 2012, Weavers Guild of Minnesota, Minneapolis, Minnesota

Creator:
Weavers Guild of Minnesota
Date Created:
2012-07-18
Description:
A newsletter published by the Weavers Guild of Minnesota for July 18, 2012, and containing online links to a sale at the Fiber Source store, the July Member Meeting with Deb Robson, featured classes, and a workshop with Su Butler; a reminder of Fiber Fair 2012, and of author events with Kelly Marshall and with Catherine Friend; updates from the Swatch Committee, and on local construction; and volunteer and outreach opportunities.
Contributing Institution:
Weavers Guild of Minnesota
Type:
Text
Format:
Newsletters

10. The Draft newsletter, Issue 74, July 3, 2013, Weavers Guild of Minnesota, Minneapolis, Minnesota

Creator:
Weavers Guild of Minnesota
Date Created:
2013-07-03
Description:
A newsletter published by the Weavers Guild of Minnesota for July 3, 2013, and containing a reminder that the Whorling Spinsters interest group will meet at Minnehaha Falls; information on an upcoming member meeting with Dianne Totten, a project sharing contest, and featured classes; an announcement of recent awards from the Metropolitan Regional Arts Council and the Elmer L. and Eleanor J. Andersen Foundation; a call for volunteer help with donated equipment; an article on the Whorling Spinsters study group; and a link to an online photo album of recent Guild activities.
Contributing Institution:
Weavers Guild of Minnesota
Type:
Text
Format:
Newsletters

11. The Draft newsletter, Issue 23, June 13, 2012, Weavers Guild of Minnesota, Minneapolis, Minnesota

Creator:
Weavers Guild of Minnesota
Date Created:
2012-06-13
Description:
A newsletter published by the Weavers Guild of Minnesota for June 13, 2012, and containing a list of Guild news items and featured classes with online links; a call for entries for the Guild exhibit "Unusual Fiber Sources"; information on upcoming outreach opportunities, meetings, author events, and workshops; an update on local construction; and an announcement of a basket exhibit at the Goldstein Museum of Design in St. Paul.
Contributing Institution:
Weavers Guild of Minnesota
Type:
Text
Format:
Newsletters

12. The Draft newsletter, Issue 22, June 6, 2012, Weavers Guild of Minnesota, Minneapolis, Minnesota

Creator:
Weavers Guild of Minnesota
Date Created:
2012-06-06
Description:
A newsletter published by the Weavers Guild of Minnesota for June 6, 2012, and containing an update on the Board of Directors Match Challenge; information on volunteer and outreach opportunities; an announcement of Timothy Fleming as the new Textile Center Executive; reminders of a retirement party for Margaret Miller; updates on the Midwest Weavers Conference 2015; and information on upcoming classes, outreach opportunities, meetings, author events, and workshops.
Contributing Institution:
Weavers Guild of Minnesota
Type:
Text
Format:
Newsletters

13. The Draft newsletter, Issue 109, March 26, 2014, Weavers Guild of Minnesota, Minneapolis, Minnesota

Creator:
Weavers Guild of Minnesota
Date Created:
2014-03-26
Description:
A newsletter published by the Weavers Guild of Minnesota for March 25, 2014, and containing information on upcoming meetings, interest groups, classes, and other fiber-related events; a reminder of the presentation 'Taming of the Hue' by Robyn Spady; an announcement of a spinning competition at the Textile Center in Minneapolis; an update from the Fiber Source store; congratulations to Guild member Karen Searle on her exhibit 'Heavy: The Metal Show' at Instinct Art Gallery in Minneapolis; links to online photo albums of member projects and workshop samples; a list of volunteers opportunities; and a thank you to recent Guild volunteers.
Contributing Institution:
Weavers Guild of Minnesota
Type:
Text
Format:
Newsletters

14. The Draft newsletter, Issue 108, March 19, 2014, Weavers Guild of Minnesota, Minneapolis, Minnesota

Creator:
Weavers Guild of Minnesota
Date Created:
2014-03-19
Description:
A newsletter published by the Weavers Guild of Minnesota for March 19, 2014, and containing information on upcoming meetings, interest groups, and classes; a reminder of the presentation 'Taming of the Hue' by Robyn Spady; announcements of a spinning competition and a garage sale at the Textile Center in Minneapolis; the minutes from the January and February meetings of the Guild Board of Directors; congratulations to Cassie Warholm-Wohlenhaus on her article in 'Ply' magazine; a link to an online photo album from Anita Mayer's presentation 'One Vest, Many Verses'; a list of volunteers opportunities; and a thank you to recent Guild volunteers.
Contributing Institution:
Weavers Guild of Minnesota
Type:
Text
Format:
Newsletters

15. The Draft newsletter, Issue 19, May 16, 2012, Weavers Guild of Minnesota, Minneapolis, Minnesota

Creator:
Weavers Guild of Minnesota
Date Created:
2012-05-16
Description:
A newsletter published by the Weavers Guild of Minnesota for May 16, 2012, and containing lists of new members and study group meetings; reminders of a Textile Center ceremony for Spun Gold Award winner Paula Pfaff, a retirement party for Margaret Miller, and a rare wools workshop with Deb Robson; updates on the Guild's Fiber Source Store, local construction, and the Midwest Weavers Conference 2015, and information on upcoming classes, outreach opportunities, meetings, author events, and workshops.
Contributing Institution:
Weavers Guild of Minnesota
Type:
Text
Format:
Newsletters

16. The Draft newsletter, Issue 20, May 23, 2012, Weavers Guild of Minnesota, Minneapolis, Minnesota

Creator:
Weavers Guild of Minnesota
Date Created:
2012-05-23
Description:
A newsletter published by the Weavers Guild of Minnesota for May 23, 2012, and containing a reminder of a retirement party for Margaret Miller; a call for financial support of the Guild; an announcement of the 2013 Board of Directors; a list of featured classes with online links; information on upcoming outreach opportunities, meetings, author events, and workshops; and updates on the Midwest Weavers Conference 2015, and local construction.
Contributing Institution:
Weavers Guild of Minnesota
Type:
Text
Format:
Newsletters

17. The Draft newsletter, June 2, 2021, Weavers Guild of Minnesota, Minneapolis, Minnesota

Creator:
Weavers Guild of Minnesota
Date Created:
2021-06-02
Description:
A newsletter published by the Weavers Guild of Minnesota for June 16, 2021, and containing a picture of a student tapestry from a class taught by Molly Elkind; a welcome to the new Guild board of directors; highlights of upcoming classes on SAORI weaving, and weaving on rigid heddle and table looms; an update from the Fiber Source store; information on upcoming local textile events, and about the next books for the Guild Community Read; a picture from Guild video shorts that are screening at MSP airport; a request for pictures of finished projects for the newsletter; and a list of online shopping sites that donate a percentage of the purchase price to the Guild.
Contributing Institution:
Weavers Guild of Minnesota
Type:
Text
Format:
Newsletters

18. The Draft newsletter, May 6, 2020, Weavers Guild of Minnesota, Minneapolis, Minnesota

Creator:
Weavers Guild of Minnesota
Date Created:
2020-05-06
Description:
A newsletter published by the Weavers Guild of Minnesota for May 6, 2020, and containing a picture of a rag rug by Shannon Buddha; an announcement of the new Annual Meeting date; a list of candidates for the Guild board of directors with a link to their nominee statements; a list of ways to support the Guild financially and a thank you for recent support; an introduction to the Guild's Community Read book club and a survey to determine the books to read; an update from the Rigid Heddle and New and Occasional Weavers Interest Groups; articles on the annual Guild sale, 'Plied, Dyed, and Woven' (formerly called Fiber Fair), by Kala Exworthy, Katie Oberton, and Geri Retzlaff; an article on the Guild archives with a 1965 newspaper article on the 25th anniversary of the Guild; an announcement of an exhibit including work of Chiaki O'Brien; a book review by Celeste Grant of 'The Maker's Hand: A Close Look at Textile Structures' by Peter Collingwood; a memoriam of Guild member Nedra Granquist by Judy Larson, with a link to an online obituary; an announcement that Shepherd's Harvest is cancelled due to Covid; images of works in progress by Guild member Judy Preckshot, and a request for pictures of other members' current projects; and a list of ideas for staying connected to the Guild during the Covid lockdown.
Contributing Institution:
Weavers Guild of Minnesota
Type:
Text
Format:
Newsletters

19. The Draft newsletter, May 5, 2021, Weavers Guild of Minnesota, Minneapolis, Minnesota

Creator:
Weavers Guild of Minnesota
Date Created:
2021-05-05
Description:
A newsletter published by the Weavers Guild of Minnesota for May 5, 2021, and containing a thank you to everyone involved in the online Guild auction, a picture of a donated item, and a list of comments about the auction; a highlight of upcoming classes on weaving on a table loom and understanding weaving drafts, both taught by Donna Hanson; announcements of the annual Guild meeting and list of candidates for the board of directors; information about the next books for the Guild Community Read, an exhibit on American basket weaving at the Minneapolis Institute of Art, and a job opening for a weaving teacher at Camp Ogichi Daa Kwe in International Falls, Minnesota; a reminder of a New and Occasional Weavers Group meeting on deflected double weave with Brenda Andrewson; a goodbye to departing Guild staff members Becca Foster and Ever Woodward; an article on the current issue of "Norwegian Textile Letter" about a weaving technique called vestfoldsmett; pictures of finished work by recent students; a request for pictures of finished projects for the newsletter; and a list of online shopping sites that donate a percentage of the purchase price to the Guild.
Contributing Institution:
Weavers Guild of Minnesota
Type:
Text
Format:
Newsletters

20. The Draft newsletter, May 19, 2021, Weavers Guild of Minnesota, Minneapolis, Minnesota

Creator:
Weavers Guild of Minnesota
Date Created:
2021-05-19
Description:
A newsletter published by the Weavers Guild of Minnesota for May 19, 2021, and containing a picture of a tapestry by Molly Elkind; a reminder of the annual Guild meeting and list of candidates for the board of directors; highlights of upcoming classes on spinning, weaving on a table loom and understanding weaving drafts; a link to an Instagram video by Katie Oberton; an update from the Fiber Source store; information on upcoming local textile events, and about the next books for the Guild Community Read; a goodbye to departing Guild staff members Becca Foster and Ever Woodward; an article on the current issue of 'Norwegian Textile Letter' about a weaving technique called vestfoldsmett; a request for pictures of finished projects for the newsletter; a list of online shopping sites that donate a percentage of the purchase price to the Guild; and a thank you to donors from the Un-Annual Auction.
Contributing Institution:
Weavers Guild of Minnesota
Type:
Text
Format:
Newsletters

21. Threadbenders Number 20 newsletter, September 1972, Weavers Guild of Minnesota, St. Paul, Minnesota

Creator:
Weavers Guild of Minnesota
Date Created:
1972-09
Description:
Twentieth issue of the "Threadbenders" newsletter by the Weavers Guild of Minnesota published in September 1972 and containing descriptions of upcoming activities including Guild meetings, Faribault Woolen Mill trip, the Annual Arts and Crafts Fair, and workshops in double weave, bead making, finishing techniques, and drafting, a description of Guild volunteer opportunities, a flyer for the St. Anthony Park Annual Craft Fair, and a weaving draft and swatch for tabby check or stripe.
Contributing Institution:
Weavers Guild of Minnesota
Type:
Text
Format:
Newsletters
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