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Spinners prep yarn, Gianyar, Bali, Indonesia.  Photo:Rose Gerstner
Hilltribe weaver on backstrap loom.  NW Thailand.  Photo:  Rose Gerstner
Spinner in Gianyar, Bali, Indonesia.  Photo:  Rose Gerstner
Weaver and child, Gianyar, Bali, Indonesia.  Photo:  Rose Gerstner
Yarn dyers in Gianyar, Bali, Indonesia ready yarn for ikat weavers.  Photo:  Rose Gerstner
Rug weavers, Marrakesh, Morocco.  Photo:  Rose Gerstner

Join the WARP Membership

WARP welcomes fiber enthusiasts and all who share an appreciation for our mission and activities. Become part of a network dedicated to improving lives worldwide through textile arts.

Membership Benefits

WARP's diverse membership of approximately 300 individuals and organizations is connected to more than 40 countries worldwide. Members enjoy these program benefits:

  • The quarterly newsletter contains a wealth of information on supporting fiber artisans in the developing world, traditional textile techniques, travel and tours, and inspiring first-hand stories. Many of the articles highlight WARP members and their experiences with groups and projects around the world. Click here for information on the newsletter.
  • Our members-only on-line discussion forum is for exchanging information, exploring common interests, and getting announcements to members quickly.
  • The annual meeting rotates throughout the United States to appealing locations. Locations have included Ghost Ranch in New Mexico and the Sea Islands of South Carolina. During this inspiring weekend gathering, members share their global experiences and learn from each other. Click here for information on the annual meeting
  • The membership directory is a printed book featuring contact information for all members and descriptions of their interests and activities.
  • The traveling slide show is available for presentations to fiber guilds, faith groups, and other community organizations. The images document the work of WARP’s membership. Click here for information of the slide show.

Membership Levels:

  • $35.00 (Individual/U.S. and Canada)
  • $50.00 (Supporting Individual/U.S. and Canada)
  • $40.00 (International/Sister Organizations)
  • $50.00 (Organization/Group)
  • $100.00 or more (Patron)
  • Simple Living (what you can afford)

Memberships are based on the calendar year, expiring December 31. Each member receives all publications for the year joined.

We offer 2 options for joining or renewing your WARP membership:
1) Print our form and return with a check via regular mail; or,
2) Complete our form online and pay through PayPal. Online offers the convenience to pay by credit card and helps reduce some of our adminstrative chores.

To join the WARP membership, please click through and complete our membership form HERE.

Sister Memberships

Be a sponsor by funding a $40 membership for an international textile organization. If you know of an international textile arts group that could benefit from connecting with WARP and receiving our newsletter, plase send complete contact information to info@weavearealpeace.org, including group name, contact name, mailing address, email address, phone, and web site. A sentence or two about the group would be helpful.

Funding Connection

Another WARP initiative features one organization in each issue of the WARP newsletter that has specific needs, giving WARP members an opportunity to provide long-distance support. The Funding Connection outlines an organization's needs and provides contact information. If you know of specific needs for a group, please tell us. We can help publicize this need and help get the equipment or assistance.


Thank you for your continuing involvement and support.

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