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Florida Tropical Weavers Guild

Florida Tropical Weavers Guild

FTWG is a statewide guild in Florida for the fiberarts.

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Half Day Classes

2026 Warping Front to Back

Warping Front to Back with Mary Schmutte

Enjoy a Thursday afternoon class with Mary Schmutte –
This mini session is a demonstration of how to warp your loom from the front tying on to an existing warp you already have threaded on your loom.

2026 The Magic of Twist: Beginning Spinning on a Drop Spindle

The Magic of Twist: Beginning Spinning on a Drop Spindle with Emma Pinault

Enjoy a Thursday afternoon class with Emma Pinault –
In this class, students will learn how a simple stick, a weight, and the application of twist come together to create the thread we use for weaving, knitting, crochet, or other fiber creations.

2026 Sweetgrass Trivets

Sweetgrass Trivet Set of 2 with Barbara McCormick

Enjoy a Sunday morning class with Barbara McCormick –
Create a traditional sweetgrass basket that can be utilized in multiple ways (one trivet will be completed in class and materials will be provided for the second trivet).

2026 Swatching for Color Using a Pin Loom

Swatching for Color Using a Pin Loom with Alanna Wilcox

Enjoy a Thursday afternoon class with Alanna Wilcox –
Curious how a color will behave before committing to a whole project? In this workshop, you’ll learn how to use a small pin loom as a powerful color exploration tool.

2026 Mend that Hole with Sashiko

Mend that Hole with Sashiko with Constance Lee

Enjoy a Thursday afternoon class with Constance Lee –
Do you want your favorite clothes to be meaningful and give them a new life?

2026 Mapuche Inspired Band Weaving on a Frame Loom

Mapuche Inspired Band Weaving on a Frame Loom

Enjoy a Thursday afternoon class with Jennifer Williams –
For centuries the Mapuche weavers of Chile and Argentina have woven intricately designed bands on frame looms made of sticks from trees.

2026 Introduction to Temari

Introduction to Temari with Adrienne Gaskell

Enjoy a Thursday afternoon class with

2026 Fabulous Felt Flowers

Fabulous Felt Flowers with Dawn Edwards

Enjoy a Sunday morning class with Dawn Edwards –
In this fun half day hands-on workshop, we will transform Merino wool top into beautiful felt flowers using just our hands, imagination, and a little soap and water.

2026 Create a Macrame Wall Hanging

Macrame with Sara Norine James

Enjoy a Thursday afternoon class with Sara Norine James –
Learn the basics in Macrame in this beginner friendly class for fiber artists of all skill levels. Leave with a completed piece ready to hang and enjoy.

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