Cookies and Crafts - Philadelphia Guild of Handweavers Open House

The Philadelphia Guild of Handweavers is opening its doors for an open house on Sunday, October 25, from 3 PM to 5 PM. They're calling it Cookies and Crafts, and the title pretty much tells you what to expect: fiber art demonstrations, craft techniques, and cookies.

If you've never been inside, this is a good way to see what the Guild actually does. The main draw is the demonstrations, where you can watch fiber artists work in person. It's one thing to see a finished piece on a wall; it's another to watch the process happen right in front of you. You'll get a look at different craft techniques—the kind of hands-on work that usually stays behind closed doors—and you can ask questions as you go. If you've ever wondered how a particular weave comes together or how a specific fiber technique works, this is the time to find out.

And then there are the cookies. They're a part of the afternoon, not just a side note, so you can drift between the demonstrations with something to eat in your hand. It's a casual, low-pressure way to spend a Sunday afternoon in the city, whether you're a maker yourself or just someone who likes to see how things are made.

The open house is at the Philadelphia Guild of Handweavers, 3705 Main St., Philadelphia, PA 19127, on Sunday, October 25, from 3 PM to 5 PM. Admission is free.