We're excited to kick off the new guild year on Saturday, September 13th, with our first meeting at the Franklin Event Center.

Meeting Time: 9:30 AM - 12:00 PM

Please bring along:

• Your summer projects to share with the group

• Any fair entries you'd like to show

If you haven't yet renewed your membership, you can take care of it HERE

Thinking about joining us? Visitors are always welcome! Come check out a meeting, meet our members, and see what we're all about.

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. 

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.