Newsletter from the Rhode Island Weaving Center
Volume 4, November 2022

Annual Fundraising Campaign

Our annual fundraising campaign is this month, coordinated with Giving Tuesday the global day of giving.  As you know, the RIWC is a non-profit organization and all of the money we take in goes to paying rent and utilities, purchasing equipment and supplies, and compensating our instructors.  Last year, our first year, we did not break even but stayed afloat because of your donations.  Our goal is to be fully self-supported by the end of our third year as we acquire more looms and thus increase our classroom and studio capacity.  Until then, we are reliant on our supporters for donations to keep this endeavor alive.  Thank you

You can donate to the Rhode Island Weaving Center electronically using the DONATE button below, or send a check to:
The Rhode Island Weaving Center
344 Main Street, Suite 200
Wakefield, RI 02879

The Rhode Island Weaving Center is a 501(c)(3) organization and thus your donation may be tax deductible.

Upcoming Workshops

Kaleidoscope Origami - Learn to make kaleidoscope origami medallions in this two-hour workshop. Kaleidoscope origami medallions can be used to make magnets and gift cards, and can also decorate gift bags.

Beaded Bracelets - Learn to make beaded bracelets in this one-day workshop. You will make one three-wrap bracelet during the workshop and receive enough materials to make a second one at home.

Three-Dimensional Tapestry Masks - Make a three-dimensional tapestry mask - just for pure fun! This one-day workshop is for people comfortable with basic tapestry techniques and warping a loom.

Winter Classes

Winter is a great time to take a weaving course! We will be offering our traditional courses:

• Beginning and Continuing Beginning Weaving

• Beginning and Continuing Tapestry Weaving

• Beginning and Continuing Rigid Heddle Weaving

These courses start in early to mid-January, but registration is open now. For a full description and registration, please see our website.

Our Studio

The RIWC has studio space where you can rent a loom for your personal use.  In addition to using our looms, you can weave with other weavers, sharing ideas and solving problems together. The space is bright and open as we expanded into the whole top floor of the Kenyon Building. 

Our Library

Thanks to the help of several volunteers, the Library is ready for use.  We have organized our many books and the shelves are labeled for easy use.  We also culled through all of the magazine donations and created one complete set of all of the weaving magazines and journals.  If you would like to borrow a specific book or journal, please send us an email and we are happy to share it with you if we have it.

Annual Fundraising Campaign

Our annual fundraising campaign is this month. We greatly appreciate your support! Thank you.

You can donate to the Rhode Island Weaving Center electronically using the DONATE button below, or send a check to:
The Rhode Island Weaving Center
344 Main Street, Suite 200
Wakefield, RI 02879

The Rhode Island Weaving Center is a 501(c)(3) organization and thus your donation may be tax deductible.

Would you like to declutter your weaving space?

If so, we have a wish list! We are currently seeking these items for donation.

• 3/2 Mercerized Cotton Yarn

• 5/2 Mercerized Cotton Yarn

• Harrisville weaving yarn, Highland Weight.  End of cones are great

• 12/6 or 12/9 seine warp

• Swedish Bobbin Winder

• Tapestry bobbins

• 36” 8 shaft looms

• 24” 4 shaft Harrisville or Dorset looms

• A Handweaver’s Pattern Book - Marguerite Davison

• Handweaver’s Pattern Directory - Anne Dixon

Please contact the RIWC if you can help. Thank You.

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