Special interest groupsSwatch Swap Group
The Swatch Swap Group is made up of weavers who select a weave structure and then each person weaves a swatch of this structure for each of the members. This group contains beginners through advanced weavers. This is a learning group and each person determines the degree of difficulty for their swatches. Contact Ruth Ronan at [email protected] or (505) 268-0726 for more detailed information or if you are interested in joining the group. Natural Dye Study Group
The purpose of the Natural Dye Study Group is to promote Guild member use of natural dyes in their fiber arts endeavors. The Study Group will increase knowledge, exchange ideas and practices on an ongoing basis. Read your current newsletter for information about the study group meetings. Contact Ruth Baldwin if you have questions. Contact info is in the Membership book. Online Spinning Group
The Las Arañas Online Spinning Group meets the first and third Saturday of the month at 10:00am. Zoom information will be sent out to the entire guild via email. This is a working group so bring whatever you are working on and participate in the camaraderie of fiber friends. Rigid Heddle Group
Meets the second Tuesday of each month at 10:30 am via Zoom. Contact Ray Taylor or Shar Marquez for the information to join this meeting. Tapestry Artists of Las Arañas (TALA)
Open Space Visitors Center (OSVC), 6500 Coors Blvd NW The Tapestry Artists of Las Arañas (TALA) meet on the first Wednesday of the even numbered months, February, April, June, August, October and December. The meeting is held from 2:00pm to 4:30pm at the Open Space Visitors Center (OSVC), 6500 Coors Blvd. NW. It is a hybrid meeting with a zoom link available. We will be talking all things tapestry, so bring your questions, ideas, and work to show. We welcome anyone interested in tapestry at any level. Contact Nancy Wohlenberg. Saturday Stitch Club
Meets in-person the second Saturday of each month at 10:30am at the Corrales Community Library. All levels of fiber artists are welcome. Contact Sandra Baldonado at [email protected] for more info. West Side Spinning Group
Meets in-person on Saturdays from 9:30 - 12 noon at the Bernalillo Library 124 Calle Mallinche in Bernalillo. Contact Diane Wilhoite for more information at [email protected] |
2025 Las Arañas ScheduleThe 2025 General Meetings alternate between Tuesday at 9:30 am and Thursday at 6:30 pm. Meetings are held at the South Valley Multipurpose Senior Center and via Zoom.
Members receive the monthly newsletter with details about programs and also receive emails if there are changes to meeting times and locations. Thursday, February 27, 6:30 p.m. Corey Alston will speak about Gullah Sweetgrass Baskets in a prerecorded Zoom presentation. The program will be held at the South Valley Multipurpose Senior Center.
Friday, March 7 - Sunday, March - Kate Larson Spinning Workshop Kate Larson, editor of Spin Off and Farm & Fiber Knits is leading a 3-day spinning work- shop in March. The workshops are from 9-4 each day, with a break for lunch—bring your lunch and a beverage. Day 1, Friday, March 7—Working with Gradient Yarns—is at Fiber Arts On 4th. Day 2, Saturday, March 8—Color & Creativ- ity for Spinners—is at the South Valley Multi- purpose Senior Center. Day 3, Sunday, March 9—Counting Sheep: Spinning for Breed Specific Yarn and Cloth—is at Fiber Arts On 4th. Visit Kate's website here. Kate will present Leicester Love and Other Stories on Thursday evening, March 6 at 6:30 p.m. at the South Valley Multipurpose Senior Center for workshop participants & all members. It will be recorded and played at the March 25 guild meeting. The cost of the workshop is $240 plus $45 materials fee. Tuesday, March 25, 9:30 a.m. Spinner and editor, Kate Larson will present "Leicester Love and Other Stories" in a prerecorded Zoom presentation. South Valley Multipurpose Senior CenterJoin Las Arañas Spinners and Weavers GuildaJsFind Arañas S
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Formed in 1971 by a group of spinners and weavers in the Albuquerque, New Mexico area, Its goal is to provide education and learning opportunities for its members and to increase the awareness of and appreciation for fiber arts throughout New Mexico and beyond! |
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Las Arañas Spinners and Weavers Guild was formed in 1971 by a group of spinners and weavers in the Albuquerque, New Mexico area. Its goal is to provide education and learning experiences for its members and increase awareness of and appreciation for fiber arts throughout New Mexico and beyond.
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