​​Loom Hall 2025 Calendar
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Spring Teaching Schedule
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Woven by Hand and Heart
Weaving classes at the Working Mens Institute, New Harmony, IN on Feb. 1, 8, 15, funded by an Arts Project Support grant from the Indiana Arts Commission and sponsored by the WMI. www.workingmensinstitute.org
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Wool Applique Class
Feb. 22 at the Cranberry Bog Cottage, Terre Haute, IN. Fraktur-inspired folk art bird applique on wool, using several embroidery stitches. Local Needlework Shop (@cranberrybogcottage) • Instagram photos and videos
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Events
Spirit of Vincennes Rendezvous
May 24-25, at the French Commons, Vincennes, IN. Demonstrating 18th century weaving and spinning, selling handwoven historic-inspired textiles at this Living History event. Spirit of Vincennes
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Homestead Freedom Festival
June 20-21, rural Paris, IL. Demonstrating spinning, weaving, and natural dyes at this sustainable living fair. Homestead Freedom Festival
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Kunsfest
September 20-21, New Harmony, IN. A community festival and vendor fair featuring local and regional booths with food, crafts, and a Historic Village. Demonstrating and selling 18th century-inspired handwoven textiles. www.visitnewharmony.com
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Harvest Frolic
September 27-28, at Lincoln Log Cabin State Historic Site, Lerna IL. Demonstrating and selling 18th century-inspired handwoven textiles on the grounds of the Lincoln and Sargent farmsteads at this living history event featuring artisans, music, and activities based on the time period when Lincoln’s family lived on the Illinois prairie. Lincoln Log Cabin​
Exhibits
Look Both Ways: 50 Years at the New Harmony Gallery of Contemporary Art
September 6-November 9, NHGCA, New Harmony IN. A retrospective exhibit of art and artwork celebrating the Gallery’s presence and influence in New Harmony. Exhibiting wearable handwoven garments.
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The Open Gallery, Vincennes, Indiana
Exhibit of handwoven and constructed wearables and home accessories at The Open Gallery, Main Street, Vincennes, IN. November-December dates to be announced.
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