Richmond Weavers and Spinners Guild seeks to promote, encourage and develop the art & craft of weaving, spinning and dyeing in our community.RWSG has approximately 30 members. We're a small guild where everyone knows each other, and everyone gets involved.We provide many resources and activities for weavers, spinners and dyers:■ Monthly guild meetings
■ Studio drop-ins
■ Study groups
■ Group projects
■ Exchanges
■ Equipment rentals
■ Library
■ Workshops
■ Sales
■ Community outreach

WHO WE ARE

JOIN

We welcome all weavers, spinners, dyers and other fiber artists to joins us - from beginners to advanced.Membership fees are $60.00 per year and due in June of each year.Complete the membership form and mail to:Richmond Weavers and Spinners Guild
- c/o Richmond Arts Centre
7700 Minoru Gate
Richmond, BC V6Y 1R9

LEARN

The Richmond Weavers and Spinners Guild offers weaving classes for adults in the winter, spring and fall each year. WEAVING – BEGINNER to INTERMEDIATE for ADULTS is taught by guild member Linda Montague at the Richmond Arts Centre.Contact Linda at the email below![email protected]

GUILD SALES

Come and visit us! Our Spring Sale happens in April and Fall Sale in November at Richmond Arts Center Annex, 7760 Minoru Gate, Richmond BC.

MEETINGS & DROP-INS

Studio drop-in times are Wednesdays 12-5pm from September to June. There is reduced time in July and August approx one session every two weeks. Meetings are held once a month during studio time at 1pm.We are located at the Richmond Cultural Centre in the Fibre Arts Studio.Richmond Cultural Centre
7700 Minoru Gate
Richmond, BC
V6Y 1R9Phone: 604-247-8300Contact us at [email protected] or come for a visit during drop-in times!

LOOMS

The Richmond Weavers & Spinners Guild owns five floor looms. These looms are in the Fibre Arts Studio and are used for group projects.Currently on the looms:
■ Leclerc 36" 4-shaft jack loom: Rag rug
■ Leclerc 45" 4-shaft jack loom: Poncho
■ Leclerc 60" 8-shaft jack loom: Blanket
■ Schacht 26" 4-shaft Baby Wolf: Tea towels
■ 12-shaft loom: Tea towels
■ 10" Ashford sampleit rigid heddle loom

RENTALS

The Richmond Weavers & Spinners (RWSG) guild has weaving & spinning equipment available for rental to the guild members.Table Looms
■ 22” 8-Harness Woolhouse with bench and stand
■ Two 15” 4-Harness LeClerc Dorothyʼs
■ 24” 4-Harness Rasmussen
■ 12” 8-Harness Sample Loom
■ Inkle Looms
■ Tablet Weaving CardsWeaving Accessories
■ Reeds, Raddles, Rods
■ Lease Sticks- all sizes, wood and metal
■ Shuttles- boat, ski, rug and stick
■ Warping Boards
■ Cone Holder
Multi Cone Rack
■ Spinning Equipment
■ Lendrum with accessories
■ Louet with 6 Bobbins
■ Spinnerette with instruction videoSpinning Accessories
■ Drum carder
■ Yarn counter
■ Drop Spindles
■ Hand Carders
■ Wool Combs

LIBRARY

The library of the Richmond Weavers & Spinners Guild (RWSG) is in the Fibre Arts Studio of the Richmond Cultural Centre. Members may borrow books during drop-ins or meetings.Our library holds over 250 books. Click here for our library catalogue.We subscribe to Handwoven, Spin-Off, and Weavers Craft.Latest acquisitions
■ Weaving Textiles That Shape Themselves: Ann Richards
■ Simple Weaves
■ The Fleece & Fiber SourcebooksRules
■ You must be a Guild member in good standing.
■ Books may be kept for one month only.
■ Certain reference books are only available for consultation in the studio.