Fellow Fiber Organizations
Check out this directory of other fiber resources in our area.
Duluth Folk School
Duluth Folk School on Superior St. in the Lincoln Park area offers regular classes and workshops, some taught by Guild members. Dovetail Cafe & Marketplace is onsite too! Call 218-481-7888 or visit their website for current class offerings and additional information.
The Nordic Center
The Nordic Center in Duluth is a non-profit organization sharing the cultures of all Nordic countries through their social, educational, and arts programs. Call (218) 831-7983 or visit their website for more information on programs, events and exhibitions.
Woodspirit School of Traditional Craft
Woodspirit School, on the shores of Lake Superior in Ashland, Wisconsin, offers workshops and events, some taught by Guild members. Visit their website for current class offerings and additional information.
North House Folk School
North House Folk School on the shore of Lake Superior offers both online and in-person classes and workshops in Grand Marais, Minnesota, several taught by Guild members. Call 218-387-9762 or visit their website for current class offerings and additional information.
Weaver’s Guild of Minnesota
The Weaver’s Guild of Minnesota hosts regular classes and workshops in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Visit their website for additional information.
Textile Center
Located in Minneapolis, Minnesota, the Textile Center’s mission is to honor textile traditions, promote excellence and innovation, and inspire widespread participation in fiber art. Visit their website for a current class list or call 612-436-0464 for more information. As a member of DFG, you are eligible for a discounted individual membership (Bamboo level) at the Textile Center in Minneapolis, MN.
Three Rivers Fibershed
Centered in Minneapolis, Minnesota, Three Rivers Fibershed’s radius extends out 175 miles (which includes Duluth!). Their mission is to “develop regional fiber systems that build soil health and protect the wellbeing of our biosphere here in Minnesota”. They offer in-person and online classes and maintain a Steward Directory on their website.
Michigan League of Handweavers
DFG’s membership in the Michigan League of Handweavers gives us the opportunity to participate in a swatch exchange with other guilds and opportunities to exhibit our work. This group consists of many fiber/weaving guilds in Michigan and surrounding states, as well as individual members as far as the UK and Asia. https://www.mlhguild.org/
Handweaver’s Guild of America
Our membership with the Handweaver’s Guild of America as an affiliate guild allows us to be part of an international network of fiber folks. This allows us to expand our education, inspiration and support of the fiber arts. https://weavespindye.org/
Workshops, Festivals and other Events
We try to keep our calendar up-to-date with fiber-related workshops, festivals and other events of interest to fiber artists in our area. If you would like your event added to our calendar, contact us.