Bill Lieske and Mark Koran review a piece of legislation during a floor session. Bill Lieske is Republican from Lonsdale and Mark Koran is a Republican from North Branch.
Melissa Wiklund and Jason Isaacson review legislation after a floor session. Melissa Wiklund is a Democrat from Bloomington and Jason Isaacson is a Democrat from Shoreview.
Mark Johnson and Kari Dziedzic converse during a floor session. Mark Johnson is a Republican from East Grand Forks and Kari Dziedzic is a Democrat from Minneapolis.
Melissa Wiklund and Susan Kent discuss legislation during a floor session in the Senate Chamber. Melissa Wiklund is a Democrat from Bloomington and Susan Kent is a Democrat from Woodbury.
Jim Abeler, John Hoffman, Jeremy Miller discuss senate business during a floor session. Jim Abeler is a Republican from Anoka, John Hoffman is a Democrat from Champlin, and Jeremy Miller is a Republican from Winona.
Mark Koran and Mary Kiffmeyer discuss legislation during a floor session in the Senate Chamber. Mark Koran is a Republican from North Branch and Mary Kiffmeyer is a Republican from Big Lake.
Ann Rest, Carrie Ruud, and Sandra Pappas discuss senate business on the Senate floor. Ann Rest is a Democrat from New Hope, Carrie Ruud is a Republican from Breezy Point, and Sandra Pappas is a Democrat from St. Paul.
Scott Newman and Justin Eichorn discuss senate business during a floor session. Scott Newman is a Republican from Hutchinson and Justin Eichorn is a Republican from Grand Rapids.
Eric Lucero and Jim Abeler discuss senate business during a floor session.Eric Lucero is a Republican from Saint Michael and Jim Abeler is a Republican from Anoka.
Jason Isaacson and Scott Jensen converse on the Senate Floor. Jason Isaacson is a Democrat from Shoreview and Scott Jensen is a Republican from Chaska.
Carla Nelson and Gene Dornink review legislation during a floor session. Carla Nelson is a Republican from Rochester and Gene Dornink is a Republican from Hayfield.
Andrew Mathews and Michael Goggin converse on the Senate Floor. Andrew Mathews is a Republican from Milaca andMichael Goggin is a Republican from Red Wing.
Bill Weber and Andrew Lang converse on the Senate Floor prior to session. Bill Weber is a Republican from Luverne and Andrew Lang is a Republican from Olivia.
Kent Eken and Omar Fateh discuss senate business prior to the strart of a floor session. Kent Eken is a Democrat from Audubon and Omar Fateh is a Democrat from Minneapolis.
Charles Wiger signs on to a bill authored by Karla Bigham during a floor session in the Senate Chamber. Charles Wiger is a Democrat from Maplewood and Karla Bigham is a Democrat from Cottage Grove.
Carolyn Laine and Erik Simonson converse on the Senate Floor. Carolyn Laine is a Democrat from Columbia Heights and Erik Simonson is a Democrat from Duluth.
Steve Green and Bruce Anderson discuss legislation during a floor session. Steve Green is a Republican from Fosston and Bruce Anderson is a Republican from Buffalo Township.
Chris Eaton, Melisa L?pez-Franzen, and Patricia Torres Ray converse on tthe Senate Floor. Chris Eaton is a Democrat from Brooklyn Center, Melisa Franzen is Democrat from Edina, and Patricia Torres Ray is a Democrat from Minneapolis.
Tom Bakk and Jeremy Miller discuss legislation during a floor session. Tom Bakk is an Independent from Cook and Jeremy Miller is a Republican from Winona.
Kari Dziedzic and Scott Dibble discuss senate business during a floor session. Kari Dziedzic is a Democrat from Minneapolis and Scott Dibble is a Democrat from Minneapolis.
Steve Drazkowski and Tou Xiong discuss senate business during a floor session. Steve Drazkowski is a Republican from Mazeppa and Tou Xiong is a Democrat from Maplewood.
Erin Murphy and Jennifer McEwen look over a piece of legislation during a floor session. Erin Murphy is a Democrat from St. Paul and Jennifer McEwen is a Democrat from Duluth.
Clare Oumou Verbeten and Heather Gustafson look over a bill during a floor session. Clare Oumou Verbeten is a Democrat from St. Paul and Heather Gustafson is a Democrat from Vadnais Heights.
Mark Johnson and David Osmek converse on the Senate Floor. Mark Johnson is a Republican from East Grand Forks and David Osmek is a Republican from Mound.
Ron Latz and Warren Limmer converse on the Senate Floor. Ron Latz is a Democrat from St. Louis Park and Warren Limmer is a Republican from Maple Grove.
Gary Dahms and Jordan Rasmusson converse during a floor session. Gary Dahms is a Republican from Redwood Falls and Jordan Rasmusson is a Republican from Fergus Falls.
Rich Draheim, Steve Cwodzinki, John Jasinski, and Jeff Howe share a moment prior to a floor session. Rich Draheim is Republican from Madison Lake, Steve Cwodzinski is a Democrat from Eden Prairie, John Jasinski is a Republican from Faribault, and Jeff How is a Republican from Rockville.
Scott Dibble and Omar Fateh look over a bill prior to the start of a floor session. Scott Dibble is Democrat from Minneapolis and Omar Fateh is a Democrat from Minneapolis.
Michael Kreun and Justin Eichorn share a moment during a floor session. Michael Kreun is a Republican from Blaine and Justin Eichorn is a Republican from Grand Rapids.
Jim Abeler and Bobby Joe Champion review materials prior to the start of session. Jim Abeler is a Republican from Anoka and Bobby Joe Champion is a Democrat from Minneapolis.
Mary Kiffmeyer and Karin Housley converse on the Senate Floor. Mary Kiffmeyer is Republican from Big Lake and Karin Housley is a Republican from Stillwater.
Robert Kupec and Sandy Pappas discuss senate business during a floor session. Robert Kupec is a Democrat from Moorhead and Sandy Pappas is a Democrat from St. Paul.
Robert Farnsworth and Nicole Mitchell discuss legislation during a floor session. Robert Farnsworth is a Republican form Hibbing and Nicole Mitchell is a Democrat from Woodbury.
Aric Putnam and Zaynab Mohamed dicuss senate business during a floor session. Aric Putnam is a Democrat from St. Cloud and Zaynab Mohamed is a Democrat from Minneapolis.
Jeremy Miller and Andrew Lang discuss senate business during a floor session in the Senate Chamber. Jeremy Miller is a Republican from Winona and Andrew Lang is Republican from Olivia.
Nathan Wesenberg and Foung Hawj review legislation during a floor session. Nathan Wesenberg is a Republican from Little Falls and Foung Hawj is a Democrat from St. Paul.
Aric Putnam and Ann Johnson Stewart discuss senate matters after adjournment of session. Aric Putnam is a Democrat from St. Cloud and Ann Johnson Stewart is a Democrat from Wayzata.
Matt Klein and Zach Duckworth converse after the adjournment of a floor session. Matt Klein is a Democrat from Mendota Heights and Zach Duckworth is a Republican from Lakeville.
John Jasinski, Gary Dahms, John Hoffman, and David Tomassoni converse on the Senate Floor. John Jasinski is a Republican from Faribault, Gary Dahms is a Republican from Redwood Falls, John Hoffman is a Democrat from Champlin, and David Tomassoni is a Democrat from Chisholm.
Michelle Benson and Sen. Roger Chamberlain discuss legislation on the Senate Floor. Michelle Benson is a Republican from Ham Lake, and Roger Chamberlain is a Republican from Lino Lakes.
Torrey Westrom and Paul Utke discuss senate business during a floor session. Torrey Westrom is a Republican from Alexandria and Paul Utke is a Republican from Park Rapids.
Andrew Mathews and Nick Frentz converse during a floor session. Andrew Mathews is a Republican from Princeton and Nick Frentz is a Democrat from North Mankato.
Bobby Joe Champion is sworn in by Supreme Court Associate Justice Natalie E. Hudson becoming the first Black President of the Senate in the Senate�s 164-year history at the time. Boby Joe Champion is a Democrat from Minneapolis.
Carla Nelson and Richard Cohen discuss senate business on the Senate Floor. Carla Nelson is a Republican from Rochester and Richard Cohen is a Demcrat from St. Paul.
Dan Hall and Bobby Joe Champion discuss legislation during a floor session in the Senate Chamber. Dan Hall is a Republican from Burnsville and Bobby Joe Champion is a Democrat from Minneapolis.
Kelly Morrison and Alice Mann discuss senate business during a floor session. Kelly Morrison is a Democrat from Deephaven and Alice Mann is a Democrat from Edina.
Calvin Bahr and Bonnie Westlin converse during a floor session. Calvin Bahr is a Republican from East Bethel and Bonnie Westlin is a Democrat from Plymouth.
Jason Rarick and Jeff Hayden discuss senate business during a floor session. Jason Rarick is a Republican from Pine City and Jeff Hayden is a Democrat from Minneapolis.
Bruce Anderson and Jerry Newton discuss legislation during a floor session in the Senate Chamber. Bruce Anderson is a Republican from Buffalo and Jerry Newton is a Democrat from Coon Rapids.
Jim Carlson and John Marty discuss senate business on the Senate Floor. Jim Carlson is a Democrat from Eagan and John Marty is a Democrat from Roseville.
Patricia Torres Ray and Chris Eaton review legislation during a floor session in the Senate Chamber. Patricia Torres Ray is a Democrat from Minneapolis and Chris Eaton is a Democrat from Brooklyn Center.
Liz Bolden and Judy Seeberger discuss senate business during a floor session. Liz Bolden is a Democrat from Rochester and Judy Seeberger is a Democrat from Afton.
Steve Cwodzinski and David Senjem discuss senate business during a floor session. Steve Cwodzinski is a Democrat from Eden Prairie and David Senjem is a Republican from Rochester.
Grant Hauschild and Ann Rest discuss senate business during a floor session. Grant Hauschild is a Democrat from Hermantown and Ann Rest is a Democrat from New Hope.
Jason Rarick and Mary Kunesh discuss senate business during a floor session. Jason Rarick is a Republican from Pine City and Mary Kunesh is a Democrat from New Brighton.
Paul Anderson and Bill Weber discuss senate business on the Senate Floor. Paul Anderson is a Republican from Plymouth and Bill Weber is Republican from Luverne.
Lindsey Port and Julia Coleman discuss Senate business during a floor session. Lindsey Port is a Democrat from Burnsville and Julia Coleman is a Republican from Chanhassen.
Torrey Westrom and Bill Ingebrigtsen conversing on the Senate floor at the Minnesota State Capitol. Torrey Westrom is a Republican representing Elbow Lake and Bill Ingebrigtsen is a Repbulican from Alexandria.
Nick Frentz and Greg Clausen discuss legislation during a floor session in the Senate Chamber. Nick Frentz is a Democrat from North Mankato and Greg Clausen is a Democrat from Apple Valley.
Eric Pratt and Rich Draheim discuss senate business during a floor session in the Senate Chamber. Eric Pratt is a Republican from Prior Lake and Rich Draheim is a Republican from Madison Lake.
Paul Gazelka and Susan Kent discuss senate business during a floor session. Paul Gazelka is a Republican from East Gull Lake and Susan Kent is a Democrat from Woodbury.
A newsletter published by the Weavers Guild of Minnesota for March 10, 2021, and containing an announcement of drop-off days for an online Guild auction; highlights of table loom and weaving draft classes taught by Donna Hanson; a reminder of the Guild Community Read of 'Indigo: In Search of the Color That Seduced the World' by Catherine McKinley, led by Mary Skoy; a call for submission of favorite methods, hacks, and tools for weaving, spinning, and dyeing; a link to a story on a collaboration between the Whorling Spinsters interest group and the International Wolf Center in Ely, Minnesota; an announcement that a jacket created by Barb Daiker is featured in 'SpinOff' magazine; a call for a co-chair for the artisan sale Plied, Dyed & Woven; information on a New and Occasional Weavers Group meeting on inspiration; images of recent finished works by Anna Landes Benz, Deb Swenson-Klatt, Mary Becker, and Beata Rydeen, and a request for pictures of members' current projects; links to 'Textiles & Tea' conversations on the Handweavers Guild of America website, and to an article on Viking-style wooden boats; a call for donations for the Fiber Source store; and a list of online shopping sites that donate a percentage of the purchase price to the Guild.
A newsletter published by the Weavers Guild of Minnesota for November 17, 2021, and containing a picture of a Christmas card created by Guild founder Hilma Berglund; an invitation to a Guild winter social over Zoom; a request for Give to the Max Day donations; highlights of upcoming classes; a recap of a Guild strategic plan presentation; a mention of a card weaving class with Karen Searle, and a picture of finished items; a call for entries to an ornament display hosted by the Portable Weavers Interest Group; a schedule of upcoming Guild activities; a reminder of an exhibit of African textiles at the Minneapolis Institute of Arts; an update on the Fiber Source store including a call for donations; information on upcoming books for the Guild Community Read; pictures of current projects from Karen Holmes, Nancy Gossell, Nancy Ebner, and students in a rigid heddle class taught by Connie LaTendresse; an introduction to the new SAORI Interest Group led by Chiaki O'Brien; and a list of online shopping sites that donate a percentage of the purchase price to the Guild.
A newsletter published by the Weavers Guild of Minnesota for June 19, 2019, and containing a picture of a yak with members of the Whorling Spinsters interest group; a call for art for an exhibit of art work inspired by the Baldishol Tapestry, and for volunteers for the Minnesota State Fair; a highlight of a spinning class taught by Anne Burgeson, and classes on SAORI and finger weaving with pictures of finished objects; a thank you to volunteers at Northern Spark festival; an article on entering work in the Minnesota State Fair; a welcome to new members and new Guild board members; a request for Guild-related photos; a reminder to use Frequent Yarn Buyers cards for the Fiber Source store; a welcome to new members; and a calendar of upcoming Guild activities.
A newsletter published by the Weavers Guild of Minnesota for November 20, 2019, and containing a holiday card created by Guild co-founder Hilma Berglund; invitations to the Guild Winter Social and Potluck, a pop-up class on spinning on an Electric Eel Wheel, and a volunteer knitting event in benefit of the International Wolf Center in Ely, Minnesota; highlights of upcoming classes with pictures of finished objects and a link to the winter course catalog; a thank you to Guild contributors during Give to the Max day; an update from the Fiber Source store and the Guild book club; congratulations to Mary Skoy for winning the Textile Center's Spun Gold award; a review of the Jacey Boggs Faulkner 's book '51 Yarns to Spin Before You Cast Off' by Marcella Edmund; announcements of an exhibit of Guatemalan textiles from the collection of Karen Searle, and a weaving exhibit at the Redwood Falls Public Library; a welcome to new members; and a calendar of upcoming Guild activities.
A newsletter published by the Weavers Guild of Minnesota for November 7, 2018, and containing reminders of the Fiber Fair sale and Give to the Max day; a report on a member listening session with the board of directors; a picture of weaving on a floor loom; a link to the winter/spring class schedule and a reminder to register for workshops with Patsy Zawistoski; highlights of classes on color & weave and spinning on a wheel; biographies of Guild members Roberta Zeug Shell, Becka Rahn, Barb Ungs, and Maddy Bartsch; a call for participants in a rug exhibit at the Hopkins Center for the Arts; information on a display by the Scandinavian Weavers Interest Group, the exhibit 'Selections from the Weavers Guild of Minnesota' at the Metropolitan Regional Arts Council, an exhibit by the Rum River Handweavers Guild in Anoka, Minnesota, the Guild as a dealer for Schacht Spindle, and work by Carole Hallman; a schedule of interest group meetings; an article on the Textile Center Library; an announcement of a weaving tour of southern Sweden; an update from the Guild Archive Committee; a welcome to new members; and a calendar of upcoming Guild activities.
A newsletter published by the Weavers Guild of Minnesota for November 8, 2017, and containing a picture of a Saori weaving class with Chiaki O'Brien; a reminder of the annual meeting and vote for board members; an article on the upcoming exhibit 'Traditional Norwegian Weaving: American Reboot'; a highlight of a Navajo Weaving class and a list of other summer classes; a welcome to new members; a link to the results of a Guild quiz; a call for volunteers for the Minnesota State Fair, the Midsummer Festival at Lyngblomsten Elder Community, and the Northern Spark Art Festival; a thank you to Guild members who demonstrated at Shepherd's Harvest at the Lake Elmo fairgrounds; interest group updates; a list of residency and grant opportunities; and a list of upcoming Guild events.
A newsletter published by the Weavers Guild of Minnesota for November 6, 2019, and containing reminders of the October member meeting, a Guild viewing and discussion of an exhibit on Navajo textiles at the Minneapolis Institute of Art, and workshop on weaving with painted strips taught by Dave Browne; a list of featured classes with pictures of finished objects; a thank you to donors in the end-of-year fundraising campaign, to volunteers and supporters of the Fiber Source sale of donated goods, and volunteers who demonstrated at the Minnesota State Fair; an announcement that the Guild video "Weaving and Spinning Sustain Us" was nominated for an Upper Midwest Emmy award; information on local fiber-related events; a welcome to new members; and a calendar of upcoming Guild activities.
A newsletter published by the Weavers Guild of Minnesota for October 23, 2019, and containing invitations to a presentation on building a Norwegian sailboat with Martha Brummitt, and a lecture on Norwegian tapestry artist Frida Hansen by Robby LaFleur; a letter from the incoming board president Celeste Grant; highlights of an upcoming workshop on spinning flax into linen with Wendy Johnson, and featured November classes, an article on the Guild's swatch archive with pictures of six swatches; information on a New and Occasional Weavers meeting on crackle weave with Lucy Brusic, and on local fiber-related events; a review of the book '51 Yarns to Spin Before You Cast Off' by Jacey Boggs Faulkner; a thank you to volunteers and supporters of the Fiber Source sale of donated goods, and to donors in the end-of-year fundraising campaign; a reminder of an exhibit at the Guild of award-winning work from the Minnesota State Fair; a welcome to new members; and a calendar of upcoming Guild activities.
A newsletter published by the Weavers Guild of Minnesota for October 21, 2020, and containing an announcements of a fall fundraising campaign, and an amendment to the Guild bylaws creating a Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee; a picture of a handspun and hand woven jacket by Barb Daiker; a highlight of online drafting classes taught by Donna Hanson; an invitation to a member listening session with the Guild's board of directors; images of projects by Guild members Dan Breva, Katya Oicherman, Tia Keo, Madeleine Philpott, and Nancy Ebner; a recap of the recent Guild Community Read book club meeting led by Guild librarian Mary Skoy; an invitation to an exhibit at the Textile Center celebrating the Guild's 80th anniversary; a letter from board president Linda Soranno on the Guild's response to COVID-19; a call for entries to a virtual weaving exhibit by Olivier Masson; links to an interactive color wheel, an auction featuring work by Guild member Susa Hensel, and an advertisement for a weaving studio assistant; information on an upcoming meeting of the New and Occasional Weaving group; and a list of online shopping sites that donate a percentage of purchases to the Guild.
A newsletter published by the Weavers Guild of Minnesota for October 10, 2018, and containing an announcement of workshops with Patsy Zawistoski, Molly Elkins, and Karen Donde; a list of upcoming classes with pictures of finished objects; an invitation to a member listening session with the board of directors; calls for volunteers for the Fiber Fair sale, participants in a rug exhibit at the Hopkins Center for the Arts, and nominations for Member Spotlights in upcoming newsletters; an article on Guild entries to the Minnesota State Fair and the Karen Weaving Circle; a reminder of the exhibit 'Selections from the Weavers Guild of Minnesota' at the Metropolitan Regional Arts Council; a schedule of interest group meetings; a note on the New and Occasional Weavers study group in 'Handwoven' magazine; a link to an article on the Guild's founding in 1940; an article on rugs woven and donated by the Rag Rug Study Group in honor of deceased Guild member Chuck Benson; a welcome to new members; and a calendar of upcoming Guild activities.
A newsletter published by the Weavers Guild of Minnesota for October 25, 2017, and containing an announcement of a class on e-spinning; a list of summer classes; a welcome to new members; a biography of Phyllis Waggoner; a link to a Guild quiz; a call for volunteers for the Midsummer Festival at Lyngblomsten Elder Community; information on Northern Spark Art Festivalin St. Paul and Minneapolis, and on transporting equipment to Midwest Weavers Conference 2017; an article on Hilma Berglund and her Minnesota Multi-Use Loom; a reminder of the Guild's annual member meeting; and a list of upcoming Guild events.
A newsletter published by the Weavers Guild of Minnesota for October 11, 2017, and containing an announcement of the sale of Guild logo pins; a reminder of a color workshop with Cameron Taylor-Brown, a list of highlighted classes and an update on spring classes; a welcome to new members; an update from the Fiber Source store; a photo from the 1982 birthday celebration of musician John Cage at the Walker Institute, including a weaving demonstration; an article on the current Rag Rug Study Group exhibit 'Bridging Rugs' in the Guild classroom, and an announcement that the group will present an exhibit at Midwest Weavers Conference 2017; and a list of upcoming Guild events.
A newsletter published by the Weavers Guild of Minnesota for November 4, 2020, and containing a thank you to donors in the fall fundraising campaign and quotes from three donors; a highlight of online drafting classes taught by Donna Hanson; images of projects by Guild members Dan Breva, Katya Oicherman, Tia Keo, and Madeleine Philpott, and a request for pictures of members' current projects; a link to an overview of the member listening session with the Guild's board of directors; announcements of a sale on donated items at the Fiber Source store, a holiday ornament challenge sponsored by the Portable Weavers interest group, an amendment to the Guild bylaws creating a Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee, and open board positions with the Three Rivers Fibershed; a call for votes for the next Guild Community Read; an obituary of Guild member Janet Meany; information on an upcoming meeting of the New and Occasional Weaving group; an invitation to an exhibit at the Textile Center celebrating the Guild's 80th anniversary; a letter from board president Linda Soranno on the Guild's response to COVID-19; a call for entries to a virtual weaving exhibit by Olivier Masson, and an advertisement for a weaving studio assistant; and a list of online shopping sites that donate a percentage of the purchase price to the Guild.
A newsletter published by the Weavers Guild of Minnesota for October 9, 2019, and containing a reminder of the October member meeting; an invitation to a group viewing and discussion of an exhibit on Navajo textiles at the Minneapolis Institute of Art; information on a painting and weaving class taught by Dave Browne; a list of featured classes with pictures of finished objects; a thank you to donors in the end-of-year campaign, to volunteers and supporters of the Fiber Source sale of donated goods, and to volunteers who demonstrated at the Minnesota State Fair; information on local fiber-related events; a welcome to new members; and a calendar of upcoming Guild activities.
A newsletter published by the Weavers Guild of Minnesota for October 24, 2018, and containing an invitation to a member listening session with the board of directors; a report on a warp-weighted loom weaving class with Melba Granlund; highlights of a log cabin class taught by Nedra Granquist and a macrame class taught by Doreen Hartzell, with registration links; a list of upcoming classes with pictures of finished objects; a reminder of the upcoming Fiber Fair sale; biographies of Guild members Karen Mallin, Anna Landes Benz, and Susan Larson Fleming; a call for participants in a rug exhibit at the Hopkins Center for the Arts and for nominations for Member Spotlights in upcoming newsletters; information on a display by the Scandinavian Weavers Interest Group, an exhibit by the Rum River Handweavers Guild in Anoka, Minnesota, and work by Carole Hallman; an article on Guild entries to the Minnesota State Fair and the Karen Weaving Circle; a schedule of interest group meetings; a reminder that the Guild has a blog; a welcome to new members; and a calendar of upcoming Guild activities.
A newsletter published by the Weavers Guild of Minnesota for September 12, 2018, and containing a thank you to everyone who participated in the Guild's Fiscal Year End campaign with a photograph of the Guild executive committee; a highlight of a deflected double weave class; a list of upcoming classes with pictures of finished objects; an article on the exhibit 'Selections from the Weavers Guild of Minnesota' at the Metropolitan Regional Arts Council; a reminder of the September Guild Member Meeting with presentations on the Fiber Fair sale and 'Fiber Lovers Enjoy Japan' with Chiaki O'Brien; an article on Fiber Fair with links to registration and an offer for Fiber Fair participants to have their sale items professionally photographed for use in advertising; an article on member meetings; a schedule of interest group meetings; a welcome to new members; a thank you to recent Guild volunteers; and a calendar of upcoming Guild activities.
A newsletter published by the Weavers Guild of Minnesota for September 23, 2020, and containing a letter from board president Linda Soranno on the Guild's response to COVID-19; announcements of an online talk on harvesting dye plant seeds by Maddy Bartsch, and the Guild's 2020 Virtual State Fair; virtual studio tours with Katie Oberton and Kelly Marshall; an invitation to the October Guild Community Read book club meeting led by Mary Skoy; an announcement of an amendment to the Guild bylaws creating a Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee; links to a talk on weaving and social change by Guild member Tia Leo, and an appointment sheet for the Fiber Source store; an introduction to the new chair of the Education Committee, Heather MacKenzie; a spotlight on the interest and study groups Banditos, New and Occasional Weavers, Rigid Heddle, Rag Rug, Dobby Weavers, Scandinavian Weavers; Whorling Spinsters, and Portable Weavers; a request for pictures of members' current projects; and a list of ways to support the Guild financially.
A newsletter published by the Weavers Guild of Minnesota for September 13, 2017, and containing an advertisement for the Fiber Source store; announcements that registration is open for Fiber Fair 2017, and that the Guild has become certified by W.A.G.E., an organization that supports payment standards for artists; a call for entries for an exhibition of works by Guild instructors at the Paradise Center for the Arts in Faribault, Minnesota, and for a Guild exhibit of pieces that won Minnesota State Fair ribbons; reminders of the upcoming tied weave workshop with Robyn Spady, and of the application deadline for a spring semester internship at the Guild; information on upcoming classes and other fiber-related events; a welcome to new Guild Board members; an application for residency at The Future artists' space; an article on the 'Year of Linen'; a reminder of the Guild booth at the Taste of Northeast in Minneapolis; and a thank you to Guild members who demonstrated at the Northeast Farmers Market.
A newsletter published by the Weavers Guild of Minnesota for October 7, 2020, and containing a picture of a rag rug being woven by Karen Mallin as part of a Rag Rug Study Group project; an invitation to the October Guild Community Read book club meeting led by Mary Skoy; information on upcoming online classes; images of projects by Guild members Dan Breva, Katya Oicherman, Tia Keo, and Nancy Ebner; a letter from board president Linda Soranno on the Guild's response to COVID-19; announcements of an amendment to the Guild bylaws creating a Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee, and a member listening session with the Guild's board of directors, and a clearance sale at the Fiber Source store, and an upcoming meeting of the New and Occasional Weaving group; an invitation to an exhibit at the Textile Center celebrating the Guild's 80th anniversary; a spotlight on the interest and study groups Banditos, New and Occasional Weavers, Rigid Heddle, Rag Rug, Dobby Weavers, Scandinavian Weavers; Whorling Spinsters, and Portable Weavers; and a list of ways to support the Guild financially.
A newsletter published by the Weavers Guild of Minnesota for October 20, 2021, and containing a picture of Gayle Groebner weaving on the current project by the Rag Rug Study Group; an invitation to a Guild strategic plan presentation; highlights of upcoming classes; updates on Guild hours and schedule of activities; reminders of the October Member Meet-Up on Zoom, and a New and Occasional Weavers Group meeting about navigating Handweaving.net with Gerri Barosso; a call for entries to an ornament display hosted by the Portable Weavers Interest Group; a report on the recent Guild Community Read of "A Perfect Red" by Amy Butler Greenfield, and information on upcoming books; an update on the Fiber Source store including a call for donations; an introduction to the new SAORI Interest Group led by Chiaki O'Brien; pictures of current projects from Nancy Ebner, Nancy Potek, and Jodi Home; and a list of online shopping sites that donate a percentage of the purchase price to the Guild.
A newsletter published by the Weavers Guild of Minnesota for September 11, 2019, and containing a reminder of a volunteer appreciation reception at the home of outgoing board member Susan Larson-Fleming and talk by visiting artist Susan Iverson; an article on the Guild video 'Fighting Dementia and Stress With Weaving'; a call for donations to the Guild, and for volunteers for Textile Week MSP at Gaviidae Commons in Minneapolis; a highlight of a class on SAORI weaving and a list of featured classes; a thank you to volunteers who demonstrated at the Minnesota State Fair and congratulations to Creative Activities winners, with a picture of two entries and a link to a list of ribbon winners; an announcement that the Guild video "Weaving and Spinning Sustain Us" was nominated for an Upper Midwest Emmy award; information about local fiber-related events; a welcome to new members; and a calendar of upcoming Guild activities.
A newsletter published by the Weavers Guild of Minnesota for September 25, 2019, and containing a thank you to volunteers who demonstrated at the Minnesota State Fair with a picture of the Guild's booth; a call for volunteers for Textile Week MSP at Gaviidae Commons in Minneapolis; information on the upcoming member meeting and local fiber-related events; a biography of Guild instructor Meg Stump and the pin loom classes that she will be teaching; a list of featured classes with pictures of finished objects; an announcement that the Guild video "Weaving and Spinning Sustain Us" was nominated for an Upper Midwest Emmy award; congratulations to State Fair Creative Activities winners, with a link to a list of ribbon winners; an invitation to a presentation on building a Norwegian sailboat with Martha Brummitt; a welcome to new members; and a calendar of upcoming Guild activities.
A newsletter published by the Weavers Guild of Minnesota for September 22, 2021, and containing an announcement of a Guild exhibit of State Fair ribbon winners and pictures of several winning entries, an article on the Guild-sponsored special awards with a list of winners, and a thank you to Guild members who demonstrated at the Fair; highlights of upcoming classes on band weaving, needle felting, and blending board basics; a description of policies developed for re-opening the Guild after the Covid-19 pandemic; an update on the Fiber Source store including a report on the recent donated-goods sale; reminders of a New and Occasional Weavers Group meeting about weaving sett with Barb Yarusso, and the upcoming Guild Community Read; pictures of current projects from Kate Rardin-Leagy, Joe Rubin, and Traci Ohlmann; a welcome to the new fiscal year by operations manager Karin Knudsen; an announcement that the Plied, Dyed, & Woven artisan sale was cancelled due to concerns over Covid-19; a thank you to outgoing board members and welcome to the new board of directors; information on local fiber events; 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.
A newsletter published by the Weavers Guild of Minnesota for September 12, 2018, and containing a picture of fiber on a drum carder; an invitation to a member listening session with the board of directors; a highlight of a rigid heddle class with a registration link; an announcement of a grant to the Guild from the Metropolitan Regional Arts Council; a list of upcoming classes with pictures of finished objects; a reminder to register for the Guild's Fiber Fair sale; articles on the exhibit 'Selections from the Weavers Guild of Minnesota' at the Metropolitan Regional Arts Council, and on rugs woven and donated by the Rag Rug Study Group in honor of deceased Guild member Chuck Benson; a schedule of interest group meetings; information on an exhibit by Karen Searle at Agnes Scott College in Decatur, Georgia; congratulations to Heather MacKenzie for receiving a Textile Center Jerome project grant; a link to the member meeting schedule; a welcome to new members; and a calendar of upcoming Guild activities.
A newsletter published by the Weavers Guild of Minnesota for October 6, 2021, and containing a picture of the current project by the Scandinavian Weaving Study Group; an invitation to a Guild strategic plan presentation; an announcement of a workshop on split-shed weaving with Deborah Silver, and a talk on the textile industry in V'sterg'tland, Sweden by Wendy J. Johnson at the American Swedish Institute; highlights of upcoming classes; an update on the Fiber Source store including a report on the recent donated-goods sale and a call for donations; an introduction to the new SAORI Interest Group led by Chiaki O'Brien; reminders of a New and Occasional Weavers Group meeting about weaving sett with Barb Yarusso, and the upcoming Guild Community Read; a call for entries to an ornament display hosted by the Portable Weavers Interest Group; a thank you from the San Antonio Handweavers Guild for the donation of the book 'A Thread Through time'; an announcement of a Guild exhibit of State Fair ribbon winners and pictures of several winning entries, and an article on the Guild-sponsored special awards with a list of winners; pictures of current projects from Kate Rardin-Leagy, Joe Rubin, and Traci Ohlmann; a reminder that the Plied, Dyed, & Woven artisan sale was cancelled due to concerns over Covid-19; a welcome to new board members; information on local fiber events; 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.
A newsletter published by the Weavers Guild of Minnesota for September 9, 2020, and containing a picture of a wall hanging by Guild member Sandy Baron; information on two upcoming online drafting classes; links to an online tour of Shepherd Bay Farm near Alexandria, Minnesota, by Kathy Sletto and her essay 'The Wisdom of Sheep'; invitations to the October Guild Community Read book club meeting led by Mary Skoy, and to an interest group mixer via Zoom and a picture of a band woven by Keith Pierce; last call for entries to the Guild's 2020 Virtual State Fair; a thank you to board members whose term have ended, and welcome to new board members; an announcement of an amendment to the Guild bylaws creating a Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee; a reminder that the Fiber Source store is open by appointment and a call for donated goods; instructions for joining the New and Occasional Weavers Group meeting via Zoom; images of works in progress by Guild member Joe Rubin; a reminder of an exhibit of textiles inspired by the Baldishol Tapestry, at Norway House in Minneapolis; a request for pictures of other members' current projects; a thank you to sustaining members; and a list of ways to support the Guild financially.
A newsletter published by the Weavers Guild of Minnesota for September 27, 2017, and containing an advertisement for the Fiber Source store; announcements that registration is open for Fiber Fair 2017, and that the Guild has become certified by W.A.G.E., an organization that supports payment standards for artists; a call for entries for an exhibition of works by Guild instructors at the Paradise Center for the Arts in Faribault, Minnesota, and for a Guild exhibit of pieces that won Minnesota State Fair ribbons; reminders of the upcoming tied weave workshop with Robyn Spady, and of the application deadline for a spring semester internship at the Guild; information on upcoming classes and other fiber-related events; a welcome to new Guild Board members; an application for residency at The Future artists' space; an article on the 'Year of Linen'; a reminder of the Guild booth at the Taste of Northeast in Minneapolis; and a thank you to Guild members who demonstrated at the Northeast Farmers Market.
A newsletter published by the Weavers Guild of Minnesota for September 8, 2021, and containing a welcome to the new fiscal year by operations manager Karin Knudsen; pictures of finished objects from Melba Granlund's rigid heddle class, and a beginning floor loom class; highlights of upcoming classes on and a throw woven by Mona Phaff; on SAORI; a description of policies developed for re-opening the Guild after the Covid-19 pandemic; an announcement that the Plied, Dyed, & Woven artisan sale was cancelled due to concerns over Covid-19; a thank you to outgoing board members and welcome to the new board of directors; an update on the Fiber Source store; reminders of a New and Occasional Weavers Group meeting about shuttles, and the upcoming Guild Community Read; a thank you to State Fair demonstrators; announcements of an exhibit at the M and NewStudio Gallery in St Paul, and registration for the Minnesota Federation of Weavers' Guilds and Fiber Artists retreat in Alexandria, Minnesota; a link to a residency opportunity at Unstable Design Lab; 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.
A newsletter published by the Weavers Guild of Minnesota for February 27, 2019, and containing information on a screening of the film 'RiverBlue' and a link to an interview with the filmmaker; an invitation to Last Thursday Lunch at the Guild; a call for entries in the Guild exhibit 'Every Kind of Maker's Tool' at Owatonna Arts Center, and for members to join the Guild's board of directors; a highlight of the class 'Color to Cloth: Sharpen Your Personal Color Sense' taught by Kala Exworthy, and a list of upcoming classes with pictures of finished objects; a biography of Guild member Dan Bravo with a picture of a shawl that he wove; an announcement of an open house and collaborative art project celebrating the 25th anniversary of the Textile Center, and the March member meeting with Molly Elkind; a volunteer opportunity at Gale Woods Farm; an explanation of changes to the Guild's board of directors; interest group updates; a welcome to new members; and a calendar of upcoming Guild activities.