Nearly four years ago, a weaving workshop began at Newtown Cultural Arts Commission's original HealingNewtown Arts Space.

The weaving program was the brainchild of longtime weaver Hanna Roehrs of Sandy Hook. Her idea was to teach students a creative activity that takes a good amount of calm focus, leaving other thoughts behind, in a mutually supportive environment. Donations of looms, tools and yarn arrived from all over the Northeast from individuals and weaving guilds.

Since then, the Weaving Newtown workshop, now located at Newtown Congregational Church, has grown quite a bit, with five floor looms and even more table looms, all necessary tools, yarns, and even a reference library.

On Saturday, December 3, from 11 am until 2 pm, the public is invited to visit Weaving Newtown for an open house at the church, 14 West Street. Guests should use the lower level, under the overhang, to access the studio.

Light refreshments will be offered and anyone interested can try their hand at weaving on a loom themselves. Finished projects by weavers that showcase some of the intricate designs that can be created on a loom will be on display, and visitors can gander at the many projects in progress on the looms.

Those interested will discover how easy and affordable it is to begin to learn weaving, especially with rolling admission and all supplies included.

For more information, contact coordinator Jennifer Rogers at weavingnewtown@gmail.com.

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