The Burr House Spinners and Weavers Guild is a vibrant collection of fibre art enthusiasts, artisans, and artists. The Guild has been active in the Richmond Hill, Ontario community since 1982. Guild members’ skills range from novice to experienced in a wide variety of fibre arts, including spinning, weaving, knitting, crocheting, quilting, dyeing, felting, basketry and tapestry. So that our members can learn, create, and share knowledge in the fibre arts, our supportive environment includes:
.. monthly Guild meetings on Zoom where presentations are done by experts from afar as well as from within the Guild
.. opportunities to Show & Share projects with each other - to share techniques and inspire others
… a fully equipped weaving studio with floor looms and work stations accessible every day to members to create in
… an extensive reference lending library that includes books, magazines and other publications about weaving and spinning as well as other fiber arts, textile history and methods from around the world and contemporary approach.
.. a collection of specialty equipment that can be used in the Guild Hall as well as borrowed for home use
.. speciatly interest groups that meet weekly and monthly, in person as well as on Zoom, to explore new techniques and to work with others who can give feedback and encouragement
… demonstrations, presentations and workshops by guild members and/or guest speakers… monthly Zoom meetings, weekly online interest group get togethers
… weekly drop ins for members to work on personal art projects
… community outreach demonstrations and collaboration with other local organizations to support the arts
… Guild Member sales opportunities twice a year in our Burr House Artisan Gallery
