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SUMMARY:Everything Fibers Zoom
DESCRIPTION:Come and play with us. This event is a weekly virtual SIG meeting (please log in for Zoom link below). Members may be working on our individual projects while meeting\, talking about a project we are planning or working on. We can reach out for help or advice. It is a dedicated time slot every week where we can socialize with other creative people and do our thing.\n\nOur SIG Ground Rules\n\nWe are trying to ensure that everyone has a chance to speak and share what they have created equitability.\n\nEveryone is invited to share.\n\n5-7 minutes for sharing.\n\nIf asked\, the moderator will print off the chat or portions of the chat after the meeting and ensure it is posted to our SIG page and Discord.\n\nIf people are talking across each other or there is significant background noise the moderator reserves the right to mute the problematic mikes.\n\nBe kind\, courteous\, and respectful as always. Follow the golden rule.
URL:https://pghw.org/event/259108/2026-06-23/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Special Interest Groups
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260624T130000
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SUMMARY:Portable Fibers Live!
DESCRIPTION:This group is designed as a meetup without an agenda other than getting together and doing whatever fiber project you are currently working on. Good company\, good conversation\, new or traditional ideas as well as mentoring and learning are part of each week’s meeting. New and experienced weavers\, spinners\, basket makers and all other fiber artists are welcome to stop by any Wednesday to experience a warm and friendly environment of creativity and sharing.
URL:https://pghw.org/event/portable-fibers-live-2023-02-22/2026-06-24/
LOCATION:Guild House\, 3705 Main Street\, Manayunk\, PA\, 19127\, United States
CATEGORIES:Special Interest Groups
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SUMMARY:Center City Portable Fibers
DESCRIPTION:Meets weekly on Wednesday from 4-6 at Rittenhouse Needlepoint\n1216 Arch Street #2A \nThis location is close to public transportation\, Reading Terminal and there is plenty of street parking available and parking is available at the Convention Center and next to Trader Joe’s. \nWelcome to Center City Portable Fibers (Formally Center City Spinning Group)! We meet up weekly to work on\, share\, discuss and inspire all things fiber arts related! Everyone is welcome\, please show up at any time between 4 and 6 pm. We look forward to being creative with you! This group is also open to the public.\nSee you there!
URL:https://pghw.org/event/center-city-spinning-group-2/2026-06-24/
LOCATION:Rittenhouse Needlepoint\, 1216 Arch St. #2A\, Philadelphia\, 190107\, United States
CATEGORIES:Special Interest Groups
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260624T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260624T210000
DTSTAMP:20231029T170755Z
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SUMMARY:Evenings at the Guild SIG
DESCRIPTION:This SIG is for those who can’t make the daytime SIG’s\, so we set one up in the evening! All portable fiber related fun is welcome. Come meet your fellow guild members and learn some new fiber tricks.
URL:https://pghw.org/event/evenings-at-the-guild-sig-2-2/2026-06-24/
LOCATION:Guild House\, 3705 Main Street\, Manayunk\, PA\, 19127\, United States
CATEGORIES:Special Interest Groups
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260626T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260626T140000
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SUMMARY:CANCELED - Exercises for Keeping a Sketchbook for Fiber Art with Sheryl Kessler (Summer 2026)
DESCRIPTION:In this two day workshop students learn how to keep and utilize a sketchbook for their fiber art ideas and projects! \nOn the first day\, the student will learn ways to create a sketchbook or a system of keeping their ideas\, inspiration\, and color combinations to inspire textile projects through exercises such as using grids\, collage\, mark-making\, and easy drawing methods. \nOn the second day the student will choose an image or images to inform a textile project and will learn how to use the image for the final project. The project will be started in class but may not be completed. The instructor is local and will be available for assistance after the classes end for no additional cost. \nDates and times:\nThis workshop runs over two consecutive Fridays: June 19\, 2026 from 10am – 4pm and June 26\, 2026 from 10am – 2pm \nLevel: Beginner \nSupply List: \n\n6 x 6″ Spiral bound Sketchbook\, or any larger size (portrait or landscape) you are comfortable using or already have OR Loose sheets of paper (mixed media or 98-110lb. paper)\nGraphite pencil\nColoring materials (colored pencils\, markers\, watercolor\, acrylic\, gouache\, paint markers\, gel markers\, crayons\, chalk or oil pastels-anything you already have or prefer. If you are purchasing supplies\, buy the least expensive (student grade or for children)\nGlue stick\nCopies of photos of nature*\, city*\, fabrics**\, textile work**\n\n*print some of your photos in color and black and white\n**place fabric or textile work directly on copier and make color prints or photograph the fabric/textile work and print the photos\n***ALL PHOTOS SHOULD BE PRINTED ON COPY PAPER\n\n\nCopy paper (a few sheets)\nCheap small mat for framing or cardboard from a food box\nCereal box to create a grid\nMaterials needed for your specific textile final project\n\nInstructor Bio: \nA lifelong fiber artist\, Sheryl Studied at the Philadelphia College of Art and graduated from the Philadelphia College of Textiles and Science. Her journey started with machine knitting\, and grew to include hand knitting\, quilting\, embroidery\, and weaving on the rigid heddle and small tapestry looms. Her work spans the functional and the decorative–always rooted in tactile tradition. \nSheryl’s classes are grounded in technique\, but leave space for intuition and imagination. Whether you are new to creating with textiles or returning to it with fresh eyes\, you will find guidance\, encouragement\, and a shared love of the fiber arts. \n  \n    \n 
URL:https://pghw.org/event/exercises-for-keeping-a-sketchbook-for-fiber-art-with-sheryl-kessler-summer-2026/2026-06-26/
LOCATION:Guild House\, 3705 Main Street\, Manayunk\, PA\, 19127\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260627T100000
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SUMMARY:CANCELED | Patchwork Sashiko Hexies 2-Day Workshop w/ Diana Fitzgerald (Summer 2026)
DESCRIPTION:Diana’s Patchwork Sashiko Method is a unique mash-up of different slow stitching and patchwork techniques featured in her book “Patchwork Sashiko: Transform Your Scraps” from C&T Publishing. You’ll start with a stack of scraps and learn how to transform them into a beautiful new textile! Then\, you’ll use the stitching technique you’ve learned and stitch a variety of additional pieces of fabric. Your textile and the stitched fabric will then be used to create hexagons. These hexies are then hand sewn together using the English Paper Piecing (EPP) technique. We’ll make 7 total hexies. Plan ahead and make a design of your own or make a panel for use in a future project. The visual effect is striking! \nLevel:\nBeginner friendly – all levels welcome \nDates and Times:\nThis class runs over two Saturdays: June 20 & 27\, 2026 from 10am – 1pm \nSupplies: \n– Registered students will receive a copy of Diana’s book “Patchwork Sashiko: Transform Your Scraps. 14 Slow Stitched Projects” \n– Students will need to bring: \n\nPatchwork pieces from 12 different quilting cotton weight fabrics. Cut from each: (2) 1 1/2” x 1 1/2” squares and (2) 1 1/2” x 2 1/4” rectangles. Total of 48 patchwork pieces; 4 per fabric.\n3 different solid or tone on tone fabrics that coordinate with your patchwork pieces. Cut (1) 4’’ x 4’’ piece from each fabric to make 1 hexagon each.\nUnbleached muslin: Cut (1) 7” x 9” rectangle\nPellon P44F one-sided fusible interfacing: Cut (1) 7’’ x 9’’ rectangle and (3) 4’’ x 4’’ rectangles\nWhite crochet thread: At least 25 yards\, weight 10\nScissors or snips\nClear quilter’s ruler at least 9’’ long\n* Size 2 crewel needle\n* (3) silicone needle pullers to fit your thumb\, pointer and middle finger. These aren’t the same as rubber thimbles.\n* At least (7) 1 ¼’’ hexagon templates\n* 1 ¼’’ acrylic hexagon template with 3/8’’ seam allowance (optional)\n* Long straight pins\n* Clover Embroidery Needle Threader (optional)\n* Fabric marking pen or pencil\nSewing Machine (optional – the initial patchwork piece will be basted together. This can be done by hand or machine. Please note that the guild only has 3 sewing machines available. Please plan accordingly if you prefer to use a machine for this step)\n\n(Items labeled with an asterisk in the supply list are available in Diana’s shop: www.banjoflannel.etsy.com) \nThe instructor will have optional kits available in a variety of colorways to purchase at the workshop at $20 each . They include enough supplies for one 7’’x9’’ textile: patchwork pieces\, muslin\, P44F interfacing\, crochet thread and 2 needles. (You will still need to bring a marking tool\, long straight pins\, quilters ruler\, scissors\, 1 ¼’’ hexagon templates\, and any of the optional supplies) \nInstructor Bio: \nDiana has been sewing for 22+ years and is the author of “Patchwork Sashiko: Transform Your Scraps” from C&T Publishing. She currently designs sewing patterns and teaches full-time while tinkering with all kinds of sewing and fiber techniques. Her patterns\, workshops & lectures have been featured nationally\, in-person and online. \n  \n  \n  \n  \n    \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://pghw.org/event/patchwork-sashiko-hexies/2026-06-27/
LOCATION:Guild House\, 3705 Main Street\, Manayunk\, PA\, 19127\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260628T130000
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SUMMARY:Multi-Shaft Weavers SIG
DESCRIPTION:This group is for beginning and experienced weavers who are looking to grow their knowledge of all things weaving. The goal in this group is to meet at the guild house once a month to explore the process of weaving a project(s). We will start at the beginning and decide what to weave. Then we will move forward and dress a table loom and a floor loom together. During this process we will learn as a group all about sett\, color\, warping\, threading\, drafting\, weaving\, shuttles\, wet finishing and any and all things weaving. \nThis meeting is hybrid. Please log in to display the Zoom link below.
URL:https://pghw.org/event/exploring-floor-and-table-loom-weaving-sig/2026-06-28/
LOCATION:Hybrid – Guild House and Zoom\, 3705 Main Street\, Manayunk\, PA\, 19127\, United States
CATEGORIES:Special Interest Groups
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260630T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260630T113000
DTSTAMP:20241008T191244Z
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SUMMARY:Everything Fibers Zoom
DESCRIPTION:Come and play with us. This event is a weekly virtual SIG meeting (please log in for Zoom link below). Members may be working on our individual projects while meeting\, talking about a project we are planning or working on. We can reach out for help or advice. It is a dedicated time slot every week where we can socialize with other creative people and do our thing.\n\nOur SIG Ground Rules\n\nWe are trying to ensure that everyone has a chance to speak and share what they have created equitability.\n\nEveryone is invited to share.\n\n5-7 minutes for sharing.\n\nIf asked\, the moderator will print off the chat or portions of the chat after the meeting and ensure it is posted to our SIG page and Discord.\n\nIf people are talking across each other or there is significant background noise the moderator reserves the right to mute the problematic mikes.\n\nBe kind\, courteous\, and respectful as always. Follow the golden rule.
URL:https://pghw.org/event/259108/2026-06-30/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Special Interest Groups
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