A Nordic Journey with Becky Ashenden

After receiving a small toy loom as a child, Becky quickly realized weaving was her passion.  She learned Swedish while attending Säterglätan Hemslöjdens Gård, spent 13 years as a production weaver, and in 1991 founded Vävstuga Weaving School, devoted to offering weaving instruction in the Scandinavian tradition in western Massachusetts.  She will recount her personal weaving journey, discuss structures and techniques used in Sweden and beyond, and show many pieces she has woven over the years.

The Illinois Prairie Weavers Guild was organized in 1949 to promote and advance hand weaving by coming together to teach, encourage and inspire one another by sharing our knowledge and resources, and providing the opportunity to learn from experienced weavers. The guild is open to anyone interested in weaving.  Guests will find ZOOM registration information available on our website, www.illinoisprairieweavers.org/programs. Non-member Zoom registration will close January 7, midnight. Guild Members receive email updates. Meetings are subject to change. Visit our website; see us on Facebook and Instagram.

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