These were some of the adjectives Connie Westbrook used to describe the lines and designs typical of Scandinavian style weaving for her class, “Simply Scandinavian”.
Connie’s handwoven samples had those qualities, although “simple” would not be one of the words that first come to mind.
Students followed suit in their own work. Whether it was one, two, (or more!) projects completed in class, all reflected the spirit of Scandinavian design.
One of the students in the class, Deanna S., had taken advantage of this offer when she came to the Island in February of 1987 and bought a Sievers Loom (which she still has). Ann had given her the free lesson!
We found a copy of this Handwoven magazine ad in our Sievers archives. From our records, seven people received free lessons with their loom purchase, all within the same year.
Fast forward 32 years later, where these students had five full days to immerse themselves in weaving with lessons throughout, like this one from Connie, plus enjoyed a little time each afternoon for “Fika”, beautifully prepared Scandinavian treats.
In honor of Washington Island’s heritage, here’s our “Simply Scandinavian” icon, the Stavkirke, on a crisp, clean October afternoon.
The weavings are exceptionally beautiful but the Stavkirke just more beautiful with age! Thanks for including the picture. Hello Ann, Cindra, and Caroline.
Thank you, Lee Ann, and hello from your friends at Sievers! Take care, Carolyn
Such a fabulous week with new friends. Amazing how much we all learned plus the fall colors were incredible!
It was a great class and the work you all did was amazing! The colors seem to get better and better each day. We’re at peak this weekend, I’d say. Take care, Carolyn
Loved seeing the pictures from the weaving class! Such beauty and elegance!
Connie is a wonderful teacher! We hope to see you again this fall.
The weaving are beautiful! Such a perfect time to be on the island!
It is perfect and this weekend, if the wind and rain don’t bring the leaves down (we had our first frost last night), it will stay perfect! Hello from all your Sievers friends!
These are beautiful! Love them all! Sievers and their people too!!
Thank you, Marah, and hello from your Sievers friends!
Such beautiful weaving!! Thanks for sharing the lovely weaving and the fall beauty of the island. I just love the peacefulness. Hello to everyone at Sievers. 🙂
Thanks, Renee and hello from all of us! I suppose your fall leaves are a thing of the past. Ours will be soon, if this wind keeps up!
So much beauty and talent – weaving and photos! Thanks for sharing