Des Moines Weavers & Spinners Guild

Spreading the joy of fiber arts in the community.

Exciting news!

We are now an Affiliate Guild with The Woolery!  Use this link to visit The Woolery website and place your orders online.  The Des Moines Weavers and Spinners Guild will receive 5% of all sales through the link!

https://woolery.com/?aff=405

Support our guild, while you grab your supplies. View the list of our merchant partners HERE.

Who we are

The Des Moines Weavers and Spinners Guild was formed in 1945 to stimulate an interest in the arts and crafts of hand weaving, spinning and various other fiber arts. The guild promotes education and skills of the membership and the general public. We welcome all levels of talent and experience. Any person interested in weaving, spinning and fiber arts is welcome to become a member. 

What we do

The Des Moines Guild begins the meetings/presentations in September, however we are active all year long. We start the season creating hats, scarves and mittens and donating to those in need. We also conduct outreach classes with various organizations as well as classes for the community. We participate in weaving and spinning demonstrations at various events throughout the Des Moines area especially the Iowa State Fair in August each year. You may have also spotted us at Blank Park Zoo or the Beaverdale Farmer's Market.  We have hosted the Bi-Annual Iowa Federation meeting and recently hosted the Midwest Weavers Conference in June 2023.

2021 Iowa State Fair

Demonstrating at the Neil Smith Wildlife Refuge

2021 Fiberpalooza

2021 Fall Iowa Federation Winning Entries