Back The state guild is divided geographically into four areas. For information about any area, contact the area chairperson. The local areas hold regular meetings in addition to the bimonthly state meeting. Please feel free to attend any Area meeting!

For information on which area is closest to you, contact the webmaster at weavemaster@handweaversguildofct.org

Area I - North Central CT

Meetings held bimonthly on the first Tuesday from October through June.

February - 
Area 1 will meet on Tuesday Feb. 2nd at 7:00pm at the home of Donna Corio in Farmington. 

We will discuss the progress of our towel project and any questions that may have arisen now that many of us have had time to study the drafts and select fiber. fiber and also any unusual fiber you have tried. 

The Hartford Artisans have acquired several wholesale accounts for purchasing fiber and are willing to offer the opportunity to weavers in the Guild to buy these yarns at a wholesale price, plus a handling fee price. Details of these yarns will be available at the area meeting. 

Please contact Donna for directions to her house.


Contact:
Fran Curran or
Jean Bronson

Area II - South Central CT

Monthly meetings held on the first Thursday of the month in members' homes @ 7:00 p.m.

January 21 - Our January meeting is a potluck on Thursday, January 21 at 6:00 at Donna Batsford's house. Just bring what appeals to you, and somehow it always works out. Let's hope for good weather. The next meeting will be Thursday, February 18. More info to follow. If you have questions or would like more information, please contact Donna.

Contact:
Donna Batsford

Area III - Western CT

Monthly meetings held in members' homes the 2nd Sunday afternoon during winter months (Standard time) or the 2nd Wednesday evening during spring and early fall (Daylight Savings time).

January 10 – Sunday 12 noon at Bloodroot Restaurant in Bridgeport; email Jackie Heller for reservations and directions. We bring the meeting to Selma and Noel, enjoy our mid-winter brunch and exchange Friendship project towels. 

February 14 Sunday 1 pm at Nan Jackson’s in Fairfield; email Nan for RSVP or for directions. Everyone bring a current project (or knitting, spinning, etc.) to work on, questions and show-and-tell for discussion.

Contact for Area 3:
Julie McClure

Area IV - Eastern CT, Southern CT River Valley and Rhode Island

Meetings are held on the second Thursday of the month at the home of the members. All meetings include a short business meeting and show and tell. Members of Area 4 are notified of the meetings by email for additional information and directions. If you are a member of Area 4 and have had a change in email address, please send an email to area4@handweaversguildofct.org.  Also, any member of the guild who wishes to attend the area meetings can be added to the email list.

Jan/Feb Meetings:

Thursday, January 14, 10am ==> UFO Day. This is a day for members to bring their unfinished objects and we will all discuss/help and encourage getting them finished. As always, we will do a pot luck lunch along with “Show ‘n Tell” so be sure to bring items you'd like to share with the group. We will be meeting at the Road Church, 903 Pequot Trail, Stonington, CT. From I-95 you will take exit 91 for Rte 234. Drive toward North Main Street, and the church will be on your left. E-mail Jody with any questions.

Contact for Area 4:
Jody Brewer