The last couple of weeks have gone by with a blur, and I am
still trying to process all of it.
I spent last week at John C. Campbell Folk
School, which is in Brasstown, NC, being an assistant instructor to Beth
Johnson’s weaving class.
There were nine students who were sampling in
preparation to weaving a coverlet, which meant working out how to weave
overshot and lots of drafting.
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| Student Exhibit of Overshot Samples |
They were a great group and came away with lots
of new ideas and techniques.
Hopefully when each of them returned home they
will weave their coverlet or a throw.
I am still trying to process all that I have learned and
have experienced.
If you have not been to or heard of the Folk School then
please
use this link www.folkschool.org to find out about them.
This is a unique craft school
with all types of classes, lots of music,
in a beautiful setting and a lot of
good food.
Beginners and experienced alike can learn a new skill or improve an
old one by the large variety of one week and weekend classes that they offer
year round.
My favorite part of the school is the music.
Each day begins with
Morning Song which is usually story telling mixed with a banjo or fiddle player
to begin your day with a smile.
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| Keith House where Morning Song is each morning. |
This week, I have been playing catch up on house and yard
chores
before I can settle back into the studio next week.
I have a lot of work
to do, and
I have my own coverlet planned to weave some time soon I hope.
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| Beth's coverlet she wove as a teenager. |
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| Antique coverlet |
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| Student reproducing her great, great grandmother's coverlet | . |
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| Weaving Studio at John C. Campbell Folk School. |
