Gurdy Run Woolen Mill: Continuous Strand Weaving Classes

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On May 13-15, 2011, Carol Leigh is coming to Gurdy Run Woolen Mill to teach continuous strand weaving which is done on a triangle loom.

Take a look at what your days have in store for you.

Carol Leigh Weaving Class

If you are interested in attending this three-day event (single day or weekend), please contact:

Lydia and John Piper
Gurdy Run Woolen Mill
763 Tourist Park Road
Halifax, PA 17032 USA
717-896-7661 (mill) ~ 717-896-8419 (home)
www.gurdyrun.com/farm
www.gurdyrun.com/mill

Heartily, I recommend your perusing the Gurdy Run mill and farm sites (all housed under one website). There's a wealth of resources and opportunities to view and/or purchase. From all that you can tell from a website, this is one farm I really want to visit--and soon. Hoping to see you at the mill for the continuous strand weaving. A special thanks to GALA 2010 Co-Chair Dr. Anita M. Collins for forwarding this information.

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Lydia Piper of Gurdy Run Wollen Mill at GALA 2010

Meeting Lydia Piper was an unexpected surprise. I was asked to do a tech setup for her and lucky for me I met the person and the mill I will use for my fiber. Some things are just meant to be. Magical. Lydia and her daughter Megan made a video for the GALA Conference and she shared it with me. "Megan Had A Little Llama" and it is simply priceless. Their own images, music, singing. Priceless.

Gurdy Run Woolen Mill

When Lydia learned to hand spin in 1988, she never dreamed her hobby would lead her and husband John to mill ownership. They live on a small farm and own a variety of natural colored animals. They process all kinds of fibers and blends in their woolen mill. I told Lydia when the after-conference dust settled, I'd be sending my fiber her way.

So much a signature of everyone at this conference, the sharing has been unparalleled. Lydia also shared her PowerPoint presentation. I know you will enjoy both.