SPECIAL BONUS GIVEAWAY!  In addition to our regular raffle, we’re giving away some fun surprises!

• A Guild-inspired mug
• A fiber arts tote bag
• A special T-shirt
• And maybe ONE or TWO more surprises!

No purchases, no extra tickets, no extra cost! We’ll use the tickets from our regular raffle for a separate bonus drawing. Just hang on to your ticket stub!  And here’s the fun part… The gifts will be hidden in surprise bags! You won’t know what you’ve won until it’s revealed!

Friday evening, October 16, 2026

6:00 pm – Meet and Greet
6:30 pm – Business Meeting
7:00 pm – Program – ​Bryant Holsenbeck –

How a Basket Weaver Evolved Into an Environmental Artist

As an environmental artist, I collect detritus–everyday objects which have been used and thrown away, and make them into art. These works are about our environment and our culture. My installations and residencies are both meditations and questions. Where does all this “stuff” come from? Where does it go? What do we do with it? Why is it here?

Join me for my lecture “A Basket Weaver Becomes an Environmental Artist” to hear more about my journey.

Bryant Holsenbeck

Visit Bryant’s website at https://bryantholsenbeck.com/

Not Local?  We host our monthly meetings on Zoom.  If you would like to receive the Zoom invite for the meeting please send a request to secretary@chgweavers.org

Our October–November display case brings two seasonal themes together! October’s Spooky & Social pairs Halloween whimsy with handwoven color, texture, and a festive table setting. 🎃

November’s theme, Gathering, celebrates the moments we make room for one another: sharing meals, stories, and traditions. Handwoven cloth adds warmth and color to the table and becomes part of how we welcome family and friends.

We hope you’ll stop by and enjoy the creativity in our display!

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. 

Visit us on FaceBook and Instagram!

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