The objectives of the Kingston Handloom Weavers & Spinners Guild are, to promote interest and education in weaving, spinning and related fiber arts.
Monthly meetings that feature guest speakers, demonstrations, show and tell, take place on the second Wednesday of each month, except July and August. There is a social time at 6:30 pm, followed by the general meeting at 7:00 pm. Members of the general public are very welcome to attend.
Members may take advantage of our workshops, equipment rentals, a fully equipped weaving and spinning studio, and an extensive library that includes hundreds of books, magazines and videos which cover topics such as spinning, weaving, knitting, dyeing and basketry.
The Guild welcomes all levels of interest in traditional and contemporary weaving, spinning and other textile arts and crafts.
Come see what we’re all about!
We enjoy sharing our skills and enthusiasm for fibre in our community
Members of KHWS provided a workshop on "Sheep to Yarn" at the Central Branch, Kingston Frontenac Public Library, on October 3.
Topics covered were shepherding, shearing sheep and cleaning the fleece, preparing the fibre by carding, and spinning with a spindle and spinning wheel.
Participants were able to try their hand at carding fibre from a local farm and spinning on a spindle, which allowed participants to take home their own handspun yarn.