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Commercial
Heritage Spinning and Weaving
Joan Sheridan
47 E. Flint Street, Lake Orion, MI 48362
Yarn Store
Speaker/Lecturer
Teacher – In Person
Heritage Spinning and Weaving is a brick and mortar shop established in 2000. It is known for it’s wide range of fiber arts products, supplies and tools. In addition, the shop offers top-notch classes in person, on-line and on the road. Joan Sheridan, the owner and founder, is frequently published in Long Thread Media magazines and on-line. She has more than 80 published knitting patterns on Ravelry and 40 weaving kits in shop and on their webstore. She specializes in band weaving, knitting Shetland Lace, and Fair Isle Knitting..
Email: heritagespinning@gmail.com; joan@heritagespinning.com
Website: https://heritagespinning.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook/heritagespinning
Instagram: https://www.instagram/heritagespinning
Northern Michigan Fiber Festival
Diane Block – contact
Email: nmfiberfestival@yahoo.com
Weavers Circle
Marta Hoetger – Contact
Southeast Michigan
Fiber Organization
The Weavers Circle is a cooperative that offers social, educational and volunteer opportunities to help weavers realize their potential and elevate the craft. We offer space in downtown Farmington where participants can congregate in a supportive and fun environment to weave together, learn from each other, and be inspired to pursue new creative directions. While we provide some equipment, participants are expected to provide their own loom and supplies. A limited number of rigid heddle and multi-harness looms are available for temporary use for a small, monthly fee. We provide access to a private Facebook page; a library of books, magazines, online databases and other resources owned; field trips to exhibits and venues that promote fiber arts; workshops; and referrals for formal instruction. We welcome weavers at all levels who can work independently. Weavers participate either as a dues-paying member or as a per diem drop-in.
Email: weweavecommunity@gmail.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1464415884506956
Professional
Natalie Drummand
Fremont, IN
Speaker/Lecturer
Teacher/In person and online
Fiber Business
Natalie Drummond focuses on the use of color in weaving, dyeing and fiber art. Publications can be found in Weft and Handwoven. Additional self-published work can be found on her website blog and in her shop in the form of her weaving notes and workshop monographs.
Email: natalie@nataliewoven.com
Website: https://www.nataliewoven.com
Facebook: NatalieWoven
Instagram: NatalieWoven
Jennifer Gould
Byron Center, Michigan
Studio Artist and Teacher
Studio artist producing one-of-a-kind textile figures featuring handprinted/painted/dyed and embroidered work; lectures and workshops offered; and doll patterns for sale.
Email: jgould1526@gmail.com
Website: https://JenniferGouldDesigns.com
Marta Heotger
Southfield, Michigan
Teacher/in person
Email: marta_hoetger@hotmail.com
I have been invested in fiber arts Ince a young age, thanks to a mother who was an amazing seamstress. I was inspired to take up weaving during trips throughout Central and South American countries where complex patterns are created on simple backstop looms. Working on both rigid heddle and multi-shaft looms, I enjoy exploring color and texture and my work continues to reflect the influences of my travels. I provide instruction on rigid heddle weaving at Michigan Fine Yarns in Livonia and at the Hawk Community Center in Farmington Hills. I am also a member of the Weavers Circle in Farmington where I pursue my own work and mentor other weavers.
Wynne Mattila
Minneapolis, MN
Teacher/In Person
Email: wynmat@earthlink.com
Nancy McRay
Northwest Michigan
Speaker/Lecturer
Teacher/Online
Fiber Business
Email: nmcray@mac.com
Website: https://nancy-mcray.squarespace.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nmcray
Kristina Nichols
Traverse City, MI
Speaker/Lecturer
Teacher/In person
Email: kristinanicholsartist@gmail.com
Website: https://www.justalittlewarped.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/justalittlewarpedart
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/justalittlewarpedart
Jasmine Petrie
East Jordon, MI
Natural Dyeing, weaving classes and goods.
Teacher/In Person
Email: jasminelacetextiles@gmail.com
Website: https://howlattheloom.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HowlAtTheLoom
Instagram: https://instragram.com/howlattheloom
TikTok: @howlatheloom
Jenny Shu
Lansing, MI
Speaket/Lecturer; Teacher/In Person
Email: JennySchuB@gmail.com
Website: https://www.JennySchu.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jennyschu4
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/jennyschu
Jenny Schu graduated from the University of Michigan with a BFA focused on Fibers; you can currently see her work in galleries around the Midwest. Jenny has exhibited nationally through numerous guilds and galleries; most recently accepting a Second Place Award for “Golden Boundary” at Michigan League of Handweavers Biennial Exhibit 2024. For the past 15 years Jenny has presented and taught workshops through various Fiber Arts Guilds. Most often giving programs leaning towards professional development for fiber artists and teachers. She also enjoys teaching beadweaving in person and via Zoom.