I haven't visited any guilds, but sought out a charity work day to finish quilts for a local group. Took one of my daughters along. I bound 3 quilts, she tied several. I tried to make conversation with the ladies around me, but they were very clique-ish. I approached the woman in charge (that I had emailed previously for more info)
I introduced myself..she said "thanks for coming", then immediately turned to her friend to chat. Not very welcoming, and it's not worth the 30+ minute drive to be ignored. I would have been a hard working, contributor....