It’s a cold and rainy spring day in Alexandria, but of course we retail folk love that because it means customers come in and hang out. Right? We’re trying to get more of that happening at Springwater now that we’re open late hours and seven days a week. Come on by and say hello!
For example, and for the next two days only, we’re making a once-in-a-lifetime (okay, well, we don’t plan to do this again) special offer to you to join our SAORI™ weaving class. The class is for people at all skill levels - from those who have never tried weaving, to experts who want to do something wild and crazy on a loom. The offer -- 30% off the class -- extends the idea of community (mention that you heard about the blog coupon to receive the discount; no further discounts apply when taking advantage of this offer).
SAORI™ is a loosely used term for free form weaving, and at the same time a highly regarded set of principles established by Japanese artist Misao Jo when in her fifties. At it’s best, SAORI™ can be learned by anyone, taught to anyone, regardless of ability or skill. The idea has caught on like wildfire in the US. The Saori mind celebrates moving away from machinery, learning from one another in groups, developing a sense of community, and the concept of working freestyle -- anything can become a part of the weaving, from yarn to found objects to. . .
In the first week, Linda Hurt will lead us all through warping the looms (provided). From there, the group will see and develop their individual projects. Join this class if you are interested in working with kids, people with learning abilities, helping with outreach for Springwater, or just making something beautiful and absolutely one-of-a-kind.
Jot a note to yourself to register in the next few days -- the first of 4 classes is this Sunday, April 6 from 1 -4:30 pm -- by calling us at 703/549-3634 or via email. I’ll be there. I hope you will too!
Submitted by Susan Cushing
