MEMBERSHIP
The Peterborough Handweavers’ and Spinners’ Guild welcomes new members – membership runs September to August, and costs $60.00 annually.
Membership Fees are due by the first meeting in September.
SHOW & SALE QUALITY STANDARD GUIDELINES
REGENA LERKE SCHOLOARSHIP AWARD FORM
Members can apply for the Regena Lerke Scholarship. Please forward your completed application to the Guild President. The due date for applications is May 1/2025. Print the scholarship form
Members enjoy
- Monthly meetings
- Extensive lending library
- Use of guild equipment
- Study groups
- Lessons and workshops (ad hoc)
- Discount on ACP classes
- Annual members sale
- Shared expertise
- Fellowship
When & where we meet
- 3rd Monday of the month (September to June) at 6:30 pm (5:30 pm if coming for study groups)
- Artisans Centre in Peterborough Square at 360 George Street North (ACP phone is 705-775-1797)
A typical meeting
- Study groups for interested weavers and spinners (5:30-6:30 p.m.)
- Meet & Greet – a chance to enjoy a cup of tea/coffee, socialize or check out the library
- Short business meeting
- Quick announcements
- Show and Share
- Stretch break – chance to replenish tea/coffee, talk to the speaker, check out the Show and Share items
- Program of the month – presented by one of our members or guest speaker
Study Group Topics for 2025-26
September – Further Studies in Inkle – Douglas
October – Inlay – Kristina and Douglas
November – Krokbragd on Rigid Heddle – Terry and Merrilyn
January – Doubleweave – Lynn and Douglas
February – Undulating Twill – Joyce, Sheila and Faye
March – Colour and Weave and Log Cabin – Anda and Charleigh
April – Monksbelt and Overshot – Lois and Merisa
May – Warp Painting – Jothi, Donna and Darlene