Aurora colony Handspinners’ guild

Monthly business meetings with educational programs and social spins

Antique Spinning Wheel Showcase each year in March at the Historic Old Aurora Colony Museum

Spring Fiber Faire and Fleece Sale in April

All day Spin-in in April

All day Picnic and Dye Day at Champoeg Park in July

Full day of Mini-Workshops and Classes in October, with beginning spinning classes and an all day spin-in

Christmas Party with potluck dinner and gift exchange in early December

The Colony Flyer, our guild newsletter, is published 4 times a year

PURPOSE:

To promote awareness of the art and craft of handspinning in the community at large; and to give spinners an opportunity to share, learn, educate and study.

Left: Scenes from our March 2008 Antique Spinning Wheel Showcase

Our Year at a Glance