Wondrous Weavers

Funded Jan 24, 2022

My students and I are eternally grateful for your generous donation of a class set of student looms and giant loom for us to share. The students have learned a good amount about weaving this year and are enjoying the challenge. We have been discovering the history of weaving, attempting weaving basics, and exploring some different weaving patterns. When students first saw the new weaving tools you donated to them they were emotional. They could not believe that they were given such an amazing gift and stuck by the kindness of your organization. They also immediately wanted to begin weaving! It is truly heartwarming to see students eyes light up as they weave on their looms and how diligently they work to create a beautiful tapestry of their own. There is a tremendous sense of pride in craftsmanship going into their work and as students work the art room fills with a new type of focused enthusiasm. My favorite moments during this project are when I witnessed students having that aha moment after working on a difficult weaving pattern. I hear a lot of "yesssssssssss!" as the celebrate their weaving accomplishments. I see students sharing what they have figured out how to do with thier classmates; spending some time to teach each other new weaving patterns. I also love it when they recognize the power behind creating functional art. Many students feel the only way to get material goods in life is to buy them from a store. Since many families experience financial hardship in our community, it is empowering for students to recognize they have the ability to make things for themselves. Next year when we do our weaving unit I hope to expand upon what they learned this year and teach them some new weaving patterns. I'm also working towards getting another class set of weaving looms. I'm so proud of my student's hard work this year and can not wait to see what they weave in the future.”

With gratitude,

Ms. Gerry