American Tapestry Alliance
A non-profit organization supporting the fine arts medium of contemporary handwoven tapestry.
Association of Northwest Weavers Guilds (ANWG)
ANWG conference are held in odd-number years, usually in June, in various Pacific Northwest locations.
Complex Weavers
Complex Weavers aims to expand the boundaries of handweaving, encourage weavers to develop their own creative styles, inspire through research, documentation, and the sharing of innovative ideas and information with fellow weavers through study groups, seminars, quarterly journal and biennial exhibition.
Convergence (HGA)
Biennial conference in even years presented by the Handweavers Guild of America (HGA) in locations around the country.
Eastern Great Lakes Fiber Conference (EGLFC)
Biennial Conference on the grounds of the Chautauqua Institution held in odd-number years in October.
Chautauqua, New YorkHandweavers Guild of America
HGA is an international membership association created to encourage excellence, inspire creativity, and preserve fiber arts traditions through education and community. HGA produces a quarterly magazine, Shuttle Spindle & Dyepot; a biennial international fiber arts conference, Convergence; an annual juried exhibition of small fiber artworks, Small Expressions; and additional opportunities for artists including grants, scholarships, and certification programs in handweaving, handspinning, dyeing, and basket making.
Intermountain Weaver’s Conference (IWC)
A bi-annual conference held in odd numbered years, in various Rocky Mountain states.
Midwest Weavers Conference (MWC)
A bi-annual conference held in odd numbered years in various locations in the Midwest.
New England Weavers Seminar (NEWS)
Held in odd-number years, usually in July, and usually in Massachusetts.
MassachusettsPLY Away
Join us for PLY Away Spinning Retreat organized by PLY Magazine, while we learn, share, enjoy, and just sit and spin! In-depth 3-day classes, immersive 2-day classes, fun 1-day classes, and half-day classes.
Kansas City, MissouriSurface Design Association
Surface Design Association’s mission since 1977 is to promote awareness and appreciation of textile-inspired art and design through member-supported benefits including publications, exhibitions, and conferences.