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Join a four-session weaving class in Arthurdale, WV, and craft a unique scarf while immersing yourself in the region’s rich artisanal heritage. Discover how this hands-on experience blends tradition and creativity in an intimate setting.
Join a four-session weaving class in Arthurdale, WV, and craft a unique scarf while immersing yourself in the region’s rich artisanal heritage. Discover how this hands-on experience blends tradition and creativity in an intimate setting.
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Operated by Arthurdale Heritage, Inc. · Arthurdale, West Virginia
easy.
2 hours per session.
No special fitness required; suitable for all skill levels with focus on mindful sitting and hand coordination.
No previous weaving experience is required. The class is designed for beginners and will guide you step-by-step.
Yes, all weaving materials required to make your scarf are included in the class fee.
Classes meet every Friday from 6 pm to 8 pm on October 20, 27, and November 3 and 10.
Yes, parking is available in the lot across A Road near the dumpsters behind Center Hall.
Attendance for all four sessions is recommended as each builds on the previous, but please contact the organizers if you have scheduling conflicts.
Bring yourself and any personal comfort items like a notebook, but all weaving tools and materials are provided.
Arthurdale was America’s first New Deal community, founded in the 1930s to provide homes and jobs during the Great Depression, emphasizing crafts and farming.
The community practices sustainable craftwork, encouraging the use of local natural fibers and preserving traditional artisanal skills.
Arthurdale Heritage, Inc. preserves and shares the cultural history of Arthurdale, West Virginia through public programs, hands-on workshops, and community events. The organization hosts a range of experiences that connect visitors and residents with Appalachian traditions, including weaving, relief printing, herbalism, creative writing, folk music, and historical lectures. Programs include classroom-style workshops such as Tiny Tapestry: Weaving for Beginners and Mug Rug Weaving, which teach basic loom techniques and let participants take home finished pieces. Art-focused offerings include a Relief Printing Workshop led by Meish Claus and Ekphrastic Writing: A Creative Writing Workshop with Jessie Van Eerden, both designed for practical skill development and artistic exploration. Music and storytelling are central to the calendar with events like Folk Music of the Southern Coalfields featuring Chris Haddox, and an outdoor theatrical performance of Shakespeare’s MACBETH by the Rusted Mechanicals troupe. Educational talks and literary programming further highlight local history and practice. Making History with Christina Fisanick guides researchers and writers in using primary sources for family history and narrative work. Taste of Arthurdale presents historical perspectives on food in Appalachia, led by historian Katharine Donnelly. The Poetics of Gratitude workshop and Herbal Mixer build community through shared creative and practical activities. Arthurdale Heritage, Inc. programs are delivered by named instructors and guest presenters and take place in Arthurdale, West Virginia. The organization focuses on accessible, place-based learning and cultural preservation, offering scheduled workshops and events that invite participation from local communities and visitors alike. Program details and schedules are posted regularly.
Book with Arthurdale Heritage, Inc.