SCHS / Paumanok Weavers Guild: Warp, Weft, Shuttle — Celebrates 50 Years of Handweaving / exh Opens 10.18th

Paumanok Weavers Guild was founded in 1975 following a series of workshops sponsored by the East End Arts Council, bringing together a community of individuals interested in the handweaving tradition. Under the guidance of Alice Kappenberg, instruction continued in the Loom Room, located in the basement of a local home, while monthly meetings were held at the Suffolk County Historical Society. Over the decades, the Guild has played a central role in sustaining and advancing the practice of handweaving on Long Island. Through workshops, lectures, demonstrations, and exhibitions, it has sought not only to preserve knowledge of this ancient craft but also to foster its continued relevance in contemporary life. Guild members come from every walk of life—teachers, librarians, medical professionals, civil servants, gardeners, pet lovers, and more. Many were first inspired after seeing woven pieces or looms at a fair or museum and asking the same question: “How do they do that?”

We invite you to enjoy this exhibit of the handcrafted work the Paumanok Weavers Guild has created and –  if you find yourself wondering the same, “How do they do that?” –  to join us in exploring a craft that is both practical and magical. This exhibit will feature looms, woven textiles, and scheduled demonstrations.

Paumanok Weavers Guild: The Paumanok Weavers Guild is a non-profit organization established to inspire, educate, and foster mutual assistance in matters related to handweaving.  The group was founded in 1975 by weavers who had attended workshops sponsored by the East End Arts Council. Under the guidance of Alice Kappenberg, the guild grew to a membership of more than sixty by 1977. The Paumanok Weavers Guild still thrives today, holding monthly meetings at the Suffolk County Historical Society.  Interested in joining?  Visit www.PaumanokWeaversGuild.com for more information.

This exhibit will be on display in our Gish Gallery: October 18 – December 20, 2025.

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SUFFOLK COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY MUSEUM
300 West Main St.  Riverhead, NY 11901
www.SuffolkCountyHistoricalSociety.org

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