About

The Handweavers Guild of America, Inc.’s (HGA) mission is to educate, support and inspire the fiber art community. We provide inspiration, instruction, and networking opportunities for fiber artists of all skill levels. HGA produces a quarterly magazine for its more than 3,500 members, Shuttle Spindle & Dyepot; Convergence® a biennial international fiber arts conference; Small Expressions, an annual juried exhibition of small fiber artworks; and many more opportunities for artists including grants, scholarships, and a certification program in handweaving, handspinning, dyeing, and basket making.

Meet the HGA Directors and Staff

Board of Directors

Penny Morgan, President
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Suanne Pasquarella, First Vice-President
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Sherman Myers, Treasurer
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Marcia Weiss, Secretary
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Suzi Ballenger, Board Member
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Sarah Beyer, Board Member
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Laura DiSano, Board Member
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Kim Gavin, Board Member
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Staff

Elizabeth Williamson, Executive Director
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Sally Orgren, Shuttle Spindle & Dyepot Editor
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Ingrid Sciscoe, Membership Manager & Development Coordinator
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Kathi Grupp, Advertising & Marketing Manager
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Whitney Young, Program Coordinator
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Linda Campbell, Exhibit & Editorial Assistant
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Memberships

We invite you to learn more about HGA by becoming a member today. Click here to view our membership levels and benefits.

Contact Us

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Handweavers Guild of America, Inc
1255 Buford Hwy, Ste. 209
Suwanee, GA 30024
Phone: (678)730-0010     Fax: (678) 730-0836
Email: HGA@WeaveSpinDye.org