Desert Sage Spinners and Weavers Guild

Our roots began in 1977,when a few weavers began meeting in each other's homes to encourage innovation and learning. Member Daphne Malins designed and wove her Okanagan Tartan which she registered with CIPO and as a Scottish Tartan. In 1980 the Guild adopted its current name and the tartan made its first appearance at the annual Arts and Craft Show. For more than 45 years we have been supporting spinners, weavers, knitters, felters and other fibre arts in the beautiful South Okanagan of B.C.

Guild Announcements

Guild Announcements:

The website has been redesigned to make it easier to view on phones and tablets. Here is the 2023/24 Season Schedule.

Visit us on Facebook at Desert Sage Spinners & Weavers.

If you are new to weaving or unfamiliar with some terms, the sites Weave Structures and Plain Weave Variations will help.
I like this article on Mixing Twills for its practical learning.

Posts are published by event date so look for them by visiting the Archives to the right or Older Posts after the last displayed post.
To return to our Home page at any time, just CLICK HERE. Enjoy and thank you for visiting!

“We gratefully acknowledge the support of the Oliver Community Arts Council”
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Monday, 20 February 2017

In Anticipation of Our 40th Anniversary Tea

The 10th Anniversary Cake

Reflecting on 25 years

One of the many Guild workshops from over the years -
Indigo and Batik dyeing.

The making of the Yurt, early 2000's (I'm guessing)

A Teacup Puzzle:

The tables are all ready for our 35th Anniversary Tea.

Enjoying the tea. We had a great turnout!

35 Tea Leaves Challenge for 35 years (only a few of the many entries).

Guild Announcements

Guild Announcements:

The website has been redesigned to make it easier to view on phones and tablets. Here is the 2023/24 Season Schedule.

Visit us on Facebook at Desert Sage Spinners & Weavers.

If you are new to weaving or unfamiliar with some terms, the sites Weave Structures and Plain Weave Variations will help. I like this article on Mixing Twills for its practical learning.

Posts are published by event date so look for them by visiting the Archives to the right or Older Posts after the last displayed post.To return to our Home page at any time, just CLICK HERE. Enjoy and thank you for visiting!

“We gratefully acknowledge the support of the Oliver Community Arts Council” _____________________________________________________________________

Monday, 20 February 2017

In Anticipation of Our 40th Anniversary Tea

About Me

If you are new to weaving or unfamiliar with some terms, the sites Weave Structures and Plain Weave Variations will help.
I like this article on Mixing Twills for its practical learning.

Posts are published by event date so look for them by visiting the Archives to the right or Older Posts after the last displayed post.
To return to our Home page at any time, just CLICK HERE. Enjoy and thank you for visiting!

“We gratefully acknowledge the support of the Oliver Community Arts Council”
_____________________________________________________________________