DFG spinners represent on Worldwide Spin in Public day!

September 16, 2023

DFG spinners met at the Nordic Center in Duluth today, surrounded by fiber art pieces chosen for the third installment of our 50th Anniversary exhibits. And, as a bonus, it just happens to be Worldwide Spin in Public Day!

Fiber demonstrations at Glensheen

August 22, 2023

This past Saturday, DFG members demonstrated weaving and spinning at Glensheen Mansion. Many people stopped by to observe and chat, including a bachelorette party!

Spinning group at Duluth Folk School this Saturday

April 13, 2023

This Saturday, DFG will be spinning at the Duluth Folk School from 10 am- 2 pm. Spinning Doctor Dave will be there to troubleshoot spinning equipment that needs repair. The public and Guild members are invited to bring in spinning... View Article

Rigid Heddle Warping day

December 11, 2022

Not 1, not 2, not 3, but 4 rigid heddle looms were warped yesterday! Check the Guild Portfolio for photos of two scarves, one shawl, and a set of mug rugs when they are completed. The Guild’s rigid heddle study... View Article

December happenings

December 2, 2021

There are a lot of new things happening in the Duluth Fiber Guild right now! Here are a few highlights: DFG will have a table at the Neighbor-Made Art and Gift Fair held on Saturday, December 11, from 10am-3pm at... View Article

Felting Study Group

January 15, 2019

The felting study group met on January 10 to create felted vessels. The vessels incorporated plant matter including lichen, hydrangeas, Birch bark, Yellow Dock, marigolds and other dried flowers.

Flax Processing Day

May 5, 2018

Our flax study will resume this year with the much anticipated FLAX PROCESSING DAY on May 26, beginning at 11 AM. Dave has constructed all of the tools we will need and last year’s crop of flax should be retted... View Article

Flax Project Update

October 9, 2017

September was harvest time for our flax crops and some of the guild members have decidedly green thumbs!  Our biggest challenge was drying the stalks after harvesting during that wet month.  But on Sept. 23 a group of us met... View Article