Advertising & Sponsorship
Published quarterly and distributed to all HGA Members, Shuttle Spindle & Dyepot features a broad spectrum of articles about the fiber arts, including design, history, shows, education, products, books, national and international textile news, as well as updates about HGA programs and people, and information received from local and regional guilds.
Advertise in Shuttle Spindle & Dyepot Magazine
Shuttle Spindle & Dyepot (SS&D) reaches a targeted audience of fiber artists from across the United States and around the world. Our circulation is a combination of controlled and paid readership. Shuttle Spindle & Dyepot is also circulated at major conferences and events targeted to fiber artists. HGA and the magazine have a frequent presence at these events.
Circulation: Frequency: 4x/year, Readership: 6,000 per issue
Readers may choose to receive our print publication, the digital version, or both. The digital edition offers expanded opportunities for our advertisers to reach a global market with their products and services by providing direct links to the advertiser’s website.
About our Readers
- 76% Learn about new fiber/textile art businesses from ads in magazines
- 60% Keep their copies of SS&D indefinitely
- 68% Visited an advertiser’s website as a result of reading SS&D
- 31% Purchased something they saw advertised in SS&D
- 55% Attended an event, exhibit or a conference they saw in SS&D
Advertise with Us
Download our Rate Card & Advertising Agreement
Advertising Assistance: Call (470) 893-0556 or Email Advertising@WeaveSpinDye.org.
- Summer Issue published Apr 25 - Reserve by Mar 1 (Artwork due Mar 15)
- Fall Issue published Jul 25 - Reserve by Jun 1 (Artwork due Jun 15)
- Winter Issue published Oct 25 - Reserve by Sept 1 (Artwork due Sept 15)
- Spring Issue published Jan 25 - Reserve by Dec 1 (Artwork due Dec 15)
Where to find Shuttle Spindle & Dyepot
Search our list of Libraries and Affiliate Guilds that receive Shuttle Spindle & Dyepot magazine and where you may be able to review or check out an issue.
Request a Complimentary Issue
Applicable to non-members or those whose membership expired more than 5 years ago.
Sponsorships
Careers In Textiles Symposium
The Handweavers Guild of America, Inc.’s (HGA) Careers in Textiles is an online symposium spotlighting leading professional and industry trendsetters, sharing their experiences, and providing insights on the diverse and changing landscape of textiles and fiber art. The symposium is open to all but is geared toward young professionals, recent graduates, and students. The event will be presented virtually through Cvent with the ability to host an unlimited number of attendees. All sessions are recorded and available to be viewed at the convenience of registered attendees for up to 90 days. Students holding an active HGA student membership or showing proof of enrollment will receive complimentary admission.
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Name recognition on HGA's webpage as Sponsor and logo and link to your website
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Logo and name recognition in approximately *8,000 copies of Shuttle Spindle & Dyepot magazine
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E-Blast sent to HGA’s mailing list of more than 10,000 promoting your sponsorship
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Post recognizing your sponsorship on HGA’s Facebook page (11,000+ followers)
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Post recognizing your sponsorship on HGA’s Instagram account (5,000+ followers)
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Complimentary event Advertiser Page to promote your business to attendees
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Continued publicity for 90 days after the week is over through recorded viewings of each event
Convergence Conference
Our attendees spend an average of 4-5 days at Convergence® and with your sponsorship you will have a captive audience of fiber art enthusiasts. Not only will your sponsorship put your business in front of those attending Convergence®, but through e-blasts, our website and social media platforms your business will be marketed to more than 10,000 people and guilds interested in fiber art products and services. We have created Convergence® sponsorship packages for the:
- Fashion Show
- Tote Bags & Lanyards
- Keynote Presentation
- Marketplace Demonstration Stage
- Art Exhibits
- Fiber Trust Reception
- Vendor Hospitality
- and Special Events
Contributions help extend the Handweavers Guild of America, Inc.’s (HGA) programming to more than 10,000 fiber artists and art enthusiasts through our various programs and sustains our programs at their highest level of artistic and educational excellence.
We understand that the dollars you spend need to bring the maximum benefit to your company. Corporate sponsors are offered exclusive benefits and services based on their level of contribution. These packages are carefully structured at each level to provide the maximum visibility and the greatest mutual benefit but can be tailored to meet your organization’s philanthropic or marketing objectives. For more information, please call (678) 730-0010 or email HGA@WeaveSpinDye.org.
Download Sponsorship Packages (Coming Soon)
All Sponsors will receive the following recognition in addition to the items listed in the packages:
- Name recognition on HGA’s webpage as Sponsor and logo and link to your website
- Logo and name recognition in approximately 5,000 Convergence® Delegate Registration Books
- Logo and name recognition in approximately 5,000 Convergence® Conference and Gallery Guides
- E-Blast sent to HGA’s mailing list of more than 11,000 promoting your sponsorship
- Post recognizing your sponsorship on HGA’s Facebook page (11,000+ followers)
- Post recognizing your sponsorship on HGA’s Instagram account (5,700+ followers)
- Tax-deductible receipt letter for the amount of your donation less goods & services received
Sponsorships are Non-Refundable.
Guild Development Retreat
The Handweavers Guild of America, Inc.’s (HGA) Guild Development Retreat is a one-day virtual learning experience to educate, motivate, and inspire fiber art guilds. Through panels and discussions, we aim to strengthen guild leadership, unite organizations, and provide a platform for the sharing of ideas. Participants should end the day feeling motivated in their effort to build and grow their guilds so that all guilds can thrive. The event will be presented virtually through Cvent with the ability to host an unlimited number of attendees. All sessions are recorded and available to be viewed at the convenience of registered attendees for up to 90 days. With more than 190 affiliate memberships, we anticipate more than 600 fiber enthusiasts will attend HGA’s Guild Development Retreat either in real-time or by viewing recordings.
Contributions help extend HGA’s programming to more than 10,000 fiber artists and art enthusiasts through our various programs and sustains our programs at their highest level of artistic and educational excellence.
We understand that the dollars you spend need to bring the maximum benefit to your company. Corporate sponsors are offered exclusive benefits and services based on their level of contribution. Our packages are carefully structured at each level to provide the maximum visibility and the greatest mutual benefit but can be tailored to meet your organization’s philanthropic or marketing objectives. For more information, please call (470) 893-0556 or email HGA@WeaveSpinDye.org.
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Name recognition on HGA's webpage as Sponsor and link to your website
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Name recognition in approximately *8,000 copies of Shuttle Spindle & Dyepot magazine (up to 2 issues)
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E-Blast sent to HGA’s mailing list of nearly 10,000 promoting your sponsorship
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Post recognizing your sponsorship on HGA’s Facebook page (11,000+ followers)
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Post recognizing your sponsorship on HGA’s Instagram account (5,700+ followers)
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Complimentary event Vendor Page to promote your business or organization
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Continued publicity for 90 days after the week is over through recorded viewings of each event
Spinning & Weaving Week
Be part of HGA's 7-day Spinning and Weaving Week celebration. This digital extravaganza showcases the fiber arts with vendor demonstrations and product talks, virtual studio tours, speakers, panels, and a fun fashion show bringing together fiber enthusiasts from across the world while providing opportunities to connect online and in the days following. All events are presented digitally through Cvent with the ability to host an unlimited number of attendees. Each year HGA's Spinning & Weaving Week Celebration includes more than 40 hours of virtual programming over 7 days with more than 600 fiber enthusiasts participating either in real-time or by viewing recordings.
Contributions help extend HGA’s programming to more than 10,000 fiber artists and art enthusiasts through our various programs and sustain our programs at their highest level of artistic and educational excellence.
We understand that the dollars you spend need to bring the maximum benefit to your company. Corporate sponsors are offered exclusive benefits and services based on their level of contribution. Our packages are carefully structured at each level to provide the maximum visibility and the greatest mutual benefit but can be tailored to meet your organization’s philanthropic or marketing objectives. For more information, please call (678) 730-0010 or email HGA@WeaveSpinDye.org.
All Spinning & Weaving Week Sponsors will receive the following recognition in addition to the items listed in the packages:
- Name recognition on HGA’s webpage as Sponsor and logo and link to your website
- Logo and name recognition in approximately 8,000 copies of Shuttle Spindle & Dyepot magazine
- E-Blast sent to HGA’s mailing list of more than 11,000 promoting your sponsorship
- Post recognizing your sponsorship on HGA’s Facebook page (11,000+ followers)
- Post recognizing your sponsorship on HGA’s Instagram account (5,700+ followers)
- Tax-deductible receipt letter for your donation less goods & services received
Textiles & Tea
Through sponsorship you can reach new audiences and connect with the fiber community in their homes. We know from our Spinning & Weaving Week events that an average of 1,000 people viewed our videos either live or recorded. These numbers will only grow as our event grows in popularity.
Sponsorship includes:
- Recognition at the beginning and end of each broadcast (also to be recorded and shared on Facebook Live and HGA's YouTube channel with 1,700+ subscribers)
- Emails sent to HGA’s mailing list of nearly 11,000 promoting the event with you listed as a sponsor and a link to your website
- Promotion of the event along with your sponsorship on HGA’s social media platforms: Instagram (5,700+ followers) and Facebook (11,000+ followers)
- Identified as event sponsor on HGA's website and on the event listing on the HGA Fiber Art Calendar