As you may know, I have been a regular “student” of the Traditions Weeks at Common Ground on the Hill since 2000. If you are not familiar with their programs, take a look at their web site. It used to be a one-week long residential (and commuter) Arts Camp focusing on the arts in all genres from all cultures. For the past several+ years it has grown into a 2-week camp. During Week II, I am teaching Scandinavian Rya Design where you will design and make your own rya with my guidance. (If you don’t know about rya, watch this 10-minute video I made with the Carroll County Times in 2012.)
I highly recommend taking the whole week off of work or routine if that is possible, and immerse yourself completely in the program. There are 5 periods each day plus meal time and concerts and lectures in the evenings and nights. You will meet people not only from all across the USA, but also the world. You can also just sign up for one class, but believe me, you will want to stay for more each day.
Students from a previous class create their color combinations that they will knot onto their woven backings.
My class (in Week 2) runs from Monday, July 6 – Friday, July 10 from 9 – 11:45 AM. We currently have 5 students signed up, but this kind of class is even more fun with a few more because you all will get to see what each other are working on which expands your knowledge of the craft. You don’t need any particular skills or knowledge in fiber arts. I can provide all the supplies you might need since they truly are very hard to find otherwise.) Click here to see my Workshop Write-up.
For those of you who live out-of-the -area, what a perfect chance for learning new skills, meeting new people, enjoying (and learning) arts and music from all around the world in a safe and easy environment–McDaniel College campus in Westminster, Maryland. If this interests you, do not delay. Classes are filling quickly. Hope to see you there. Feel free to share this with anyone who love the arts and sharing and learning with others.
Melinda
This is the beginning of Angie Michal’s very first rya which she designed and knotted.
