I see it's been two weeks since my last post and I can't believe how the time got away from me. Last week the entire week was so much fun as we had adult art camp at Studio Channel Islands Art Center. In the afternoons, I had a wonderful class with 5 new rigid heddle weavers and 3 new 4 harness weavers in the evenings. Generally my classes are much larger so it was a relaxed atmosphere and we all got to know each other. Everyone took to weaving and it was a great time. Being away from the normal routine at art camp was like a vacation! It was a special treat for me to spend time with these creative people and help them discover weaving. Here are several images from the rigid heddle class.
Unfortunately, I didn't take pictures in the evening class, but they worked on samplers. It's so interesting to me the way the same stack of yarn can come out looking so different depending on who is using it. Each person uses the color and texture in a unique way to produce an individual piece. Some favor thin smooth yarn, while others like sparkle or fuzzy or fat and stretchy. So many choices!
I'm already thinking about what to offer at the next adult art camp. If you have any suggestions, just let me know.
So now this week I'm getting ready for TNNA. It's in Long Beach so I don't have to fly anywhere, just get up really early on Thursday and drive down to teach a class starting at noon. I love teaching at TNNA because it's mostly yarn shop owners or employees and they're always wonderful to have in a class. And I'll get to see many friends and check out the new yarns for the summer. I love my job!
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