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The Whatcom Weavers Guild welcomes everyone with an interest in weaving or the fiber arts. Whether you're brand-new or highly experienced, you’ll find a friendly and supportive community of makers who love to share skills, inspiration, and resources.
Visitors are always welcome! You’re encouraged to attend a meeting as a guest to meet members and enjoy our monthly program presentations. Guests may visit up to two monthly meetings before paying for annual membership.
MEMBERSHIP DETAILS
- Annual membership runs January 1st – December 31st.
- Memberships must be renewed by March 31st to remain active for the year.
- New members may join at any time (membership price will not be prorated).
MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS
- Attend monthly guild meetings & program presentations
- Access to study groups, workshops, and the Guild library
- Monthly newsletter (Sept thru June)
- Added to private WWG Facebook group
- Added to WWG Slack chat
- Equipment rentals
- Opportunities to learn, teach, and connect with local fiber artists
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Scholarship Guidlines
Who Can Apply? Any WWG member in good standing.
What kind of class or event qualifies? Anything fiber related.
Is selection based on financial need? No.
Is there a limit on how many times a member can apply for scholarship? No. However, if a member receives a scholarship he/she must wait 3 years before applying again.
What is the maximum dollar limit for a single scholarship? $200 maximum.
Are there any requirements for the member who receives a scholarship? A recipient must share his/her experience with the rest of the guild within a one year time period. The following methods are acceptable:
How are the scholarships funded? The guild will use basket drawings, donations, the stash sale and other funding methods to be determined.
How is the scholarship review committee chosen? The Guild President will choose 5 non-board members anonymously. Their terms will run for 2 years. Three members will be chosen from the group each time applications are reviewed. The workshop chair will be a liaison between the board and the review committee.
Click here to download and print a copy of the application.
What kind of class or event qualifies? Anything fiber related.
Is selection based on financial need? No.
Is there a limit on how many times a member can apply for scholarship? No. However, if a member receives a scholarship he/she must wait 3 years before applying again.
What is the maximum dollar limit for a single scholarship? $200 maximum.
Are there any requirements for the member who receives a scholarship? A recipient must share his/her experience with the rest of the guild within a one year time period. The following methods are acceptable:
- A newsletter article
- A guild program
- A presentation using slides, posters or storyboards
- A mini workshop
How are the scholarships funded? The guild will use basket drawings, donations, the stash sale and other funding methods to be determined.
How is the scholarship review committee chosen? The Guild President will choose 5 non-board members anonymously. Their terms will run for 2 years. Three members will be chosen from the group each time applications are reviewed. The workshop chair will be a liaison between the board and the review committee.
Click here to download and print a copy of the application.
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