Weavers Guild of Greater Baltimore

Bringing weavers, spinners, and the community together since 1948.

The Weavers Guild of Greater Baltimore (WGGB) is a 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to increasing the knowledge of weaving and fiber arts-related skills.  It is one of the oldest guilds in North America with a long history of public service, learning, and fine craftsmanship.

WGGB holds programs and workshops September through June in person and online.  Speakers and instructors are local, regional, national, and international.  WGGB offers a wide variety of educational opportunities – from intimate study groups to multi-day workshops – to meet the needs of weavers and spinners at all levels.

WGGB sponsors The Weaving School which teaches beginning weaving as well as more advanced weaving techniques and beginning spinning. The Weaving School is in cooperation with the Catonsville Recreation and Parks Council and Baltimore County.

Our membership includes individuals from across Maryland, Pennsylvania, District of Columbia, and Virginia – with some distant members joining us from around the U.S. and Canada.

Each year, the guild sets a challenge for its members and this year the challenge is to contribute to the guild’s Handwork 2026 exhibit.  The exhibit will be held at the Sandy Spring Museum from Aug 15-Nov 18, 2026 and will focus on weaving and spinning as an art form for traditional and innovative handcraft forms.  A community weaving project will take place on a large tapestry loom.