November Meeting
Things to Ponder:
“Mini” Discussions of Twill Circles and using Hand-Dyed Yarns
Saturday, November 22, 2025
9:30 - 12:00 at Crosstown Concourse
Weaving can seem so simple; after all, it’s just over, under, over, under. Yet, it is also endlessly complex. I (Sue) was reminded of this when I helped Angela with the Scarf in a Day workshop earlier this month and introduced (mostly) new weavers to the weaving club!
In recognition of the multitude of choices that can go into one weaving project, this month we will have ‘mini’ presentations on two aspects of weaving – one that deals with weaving structure (twills and understanding how to use the twill circle) and one that continues our discussion on color from the last meeting but focuses on using variegated and hand-dyed yarns. No homework is necessary, but if you have a variegated or space-dyed yarn that you’re wondering how to showcase, bring it to the meeting and we’ll brainstorm ideas.
We’ll also take some time for the planning and sign-ups for the Artist Market at the Metal Museum in December.
Meeting Location: Crosstown Concourse, 1350 Concourse Ave, Memphis, TN 38104
Free parking in the garage in the back rows and upper levels; the first rows have a fee after 2 hours. Once in the building, take the Central Atrium elevator to the 7th floor, turn right, and enter through the Parcels office.
Munch and Learn | Under the Influence: The Slow Art of Tapestry Weaving
Jennifer Sargent, Artist
December 3, 2025, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Dixon Gallery & Gardens4339 Park Avenue, Memphis , TN 38117
Join our own Jennifer Sargent for a lecture on her tapestry weaving. For more information, visit dixon.org
Pink Palace Crafts Fair wrap-up!
The Guild had a great Pink Palace Crafts Fair this year (September 26-28). The weather was dry (if a bit warm) and the booth was looking quite bare by the end of Sunday. Thanks to all the workers who constructed and de-constructed the booth, worked with the kids on the Peacock and demonstration looms, and staffed the booth. Congratulations to everyone who sold product!
Membership
Enjoy the benefits of guild membership for $20 annual dues.
- Monthly meetings with educational programs or social gatherings, or extended workshops
- Participate in the guild booth at the Pink Palace Crafts Fair demonstrating craftsmen's tent
- Library of books, media, and equipment available for check-out
- Information on looms for sale (local area)
- Weavers who are always ready to help answer questions or lend a hand!
Monthly Meetings
Monthly meetings include a short business meeting, educational program, and viewing of members' work.
Meetings are typically at Crosstown Concourse (7th floor in the Patio area of the Parcels office) from 9:30 - 12:00 on the 4th Saturday of the month - however dates do change around the holidays (November and December meetings).
Guild History
The Memphis Guild of Handloom weavers was founded in 1947 but Viola Joyce Quigley and fellow students from the Memphis Academy of Art. Since then, the guild has held art shows, workshops with internationally reknowned instructors, classes for the public, and sales of handwoven goods.
We continue to promote the time-honored craft of handweaving into the 21st century.
Guild Library
The guild keeps an extensive library of over 300 books and videos on a wide variety of weaving topics. Members may check out media from the library.
The guild also owns 10 looms and a colections of smaller equipment and tools.