News + Updates
Our next meeting is Saturday, September 20, 2025
Our next meeting is Saturday, September 20, 2025
2024-25 President’s Challenge
The Challenge was to use at least 4 colors that represent the colors that come from the Dye Gardens plants.
Eunice York won the 2024-25 President’s Challenge with her tapestry weaving. Nicki Scheurwater received honorable mention with her saddle bag.
Janice Ford Memorial Dye Garden 10th Anniversary
The Janice Ford Memorial Dye Garden celebrated its 10th anniversary in August, 2024. There were 2 celebrations. The first one a luncheon that was well attended by many members of the dye garden project and members of the DBG staff at Chatfield Farm as well as Donna Brown’s family. The second celebration was held at the dye garden itself and the surrounding area. Many members of the project were in attendance as well as members of the guild and other friends. Our special guests included Janice’s sister, Karen, and her husband Alan.
"Celebrating 70 Years of Weaving and Fiber Arts"
The Rocky Mountain Weavers Guild celebrated their 70th year as a guild in 2023. The Guild had a show on display at The Collective Community Art Center in Lafayette, CO. A video is shown above.
In January 1953, a group of weavers met to hear Miss Flora Dee Goforth, a dedicated enthusiast of Indian Art. During her talk, Miss Goforth suggested that the group might well emulate an Indian tribe and form an organization for the promotion of hand weaving. When the evening was over, a committee had been formed for the founding of a weavers’ guild.
Over fifty enthusiastic weavers attended the meeting the following month. The organization was named “The Rocky Mountain Weavers’ Guild.”
2025 May Luncheon Photo Gallery
The following link is a gallery of the Fashion Show at the May 2025 luncheon. Please click and view all of the creative works of the RMWG members as listed below.
Diana Swinscoe-shawl; Sandie Howard- Vest; Alex Marriott-woven baby blanket; Cheri Nash-Knitting with Beads shawl; Karin Soderholm-top made from fabric from the dye garden table; Natalie Patton-knit tank top wool; Connie St. Clair-poncho woven; Charmaine Knighton-top; Chelsea Sager- runner; Karen Lord Paris-linen jacket eco-printed w /eucalyptus and aspen leaves, hand embroidered w/ natural dyed silk; Jo Over-Woven earrings, knit socks; Sabena Kull-Wall hangings, Floral still life, Optical illusion blocks; Hanna Gritton-tote bag: upcycled wool, rug braiding; Janét Bare-shawl; Tina Cowles-Shawl & linen dress.