Guild History

In 1936 about a dozen Seattle weavers met informally in homes. On January 23, 1937 they came together at a luncheon in the Dolly Madison Tea Room and founded the Seattle Weavers' Guild. At first the meetings alternated between members-only and open to all. The meeting place varied and included the Art Center (a project of Lambda Rho-an honorary art sorority), the Home Economics Hall at the University of Washington, the Rose Room of the Bon Marche -- a local department store, the auditorium of Rhode department store, the Seattle Art Museum, and various private homes. From 12 to 21 members, to 70 in 1939. Now over 300 and still growing. This page will feature highlights of the history of the Seattle Weavers' Guild.

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