While many
fiber artists may feel as if they live in Weaverville in their hearts and
minds, some literally reside in towns called Weaverville! Fiber artists
Judi Jetson and
Robyn Spady are organizing textile
gatherings in Weaverville, California, and Weaverville, North Carolina.
Weaverville USA will
be held on October 6, 2012, to "celebrate the joy and excitement of being
weavers in the most appropriately named places in the United States." Judi's
guild,
Colorstorm
Spinners is planning a Spin-In, and other Weaverville events are in the
works.
While the
Weaverville USA project aims to bring fiber artists together to enjoy one
another's company, it will also "focus on the weaving community and what
we need to be doing so weaving can become a more viable profession." The
organizers hope that weavers, spinners, and other fiber artists will join in
the fun and celebrate in their own Weaverville on October 6.