Barnfest this Saturday, Oct 5

This coming Saturday, October 5th, Vävstuga will host Fabric of Life‘s 10th annual Barnfest. We are so excited to welcome you to Bassett Road for our biggest community event of the year! Barnfest is a FREE full day event that includes local crafters and artisans, musicians, kids’ activities, dancing, food, and the weaving together of an amazingly vibrant community. We welcome all to join us beginning at 1:00 pm for a variety of live demonstrations, interactive workshops, raffles, a buffet dinner, and after-dinner musical entertainment into the wee hours of the morning. Look for Becky’s Barnfest Bargain Boutique from 1–2 pm, as well as a Spinning Circle Extravaganza from 2–5 pm.

• Barnfest info and schedule
• Barnfest flyer (pdf)
• Becky’s Barnfest Bargain Boutique flyer (pdf)
• Spinning Circle Extravaganza flyer (pdf)

Our popular shawl warp returns

These lovely shawls in our 20/2 Worsted wool have been a constant favorite with our students throughout the years. This is a great opportunity to exercise 8 shafts on your loom, and of course you can play around with the twill treadling for endlessly pleasing results.

Class openings

• 11/4–8 — Swedish Classics
• 12/2–6 — Drawloom ABC (single-unit project)
• 12/2–6 — Palmgren Upholstery Party (please inquire if intrigued)

Väv Immersion exhibition, Friday Oct 18

Join us on Friday, October 18th for the 2024 Väv Immersion Celebration and Grand Exhibition. Meet our wonderful students, see an exhibit of their work, celebrate their accomplishments. For eight weeks they’ve been designing, weaving, hemming, and learning copious amounts about making textiles. Yummy treats and entertaining stories. Stop by anytime between 4–6 pm.

Recent class activity

Just for fun

• Weaving in the village of Geraki in Greece — learn about a tradition that began in the ancient period and is still active today. Many kilims are presented and discussed in detail in the second half of the program.