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.  

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

Missoula Weavers Guild Booth at MAWS 2010

Helena Weavers and Spinners Guild Booth at MAWS 2010