Who We Are...

Weavers of Orlando is an active organization which promotes and encourages interest in the fiber arts: Weaving, Spinning, Basketry, Dyeing, Felting, Beading and more…

Weavers of Orlando has been meeting regularly since 1942.

We meet once a month on a Saturday starting at 10:00 a.m. We usually meet at the Maitland Art Center CommunityRoom (231 W. Packwood Ave., Maitland). See Map.

Please see our Programs page for dates of upcoming programs and workshops.

News:

Llama show planned for February

The public is invited to come, see and learn about llamas during the 2008 Florida Open ALSA Show and Competition, on Feb. 16 and 17 at the Ocala Equestrian Complex.

Spinning and weaving demonstrations are part of the activities planned for the weekend.

The doors open from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. and admission is free.

The complex is at 1601 S.W. 60th Avenue, Ocala.

Congratulations

to Jane McLean for winning the Elizabeth TerLouw Workshop Scholarship for 2008

Welcome New Weavers:

• Connie Couden
• Laura Jelks
• Barbara Monroe
• Catherin Osborn
• Theo Thibado
• Julie Zimmerman

Demos To Come:

Get your 2008 calendars out and mark our Demo dates:

• March 29 and 30
  at the Antique Fair in Mount Dora
• April 17 - 27
  for the Central Florida Fair
• We have also been asked to demo our weaving again at Gemini Springs. This year they need us for one day: March 8, 2008

www.knitnneedlenook.com

The yarn store in Mount Dora is open again.

Convergence 2008

International Fiber Arts Conference

Tampa Bay Convention Center
Tampa, Florida, June 22 - 28, 2008