All fiber enthusiasts in Montana are welcome to join the Montana Association of
Weavers and Spinners. Affiliation with a guild is not necessary for membership. MAWS is
a 501(c)3 non-profit organization whose objectives are to "foster communication
between individuals and groups engaged in hand weaving and hand spinning."  
Membership is open to anyone with an interest in preserving, promoting, and learning
about fiber arts.  This includes, but is not limited to, hand spinning, hand weaving, felting,
basketry, bead work, sewing, quilting, knitting, crochet work, tatting, or any other
method of creating and embellishing textiles.  

MAWS sponsors a state-wide biennial conference (held in one of six Montana locations
on a rotating basis) which includes lectures, workshops, seminars, juried shows, fashion
shows, and other activities which may be  of interest to fiber enthusiasts, as well as the
general business meeting of the organization.

Member Benefits
In addition to eligibility for voting, holding office, and participation in the conferences,
each member receives a quarterly newsletter.  The MAWS newsletter provides free
classified ads to members as well as posting of guild and individuals and guilds fiber
events. MAWS also provides grants to member guilds for learning opportunities held in
non-conference years.  

MAWSonline is the newest benefit to members.  We have a "community forum"where
members can discuss various fiber arts.  We also have a Blog A Long.  Members will take
turns hosting various online workshops.  MAWS members are encouraged to participate.  

Joining
Membership in MAWS is open to anyone.  
Membership costs are $8.00 a year.  
A year runs from January 1 to December 31.

Send your check to:
Marian Stratton
2120 3rd Street South
Great Falls, MT 59405
Montana Association of Weavers and Spinners