Annual GCW Weaving Exchange

Towels from the 2023 GCW Weaving Exchange

Every year, guild members are invited to participate in our annual weaving exchange. Sign-up is free and open to all members and guild associates.

Challenge your skills and creativity by designing and weaving a new tea towel - then experience the pleasure, surprise and anticipation of exchanging your work with another participant!

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The 2026 exchange theme is

“Mary E. Black”

MARY E. BLACK

Image source: Nova Scotia Archives.

Mary E. Black was a distinguished master weaver who played an instrumental role in founding the Guild of Canadian Weavers. Participants are invited to weave a tea towel using any draft or combination of drafts from her publication, “The Key to Weaving.”

HOW IT WORKS

Interested members may join the exchange by completing the sign-up form below or by emailing Rita Deverney by November 30, 2025.
Each participant designs and weaves a tea towel based on the annual theme. Towels must be 100% cotton and at least 20" x 30" (50 x 75 cm). Finished towels are due April 15, 2026.
Participants may also take part in an optional email conversation to share ideas and progress.
After the submission deadline, towels will be exchanged among participants. Photos will appear in The Bulletin, with additional drafts, images, and notes posted on the website.

HOW TO PARTICIPATE

Sign-up deadline: November 30, 2025
Submission deadline: April 15, 2026

This exchange is open to GCW members only. Please visit our membership page to join or renew.
To register, use the sign-up form or contact Rita Deverney by email.
Each participant sends one finished towel and receives one in return, along with drafts and photos from the group.

We look forward to many GCW members taking part in this year’s exchange!

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By signing up for the Weaving Exchange, your email will be added to the GCW Weaving Exchange mailing list. You will receive updates from the group and may participate in the group discussion.