Weavers and Spinners Society of Austin (WSSA)

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Webb Donation, Study Group &
Design Challenge

January 5, 7:00 pm, at the Northwest Recreation Center, is expected to be a very special evening. We will be celebrating the generous gift of the James L.A. Webb family to the guild. Details.

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WSSA welcomes all fiber enthusiasts, be they weavers, spinners, felters, dyers, or basketmakers.

We meet twice a month at 7:00 pm.

On the first Thursday of each month, we have a Program meeting at Northwest Recreation Center 2913 Northland in Austin

On the fourth Thursday,we have a Project meeting at Austin Recreation Center at 1301 Shoal Creek Blvd.members gather to weave, spin, knit, or work on other fiber-related projects. It is a perfect venue for beginners to gather tips and techniques from more experienced fiber artists.

There are no meetings in August, and no Project Nights in November and December.

Membership is $24 per year for regular membership, $16 for students and fixed income, and $12 for non-voting out of town members. This year we have also added a $40 family membership! The year begins January 1. Visitors are always welcome.

We’d love to have you as a member, some reasons to join us are:

Our informative monthly meetings with fiber related programs
Extensive lending and reference library
Fee rental of weaving and spinning equipment after 3 months membership
Bi-monthly newsletter
Access to online yahoo group
Study groups and mentoring
Reduced tuition for workshops
Participation in group art exhibits
10% discount at local fiber shops
Guild discount for renewing Interweave subscriptions
Networking with other fiber enthusiasts
An opportunity to help others learn by participating in demonstrations of spinning and weaving techniques
Support the fiber arts!

Join by filling in the form HERE and sending a check for your dues to
WSSA
P.O. Box 164201
Westlake Station
Austin Texas 78716-4201

The fiber artists featured in our home page collage are, clockwise from the top: Inkle bands by WSSA members,Deb McClintock , Meg Wilson, MaryLou Trantham, Marie Carmel, Letitia Rogers, Marie Hauff and Linda Yeatts.

Special Features: The Thread Project: One World, One Cloth

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