Morning Meetings and Presentations

We meet on the second Saturday of the month in September, October, November, February, March, April and May
at the White River Craft Center in Randolph, Vermont.

Morning Presentations are open to the public and are also available via Zoom. A link to the zoom meeting is made available to members in the Guild Forum.
Any visitor may register to receive the Zoom link by contacting us at info@vermontweaversguild.org
A typical meeting day agenda starts at 9:00 a.m.

  • 9:00 a.m. – Gather for socializing, coffee and tea. Library open for browsing.
  • 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. – Morning Presentation for members and visitors.
  • 11:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. – “Show and Tell” session.
  • 11:30 a.m. – noon – Member Business Meeting
  • Afternoon: Workshops and field trips are often held during the afternoon on meeting days. Non-members are welcome. Fees may apply; non-members join at a higher fee.

Presentations 2026-2027

Weaving Your Story
with Bradie Hanson


September 12, 2026
10:00 a.m.

Guild member Bradie Hansen will talk to us about her experiences teaching the “Weaving Your Story” class in which she uses the medium of weaving to help people process…

Weaving Silk Wire
with Laura Hacker


October 10, 2026
10:00 a.m.

Guild member Laura Hacker will present her own work where she incorporates silk wire in her weavings to add structure and artistry.

Guild Fundraising Auction


October 10, 2026
1:30 p.m.

Plan to arrive at 12:30 p.m. to have time to view auction items. Public is welcome!

Come and join us for an afternoon of magic — the magic of our members’ ready-for-a-new-owner stuff going to a new home — and, at the same time, helping the Guild to earn some income!

Advanced Techniques on the Rigid Heddle Loom
with Susan Snider


November 14, 2026
10:00 a.m.

Guild member Susan Snider will give a presentation on advanced rigid heddle loom techniques, with a demonstration on how to thread two heddles ….

Transforming Tools and Weaving Wonders
with Suzi Ballenger


February 13, 2027
10:00 a.m.

Suzi Ballenger, a well-known Rhode Island weaver, will offer a Zoom presentation on understanding the equipment that weavers use. After all, understanding our tools is the first step ….

The Textile Anthropologist
with Sara Temme


March 13, 2027
10:00 a.m.

Sara Temme, who will join us via Zoom, is a textile enthusiast, apparel designer and environmental anthropologist whose work explores….


Duende Textiles with
Richie Wilde Lopez


April 10, 2027
10:00 a.m.

Richie Wilde Lopez, who will join us via Zoom, is a self-taught weaver and embroidery artist living and working in Philadelphia. With a background in storytelling and fiction…