Weaving Exploration with WE GATHER - March 2019
Weaving Exploration with WE GATHER - March 2019
Workshop: Friday, March 27th - Sunday, March 29th
Join us at Sparrow House NY for Weaving Exploration with WE GATHER, where you'll get up close and personal with the Rigid Heddle loom and all of the textile possibilities it provides.
In this 2-day workshop retreat, you'll work on one of our studio looms or bring your own rigid heddle loom. We'll cover all of the fundamentals of weaving with this tool, including setting up the loom, basic weave structures and patterns, textural techniques, intermediate skills, and necessary troubleshooting.
All tools and materials are provided, including yarn and the use of one of our looms. We believe that weaving is for everyone and we want to make this skill as accessible as possible, which is why we don't require you to purchase or have your own loom for this workshop. However, you do have the opportunity to purchase the Schacht Cricket 15” Rigid Heddle Loom as an add-on to your registration fee and we’ll have the loom ready for you when you arrive. You are also welcome to bring your own yarns or other materials you’d like to experiment with during your weaving journey.
Led by designer Whitney Crutchfield
WHAT’S INCLUDED:
· Private room at Sparrow House NY (3 days, 2 nights)
· Use of Schacht Cricket Rigid Heddle Loom and weaving tools
· Scrumptious yarn to delight your senses
· Illustrated instructional handout
· Coffee, teas, cereal + milks for breakfast
· Welcome meal on Friday night
SCHEDULE:
Retreat Day 1 - Friday, March 27th
Check-in 3:00pm - 7:00pm
7:00pm-8:30pm Introductions, settling in and family dinner
Retreat Day 2 - Saturday, March 28th
Continental Breakfast
8:00am-10:00am Morning Break for Breakfast/Groceries/Free Time
10:00am-12:00pm Morning Instruction
12:00pm-1:30pm Lunch - Self Serve/Order via menus provided
1:30pm-4:30pm Afternoon Instruction
4:30pm onward Evening Free Time
Dinner Self Serve/Order
Retreat Day 3 - Sunday, March 29th
Continental Breakfast
8:00am-10:00am Morning Break for Breakfast/Groceries/Free Time
10:00am-12:00pm Morning Instruction
12:00pm-1:00pm Lunch - Self Serve/Order
1:00pm-3:30pm Afternoon Instruction
3:30pm onward Evening Free Time
Dinner - Self Serve/Order
Guests are free to depart any time before 12:00pm Monday morning
The Location / Travel
Sparrow House is located at 53 River Avenue, Cornwall-On-Hudson, New York 12520, accessible within 90 minutes from New York City via Metro North to Beacon, NJ Transit to Salisbury Mills/Cornwall and a rideshare.