Calumet Art Center to offer Twining classes Apr. 5, 12, 26

CALUMET -- On three Mondays in April, the Calumet Art Center will offer a series of three classes in Twining and Twined Rag Rugs from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. The classes will meet April 5, 12 and 26. Fiber artist Lynn Anderson will be the instructor.

Sample of a rug made with twining technique. (Photo courtesy Calumet Art Center)

There is a worldwide rediscovery and revival of traditional handwork of our ancestors. Twining, a traditional weaving technique of creating colorful, durable, heirloom woven rag rugs is an easily learned and relaxing skill using simple tools, equipment and scrap fabric.

Aida Ibraeva, a visitor from Kyrgystan, checks out one of the looms in the Calumet Art Center during the March 5 First Friday event. These looms are now available for classes in the Center, including the Twining class that begins Monday, April 5. (Photo by Keweenaw Now)

The cost is $50 plus the material fee ($45 for wool). You may bring your own wool and not pay the material fee if you prefer. The Art Center provides looms. Pre-registration and payment are a must, since student space is limited. Some space is still available for these classes. Pre-register now!

The Calumet Art Center is at 57055 Fifth Street, Calumet (in the remodeled church, near the Keweenaw Heritage Center).

Check out the Calumet Art Center Web site, call 906-281-3494 or email info@calumetartcenter for more information.