The Hudson-Mohawk Weavers' Guild was formed on February 22, 1972, as a special interest group for handweavers. The Guild’s chief aim is to bring together handweavers to share knowledge and enthusiasm and to promote weaving as a viable craft through education, demonstrations and exhibitions. Membership is open to anyone with an interest in handweaving. The Guild is a vibrant organization actively seeking new members.
The Guild has its roots in the Schenectady Handweavers. The name was changed to Hudson-Mohawk Weavers’ Guild in 1978. To learn more about the history of the Guild, download this article. The guild is a 501(c)(4) non-profit organization.
The Guild serves New York’s Capital Region and beyond, including the Mohawk Valley, Hudson Valley, western Massachusetts and more. Remote members are welcome.
Join or Renew your membership here
Board members
President - Debbie Youngelman
Vice President/Programs - Linda London
Secretary - Sarah Boink
Treasurer - Christin Knite
Librarian - Nancy Ross
Membership - Rita Moore
Newsletter - Lianne Webster-Kim
Other Contacts
Publicity/Website Administrator - Megan MacBride
Scholarships - Jane Lyman
Hospitality - Joan Jensen and Kaori Chen
Historian - Ginni Goggins
MAFA Representative - Pat Canaday
Outreach Committee - Wendy Scheening
Officers are elected to a two year term. Elections are held at the May meeting.
What we do
Workshops
The Guild organizes workshops with prominent fiber arts experts. These one to three day workshops promote the in-depth study of weaving and related fiber techniques. Visit the calendar to see upcoming workshops.
Newsletter
The Guild Newsletter carries the calendar of events for the year as well as notices about
member accomplishments and awards. Members may place classified ads for weaving
items for sale at no charge. Non-members pay a small fee to place a classified ad. The
Newsletter is published four to five times a year.
Annual Show & Sale
A showcase for members' work, the Annual Show & Sale at the Pat’s Barn in North Greenbush is one of the Guild's major events. The sale features a tremendous variety of handwoven and handspun goods in addition to demonstrations and fashion shows. Hundreds of visitors return each year to enjoy the selection of 2000+ handmade items.
Demonstrations and Lectures
Guild members are available to speak about handweaving and fiber related topics for local
museums, schools and other non-profit groups. Contact a board member for more
information.
Library
The library features an extensive collection of fiber related books, videos and magazines.
Members may check out books at the monthly meetings.
Scholarships
Anyone who has been a member of the Guild for at least one year may apply for a stipend
to assist them in attending workshops related to weaving and fiber arts. The Peggy Wilkins
Memorial Scholarship Fund honors a founding member of the guild and is primarily used for educating novice weavers. The HMWG Scholarship Fund can be used for any level of education. Download the scholarship application form.