Fresno FiberArts Guild, Inc. Membership
FFG
______________________________________________
Membership Form for 2023-2024 (click below)
membership_form_2023-2024_copy.pdf
Please remember to complete the membership form and mail the form with your check or your Square receipt to
FFG, P.O. Box 16186, Fresno, CA 93755. Thank You.
Credit Card payment by Square: (click on links below)
Membership Renewal: $65.00
New Members: $65.00
Junior or Adjunct Educators or Donation: $20.00
checkout.square.site/merchant/M2Z92AAKXGN0E/checkout/4WGJ6UQG757M3EID2TO32KP2
___________________________________________
The fiscal year shall be from June 1 through May 31st.
________________________________________________
Annual membership dues will be due and payable on May 31st for the next fiscal year and are not refundable. If dues are not paid by October 10, 2023 the member will be dropped from the roster.
_____ New Member $ 65.00
_____ Renewing Member $ 65.00
_____ Adjunct Educators and Junior members $ 20.00
Junior memberships are granted to persons under the age of 18. The parent or guardian of the junior member shall sign the membership form of the junior member. The junior member may attend workshops for the same fee as a regular member but they must attend with their parent or a designated Guild sponsor who is required to accompany the junior member to the meeting or workshop as a paid participant in the class.
___________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________
__________________________
Welcome to the Fresno FiberArts Guild, Inc
The Fresno FiberArts Guild was established in 1972 to bring likeminded fiber artists together to share their talents, support each other and preserve traditional needle arts. Over the years, we have expanded our vision. We are sewers, tailors, milliners, weavers, knitters, quilters, embroiderers, paper artists, dyers, jewelry makers, and artists who work with fibers of any type. With a current membership of about 100, we are dedicated to the promotion and education of fiber art forms and techniques.
Benefits of Membership:
(Cross streets, Fresno and Barstow)
General meetings: Usually held the third Saturday of the month, September through April except December. The May meeting is dedicated to signing up for next year’s classes and membership renewal.
Meeting times: 9:00
Workshops: In addition to the lecture presentation, the featured artist offers a hands on workshop to those who have signed up and paid the workshop fee.
Workshop times: After the Saturday meeting from 12:30-3:30pm and, if available, Sunday from 9:00am-3:30pm.
Workshop Sign ups: At the end of each program year, FFG holds a sign up event. Members can preview an exhibit of the next year’s scheduled classes. Members choose classes and pay a $10.00 deposit for each class to hold a place. A list of the members enrolled in the classes or on a waiting list is published in the August Newsletter. The class roster for each workshop is also published in the monthly newsletter along with a supply list for the class. If there are still spaces open after the member sign up, members may still sign up until the class is full. Full payment for the workshops is due at the Guild meeting the month before the workshop. If openings are available, non-members may sign-up for workshops by paying the workshop fee plus an additional non-member fee of $10 per workshop.
Fashion Show: The major FFG fundraiser is a Fashion Show, Luncheon, Exhibition, Raffle and Silent Auction. The event showcases the work of FFG members and is open to the public.
Scholarships: FFG offers a Legacy Scholarship of $1000 to a student interested in fiber related arts. When available, FFG also offers Grants of $100 for members, individuals or groups interested in fiber related arts. Applications for both can be found on the FFG website and are due in April.
Interest Groups: FFG offers a variety of interest groups. Joining one of these is a great way to get to know other members and enhance one’s fiber skills at the same time.
Community Outreach Programs: The Guild’s major community outreach program is Dress-A-Girl Around the World. a campaign under Hope for Women International. Established in 2006, the purpose of this non-profit organization is to bring dignity to women around the world. They strive for a world in which every girl has at least one new dress, boosting the girl’s self-esteem and sense of self-worth. Dress kits are assembled and sewn by Guild members, then sent to underprivileged girls in third-world countries. The Fresno Chapter of Dress-A-Girl has contributed around 3,500 handmade dresses to girls around the world. To participate in this worthy cause or for more information contact, dressagirlfresno@gmail.com
Volunteer Opportunities: - The Guild has several members assisting with the Dress A Girl Program. In addition, there are many opportunities to serve on the FFG Board or as a Committee Lead. Participating in FFG activities is a great way to get to know other members with similar interests. See the attached FFG organizational matrix for the variety of volunteer opportunities available. A description of each position can be found in the FFG Bylaws.
The FFG Library: The library has many fiber related books and DVDs. The library is housed at Gilmore, Magness, Janisse, 7789 N. Ingram Ave. #105, Fresno, CA 93711. It is available during business hours.
Website: fresnofiberartsguild.org,
Facebook: Join Fresno FiberArts Guild, Inc.
Annual Dues: $65 for regular membership; $20 for Adjunct Educators and Junior members
Photographs: A Fresno FiberArts Guild member/ photographer will be present at Guild sponsored functions. The resulting images can only be used for official Guild work. If you do NOT want to be in the recording or have your picture taken, please inform the photographer. Every attempt will be taken to accommodate your wishes.
Revised May 2023
Welcome to the Fresno FiberArts Guild, Inc
The Fresno FiberArts Guild was established in 1972 to bring likeminded fiber artists together to share their talents, support each other and preserve traditional needle arts. Over the years, we have expanded our vision. We are sewers, tailors, milliners, weavers, knitters, quilters, embroiderers, paper artists, dyers, jewelry makers, and artists who work with fibers of any type. With a current membership of about 100, we are dedicated to the promotion and education of fiber art forms and techniques.
Benefits of Membership:
- Meetings and workshops presented by a wide variety of Fiber Artists
- Learn about new trends, tools and techniques
- Acquire new ideas and imagine new ways to create
- Network and share information with fellow FiberArts Guild members
- Showcase and share your projects during “show and tell” at meetings
- Availability of stash exchanges, sales, raffle prizes and freebies
- Monthly newsletter
- Access to the Guild Library
- Opportunity to serve on the board or committees to create a stronger guild
- Develop new friendships
(Cross streets, Fresno and Barstow)
General meetings: Usually held the third Saturday of the month, September through April except December. The May meeting is dedicated to signing up for next year’s classes and membership renewal.
Meeting times: 9:00
- Business Meeting & reports from Guild Committees
- “Show and Tell” featuring the creative work of members
- Opportunity to purchase items donated by members
- A short break for refreshments
- Presentation by the featured artist. (Non-members may attend the morning presentation program free for the first visit. Thereafter, a $10.00 guest fee is required.)
Workshops: In addition to the lecture presentation, the featured artist offers a hands on workshop to those who have signed up and paid the workshop fee.
Workshop times: After the Saturday meeting from 12:30-3:30pm and, if available, Sunday from 9:00am-3:30pm.
Workshop Sign ups: At the end of each program year, FFG holds a sign up event. Members can preview an exhibit of the next year’s scheduled classes. Members choose classes and pay a $10.00 deposit for each class to hold a place. A list of the members enrolled in the classes or on a waiting list is published in the August Newsletter. The class roster for each workshop is also published in the monthly newsletter along with a supply list for the class. If there are still spaces open after the member sign up, members may still sign up until the class is full. Full payment for the workshops is due at the Guild meeting the month before the workshop. If openings are available, non-members may sign-up for workshops by paying the workshop fee plus an additional non-member fee of $10 per workshop.
Fashion Show: The major FFG fundraiser is a Fashion Show, Luncheon, Exhibition, Raffle and Silent Auction. The event showcases the work of FFG members and is open to the public.
Scholarships: FFG offers a Legacy Scholarship of $1000 to a student interested in fiber related arts. When available, FFG also offers Grants of $100 for members, individuals or groups interested in fiber related arts. Applications for both can be found on the FFG website and are due in April.
Interest Groups: FFG offers a variety of interest groups. Joining one of these is a great way to get to know other members and enhance one’s fiber skills at the same time.
Community Outreach Programs: The Guild’s major community outreach program is Dress-A-Girl Around the World. a campaign under Hope for Women International. Established in 2006, the purpose of this non-profit organization is to bring dignity to women around the world. They strive for a world in which every girl has at least one new dress, boosting the girl’s self-esteem and sense of self-worth. Dress kits are assembled and sewn by Guild members, then sent to underprivileged girls in third-world countries. The Fresno Chapter of Dress-A-Girl has contributed around 3,500 handmade dresses to girls around the world. To participate in this worthy cause or for more information contact, dressagirlfresno@gmail.com
Volunteer Opportunities: - The Guild has several members assisting with the Dress A Girl Program. In addition, there are many opportunities to serve on the FFG Board or as a Committee Lead. Participating in FFG activities is a great way to get to know other members with similar interests. See the attached FFG organizational matrix for the variety of volunteer opportunities available. A description of each position can be found in the FFG Bylaws.
The FFG Library: The library has many fiber related books and DVDs. The library is housed at Gilmore, Magness, Janisse, 7789 N. Ingram Ave. #105, Fresno, CA 93711. It is available during business hours.
Website: fresnofiberartsguild.org,
Facebook: Join Fresno FiberArts Guild, Inc.
Annual Dues: $65 for regular membership; $20 for Adjunct Educators and Junior members
Photographs: A Fresno FiberArts Guild member/ photographer will be present at Guild sponsored functions. The resulting images can only be used for official Guild work. If you do NOT want to be in the recording or have your picture taken, please inform the photographer. Every attempt will be taken to accommodate your wishes.
Revised May 2023