About twice a year, DFG members and friends gather to process flax that was grown in our area, preparing the plant to be spun into linen. These photos illustrate the breaking, scutching, and hackling of the fiber. Want to learn... View Article
A few weeks ago, it was Shearing Day! With this summer heat, alpacas at Dream Chaser Farm needed some help keeping cool and DFG members were on hand to help.
DFG announces the opening reception for the art exhibit at the MacRostie gallery in Grand Rapids. This exhibit is the 2nd of 4 exhibits in 2023 to celebrate our 50 years. It will include a few pieces from the Tweed... View Article
Have you visited the DFG 50th Anniversary art exhibit at the Tweed Museum of Art yet? No? You have just under a week to see these beauties displayed and it is worth the trip.
We have rescheduled our farm tours as below. Everyone is welcome to join us at these events. Check the 50th Anniversary page for more details and directions. May 23, 5:00-7:00 pm Alpaca shearing at Dream Chaser Farm Alpacas May 24,... View Article
DFG sends a big thank you to all attendees and volunteers at last weekend’s rummage sale. The first 1.5 hours saw a nonstop line of buyers of fiber goodies and the Guild grossed more than 30 % over last year!... View Article
The DFG Rummage sale is less than 2 weeks away! Are you ready to shop? Have you tagged you items for sale? This event is open to everyone. Details here.
The DFG Anniversary Farm Tours, originally scheduled for May 6, have been cancelled due to both spring floods and an intense lambing season. An alternate farm tour on May 23 is in the works and details will be available soon. ... View Article
This Saturday, DFG will be spinning at the Duluth Folk School from 10 am- 2 pm. Spinning Doctor Dave will be there to troubleshoot spinning equipment that needs repair. The public and Guild members are invited to bring in spinning... View Article
If you are looking for a way to brighten up the last days of winter here in Duluth, DFG has just the classes for you! Between mid-April through June, we have openings in: ** Wet Felting using Naturally Dyed Pre-Felts... View Article
