Date and time: Thursday, January 18, 2024. 6:30pm PST

Location: Online via Zoom. Members will be sent a Zoom meeting invitation a few days before the event.

Weave A Real Peace (WARP) is an international organization with the mission of improving the quality of life of textile artisans worldwide. WARP's Executive Director, Kelsey Wiskirchen, will share stories of connection and empowerment for women in weaving communities around the world.

In over 25 countries, WARP members work to promote an appreciation of handwoven textiles, and a living wage for the weavers who make them. The program will be an inspiring look at the work done to support the future of handweavers, basket weavers, and textile artisans in communities around the world.

Kelsey will also share information about WARP resources that may be of interest to guild members, including WARP's artisan resource guide, emergency relief grants, and free monthly virtual programs. You can learn more about WARP at wwww.weavearealpeace.org.

Kelsey Wiskirchen is WARP’s Executive Director, a weaver, embroiderer, indigo dyer, and teacher. She has volunteered with weaving cooperatives in Bolivia and South Africa, and has worked in several community outreach programs focused on textiles with art educators, underserved youth, and the refugee community.

This is a free event, and there’s no need to RSVP. This meeting is open to CBBG members only. If you are not a member but would like to become one, click here.

Members of Guatemalan Weaving for the Future cooperative, who presented at the 2023 WARP Conference. From left: Jenny Juarez Lopez, Ashley Juarez Lopez, Kelsey Wiskirchen, Angelica Lopez..