The cost for membership in Wisconsin Handweavers, Inc. is:

  • $25.00 per year for emailed newsletters.

  • $15.00 per year for a Student membership, emailed newsletters.

The membership year begins on June 1 and ends on May 31. You may join us anytime during the year. See instructions at the bottom of this page for payment options.

Annual Membership includes:

• 9 issues of the WHI newsletter for February, March, April, May, July, September, October, November and December. No newsletters are done for January, June and August.

• Sample pages with photos of woven samples, drafts and explanation of sample by the artist 8 times per year (provided we have enough volunteers to weave the samples).

• Inclusion in the Membership Directory.

• Discounted fees for WHI workshops. Milwaukee resident fee for any classes offered at the ABK Weaving Center.

• Opportunities for you to meet other hand weavers and to spread your wings and volunteer!

• Access to WHI’s extensive library of books and magazines on weaving and related arts. We also have a large collection of weaving samples, bulletins and instructional videos. All can be checked out for one month at regular WHI meetings and are available for loan to WHI members. Books, magazines and videos may be renewed for an additional one month.

Join Us! Attend a meeting as our guest!

When: Membership meetings occur on the second Saturday of the month (except not in January, June, July and August)

Time: Meetings begin at 10:00 a.m.

Where: Gaenslen School, 1250 E. Burleigh St., Milwaukee, WI. Please park in the lot behind the school and enter through door #4 on the north side of the building.

Mark your calendars! We have great programs and interesting presentations by guest artists that occur during our monthly meetings. We welcome your attendance!

If you are interested in joining our guild, please:

  • Navigate to the Become a Member page via the Membership drop-down menu.

  • Select the membership type that applies to you, then click ‘Add to cart’. You will be prompted to fill out a Membership Form.

  • Once you’ve completed your Membership Form, the membership will be added to your cart. Access your cart to complete your payment.

  • Your Membership Form will be sent to Wisconsin Handweavers along with your payment. Welcome to membership in Wisconsin Handweavers!

Your membership is greatly appreciated! If you have any questions, please e-mail:

Wisconsin Handweavers, Inc. membership@wihandweavers.com