Southwest Utah Branch

We are a group of spinners and weavers in Southwest Utah who get together monthly during the winter months to learn and exchange information.

We are a Branch of the Mary Meigs Atwater Weaver's Guild of Utah

Meetings

 We meet the second Saturday of each month at the Washington City library.  We also have a spinners group and a rigid heddle/small loom group. 
  • Saturday, 12 April 2025. Southwest Utah Branch Meeting. 10 am to 12:30 pm. Washington City Library, Community Room, 220 N 300 E, Washington UT. Bring your portable looms or other working projects to enjoy a social time with other fiber enthusiasts.  We welcome newcomers who want to explore weaving, spinning and other fiber crafts. Please bring your completed projects or photos for Show and Tell. We would love to see the yarn that you spin.  At each meeting we share our experiences with creating fiber projects and I always come away with new tips or ideas
  • Washington City Arts Council Spring Social is Saturday, April 5 from 6 pm to 7 pm in the newly remodeled Heritage Hall (Corner of Main & Telegraph) behind the Museum.
  • Wednesday, 9 April 2025. Southwest Utah Branch Rigid Heddle/Little Looms. 1 pm to 3 pm. Washington City Library, Community Room, 220 N 300 E, Washington UT. Bring your looms, share your work, or come to watch and learn.
  • Wednesday, 16 April 2025.  Spinners of Southwest Utah. 1 pm to 2:30 pm. Washington City Library, Community Room, 220 N 300 E, Washington UT. The focus is on fiber, spinning and dyeing and we work on projects while we share our learning.
  • Kayenta Art Show:  Eye Candy: 2D & 3D Art. Desert Spirit Art Committee Group Exhibition March 20 – April 30, 2025. Doni Pack and Mimi Rodes have pieces in this show. First Friday Opening on April 4 from 5 pm to 7 pm.
  • Monday, 14 April 2025 to Saturday, 19 Apr 2025. Colonial Village at the Washington County Fair. We will demonstrate weaving and spinning. This engaging event features a colonial-era activities and artisans’ area where families can interact with crafts, games, and activities from America’s founding period. Explore this mini colonial festival and step back in time as you enjoy hands-on experiences and lively demonstrations. Check out the demonstrations of flax processing, spinning, & weaving on Thursday and Friday from 4:00 PM to 10:00 PM and Saturday from 10:00 AM to 10:00 PM.
  • Saturday, 10 May 2025. Southwest Utah Branch Meeting. 10 am to 12:30 pm. Washington City Library, Community Room, 220 N 300 E, Washington UT.

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