Resources

Where Can I Learn to Spin?

At History San Jose on the third Saturday of each month the Serendipity Spinners hold forth, wheels turning, hand spindles twirling. You will find many who would love to show you the basics if you ask. You can also receive suggestions for your next step including where to find fiber. Many of us started with inexpensive hand spindles before acquiring a wheel. Previously owned wheels are available as spinners search for their ideal wheel and acquire a new ones. There are many spinning guilds throughout Northern California. For a list of them, click here. Watch out! Spinning is addictive.

Where Can I Learn to Weave?

No loom, but you'd like to try one? In Mountain View talk to Hannelore Cole at Custom Handweavers 2263 Old Middlefield Way, Mountain View, 650.967.0831.

Not all weaving requires a modern style loom. For thousands of years weaving was done on simple looms made of sticks and other abailable materials. Backstrap looms, inkle looms, frame looms, card weaving all require a minimum investment. Consider visiting a local guild to learn more. For a list of Guilds in the Northern California click here.

"How to..." information for all ages

Win Tonkin workshop guides

In its fifty year history the Glenna Harris Weavers Guild has had many talented weavers. One of them, Win Tonkin, was a teacher as well. We are posting her workshop guides in order to share her expertise with as many people as possible.

Find gently used equipment for sale

As a service the Glenna Harris Weavers Guild lists equipment from weavers and spinners in Northern California that may need a new home. Contact information is provided. Interested parties may deal directly with the seller on price and arrangements. Items will be posted for a month or until sold, whichever comes first. Visit our Market page.