Mission Statement
Based in the Coachella Valley including greater Palm Springs area and beyond, Desert Weavers and Spinners Guild (DWS) aims to foster and expand interest in hand-weaving, spinning, felting and all fiber arts. To this end, the Guild offers programs, workshops and events that inform, educate and stimulate makers in the fiber arts. Members openly explore and study together; we take great pleasure in sharing what we know, learning from one another, participating in community events and encouraging others to share our love of the fiber arts. All are welcome.
July 2024 Meeting
Date:
Monday, July 22, 2024 at 9:30 am Pacific time
Locations (Hybrid Meeting):
- In-person at DeMuth Community Center, All-Purpose Room, 3601 E. Mesquite, Palm Springs, CA (Note COVID policy below.)
- Via zoom.
- Interested in joining us? Why not attend as a guest? Your introductory visit is free. We hope you’ll consider joining us as a member. Subsequent meeting attendance is $10 per meeting for non-members. Email us at desertweaversandspinners@gmail.com for more information, including a Zoom link.
Program:
Linda Bohlinger: All Wool is not the Same
Linda will discuss six rare sheep – their stories and their fleece – and why it’s important to sustain these flocks. In addition to a PowerPoint presentation, Linda will also bring samples of each fleece for members at the Demuth Community Center. Bring your spinning wheel and/or drop spindle and try spinning some of these unique fleeces. We’ll have hand combs and carding equipment available.
Upcoming Programs:
August 26, 2024: Jessamy Shay: Visible Mending
September 23, 2024: Carol Listenberger: Felting
October 28, 2024: Deborah Jarchow: Rigid Heddle Trunk Show
November 25, 2024: Arounna Khounnora: Embroidery
December 23, 2024: Challenge: Make Something with your Least Favorite Color
(typically the 4th Monday of the month, except in May)
2024 Board
President – Kait Hilliard
Vice-President/Programs – Paula Durrant
Treasurer – Linda Bohlinger
Secretary – Martha Mackey
Membership – Carol Goldsmith
Member-at-Large – Cathy McCarthy
Our email address is desertweaversandspinners@gmail.com
Covid Policy
Masks are optional.
BE RESPECTFUL OF OTHER MEMBERS’ COVID CONCERNS, e.g., appropriate distancing.
Do not attend if you are feeling ill.
THE ZOOM OPTION WILL CONTINUE.