Support Weaver House's Weaving Revival
Weaver House is a yarn shop, textile studio and weaving school located in Philadelphia. They weave heirloom textiles in honour of craft tradition, to regain tactility and a hand-making consciousness within the home and in relation to the body. Founded to inspire communal collaboration, weaving education and creative gathering, they believe in the preservation of the space we inhabit by sustainable making and transparent production.
Weaver House has recently launched campaign to support their revival. Due to the closure of University of the Arts in Philadelphia, USA, Weaver House rescued16 Macomber looms, a small textile library, and an assortment of weaving tools from the school to ensure this equipment can be used for weaving education once again.
Their vision for this equipment is to offer more accessible workshops, loom rentals, start a residency program, and even redistribute some of the equipment to current UArts students and alumni. To do this they need your support to realise their mission.
How will the funds raised be used?
- Weaving and textile equipment including 16 looms + benches, a small textile library, weaving tools, warping reels, carding equipment and sewing machines.
- Labour costs
- Moving expenses
- Storage
- Restoration
What are the key parts of their long-term vision?
- Accessible workshops
- Residency program
- Loom rentals
- Equipment reallocation
Find out more and support Weaver House:
www.gofundme.com/f/support-weaver-houses-weaving-revival
www.gofundme.com/f/support-weaver-houses-weaving-revival