[Ag-eq] weaving in Richmond, VA

Sun Feb 8 23:22:51 UTC 2009

    The new Director, Melody I think her name is, is a really good person, 
and would probably be interested in helping.  I don't recall the name of the 
crafts person, she had just started when I visited in '07, but like the 
director I think she'd also be interested.  It never hurts to try. :)

Patrick
@Virginia Tech

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Susan Roe" <dogwoodfarm at verizon.net>
To: "Agricultural and Equestrean Division List" <ag-eq at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Sunday, February 08, 2009 3:27 PM
Subject: Re: [Ag-eq] weaving in Richmond, VA


> 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
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: <pajohns1 at vt.edu>
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> Sent: Sunday, February 08, 2009 5:05 AM
> 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
>>
>> ----- Original Message ----- 
>> From: <wawanuky at runbox.com>
>> To: <ag-eq at nfbnet.org>
>> 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
>>>> ----- Original Message ----- 
>>>> 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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