2026 Fall Workshops with Suzi Ballenger

Ito Ito Workshop – Friday, September 18th 1pm – 4pm

Transforming Tools and Weaving Wonders – September 19-20, 2026, 10am – 5pm

Suzi Ballenger pursues the connections between craftsman and machine by pushing pre-conceived boundaries of weaving with her choices of fiber and tools. She strives to realize the fullest expression of threaded order, disorder, function, and form to show the simple and amazing beauty of cloth. An unending curiosity for material stimulates this language of hand and craft, believing these characteristics are enhanced through a deep understanding of the architecture of warp and weft.

We have a 2nd Fall Workshop with Bryant Holsenbeck – Wrapping Wild

Saturday-Sunday, October 17-18th 9am – 4pm

Bryant Holsenbeck began her arts career as a basket maker. Since that time she has evolved into an environmental artist who makes large-scale installations that document the waste stream of our society. She has shown her work and taught throughout the United States and Australia. She is also an independent studio artist who makes books, birds, and other mostly animals sculptures out of recycled materials.

Bryant will be joining us Friday, October 16th for our monthly meeting to speak on How a Basketmaker Evolved Into an Environmental Artist

Guests are always welcome to attend the meeting in Room 201,
Dunwoody Cultural Arts Center, 5339 Chamblee Dunwoody Rd, Atlanta, Georgia 30338

Then & Now: Every Weaver Begins Somewhere

Every fiber has a story—and every weaver has a beginning.

Our Then & Now display celebrates the creative journey of our members by pairing an early piece with a more recent work. Together, they tell a story of learning, persistence, discovery, and growth.

Whether it’s your very first potholder, a first scarf, or a complex handwoven masterpiece, every project represents another step in a weaver’s journey. We hope this exhibit inspires you to embrace the learning process, celebrate progress, and remember that every accomplished fiber artist once started with a single thread.

Every Weaver Begins Somewhere. Where will your story begin?

Visit our Display Cabinet in the entrance to the Dunwoody Cultural Arts Center / Dunwoody Library

Upcoming Display Schedule

• October – Woven Tales – Spooky Fibers & Textile Traditions
• November – The Cloth That Brings Us Together
• December-January – Celebrating Cloth Through the Holidays

Guild Members – Login now and see how you can participate in our displays

A Message from Our President

Welcome to the Chattahoochee Handweavers Guild—a vibrant community of fiber artists brought together by a shared love of creating and learning.

Whether you are brand new to fiber arts or have years of experience at the loom, there is a place for you here. Our guild is made up of weavers, spinners, tapestry artists, and makers of all kinds, each bringing their own perspective, curiosity, and creativity.

We believe that learning and inspiration grow through connection. You might join us to explore a new craft, deepen your skills, or simply enjoy the company of others who understand the joy of fiber. Bring a recent project for show and tell, enroll in a class or workshop, or connect with others through our programs and study groups. If you’re looking to take an even more active role, consider volunteering at outreach events or sharing your expertise by teaching a class of your own.

Our guild thrives because of the willingness of members to learn from one another, support one another, and celebrate each other’s work. No matter your level or interest, you are welcome here.

We invite you to join us—there is something here for everyone, and we would love to be part of your fiber journey. 

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Warmly,
Mary Katherine Aldrich
President
Chattahoochee Handweavers Guild
Email: president@chgweavers.org