Well, that is what is so wonderful about guilds: you don't HAVE to bring anything, or join any projects or DO anything, just come and enjoy and get as involved as you want, where ever your heart leads you.
I belong to 5 guilds, although I only attend 2 of them. I belong to one so I can access the newsletters and take advantage of the speakers/classes. I belong to another because they do so many community projects that I love. One of my guilds I used to attend and probably will again someday, but it meets in the evening and about 20 minutes out of town (also, lots of drama there!). The two guilds that do I attend are very different from each other. One is huge (MoonlightQuilters.org) and has LOTS of projects, retreats, speakers, drama, committees, classes, etc. The other guild (my favorite) is smaller (25-30) No rules, no dues, no officers, just lots of support, sharing, camaraderie and ideas. Love them!!
Originally Posted by Vanuatu Jill
Originally Posted by Corky
Please go back and try to talk to some members. Some guilds are so wrapped up in their projects they forget to welcome new members. However, that said, it is up to you to open yourself to conversations, you are the captain of your ship. Did you bring something to share? Show and Tell? Do that at the next meeting. It will give the other members an idea of who you are and what you do.
I was told I didn't need to bring anything-then I got there and there were several people that had quilts to share-a few brought small hand-projects-there were tables all around the room-one for their library and a small section of second-hand books for sale, sign up for a workshop, for a raffle, for a donation of placemats they are making for senior's meals on wheels, and a table with a bunch of "stuff" (scraps, bits and pieces) I guess were for sale, and a table with refreshments for the break. If I go back (I leave next month for 6-8 weeks), I will be sure to bring something to show and tell, and try to meet a few ladies.