Fibers

Residents can learn to weave on a number of different types of looms.

The Fiber Studio boasts four 4-harness floor looms and three 4-harness tabletop looms with all the accessories needed to warp and weave including an assortment of yarn, warping boards, reed hooks, shuttles, bobbins and pick-up sticks. The Fiber Studio is also equipped with a number of sewing machines and materials for sewing, embroidery, spinning and crochet. A small dye kitchen is available for working with natural dyes. A staff person will be available to help with fiber-related projects and will provide weaving workshops and other fiber related tutorials to interested residents. The studio can also be used in conjunction with the printmaking facilities, which are capable of printing on fabric.