October 15, 2019 —The Sunnyside Weavers, an area group not at all limited to Kendalites although it includes some, is open to anyone interested in working with fiber, according to Linda Wilder, Rockbridge resident and, incidentally, a member of Kendal’s Board of Directors.
“Most of our members weave regularly,” Linda says. “Some are new to the craft, some are spinners, some are interested in other types of fiber art. All are welcome.”
The group meets at 6:30 pm on the second Tuesday of each month at Kendal’s Sunnyside House. For the February 9 meeting, Sandra Stuart and Frances Richardson will demonstrate Shaker weaving techniques that Frances learned on a trip to The Mannings, a weaving studio in Pennsylvania.
“There are other weaving opportunities to consider,” according to Linda, “including an exhibition of Navajo weaving at the Fralin Museum of Art at the University of Virginia, available through early May. The March meeting will feature a color exercise led by Roanoke weaver Meredith Entingh. In May the group will join with the Albemarle Weavers for a farm day at Calluna Farm (north of Fairfield).” Also on tap is a weaving workshop the first weekend in August. Kathryn Weber, whom Linda tags “the yarn whisperer,” will join the group for a three-day exploration of designing on the loom.
Anyone interested in joining the Sunnyside Weavers, or with questions about it, may contact Linda at lindawilder@gmail.com.
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Article originally published in the February 2016 Residents’ Newsletter.