Spinning and Weaving Week
Panel Discussions
We're thrilled to offer activities and events for seven days devoted to celebrating spinning and weaving. Our programming will educate, inspire, and support the fiber art community.
Recordings Available for S&WW 2024
Save the Date for S&WW 2025:
October 6-12, 2025
$0 - HGA Student Members
$30 - HGA Members
$55 - Non-Members
Panel Discussions
We're thrilled to offer activities and events for seven days devoted to celebrating spinning and weaving. Our programming will educate, inspire, and support the fiber art community. The registration fee includes access to all 7-days of programming including Marketplace LIVE, Thread Talks, Studio Tours, Panel Discussions, Fashion Show, Virtual Exhibit Hall, and Networking Opportunities.
All sessions will be recorded and available on-demand to registered attendees for 90 days. Not a member? Join Today
2025 Panels Schedule Coming Soon
2024 Panels Schedule
All panels take place at 6 PM ET
Continue to check here for schedule updates
Monday, October 7, 2024: Starting Your Own Fiber Business
Learn best practices from the experts! Featuring Jennifer Brown of 316 Dye Studio, Dawne Wimbrow of LoftyFiber, and Katy Turbeville of Yarn Adventure. Moderated by Elizabeth Williamson.
Wednesday, October 9, 2024: Sustainability Matters! Eco Perspectives on the Fiber Arts
Sponsored by MidAtlantic Fiber Association
More and more makers and artists are turning their attention to sustainable practices in regards to their weaving, dyeing, and spinning. Three artists - Bea Bonanno, Sydney Sogol, and David Heustess - talk about what sustainability means to them. Moderated by Gigi Matthews.
Please continue to check back as we update the schedule. Spinning & Weaving Week is supported by generous contributions to HGA's Fiber Trust and the donation of our presenters' time, energy and expertise. HGA is an exempt organization as described in Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code; EIN #06-08661organization. In honor of this event, please consider a donation.
Sponsorship Opportunities
The Handweavers Guild of America, Inc.’s (HGA) Spinning & Weaving Week celebration is a 7-day digital extravaganza showcasing the fiber arts with vendor demonstrations and product talks, virtual studio tours, speakers, panels, and a fun fashion show. Each year HGA’s Spinning & Weaving Week Celebration includes more than 40 hours of virtual programming over 7 days with more than 650 fiber enthusiasts participating either in real-time or by viewing recordings. 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. This event brings together fiber enthusiasts from across the world and provides opportunities to connect online and in the days following.
We understand that the dollars you spend need to bring the maximum benefit to your company. 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 (470) 893-0556 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
- Continued publicity for 90 days after the week is over through recorded viewing of each event
