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is a weekly conversation with some of the most respected fiber artists in the field today to discuss the artists' artwork and their creative journey. Textiles & Tea takes place every Tuesday at 4:00 PM (ET) and is broadcast via Zoom and Facebook Live. These broadcasts are free to view and open to
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for members to take non-accredited fiber art workshops and classes or to attend a fiber art regional conference and financial assistance for teaching members to offer classes to beginning weaving and spinning students. Available grants include the Silvio and Eugenia Petrini Grant, the Mearl K. Gable
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features a broad spectrum of articles about the fiber arts, including design, history, shows, education, products, books, national and international textile news, as well as updates about HGA programs and people, and information received from local and regional guilds. The magazine's readership is
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is a one-day online symposium spotlights leading professional and industry trendsetters, sharing their experiences and providing insights on the diverse and changing landscape of textiles and fiber art. The symposium is open to all, but is geared toward young professionals, recent graduates, and
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is a celebration of HGA's international membership. Fiber artists from around the world join a variety of activities and events in celebration of the heritage of spinning and weaving. Spinning and Weaving Week is celebrated every October during the first full week of the month (Monday-Sunday).
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for students enrolled in accredited academic programs in the United States and Canada. The scholarships fund students furthering their education in the field of fiber arts, including textile research, history, and conservation. Rather than financial need, scholarship funds are awarded based on
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is a prominent biennial conference that brings together thousands of fiber arts enthusiasts to enjoy exhibits by artists from around the world, take seminars and workshops by prestigious and innovative leaders, build community, tour artist studios, and shop at a fiber art marketplace.
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is an annual exhibit of juried works showcasing fiber art on a small scale. The exhibit opens each summer and then is available to tour to galleries and museums throughout the United States for the duration of a year to raise awareness and appreciation for the fiber arts.
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is a one-day virtual learning experience to educate, motivate, and inspire fiber art guilds. Through panels and discussions, the Retreat seeks to strengthen guild leadership, unite organizations, and provide a platform for the sharing of ideas.
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is made possible by a generous donation in honor of the late Gerald and Esther Dendel to foster studies in handweaving. Dendel Scholarship funds may be used for tuition as well as materials or travel as determined on a case-by-case basis.
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are open to active HGA members and are ideal for personal use or guild study groups. Exchanges include the Handspun Skein Exchange, the Handwoven Bookmark Exchange, the Handwoven Towel Exchange, and the Handwoven Scarf Exchange.
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is to educate, support and inspire the fiber art community.  The organization is non-profit and has an international membership. Members include
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artistic and technical excellence and/or on demonstrated excellence in research of textiles, textile history, and textile conservation.
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in Toronto, Canada, its first biennial meeting outside the U.S. The conference was co-hosted by the
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When Technology Fails: A Manual for Self-reliance, Sustainability, and Surviving the Long Emergency
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The Handweavers Guild of America (HGA) was founded in 1969. The well-known New York weaver
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Founded in 1969 to inspire creativity and encourage excellence in the fiber arts, the
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was one of the founders and served on the guild's first board of directors. HGA's
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approximately 4,000 per issue. It is available for members in print and online.
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The Guild Sourcebook of Residential Art: Your Guide to the Artful Home
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Schaefer, Jill; Beausire, Laura; Schuessler, Melita (2006-01-01).
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Brewer, Robert Lee (2011-09-02). "Shuttle Spindle & Dyepot".
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A Fine Line: Studio Crafts in Ontario from 1930 to the Present
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In support of the fiber community, HGA provides a variety of
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Published quarterly and distributed to all HGA Members,
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Yarn Works: How to Spin, Dye, and Knit Your Own Yarn
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Atlanta, Georgia
34°02′05″N 84°05′21″W / 34.034745°N 84.089087°W / 34.034745; -84.089087
www.weavespindye.org
Berta Frey
mission
weavers
spinners
dyers
basketmakers
Atlanta, Georgia
educational opportunities
resources
Textile Exchange Programs
HGA provides financial grant assistance
HGA also offers scholarships
The Dendel Scholarship
Textiles & Tea
Recordings can be found on HGA's YouTube page.
Spinning and Weaving Week
Career in Textiles
Guild Development Retreat
Small Expressions
Ontario Crafts Council
Ontario Handweavers & Spinners
Convergence®
Affiliate Fiber Arts Guilds
Professional Members
Fiber Arts Calendar
Shuttle Spindle & Dyepot

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