[Ag-eq] weaving in Richmond, VA

Sun Feb 8 20:27:29 UTC 2009

I'll have to check and see.  Sometimes they can be a bit funny about those 
things.  I tried years ago to get some interest going in some gardening over 
there, but there didn't seem to be enough interest to really get anything 
started.  One student interested wasn't going to make an impression on the 
powers to be.  I may have to talk to the new Director, and see if maybe I 
can volunteer with some of the crafts they have.

My only problem doing that, is I would have to depend on my sister for 
transportation.  No service whatsoever is available out here where I live in 
hanover County to get to the rehab center in Henrico County, even though it 
is only about 25 to 30 minutes away.

Then again, the weaving and even basket weaving peeks my interest enough to 
take it to the next level.  My sister and I have been to the center as a 
part of their career day thing, showing that different aspects of 
farming/horticulture could also be a career goal if one has an interest. 
Who knows, all it takes is just a spark of interest.

Susan
dogwoodfarm at verizon.net
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Subject: [Ag-eq] weaving in Richmond, VA

>
>        I believe there is a weaving loom at the Virginia Rehab Center for 
> the Blind and VI.  When I visited the center in '07 it hadn't been used in 
> quite some time, and if I recall correctly the crafts teacher at the 
> center did not know how to use it.  Between your interest, the loom, and 
> all the students who rotate through the center I'm sure the loom can be 
> figured out.
>
> Patrick
> @Virginia Tech
>
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> From: <wawanuky at runbox.com>
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> Sent: Friday, February 06, 2009 4:37 PM
> Subject: Re: [Ag-eq] information about localharvest.org
>
>
>> Hi,
>> I live south of Charlotte. I can't do a drop spindle,
>> I tried but very hard and I think it's better for a sighted person.
>> A wheel is all about feel and is easier.
>>
>>
>>> Tell me about it, I think the best way is hands on with someone who does 
>>> it.
>>> I think there is someone in Richmond who does and I may try and connect 
>>> with
>>> her.  I have a drop spindle, but my sister will have to help with the 
>>> print
>>> directions.  It is a kit that comes with the wooden spindle, roving and
>>> instructions.
>>>
>>> Where in NC do you live?
>>>
>>> Susan
>>> dogwoodfarm at verizon.net
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>>> From: <wawanuky at runbox.com>
>>> To: <ag-eq at nfbnet.org>
>>> Sent: Friday, February 06, 2009 9:42 AM
>>> Subject: Re: [Ag-eq] information about localharvest.org
>>>
>>>
>>> > Hi Susan,
>>> > too bad you don't live closer to NC. I could teach you how to
>>> > spin.
>>> >
>>> >> You're welcome Val, but I think Laurie was the one who originally 
>>> >> posted
>>> >> it
>>> >> and I replied to her post.
>>> >>
>>> >> So, you have an alpaca farm?  How wonderful!
>>> >> My next "learn to do project" is spinning.  I knit, crochet, and use
>>> >> several
>>> >> different lap looms amung other crafty things, and I really want to 
>>> >> take
>>> >> it
>>> >> a step further with spinning and working with natural fibers.
>>> >>
>>> >> Susan
>>> >> dogwoodfarm at verizon.net
>>> >> ----- Original Message ----- 
>>> >> From: <wawanuky at runbox.com>
>>> >> To: <ag-eq at nfbnet.org>
>>> >> Sent: Thursday, February 05, 2009 8:58 AM
>>> >> Subject: Re: [Ag-eq] information about localharvest.org
>>> >>
>>> >>
>>> >> > Hi  Susan,
>>> >> > thank you for this site. I was able to put my alpaca farm
>>> >> > information on it and products as well.
>>> >> > Val
>>> >> > Happy Hills Alpaca Farm
>>> >> >
>>> >> >> This is a great site!  It is going to be filed and I am looking
>>> >> >> forward
>>> >> >> to
>>> >> >> the news letters as well.
>>> >> >>
>>> >> >> Susan
>>> >> >> dogwoodfarm at verizon.net
>>> >> >> ----- Original Message ----- 
>>> >> >> From: "Laurie Porter" <freespirit1 at tds.net>
>>> >> >> To: <ag-eq at nfbnet.org>
>>> >> >> Sent: Sunday, February 01, 2009 9:32 PM
>>> >> >> Subject: [Ag-eq] information about localharvest.org
>>> >> >>
>>> >> >>
>>> >> >> > HI folks:
>>> >> >> >
>>> >> >> > I posted some time ago a website for people to look at and when 
>>> >> >> > I
>>> >> >> > tried
>>> >> >> > opening it, some photographs kept me from accessinganything  on 
>>> >> >> > the
>>> >> >> > site.
>>> >> >> > I'm going to have a talk with the manager, but here's a link I 
>>> >> >> > know
>>> >> >> > will
>>> >> >> > work that will get you up onto the site and is some interesting
>>> >> >> > reading
>>> >> >> > for those of us who sell at farmer's markets.
>>> >> >> > http://www.localharvest.org/newsletter/20090122/survey-says.html?r=nl
>>> >> >> >
>>> >> >> > One cool thing about this site is that it allows you to find 
>>> >> >> > local
>>> >> >> > farmer's markets near you all over the country.  so, Enjoy.
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