Central Point, OR
Rep: Kamie Liston
President: Lisa Krebs
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Rogue Valley Handweavers Guild is one of two guilds in southern Oregon on the I-5 corridor.
The purpose of the guild is to promote an interest in handweaving and associated fiber arts. Membership is open to anyone upon payment of dues. Annual dues are $25, payable in September.
Member benefits include use of the Guild library; use of rental equipment owned by the Guild; ten issues per year of the newsletter, RVHG Rogue Rovings, and the privilege of selling weaving/spinning related items during specific meetings. Guild members may attend conferences and workshops at member rates, due to RVHG membership in ANWG (Association of Northwest Weavers’ Guilds) and WeGO, Inc. (Weaving Guilds of Oregon, Inc.).
Meetings are held on the second Tuesday of each month, September through June; 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the 1st Presbyterian Church, 456 W. Pine St., Central Point.
The Guild administers a “Certificate of Accomplishment” program which is open to members of the Guild. This three-level program of weaving requires progressively detailed work to be submitted for evaluation. Unlike some programs, the items to be submitted are not just “samples”, but are usable pieces.
The Guild participates in various Outreach programs, setting up and manning displays and demonstrations of fiber arts at public venues in the area. There is usually a small loom available for hands-on experience by people of all ages. Events such as County Fairs, Hanley Century Farm events, and the Talent Harvest Festival are among the varied venues attended by the guild members.
Rogue Valley Handweavers Guild celebrated its 50th Anniversary in 2003.
For more information contact:
Lisa Krebs
RVHG President