Events & Classes
From monthly meetings to hands-on workshops and classes, our events are at the heart of Guild life — connecting weavers, sharing skills, and celebrating the fiber arts.
Monthly Meetings
We meet at 10:00 a.m. on the second Saturday of each month, except in July. Unless otherwise announced, meetings are held at:
Shiloh Meeting Hall
Shiloh Museum of Ozark History
121 W Huntsville Ave
Springdale, AR 72764
November Meeting + Double Weave
Double Weave | Amy Maynard
An introduction to double weave, the structure that lets a single loom produce two layers of cloth simultaneously
January Meeting + Finishing Techniques
Finishing Techniques | Deborah Thomas
Learn about options for completing the edges of your weaving, simple to fancy, from five broad categories of finishing techniques.
New Weavers Class (FULL)
New Weavers Class
This class is now FULL.
Dates/Time: Saturday and Sunday, March 20 - March 21, 2026; 9:30am-4:00pm
Location: Shiloh Museum of Ozark History, 118 W. Johnson Ave., Springdale, Arkansas
Registration: $50, payable to Northwest Arkansas Handweavers Guild
Appropriate for: Adults and older teens (ages 16 and up)
Instructors: Laura Redford, Deborah Thomas
This class is designed for adults who have never woven or threaded a loom before. Over the short two-day class, you will learn the vocabulary of weaving and the basics of handling a shuttle, winding bobbins, reading drafts, measuring a warp and threading a loom.
Here are a few tips to give you some idea of what to expect. More information will be provided when you register and as the class dates get closer:
All equipment, thread and handouts will be provided.
The first project will be on the loom and ready for you to begin weaving when you arrive. You will prepare the warp and thread the loom for a second project.
You may wish to bring a few supplies such as note-taking materials or your own scissors.
We suggest you wear comfortable clothing. When setting up loom, reaching and sitting on the floor may be required.
Many weavers weave without shoes. You may wish to bring soft slippers or socks.
Food is allowed in the General Store. You may bring a sack lunch, drinks and snacks or plan to go out for a noon meal.
Class is limited and first come first serve basis.
To sign-up email nwahandweaversguild@gmail.com.
April Meeting + Sewing with Handwovens
Sewing with Your Handwovens | Arshia Khan
An exploration of how to sew with handwoven cloth — and learning how to make your very own zipper pouch.
New Weavers Class (FULL)
It all begins with an idea. Maybe you want to launch a business. Maybe you want to turn a hobby into something more. Or maybe you have a creative project to share with the world. Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference.
New Weavers Class
New Weavers Class
Three spots remain!
Dates/Time: Saturday and Sunday, October 2-3, 2026; 9:30am-4:00pm
Location: Shiloh Museum of Ozark History, 118 W. Johnson Ave., Springdale, Arkansas
Registration: $50, payable to Northwest Arkansas Handweavers Guild
Appropriate for: Adults and older teens (ages 16 and up)
Instructors: Laura Redford, Deborah Thomas
This class is designed for adults who have never woven or threaded a loom before. Over the short two-day class, you will learn the vocabulary of weaving and the basics of handling a shuttle, winding bobbins, reading drafts, measuring a warp and threading a loom.
Here are a few tips to give you some idea of what to expect. More information will be provided when you register and as the class dates get closer:
All equipment, thread and handouts will be provided.
The first project will be on the loom and ready for you to begin weaving when you arrive. You will prepare the warp and thread the loom for a second project.
You may wish to bring a few supplies such as note-taking materials or your own scissors.
We suggest you wear comfortable clothing. When setting up loom, reaching and sitting on the floor may be required.
Many weavers weave without shoes. You may wish to bring soft slippers or socks.
Food is allowed in the General Store. You may bring a sack lunch, drinks and snacks or plan to go out for a noon meal.
Class is limited and first come first serve basis.
To sign-up email nwahandweaversguild@gmail.com.
New Weavers Class
New Weavers Class
Two spots remain!
Dates/Time: Saturday and Sunday, November 6-7, 2026; 9:30am-4:00pm
Location: Shiloh Museum of Ozark History, 118 W. Johnson Ave., Springdale, Arkansas
Registration: $50, payable to Northwest Arkansas Handweavers Guild
Appropriate for: Adults and older teens (ages 16 and up)
Instructors: Laura Redford, Deborah Thomas
This class is designed for adults who have never woven or threaded a loom before. Over the short two-day class, you will learn the vocabulary of weaving and the basics of handling a shuttle, winding bobbins, reading drafts, measuring a warp and threading a loom.
Here are a few tips to give you some idea of what to expect. More information will be provided when you register and as the class dates get closer:
All equipment, thread and handouts will be provided.
The first project will be on the loom and ready for you to begin weaving when you arrive. You will prepare the warp and thread the loom for a second project.
You may wish to bring a few supplies such as note-taking materials or your own scissors.
We suggest you wear comfortable clothing. When setting up loom, reaching and sitting on the floor may be required.
Many weavers weave without shoes. You may wish to bring soft slippers or socks.
Food is allowed in the General Store. You may bring a sack lunch, drinks and snacks or plan to go out for a noon meal.
Class is limited and first come first serve basis.
To sign-up email nwahandweaversguild@gmail.com.
New Weavers Class (FULL)
It all begins with an idea. Maybe you want to launch a business. Maybe you want to turn a hobby into something more. Or maybe you have a creative project to share with the world. Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference.
October Meeting + Drawloom Weaving
Drawloom Weaving | Marty Benson, Debbie Davis, Anitra Fay & Janet Giardina
A long-awaited look at the drawloom — one of the most complex and historically significant weaving tools ever devised.
New Weavers Class (FULL)
It all begins with an idea. Maybe you want to launch a business. Maybe you want to turn a hobby into something more. Or maybe you have a creative project to share with the world. Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference.
No July Meeting - Happy Weaving
Our guild meets eleven months of the year. We take a break every July.
June Monthly Meeting
Huck Lace Study Group Show and Share
Bring your completed sampler to share and guide discussion. Learn more in preparation for our Huck Lace Study Group, part two.
June is the start of our annual year and dues of $30 are to be paid in June.
May Monthly Meeting
Basket Weaving with Mary Harp
Join us as Mary shows us how to weave baskets.
New Weavers Class (FULL)
It all begins with an idea. Maybe you want to launch a business. Maybe you want to turn a hobby into something more. Or maybe you have a creative project to share with the world. Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference.
New Weavers Class (FULL)
It all begins with an idea. Maybe you want to launch a business. Maybe you want to turn a hobby into something more. Or maybe you have a creative project to share with the world. Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference.
Spring Guild Workshop
Color Workshop with Janet Petty
This workshop is open to anyone who wants to attend.
Non Guild Members $25 Guild Members Free
Workshop will begin immediately following our regular March Guild Meeting. Bring your lunch and drink.
March Monthly Meeting
Twining with Janelle
Come and learn about the old art of twining on a loom. Twining makes excellent use of scrap fabric to create rugs, placemats and more.
February Monthly Meeting
It all begins with an idea. Maybe you want to launch a business. Maybe you want to turn a hobby into something more. Or maybe you have a creative project to share with the world. Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference.
January Monthly Meeting
It all begins with an idea. Maybe you want to launch a business. Maybe you want to turn a hobby into something more. Or maybe you have a creative project to share with the world. Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference.
December Monthly Meeting
It all begins with an idea. Maybe you want to launch a business. Maybe you want to turn a hobby into something more. Or maybe you have a creative project to share with the world. Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference.
November Monthly Meeting
It all begins with an idea. Maybe you want to launch a business. Maybe you want to turn a hobby into something more. Or maybe you have a creative project to share with the world. Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference.
New Weavers Class (FULL)
It all begins with an idea. Maybe you want to launch a business. Maybe you want to turn a hobby into something more. Or maybe you have a creative project to share with the world. Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference.
October Monthly Meeting
Wet Felting Woo Hoo, if you like crafts - this may be something that interest you. Carolyn will dazzle your interest in wet felting that is a very versatile technique that can be used to make many different items including scarves, hats and clothing.
New Weavers Class (FULL)
It all begins with an idea. Maybe you want to launch a business. Maybe you want to turn a hobby into something more. Or maybe you have a creative project to share with the world. Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference.
September Monthly Meeting
Weaving equipment maintenance can make a big impact to your weaving projects. Join us as Laura shares her advice and knowledge on the upkeep and maintenance to keep our equipment in good condition!
August Monthly Meeting
Buy or sell weaving, spinning and any textile related items at the annual De-stash Sale. Bring items to sell. Please have your items priced for a quick sale. Bring cash for your purchases. No sales before 10:00am to allow everyone a chance to purchase items.
June Monthly Meeting
Join us for a wonderful demonstration of Spinners who will demonstrate spinning of various fibers (plant based, animals or manufactured) on spinning wheels. They will spark your interest with the various types of spinning wheels and talk about how they ply the fiber. Join us in learning what type of projects they make with all the beautiful colored fibers.
Community Outreach
As one of the oldest weaving guilds in the United States, the Northwest Arkansas Handweavers Guild has served Northwest Arkansas and the surrounding region for 75 years. Its mission is “to promote interest and greater skill in fiber arts, primarily weaving.”
Since its inception, the Northwest Arkansas Handweavers Guild has fulfilled this mission by conducting public weaving demonstrations and exhibits at local institutions, including most recently the Shiloh Museum of Ozark History, the Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art, the Scott Family Amazeum, Historic Cane Hill and the Fayetteville Public Library. One of the earliest guild exhibits, originally held in 1954 at president Blanche Elliot’s farm on War Eagle Creek, grew into an annual event known now as the War Eagle Fair.
The Northwest Arkansas Handweavers Guild is dedicated to preserving the art of weaving by supporting traditional skills while also taking weaving in new directions. It sponsors beginner weaving classes as well as advanced workshops for weavers interesting in learning new techniques. Its monthly meetings at the Shiloh Museum in Springdale are open to the public and include educational programs and a chance for weavers to share their work.