Damascus Fiber Arts School, an Oregon non-profit formed in 2020, serves as a community resource that promotes awareness and appreciation of the art and craft of hand weaving. We offer opportunities to learn hand weaving and its related activities such as spinning and dyeing in an inclusive and welcoming environment. All of our activities and events are open to the public.
Our main activity is to offer classes at all levels, from introductory to advanced and specialty classes. We also organize intensive workshops taught by nationally and internationally known artists. In addition, we provide ongoing support to local practitioners by having a public open studio space with looms available for use, as well as looms that can be borrowed. We also maintain a limited supply of materials available for purchase. Our library has over 500 books, all related to fiber art topics. One of the many advantages to participating in our school activities is the ability to borrow these books.
To promote awareness of handweaving in the Portland metropolitan area and nearby local communities, Damascus Fiber Arts School organizes demonstrations at public events, online and presentations by nationally recognized artists as well as local artists, and small exhibits of work by our community in public venues.
The Board of Directors serve as volunteers. Board members are:
Here is the link to the Damascus Fiber Arts School Community Financial Report 2024 and 2025.
Questions related to the Community Financial Report can be addressed to Treasurer@damascusfiberartsschool.org.
Click here to view Public Inspection of Damascus Fiber Arts School 501(c)(3) Form 990-T.