Spring Weaving at Black River Academy Museum

What to do after skiing but before gardening? Spend part of mud season Weaving with Wendy at the Black River Academy Museum! Participants learn in a supportive and flexible environment where mistakes are welcome and laughter is contagious.

The spring weaving workshop at Black River Academy Museum will focus on pattern weaves, including “colonial overshot” and “summer and winter.” Participants will work on 4 harness jack-type floor looms. Yarns will be available to purchase and participants can bring their stash.

Session runs for five Saturdays, 9:30 – 3:30 starting March 29th and ending on April 26. Additional hours in the BRAM weave room or at the instructor’s studio are encouraged for people who like a leisurely pace. All students must attend the first session but instructor is flexible in scheduling other work times. Registration is limited to 7.

Participants will learn to design patterns and translate those designs into weaving patterns. Along the way they will wind a warp, dress a loom, find their rhythm, and complete a beautiful, traditional weave. Students will be introduced to color in weaving, pattern design and begin to love making mistakes!

Fee: $100 BRAM members; $125 non-members; $10 materials fee. To register contact Black River Academy Museum at          802-228-5050       ; for additional information, contact Wendy Regier, underandover@tds.net.