Navajo Weaving Workshop
with
Judy Pekelsma
When: January 11 – 16, 2010
8:30 am to 4:30 pm or later
Where: La Placita Spinning and Weaving
Lincoln, NM
What: An intensive class during which you
will learn weaving in the Navajo Tradition
Cost: $300.00 This fee includes - use of a loom, all necessary supplies (see attached list) breakfast and lunch each day, a special dinner on Friday
Note: Deposit of $150.00 will be due on Dec 11, 2009. No refunds after December 20, 2009
Class is limited to 12 students.
Judy Pekelsma is an instructor at UNM and is currently working on her Masters Degree. She spent time learning from a Navajo Weaver the traditions of Navajo weaving as well as actual Navajo technical skills.
The class will begin with an introduction to the History of Navajo Weaving and the importance of weaving in the Navajo Tradition. You will learn to warp a loom, design a pattern, weave a small rug, remove from the loom and finish the project.
Supplies included in the cost of the Workshop:
1 – medium batten 1 – medium weaving comb
1 – weaving handout 4 - Skeins of wool
1 – sacking needle Loom Plans
Supplies for warping the loom (double ply warp, 3 ply side edge cord, dowels, heddle stick, clothesline rope.) A loom will be provided for your use during the workshop.
Application
Name _____________________________________________________________________
Address ___________________________________________________________________
City _________________________________________ State ______ Zip ______________
Phone _____________________ E-mail ________________________________________
Weaving Experience (Not Required) _____________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________
Emergency Contact Information ________________________________________________
Dietary restrictions ___________________________________________________________
Please send check and application form to: Carolyn Chrisman, P.O. Box 94, Lincoln, NM 88338 or e-mail information to carolyn_agri@yahoo.com
Lodging
Casa de Patron 575-653-4676
Smokey Bear Motel 575-354-2253
We may be able to provide sleeping areas for 3 or 4 people. You would need to bring sleeping bags, bedding, and towels. We have 2 twin air beds and 1 queen air bed. 2 baths are available.
Food
Breakfast and Lunch will be provided each day. Dinner will be provided on Friday evening.
Other meals will be your responsibility. Capitan is 12 miles from Lincoln and Ruidoso is approximately 35 miles each way.
Kitchen facilities may be available for those wishing to take advantage of the sleeping areas on site.
Saturday, October 31, 2009
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