[Ag-eq] weaving in Richmond, VA

Susan Roe dogwoodfarm at verizon.net
Mon Feb 9 01:18:37 UTC 2009 

Yeah, I know Melody, she goes to the NFB meetings at the center.  I know a 
few others that work there as well, Maurice Peret, who is a blind mobility 
instructor and Robin Hoeber, who teaches braille there at the moment.  I 
know some of the long-time staff that had been there since my summer 
adjustment classes in 1980.  We'll see and I'll let you know.

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


>
>    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>
>> To: "Agricultural and Equestrean Division List" <ag-eq at nfbnet.org>
>> 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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