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The crafts of spinning, weaving,
dyeing, and basketweaving are as ancient as our history; they
are the threads that bind us to our ancestors and to each other.
Our crafts know no national boundary. They are a part of the heritage
of the world. The Spinning
and Weaving Week celebration reflects the truly international
membership of the Handweavers Guild of America, Inc., and the
international traditions of our crafts. We invite all weavers,
spinners, dyers and basketweavers around the world to join together
in celebration of our common heritage.
Celebrating... Share the joy of creativity. Plan group
activities, contests and competitions to bring spinners and weavers
together to enjoy the common interest and the company of fellow
artisans. Share the joy of creativity with all those around you.
...The timeless crafts of
weaving and spinning... When
humans began to make tools and develop skills for survival, making
garments and useful objects became increasingly important. Each
of our cultures has developed techniques and special textiles
that have influenced each succeeding generation. When we demonstrate
our crafts, we are sharing our creative history.
...Honoring craftspeople,
past and present...This
is a time for guilds and individuals to honor teachers who have
introduced new generations to spinning, weaving, dyeing and basketweaving.
Exhibit the work of those you are honoring; recognize their contributions
to the crafts. If you are in a guild that does not have a collection
of biographies of members, start one so future generations will
come to know their legacy; if you have no guild, pass on to those
around you your craft history. Teach our children that these are
noble skills.
...A legacy of fine handmade
textiles...Spinners
and weavers cherish finely spun yarn, exquisitely dyed and woven
cloth and beautifully woven baskets. Not everyone appreciates
that quality or the work involved in the process. We will succeed
when we teach the nonweaver and the nonspinner to cherish this
legacy. Through exhibits and demonstrations, we can give the public
the opportunity to learn, to understand, and to treasure our rich
textile heritage.
Celebrate Spinning and Weaving
Week! Join hands with fellow weavers, spinners, dyers and basketweavers
around the world, enjoy the pleasure and the opportunity to learn,
as well as to teach. Enjoy the thrill of seeing someone spinning
or weaving for the first time. Teach them the pleasure of using
their hands to create yarn from fiber, to create fabric from yarn,
and to make dyes and baskets from the nature around them. Teach
them the cultural heritage of all nations!
Download your copy of the Spinning and Weaving Week Poster.
You may type three lines about your event near the bottom of the writeable PDF document.
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