Vävstuga apprentice program
In early January 2009 we decided to pilot test an apprentice program, drawing from the experience of Susan Conover, who has since become our new operations manager. When Susan attended our Basics class in 2008, she instantly thought that such a program would be a perfect fit for the Vävstuga environment.
Following are the guidelines for the Vävstuga apprentice program:
- Apprenticeships are for a finite length of time, with a minimum of six months.
- Apprenticeships are project and goal oriented. A personal project or two should also be included.
- Apprentice and Becky will discuss projects and goals in writing throughout the apprenticeship.
- Apprentice must be punctual and keep hours mutually agreed upon.
- Apprentice is responsible for his or her own transportation, room and board.
- Apprentice will audit all Vavstuga Swedish Weaving courses during the tenure of his or her apprenticeship.
- Apprentice is responsible for some cleaning tasks, occasional restocking of inventory, and some kitchen help (meal prep, serving, cleanup) during classes.
- All candidates are required to have taken Vävstuga Basics in order to qualify for the apprenticeship.
We are currently accepting résumés for our apprentice program. Send your résumé and a short letter stating why you would like to be accepted into our apprentice program. We acception submissions by snailmail or email. Please do not telephone us; discussion will only take place after consideration of résumés.
Current & past apprentices
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Lisa Maria Bertoldi (9/2009 - 1/2010)Lisa Maria Bertoldi, twenty-year resident of Williamsburg Massachusetts, has a background in environmental education which informs her involvement in the world of textiles. A long-time spinner, she has raised silkworms and for the first time has a small patch of flax in her vegetable garden. As a developing weaver, she enjoys the subtleties of a good selvedge and good yarns. |
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Celeste Johnson (4/2009 - 9/2009)As a soon-to-be high school graduate, I was having some difficulty deciding on my next step. I knew I would not be ready to head off to college immediately, but I also did not want to simply sit around for a year. The solution presented itself when I took the Vävstuga Basics class. I fell in love with the yarn, looms, people, and environment and was thrilled to learn about the possibility of an internship. A year later and here I am embarking on a six month weaving adventure! Admittedly, it is not all fun and games. I have to work for my weaving and instruction privileges, but it is well worth it. I have learned so, so much and truly enjoy being here immersed in the colors, sounds, and even smells, of this amazing school. It will be hard to leave when my time is up, but I know that whoever comes after me will have a wonderful experience ahead of them. |