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We are a nonprofit organization that encourages growth in the art of weaving, spinning, and dyeing via the interchange of ideas, research, and contact with experts in the field.  The Guild presents members with the opportunity to meet and share through meetings, workshops, and lectures. 

Guild Meetings

Most meetings are in person however some may be offered by zoom.

Please check each event to see if it is in person or via zoom.​

 

Sacramento Garden & Arts Center

(formerly Shepard Garden & Arts Center)​

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3330 McKinley Blvd, Sacramento, CA 95816-3824​

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10 a.m. on the fourth Tuesday of each month 

January through May and September through November 


The meetings begin with Guild business, then proceed to an educational program.


Membership is $40 a year payable in May.  


Guests are welcome. 
Parking is free.  Wheelchair accessible.

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Upcoming Programs, Events & Workshops

  • September Guild Meeting: Topic Presentation by Sheila O'Hara
    September Guild Meeting: Topic Presentation by Sheila O'Hara
    Tue, Sep 22
    Shepard Garden & Art Center
    Sep 22, 2026, 10:00 AM
    Shepard Garden & Art Center, 3330 McKinley Blvd, Sacramento, CA 95816, USA
    Sheila is a multi-talented weaver from Northern California and will speak to our Guild about art and functional weaving. She has published for many years and recently in Handwoven.
  • October Guild Meeting- Topic Presentation: Dyeing to Weaver, Speaker Kathleen Waln
    October Guild Meeting- Topic Presentation: Dyeing to Weaver, Speaker Kathleen Waln
    Tue, Oct 27
    Shepard Garden & Art Center
    Oct 27, 2026, 10:00 AM
    Shepard Garden & Art Center, 3330 McKinley Blvd, Sacramento, CA 95816, USA
    In this slide/trunk show presentation, Kathleen will discuss the process of faux ikat and look at the similarities and differences between it and true ikat. You will learn about the incredible artistry of ikat, how these fabrics are created, as well as the “cheater” process of faux ikat.
  • October 28 & 29 Workshop: Faux Ikat on the Loom
    October 28 & 29 Workshop: Faux Ikat on the Loom
    Wed, Oct 28
    Location is TBD
    Oct 28, 2026, 9:00 AM – Oct 29, 2026, 4:00 PM
    Location is TBD
    Faux Ikat warp dyeing is, as the name implies, a way to cheat the time involved with genuine ikat. One dyes the warp chain in a surprisingly simple, colorful manner and with some short cuts at the loom, a faux ikat look is created. Kathleen can supply the warps. Day One will involve dyeing, putting
  • November Guild Meeting- Zoom Meeting. Speaker Deb Robson, Topic TBA
    November Guild Meeting- Zoom Meeting. Speaker Deb Robson, Topic TBA
    Tue, Nov 24
    Zoom event
    Nov 24, 2026, 10:00 AM
    Zoom event
    Deb Robson will speak to our Guild by Zoom. The topic is under development.
  • Small Business Saturday Handwoven, Handspun Sale
    Small Business Saturday Handwoven, Handspun Sale
    Sat, Nov 28
    Shepard Garden & Art Center
    Nov 28, 2026, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
    Shepard Garden & Art Center, 3330 McKinley Blvd, Sacramento, CA 95816, USA
    Support your local fiber artists and small businesses!
  • January Meeting Topic: Weaving in Sweden, Speaker Joanne Hall
    January Meeting Topic: Weaving in Sweden, Speaker Joanne Hall
    Tue, Jan 26
    Shepard Garden & Art Center
    Jan 26, 2027, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
    Shepard Garden & Art Center, 3330 McKinley Blvd, Sacramento, CA 95816, USA
    Joanne will talk and share photos about Swedish weaving techniques and her many trips to Sweden where she was able to attend weaving classes at Sweden’s premier craft school, Sätergläntan and attend the annual VAV conferences.
  • Workshop: Swedish Art Weaves with Joanne Hall
    Workshop: Swedish Art Weaves with Joanne Hall
    Wed, Jan 27
    Location is TBD
    Jan 27, 2027, 9:00 AM – Jan 28, 2027, 4:00 PM
    Location is TBD
    Joanne will be teaching a 2 day workshop on Swedish art weaves.

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