Northwest Arkansas Handweavers Guild

10/13/2026

This past weekend's NWA Meeting focused on Drawloom Weaving. Marty Benson, Debbie Davis, and Anitra Fay introduced many of us to this amazing machine and showed us how detailed it can be. We learned about the history of the drawloom and about Jacquard and his looms as well.

Watch this (silent) video to see a Jacquard loom in action!

The Jacquard mechanism, first demonstrated in 1801, simplified the ...

10/06/2026

First New Weaver’s Class of Fall ✅

This weekend four newbies were taught all the basics of weaving on a floor loom. They completed two projects, the first of which the warp was already beautifully prepared for them by teachers Deborah and Laura! Spoiled! The next day they learned how to dress the loom, how to change tie ups, and create a piece fully their own.

This is an amazing class and spots fill up FAST. We have openings in October and November 2027 - if you have a friend who might be interested, point them to our website https://www.nwahandweaversguild.org/events-and-classes

09/17/2026

🍂 We’re headed to the Cane Hill Harvest Festival this Saturday, September 19! Come enjoy a day celebrating Ozark history, heritage, and traditional crafts—and stop by to see members of the Northwest Arkansas Handweavers Guild demonstrating handweaving.

We hope to see you at Historic Cane Hill!

Learn more and get your tickets here: https://historiccanehillar.org/festival/

09/10/2026

September Guild Meeting! Join us Saturday, September 12 from 10 AM–12 PM at the Shiloh Meeting Hall for a morning of learning and sharing with our wonderful fiber arts community. Bring something for show & share—we’d love to see what’s on your loom!

Shiloh Meeting Hall
Shiloh Museum of Ozark History
121 W Huntsville Ave
Springdale, AR 72764

New faces and curious weavers are always welcome. 💗

08/14/2026

4-Shaft Twill Retreat

Join instructor Jeff Reynolds for a weekend focused on weaving 4-shaft twill towels.

📅 October 30–November 2, 2026
📍 Ozark Retreat Center, Neosho, Missouri

Two skill levels are offered. The $375 fee includes instruction, lodging and nine meals. A $50 deposit holds your spot and applies toward the total. Full payment is due August 30.

Register with Colleen Brooks at 620-240-0297 or Linda Arment at 417-346-6518.

08/05/2026

Our Annual Destash is almost here!🧵

Join the Northwest Arkansas Handweavers Guild on Saturday, August 8, at 10:00 a.m. for one of our favorite gatherings of the year.

Buy weaving, spinning and other fiber-art supplies looking for a new creative home. You will find yarn, fiber, tools, books, equipment or the perfect treasure for your next project.

📍 Shiloh Meeting Hall
Shiloh Museum of Ozark History
121 W. Huntsville Ave., Springdale

This is a MEMBERS-ONLY EVENT. Become a member here: https://www.nwahandweaversguild.org/membership

07/31/2026

🧶 Save the date for Spinning & Weaving Week, October 5–11, 2026!

Enjoy virtual classes, studio tours, artist talks, and more celebrating spinning, weaving, dyeing, basketry, and fiber arts.

Learn more and register: https://www.handweavers.org/spinning-and-weaving-week-2 (Early bird pricing through August 31!)

07/24/2026

Curious about weaving but not sure where to begin? 🧶 Our New Weavers Class is designed especially for beginners—no prior experience needed! Learn the basics in a welcoming, hands-on setting and start building the skills to create woven pieces of your own.

Upcoming class dates are March 20 and April 17, 2027, and space is limited.

Learn more and register here:
https://www.nwahandweaversguild.org/events-and-classes

07/10/2026

Cane Hill Fall Festival · September 20

We’re excited to return to the Cane Hill Fall Festival to demonstrate handweaving for the public!

Events like this are one of the best ways we share the craft, connect with the community, and help keep weaving traditions alive for future generations. The festival features Ozark culture, historic buildings, live music, craft demonstrations, food, vendors, and more.

Volunteers are needed. Guild members willing to demonstrate at this event, please contact Laura Redford.

07/03/2026

Happy Fourth of July this weekend! Fly back in time to 18th century America where weaving played an important role during the American Revolution and watch this video.

Find out how weavers played an important role during the American R...