Monday, November 17, 2008

New studio

Well, I'm waiting to hear back from the properties management company to sign contracts on a new fiber arts studio in Richmond, VA. I'm starting this one with about 800 squ ft.
Hopefully, we will be expanding within 6 months. The intent is to open a studio where my students have greater weekday access to the studio, and where we can have larger looms, and a greater variety of equipment. I have a freestanding warping mill that I love, and would like to share with my students. It would be nice if they could try the mechanical dobby loom. I want to teach morning weaving classes, and weekday spinning classes.
As we expand, I am also planning on offering sewing, needlepoint, cross stitch, and much more! I'm lining up teachers now. The studio is very close to some fairly nice and affordable hotels, restaurants, and shops, so it's time to promote the weaving vacations, and week-long weaving classes much more.
Currently, it looks like we will be moving into the studio the first week of Dec. and Our first official class there will be 12/6. I have openings for a few more weavers, and have tabletop tapestry looms, rigid heddle looms, floor looms, and free standing tapestry looms. Take your pick, and join our fast growing community of fiber artists.
This is exciting! I'll post pictures after the contracts are signed.
Cherri

1 comment:

Margaret said...

Congratulations. I'm excited for you and I wish you much success. I know a couple of great needlework teachers so let me know if you need to get in touch with one.

 
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