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
Threads 2026 Fashion Show April 18, 2026
The Guild is sponsoring a fashion show in spring of 2026 to showcase the wonderful garments and accessories made by weavers and spinners throughout the state. If you are interested in showing an item, please fill out our “Entry Commitment Form” and return to the committee by December 13, 2025. If your entry is ready to go, fill out the “Fashion Show Entry Form” and prepare to drop with your entry off on March 20, 2026 per the schedule below.
Schedule:
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December 13, 2025 Turn in Entry Commitment Form
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March 20, 2026 Fashion Show Garments Due at Drop Off Location (TBD)
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April 11, 2026 Fittings for Models/Accessory Pairings
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April 18, 2026 10 am to 1 pm Fashion Show Rehearsal
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April 18, 2026 Fashion Show
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April 18, 2026 Pick Up Fashion Show Garments
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).
Workshops
Coming in January: Tablet weaving workshop!! With our own Sarah Robicheaux
Coming in February: Robyn Spady!! Overshot and Sennit Braiding for Jewelry and Embellishments
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.