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 meetings in April and July. April 18th is the AWSG fashion show at the Museum and July 18th is the Creative Weaving event at the Mat Su Valley Fiber Festival.
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
Threads 2026 Fashion Show April 18, 2026
Welcome to Threads 2026, a showcase of fashion from handweavers and handspinners! Join us at the Anchorage Museum on April 18, 2026 at 6:00 PM (Alaska Time) for a celebration of creativity and craftsmanship. Discover unique pieces crafted with care and passion by talented artisans. Immerse yourself in a world of texture, color, and artistry as we highlight the beauty of handmade fashion. Don't miss this opportunity to support local artists and experience the magic of handmade clothing up close.
Agenda
6:00 PM - 6:30 PM
Doors Open
Come on in, find your seats and get ready for the show which will start promptly at 6:30 PM.
6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
Fashion Show
We invite you to join us in the auditorium for a special show highlighting the artistry behind our garments and accessories. This event will provide descriptions of the various fibers utilized, the techniques employed, and the essential skills involved in crafting each piece featured in the showcase.
8:00 PM - 9:30 PM
Social Hour plus Showcase and Guest Artist Displays
Join us for cookies, non-alcoholic beverages, and a chance for an up-close view of garments in the show, our collection of handwoven items, and creations of our Guest Artist Scharine Kirchoff. The social time will enable you to interact with the talented folks and see their creations up close.
Guest Artist
Scharine Kirchoff is a multi-media artist specializing in textiles. Her artwork incorporates natural dyes, and handwoven and handspun natural fiber techniques that originate from the indigenous Ryukyu material culture of Okinawa, Japan where she was born. Scharine's artwork spans from traditional Ryukyu designs to designs reimagined thru a contemporary lens. Scharine is the 4th generation in her family to carry-on their Ryukyu textile tradition.
http://RyukyuHeritageTextiles.com/
https://www.facebook.com/scharinekirchoff/
https://www.instagram.com/scharinekirchoff/
Showcase
The showcase will highlight the variety of handspun and handwoven items created by members of the Anchorage Weavers and Spinners Guild. From rugs to tapestries to everyday items like dishtowels. You will see examples, up close, the amazing artistry of members. A special feature of the showcase will be a kimono created by the AWSG Churanunu Study Group, lead by guest artist, Scharine Kirchoff. Churanunu means “perfect cloth” in Okinawan. Be sure to check it out.
Entries must be submitted by March 20th.
Entry Eligibility:
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Member providing entry must be in good standing of an Alaskan weaving and spinning guild, and or fiber arts guild such as Knitters of the North.
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Entries must be substantially handwoven or handspun with the fiber of your choice; or be hand-felted, with the fiber of your choice; dyed (Shibori) or if knit or crocheted, be of handspun yarn, the embellishment techniques may include embroidery, Sashiko or other technique.
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Any article of clothing or fashion accessory for men, women, or children is acceptable.
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Each entry must be original and not entered in a previous show held by the Anchorage Weavers and Spinners Guild (the last was held in 2014).
For more information, contact Anne Brooks at 907-242-6405.
Workshops
Tablet Weaving
​Sarah Robicheaux will be teaching a tablet weaving workshop on April 25th and 26th. We will put on a continuous warp at the workshop. Using this 2 color warp we will weave a sampler of several different patterns by changing the rotation and the angle of the threading in the tablets. This will give new tablet weavers a good jumping off point to weave on their own after the workshop. Sarah will be available to help workshop participants after the workshop is over for tips and tricks. All materials are included.
Workshop full.
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.