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Lost River Craft celebrates 20th anniversary
22 May '08
3 min read
Powell explained that the great wheel is also called a wool wheel or walking wheel. “It was called a great wheel because of its size, a wool wheel because wool was spun on it (as opposed to the smaller flax wheel) and a walking wheel because the spinner does not sit but walks toward and away from it,” she said. This particular wheel had belonged to Ora and Lynn Tusing, two Mennonite sisters who lived a traditional lifestyle on a remote homestead on Branch Mountain overlooking the Lost River Valley.
Saturday's events will also include entertainment beginning at 10:30 a.m. by folk musician Mary Dailey of Green Sulphur Springs, followed by the valley's Dave Gant and his bluegrass band Deer Springs at 3:30 p.m. A children's art tent is also planned from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m with a variety of activities available.
Saturday will be topped off with a celebration and program beginning at 4 p.m., which will include the announcement of the inaugural James E. Leiss Volunteer Award.
But the weekend's activities don't end there. On Sunday, Blosser-Rainey and the DeWitts will return, joined by joined by spinners Cheryl Gerhart of Mt. Solon, Va., Marianne Kennel of Harrisonburg, and Sue Ober and Nancy Sly, both of Broadway, Va.; and rug hooker Pat Koch of Woodstock. Children will also enjoy watching Sherri Huffer of Mt. Sidney, Va., spin yarn from the hair of a rabbit while it sits on her lap.
Also, many additional craft cooperative artisans will also be on hand throughout the weekend demonstrating jewelry design, stained glass, plein air painting, and more.
“Our 20 th anniversary is a special event,” said Powell. “We wanted to showcase our many talents, and we should have a nice range of demonstrations and activities available.”
The Lost River Craft Cooperative and the Lost River Museum are located on WV 259 in Lost River. Hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Beginning Memorial Day through the end of September, the cooperative is open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily except Tuesday and Wednesday.
Saturday's events will also include entertainment beginning at 10:30 a.m. by folk musician Mary Dailey of Green Sulphur Springs, followed by the valley's Dave Gant and his bluegrass band Deer Springs at 3:30 p.m. A children's art tent is also planned from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m with a variety of activities available.
Saturday will be topped off with a celebration and program beginning at 4 p.m., which will include the announcement of the inaugural James E. Leiss Volunteer Award.
But the weekend's activities don't end there. On Sunday, Blosser-Rainey and the DeWitts will return, joined by joined by spinners Cheryl Gerhart of Mt. Solon, Va., Marianne Kennel of Harrisonburg, and Sue Ober and Nancy Sly, both of Broadway, Va.; and rug hooker Pat Koch of Woodstock. Children will also enjoy watching Sherri Huffer of Mt. Sidney, Va., spin yarn from the hair of a rabbit while it sits on her lap.
Also, many additional craft cooperative artisans will also be on hand throughout the weekend demonstrating jewelry design, stained glass, plein air painting, and more.
“Our 20 th anniversary is a special event,” said Powell. “We wanted to showcase our many talents, and we should have a nice range of demonstrations and activities available.”
The Lost River Craft Cooperative and the Lost River Museum are located on WV 259 in Lost River. Hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Beginning Memorial Day through the end of September, the cooperative is open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily except Tuesday and Wednesday.
Lost River Craft Cooperative and Museum
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