Anchorage Weavers
& Spinners Guild
Events
Regular Meetings and Study Groups
Guild Meeting Second Saturday from September to May
When: 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Where: First Congregational Church of Anchorage (Lower parking lot)
2610 E Northern Lights Blvd., Anchorage, AK 99508
Make It Gathering Hosted by Lorri Wright
Join us for the Monthly Make-It Gathering on every third Saturday, year round.
10 am to 2 pm. Note: No meeting in June and July, Lorri out of town.​​
Where: This will be located at the Mt. Vernon Commons House, 3322 Commons Circle, Anchorage, AK. Walk straight back from the parking lot to The Commons House. There are three separate rooms for our different study groups, or just bring the project of your choice.
Band Weavers Study Group Led by Karen Williams
Meets monthly on 3rd Saturday
10 AM-2 PMAt Mt. Vernon Commons
Churanunu Study Group Led by Scharine Kirchoff
Meets Monthly on the 4th Sunday at 11 AM
Please contact Scharine Kirchoff at RyukyuHeritageTextiles@gmail.com for additional information. On Break until we know not when.
Garment Study Group Led by Anne Brooks and Gwen Mathew
Let us know if you are interested by sending an email to Anne Brooks @
brooks.markaanne@gmail.com. Hope you will join us.
Wednesday Handwork Gatherings
When: Second and Fourth Wednesdays from 2:00 to 4:00pm
Where: Sarah's house
Why: Fun, bring the project of your choice.
Please RSVP at sarahrobicheaux.ak@gmail.com, so I have an idea of how many
people are coming.
Sprang Interest Group Led by Marjorie McLaren
Monthly 3rd Saturday of the month at Make It Gathering
Workshops
Beginning Spinning Class
October 4, 2025
Both spindle and wheel spinning will be taught.
See the Spinning Class flyer and Sign Up Genius link for details.
Use the Sign Up Genius link to register for the class.
Also!! Volunteers needed to help new spinners!
Sign up to volunteer on the Sign Up Genius link. ​Invite your friends to learn to spin!!
Krokbragd Workshop
November 8-10, 2025
Krokbragd (Norwegian for Crooked Path)
Krokbragd is a weaving style from Norway that falls under the “Boundweave” category. Krokbragd is sometimes called Norwegian Telemarksteppe. It is a style typically used in rugs and coverlets. The weaving technique is fairly simple, however, a multitude of designs are achieved through changing the color sequence.
Anchorage Weavers and Spinners Guild will be conducting a workshop led by Lorri Wright practicing this colorful and unique weaving style by following the Krokbragd book by Debby Greenlaw. Participants will weave “mug rug” size samples of various patterns to learn the technique.
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This workshop will be conducted over two and a half days – November 8 – 10, 2025
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Saturday – ½ day – 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM
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Students will bring prepared looms to venue for setup. Instructions will be provided on the weaving method.
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Sunday/Monday – 10:00 am – 4:00 PM
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Students will Weave through the samples to gain an understanding of the technique and design possibilities.
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Monday 1 PM will cut off the samples from the loom and finish them in class.
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Students will bring Looms prepared for weaving. Instructions for warping will be provided separately. All weft yarn will be provided in the class. Students may augment the weft yarn provided in class with thick yarn from your stash if desired. Participants may wish to purchase the Krokbragd book by Debby Greenlaw, although it will not be necessary for the class.
Date: November 8 - 10, 2025
Location: Mt. Vernon Commons House, 3322 Commons Circle, Anchorage, AK (North side of West 34th, between C Street and Arctic.) This address will bring you to the parking lot. To arrive at the Common House, you will walk through the open gate and follow the tree lined path towards the complex. If you have heavy things to bring, you can drive to the Commons House, unload, then return to the parking lot.
Price: $70 per person
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The link to Sign Up is below.
Summer 2026 Camping Trip
AWSG 2026 Camping trip at K'esugi Ken in Denali State Park from Thursday, July 31 - Monday, Aug 3
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Join your Guild buddies for an enjoyable hangout at K'esugi Ken Camp Ground. Bring all your projects to work on. Sites can be reserved 7 months in advance. They go fast, so don't delay.