Current Guild Events
Tapestry Study Group Show2012 Annual Sale
Outreach Opportunities
Programs and Workshops
The May 2012 issue of The Beat
Welcome to HGB
The Handweavers Guild of Boulder has been active since 1963, and includes over 300 members with interests in all fiber media: weaving, knitting, felting, spinning, beadwork, quilting, dyeing, basketry, paper, crochet, and surface design. We're an enthusiastic mix of hobbyists, artisans, and professional artists.
Throughout the fall, winter and spring, we have monthly meetings, both day and evening versions, and programs and workshops. Membership information is available on the About Us page.
Contact our HGB representative with questions about the Guild. Contact the the web monitor with questions about this website.
Out and About
Colorado Weavers Day
The Rocky Mountain Weavers Guild is hosting Colorado Weavers Day on May 19, 2012, at The American Mountaineering Center in Golden. The speakers are: Deborah Chandler, Gloria Chonay from Guatemala, Anita Luvera Mayer, Edwina Bringle, and Sarah Saulson.
Guilds from across the state are preparing wonderful displays of their members' work to show off their latest accomplishments. Many awards will be given for outstanding artwork. Mayan Hands has designed a handwoven shoulder bag you can pre-order on the Colorado Weavers Day website. This offer is a fundraiser for Mayan Hands, Deborah's fair trade organization supporting Guatemalan weavers. The registration form and other information are available at the Colorado Weavers Day website. The registration deadline is May 1st.
HGB will have a table for guild members to display their works and compete for prizes. At the May Evening Guild meeting, Estelle Torpy will collect items members wish to display. At the May Day Guild meeting, Sue Hintz-Siegrist will collect items during wish to display.
Pagosa Fiber Festival
The Pagosa Fiber Festival happens May 24th through 26th, at Pagosa Springs. Check out out their website for registration forms and more information.
Salida Fiber Festival
The Salida Fiber Festival happends September 8th and 9th in Riverside park in Salida. Check out their website for more information.
Guild News
Tapestry Study Group Show
The Tapestry Study Group of the Handweavers Guild of Boulder cordially invites you to attend an exhibit of beautifully handwoven tapestries. This free event will be held at Shuttle, Spindles, and Skeins (classroom) 635 S. Broadway in Boulder. As a special guest, please join us at a reception on Friday, May 18, 2012 6 pm to 8 pm to celebrate the opening of our exhibit. Hours of the show are: Thursday, May 17, 2012 10 am to 6 pm; Friday, May 18, 2012 10 am to 8 pm; and Saturday, May 19, 2012 10 am to 6 pm. Take a look at our study group's gallery for examples of our work.
Outreach Opportunity
There are several outreach opportunities coming up. Please visit the Outreach Page for more information.
Membership Renewal
Membership in the Guild runs from June 1 through May 31. The Membership Registration Form, for the 2012-2013 year is now available. Renew your membership now and avoid the fall rush!
May Programs
The presentation for the Day Guild is "Crafts of Our Mothers". The Evening Guild will host their annual Challenge and Swap. More information about both presentations is on the programs and workshops page
Boulder County Fair
The 2012 Boulder County Fair will be held at the Boulder County Fairgrounds in Longmont from Wednesday, August 1, through Sunday, August 5. You are encouraged to enter yarn which you have spun and handwoven items. Rules and entry classes will be available at the Boulder County Fair website after May 1. You may leave your hand spun and woven items at Shuttles between July 23rd and July 31 at 4:00. On Wednesday morning August 1, items will be accepted at the Fairgrounds between 9:00 and noon. The judges will critique each item during the afternoon. Prizes include ribbons and gift certificates, for novices and juniors and the most experienced.
We need demonstrators for Thursday through Sunday 10:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. Equipment for demos will will be provided, or you can bring your own. Please contact Buff Palm if you will be able to help. Lots of excited children and curious adults will thank you.
2011 Annual Sale Juried Show
We have collected up the data about the Annual Sale Juried Show and posted it as a link on the Gallery page. Unfortunately we don't have pictures of all the entries. If you have pictures of the show that you would like to be placed in the gallery, please contact the Sales Chair.
If you have any problems viewing any of the pages, please contact the web monitor.