Mission
The New York Guild of Handweavers (NYGH) provides inspiration, information and mutual support to anyone interested in weaving, tapestry, spinning or fiber arts.
Programs
Everyone is welcome to attend our meetings. Member skill levels range from beginners to professionals, but everyone has a love for fiber arts. Meetings are free for members.
Our monthly programs run from September through May on Saturdays at 1pm Eastern. See the Program Calendar page for a list of speakers, activities and dates.
In-person meetings will be at the School of Visual Arts and streamed via Zoom.
School of Visual Arts: 132 West 21st Street, Rm 418F (between 6th & 7th Avenues)
Members will be sent the Zoom link a week before each meeting. Didn't get the email link? Use the Contact Us form to request it again.
11:45am — Arrive at SVA or log into Zoom and get connected to the meeting
12:00 pm — Show & Tell. We will send out instructions on how to display your latest creations and tell us all about it!
1:00 pm — One hour program presented by a noted speaker, followed by a brief Q&A
Zoom Code of Conduct
Our guild offers a safe and welcoming environment to listen, learn, and share ideas. To this end, we ask participants to not operate a motor vehicle while attending our guild meetings and events remotely via Zoom.
NYGH Newsletter
The NYGH newsletter comes out regularly before each meeting and has material describing the upcoming meeting, as well as announcements of textile-related shows and activities. It is automatically sent to members.