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September 22 Meeting

Nashoba Valley Weavers' Guild Posted on September 6, 2026 by Penny LacroixSeptember 6, 2026

The Early Origins of Weaving; a history of weaving in the world with Sara White Tuesday Sept 22, 2026, 7pm in person only, at the Congregational Church of Harvard, 5 Still River Rd Membership dues are now due! Please bring … Continue reading →

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2026-27 Programs Announced!

Nashoba Valley Weavers' Guild Posted on September 4, 2026 by Penny LacroixSeptember 4, 2026

The 2026-27 meetings have been added to the website calendar. This year’s theme is Celebration of America’s Weaving History! All meetings are at the Congregational Church of Harvard, 5 Still River Rd, Harvard, MA, with the exception of January and … Continue reading →

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May meeting on Weaving in Norway

Nashoba Valley Weavers' Guild Posted on May 14, 2026 by Penny LacroixMay 14, 2026

Tuesday May 26, 2026, 7pm in person only, at the Congregational Church of Harvard, 5 Still River Rd What does “Norwegian Weaving” mean? Is it a historical nomenclature? Is it a modern style? Is it a specific structure or structures? … Continue reading →

Posted in Meetings, Programs | Tagged band weaving, coverlets, krokbragd, Norway, Norwegian weaving, tablet weaving, warp-weighted loom | Leave a reply

What is a Fibershed?

Nashoba Valley Weavers' Guild Posted on April 12, 2026 by Penny LacroixApril 14, 2026

Come learn about it at our April meeting!Tuesday 4/28/26, at the Congregational Church of Harvard, 5 Still River RdPresentation starts at 7:30, but please come early! Michelle Parrish will introduce us to the concept of a fibershed, their history, and … Continue reading →

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Mihoko Wakabayashi to talk on SAORI Weaving

Nashoba Valley Weavers' Guild Posted on March 11, 2026 by Penny LacroixMarch 11, 2026

Tuesday 24 March 2026 in person only at the Congregational Church of Harvard, 5 Still River Rd, Harvard MAStart time is 7pm, with the program beginning at 7:30. SAORI Weaving is a contemporary improvisational weaving from Japan. It is based … Continue reading →

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February Meeting on Zoom – corrected!

Nashoba Valley Weavers' Guild Posted on February 16, 2026 by Penny LacroixFebruary 16, 2026

Barbara Setsu Pickett to talk on Velvet Tuesday 24 February 2026 on Zoom onlyStart time is 7pm, with the program beginning at 7:30. Barbara Setsu Pickett will compress 45 years of research on contemporary velvet weaving practices throughout the world … Continue reading →

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Happy New Year!

Nashoba Valley Weavers' Guild Posted on January 18, 2026 by Penny LacroixJanuary 18, 2026

Our first meeting of 2026 will be on Tuesday 27 January on Zoom only! Myra Chang Thompson will present The Connection Between Spanish Colonial Trade and the Role of Churro Sheep In this presentation Myra will introduce the textile trade … Continue reading →

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Meeting Postponement due to SNOW!

Nashoba Valley Weavers' Guild Posted on December 1, 2025 by Penny LacroixDecember 1, 2025

Due to the forecasted snowstorm, the December meeting is postponed one week to Tuesday 12/9/25. All other details are the same.

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Snow Policy

Nashoba Valley Weavers' Guild Posted on November 28, 2025 by Penny LacroixNovember 28, 2025

Hopefully we will not have to deal with this on Tuesday, but just in case, here’s what you need to know: Generally, if the Harvard Public Schools are closed, we do not have a meeting in Harvard. We’ll also send … Continue reading →

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Weaving with Found Objects in December

Nashoba Valley Weavers' Guild Posted on November 11, 2025 by Penny LacroixNovember 11, 2025

Tuesday 2 December, starting at 1 pm (NOTE THIS IS AN AFTERNOON MEETING!) Location: Congregational Church of Harvard, 5 Still River Rd, Harvard MA Come weave with found natural materials! Beautiful seedhead from the side of the road? Irresistible piece … Continue reading →

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September 22, 2026
  • History of Weaving, presented by Sara White
    September 22, 2026
    7:00 pm

     

October 27, 2026
  • Textile Protests thru History, with Michele Gabrielson and Marie Porteus
    October 27, 2026
    7:00 pm

     

December 1, 2026
  • Finger Weaving, with Joan Paul
    December 1, 2026
    1:00 pm

     

January 26, 2027
  • Natural History of Clothing, with Diane Taraz
    January 26, 2027
    7:00 pm

     

February 23, 2027
  • History of Slater Mills, with Allison Horrocks
    February 23, 2027
    7:00 pm

     

March 23, 2027
  • Indigenous Program, with Brittney Walley
    March 23, 2027
    7:00 pm

     

April 27, 2027
  • Book Club, "Three Bags Full"
    April 27, 2027
    7:00 pm

     

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