The week-long workshop is designed for beginners as well as those who want to refine and expand their weaving and spinning skills. Beginners will be introduced to weaving procedures such as threading, drafting patterns, care of the loom, yarns, and colors. Wraps will be made for use in the class. Experienced weavers may attend at any time on Sunday, May 7th. Two days of the workshop will be devoted to spinning, with the basics of wheel spinning taught.
Evenings provide opportunities to continue work on current projects and to trade ideas.
The retreat instructor is Fay Drozd from Ingram, Texas. Winedale offers dormitory accommodations and meals during the retreat. See this year's schedule This four day seminar is designed to teach people to hook rugs as they were made in the 1800s, by pulling wool fabric strips through a burlap base. Turn old or new wool into rugs, pillows, or wall hangings. Create your own design or hook a primitive, floral, geometric, or pictorial pattern.