Desert Fiber Arts Guild – Each One, Teach One
DFA was organized as a club for fiber arts enthusiasts in 1974. DFA is a designated non-profit 501(c)3 educational and service organization.
The DFA fledgling Library and Equipment Rentals were housed in members’ homes. Meetings were held in public venues and study groups met in private homes around the Tri-Cities, Washington. As membership increased, DFA needed a place where members could meet, work, store equipment, and shelve books, now some 970 volumes of reference material, magazines and digital media. The founders’ dream became reality in September 2014 when the DFA celebrated the grand opening of its Guild Studio in Kennewick.
DFA Guild Studio invites you to exercise your creative expression. Looms are warped and ready for weaving. Spinning wheels and carders are available for rent to members. Study Groups teach weaving, spinning, knitting, basketry, felting and more.
Come learn all you can from the area’s leading fiber experts. Bring your fiber art pieces to show and to sell.
Our Purpose
- To promote participation in and appreciation for fine craftsmanship related to the fiber arts.
- To encourage the development and interest of the craft field within the arts, in education, therapy, marketing, and the community as a whole.
Adopted Amended Articles of Incorporation 4-3-23
Upcoming Board Meetings (when posted)
Guild Studio: 101 N. Union St., Suite 208, Kennewick, WA 99336
Mailing Address: 101 N. Union St., Suite 208, Kennewick, WA 99336
DFA Associations
Association of Northwest Weavers’ Guilds
Northwest Regional Spinners Association
2025 – 2026 Board Members / Officers
President – Nancy Klotz
Past President – Kareena Anderson
Co-Vice President – MaryAnn Mae
Co-Vice President – Vacant
Secretary – Ord McConaghy
Treasurer – Kareena Anderson
Members-at-large – Wendy Hahn, Melanie McKenna, and Karla Thrall
Founding Members
Zina Mae Chesley, Betty Davenport, Edith Marsh, Chris Simonen, Mildred Stice, and Mary Thomas
Standing Committees
Allied Arts Show (biennial) – Betsy Dickinson
Annual Fundraiser (Fall Market) Kareena Anderson
ANWG Rep – Betsy Dickinson
Archivist – To Be Determined
Benton Franklin Fair – Hope Harkins
Classes and Workshops – Vacant
Email Blaster – Kathy Thorndike
Equipment – Karla Thrall
Facebook / Instagram – MaryAnn Mae
Guild Facility Manager – By-Committee
Librarian – Lisa Saget
Landlady Annual Thank You – Cheryle Kierulff
Member Orientation – Betsy Dickinson and MaryAnn Mae
Membership – Carol Kaminsky
Newsletter – Jade Kelly
Nominating – To Be Determined
Program Hostess / Hospitality – Pam Root
Publicity – Jen Ely – Fall Market
Study Groups
Basketeers – Judy Rice / Marion Halupczok
By the Book Knitters – Lissa Staven and Liz Martini
Draw Loom – TBD
Dye Study – TBD
Felting – TBD
Rigid Heddle – Carol Kaminsky
Handcrafting Zoom – Peggy Larreau
Pop-up Spin – Carol Kaminsky
Sticks and Hooks – Sue De Merchant
Tapestry – Karen Lamar and Kathy Thorndike
The 4-6-8 Weaving Study Group – Cheryl Reed