Artists Experience
Cynthia Hull, a resident of Reston, describes her experience after 30 years as a weaver: "Knitting, weaving and spinning are all very relaxing and very sensual. You find yourself measuring the warp, holding the fabric and touching it again and again. You get into a rhythm when you work." Cynthia takes delight in fashioning novel items for the table, including linen napkins and hand towels that boast original intricate designs. She also weaves incredibly luscious scarves from velvety, smooth yarns dyed in jewel tones befitting of royalty. Cynthia is currently serving as Treasurer for the WWG.
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Rita Cohen first learned to weave in 1978 in Ithaca, NY, from an 83-year-old woman whose living and dining rooms were filled with looms; the emphasis on strict note taking provided information for future projects. An Aymara Indian woman in Bolivia provided a much different learning focus by weaving on a loom consisting of four stakes set up in the backyard. A week of study with Madelyn van der Hoogt in Missouri was of inestimable value.
Joining Waterford Weavers’ Guild in 2001, Rita continued learning through various workshops and was inspired by the talent and encouragement of other Guild members. Her favorite part of the weaving process is the satisfaction of seeing what’s happening, seeing a fabric develop -- a huge contrast to the electronic world in which we live.
Joining Waterford Weavers’ Guild in 2001, Rita continued learning through various workshops and was inspired by the talent and encouragement of other Guild members. Her favorite part of the weaving process is the satisfaction of seeing what’s happening, seeing a fabric develop -- a huge contrast to the electronic world in which we live.