brewski t1_j02dcr4 wrote on December 13, 2022 at 4:17 PM

I know this is not exactly what you're asking for, but you may be interested in MakeHaven. It's a makerspace with great textile/crafting facilities. TONS of other equipment at your disposal. I'm not sure if there is a weekly textile/craft meetup (there might be), but there are often workshops and other events. It's a very supportive community and definitely LGBTQ+ friendly.

https://www.makehaven.org/i/1037

catbirdgrey OP t1_j02dqew wrote on December 13, 2022 at 4:20 PM

Oh wow this is awesome. I wouldn't have even thought to ask about a place like this.

DeepSpaceSevenofNine t1_j02kkoi wrote on December 13, 2022 at 5:04 PM

Also to add to those Ceresa is amazing she runs “endangered stitches” and teaches classes for knitting and sewing

catbirdgrey OP t1_j02md8s wrote on December 13, 2022 at 5:15 PM

Oooh nice

Tiny-Permission-3069 t1_j0359kd wrote on December 13, 2022 at 7:14 PM

I (40lgbt) live in Waterbury and don’t know of any groups, but would be happy to get together with you and anyone else interested. I’m on the bus line but space is very limited in my apartment. I am also near Waterbury’s library that would probably be happy to loan us some space if asked. :)