Useful Links

The Susquehanna Valley Spinners and Weavers Guild, based in Lewisburg, promotes all varieties of fiber arts. It offers educational workshops, community demonstrations, and a library for members, supporting skills from beginner to advanced. https://www.svswg.org/

Red Stone Glen in York Haven near Harrisburg is a fiber arts center with classes, retail and resources. Check out their calendar for the coming months. https://redstoneglen.com/

Weft in Mechanicsburg teaches wabi-sabi weaving: https://weftweaving.com/ Wabi-sabi weaving is a textile art form rooted in the Japanese philosophy of embracing imperfection, transience, and natural beauty. It prioritizes rustic, handmade textures over perfection, often featuring hand-spun yarns, uneven threads, and organic, free-flowing designs. Techniques often include using SAORI looms, recycled material, and visible mending to highlight, rather than hide, flaws.

Scraps & Skeins, a branch of Strawberry Fields, is a local State College creative reuse shop selling generously donated knitting and sewing supplies at extremely reasonable prices. https://www.scrapsandskeins.org/