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Weavers Guild of Gwyntarian
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| The guild is dedicated to researching, practicing, and teaching the
fiber arts of the Middle Ages and Renaissance (CE 500-1600). Established
in 1979, the guild operates under a charter
and is affiliated with the Marche of Gwyntarian, the Akron/Kent chapter
of the Society for Creative Anachronism. |
| The guild combines historical recreation with a large dose of "experimental
archaeology." Members are involved in making bobbin lace, raising
fiber-bearing livestock (sheep and rabbits), growing dye plants and fiber
plants, tablet-weaving, lucetting, braiding, weaving on different types
of looms, spinning, dyeing, beading, knitting, naalbinding, embroidery,
felting, and papermaking. |
| At the guild's monthly meeting, members present their current projects
for discussion. The group offers advice on technical or research
problems. The meeting sometimes includes a field trip or hands-on
workshop. Recent classes included weaving baskets from grapevines,
skirting and cleaning a fleece, and dyeing with madder, indigo, and onion
skins. |
| Members frequently demonstrate medieval fiber arts to the public at
fairs and festivals. Handcraft techniques, low-tech tools,
and raw materials provide a tangible link to everyday life in the Middle
Ages. |
| Guild meetings, which are usually held on the
third Saturday or Sunday of the month, are open to anyone with an
interest in historical fiber arts. Please contact webspinner@goldenacorn.net
for more information. |
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