Upcoming Events
Guild Meetings
Our monthly meetings for the program year are from September to June with a summer break. We usually meet on the fourth Sunday of the month at 11:00am, though some dates are different to avoid scheduling conflicts. The meetings are at the Finnish Hall (1970 Chestnut St, Berkeley, CA 94702), unless otherwise noted.
Workshop with Fee
Our program speakers may offer the opportunity to explore the topic in depth with a workshop. These are optional events offered on a different day than the guild meetings, and require an additional sign-up with fee.
Outreach
Join us in our outreach activities in demonstrations and teaching!
Dec 7, 2025
St Fleecia Celebration
Guild Meeting
Location in newsletter
The December 7th meeting theme is “Celebration!” The location is in the November newsletter. Please bring a potluck item and your handmade or other items you consider to fit the theme to celebrate our 70th anniversary. This can be your entry to our yearly fun contest! Part of the fun is making up the story that ties your entry to…
Jan 24, 2026
Support spindle with luxury fibers with Galina Khmeleva
Workshop with Fee
Oddfellows Hall, Vallejo
Come join renowned lace knitting and handspinning instructor Galina Khmeleva, author of *Gossamer Webs*, The History and Techniques of Orenburg Lace Shawls and *The Gossamer Webs Design Collection*, as she introduces you to the magical handspinning techniques of Russian spinners using the Russian supported spindle. This technique results in creating the yarns for the famous scarves and shawls of the…
Jan 25, 2026
Orenburg lace knitting by Galina Khmeleva
Guild Meeting
Oddfellows Hall, Vallejo
Come join renowned lace knitting and handspinning instructor Galina Khmeleva, author of *Gossamer Webs*, The History and Techniques of Orenburg Lace Shawls and *The Gossamer Webs Design Collection*.
Feb 21, 2026
Magic Balls: Turn Solid Colors into Colorways & Hand Carding for Color Effects: Gradients, Stripes and More with Amelia Garripoli
Workshop with Fee
Finnish Hall, Cafe Room
For this day, Amelia will combine two delightful workshops:
Magic Balls: Turn Solid Colors into Colorways: Wish your fiber stash came with a color roadmap? Take the mystery out of color order and blending to create vibrant, intentional yarn with confidence. Jump in with a crash course in color theory—explore techniques to make colors pop. Then, create Magic Balls that…
Feb 22, 2026
Spindle tricks with Amelia Garripoli
Guild Meeting
Finnish Hall, Cafe Room
Mar 21, 2026
Spin the Yarn You Want by Susan Willsrud
Workshop with Fee
Finnish Hall, Cafe Room
This class is for spinners interested in becoming fully versatile in spinning all weights of yarns. Students will learn how to adjust their wheels and spinning techniques to spin everything from very fine lace to super bulky yarns. Students will create their own yarn sample card in the class.
Students will learn:
- How to adjust a spinning wheel to…
Apr 19, 2026
Amy Snell
Guild Meeting
Finnish Hall, Ski Club Room
May 31, 2026
Four in a Corner
Guild Meeting
Finnish Hall, Ski Club Room
Jun 28, 2026
Sit Some, Spin Some, Yak Som
Guild Meeting
Cedar Rose Park
Our annual crafting and socialing meeting before our summer break. This will be held at the Cedar Rose Park in Berkeley. Bring a comfy seat or blanket, your food or picnic items, your projects, and sun protection!