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
​Sarah Robicheaux will be teaching a tablet weaving workshop on January 17th and 18th. 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.
Tablet Weaving
Overshot with Robyn Spady
Overshot is one of the most beloved and versatile weave structures in handweaving, where bold pattern meets rhythmic structure. In this workshop, we will explore the fundamentals and creative possibilities of overshot, from understanding profile drafts and block arrangements to learning how fiber choice, sett, and color affect pattern clarity and cloth character.
Working at your loom, you’ll gain hands-on experience weaving classic overshot motifs as well as experimenting with modern interpretations. We’ll cover:
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The structure of overshot and why it works
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Reading and designing block drafts
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Exploring treadling variations (Star, Rose, and more)
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Yarn selection and sett guidance for success
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Understanding floats, pattern weft, and ground weft
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Pushing overshot threadings into new interpretations
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Finishing techniques for crisp motifs and balanced structure.
Whether you're new to overshot or ready to expand your design skills, you’ll leave with multiple samples, increased confidence in reading and drafting overshot patterns, and inspiration to keep exploring this timeless weave structure.
When: February 28 and March 1 9:00am to 4:00pm
Use Button link to sign up and get more details.
Sennit Braiding for Jewelry and Embellishments with Robyn Spady
This workshop will combine the multi-stranded sennit braiding technique with jewelry making and embellishments. Make lovely accessories for your handwovens. Use up some of those leftover yarns from weaving projects and transform them into beautifully braided items for jewelry and more.
When: March 2nd 9:00am to 4:00pm Use the Button link to sign up and get more details
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.