Weaving kit and example of weaving that can be wovenThe Southwest Women's Fiber Arts Collective (SWFAC) is collaborating with the Bayard and Silver City Public Libraries with three outreach activities for youth. Part of SWFAC's mission is to share fiber art skills with youth.
On Saturday, July 12, 2025, card loom weaving will be taught at the Bayard Public Library and at the Silver City Public Library on Tuesday, July 15, 2025. Participants will receive a "kit" to keep containing a wood loom, plastic needle and yarn to complete a weaving. Additional yarn will be available to take home along with the kit. The looms were made at the Future Forge Makerspace.
On Thursday, July 24, 2025 at the Silver City Public Library, a mini pinata class will be taught.
For more information about the Bayard Public Library and the program, please visit the www.bayardpubliclibrary.org or call (575) 537-6244 or email Renee at
Members of SWFAC make many types of fiber art encompassing the manual manipulation of a variety of fibers by weaving, knitting, crocheting, sewing, quilting, basket making, and paper making to name a few of the techniques.
SWFAC was founded in 2005 and is a local, all volunteer, non-profit 501(c)(3) organization with the economic development goal to stimulate and support successful cottage industry in the southwest. Both novice and skilled SWFAC artists enrich the community by nurturing and empowering one another fostering opportunities to gain new experience, expand talent and earn income from their art. Please visit SWFAC's website at www.fiberartscollective.org to learn more about the organization.
