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The Fresno Weavers and Spinners Guild is a tax exempt non profit organization under the umbrella of the Conference of Northern California Handweavers, Inc. (CNCH)

We are often asked: " Why do you weave? Why do you spin?"

For some, it's a hobby, like sewing, tying flies or baking bread. For some, it's also a form of art. Creating something "from scratch" is satisfaction unmatched. But whatever the reason, when you love what you're doing, time is not a factor.

The mission of the Fresno Weavers and Spinners Guild is to encourage excellence, inspire creativity and to preserve fiber traditions through education.

There are programs, lectures and workshops throughout the year. Some members teach and many members can be found demonstrating at fairs, Civil War Days,, schools and for private groups.

2005-2006 Officers
President Bea Olsen
Vice President Lillian Schuller
Secretary Gail Orange
Treasurer Tish Keefe

The members of the Spinners and Weavers Guild have many sources for ideas and motivation:

Conference of Northern California Handweavers (CNCH) meets annually to bring together members and nationally known instructors/artists and vendors. Members of the guild are also members of CNCH.
A small guild library of various books and magazines.
Workshops including
- fiber preparation
- dye and color blending
- spinning
- weaving fabric, rugs, baskets

A fiber-related shop in the Tower District, Ancient Pathways ( 1294 N. Wishon), offers lessons and supplies related to fiber.

The Fresno Weavers and Spinners guild was established in 1983. Membership is made up of men and women - novice to professional - from all areas of the valley and mountain communities. Members are dedicated to all aspects of fiber and textiles.