Dearest Humans of Guild— Happy New Year from Jeri (Guild’s cat-in-residence)!
As I pawed (err… clawed) my way through 2025, watching Guild’s founders, and so many other furbulous volunteers, bring Kzoo’s new creative gathery + den of crafty mischief to life…
I can say, with purrfect certainty, from my hiding spot among the fabric scraps, just how jaw-dropped, teary-eyed, thankful they are that you’ve chosen to come along on this soul-fueling endeavor.
Please continue showing up to Guild exactly as you are, and don’t hesitate to toss a “HEY JERI” my way whenever you’re looking for a familiar face.
Most scrappily yours,
🐾 Jeri, Guild Cat in Residence
P.S. Guild’s founders also want to share a few words. See below…
👋 Happy 2026 Kalamazoo!
(Guild hosts here: Krystal, Bree, Alyson, Shelby)
We’ve been stumbling to find the words to express how grateful we are to you, dear reader, for the support this past year.
Whether you’ve contributed to Guild’s opening with curiosity, encouragement, time, supplies, a repost, article, or money, the radical generosity and connection we’ve experienced already feels so much bigger than walls and materials—and it’s incredible to see our vision expanding so far beyond us!
We can’t wait to keep shaping GUILD with you—and to make this a space we’re sure we’ve only just begun to imagine. See you soon!
++ Don’t miss photos from December’s Set the Tone 2026 Event below!
🖤 Hosts of Guild
Open Studio Hours provide visitors ages 16+ the opportunity to come and create, using the tools and materials at Guild.
Any medium, any level. Get creative! The use of the space and the materials are FREE! Come with a plan or just come and play.
WHEN? Every Tuesday from 5-8pm, Every Friday from 10a-1p and Every Saturday from 10a-1p!
You’re Invited: Collage Crew Kzoo Meet-Up at Guild
JOIN US! National Seed Swap Day January 31st
On January 31st from 10am-1pm we will include a seed swap alongside our Open Studio Hours!
Bring any seeds you have to share and your list of what you are hoping to find and get started growing this seasons garden!
Photos from December’s Set the Tone 2026 Event
Special thanks to December’s Set The Tone Meet-up guest speakers, Errin Ironside (Collage Crew Kzoo) + Cee Maul!