A Small Looms group meets at the Bellingham Public Library Skill Share Space the first Saturday of every month. All members are welcome, and encouraged to meet up to demonstrate weaving on various types of small looms and answer a lot of questions. We encourage and assist people of all ages who stop by, to try weaving on the looms as well. This public exposure is a great way to spark interest and encourage creativity in others. The “Small Looms” format also shows that weaving doesn’t need to be an expensive hobby with a lot of large equipment. This is also a good way to use up bits and bobs of yarn, and have some hands-on weaving fun!
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The Whatcom County Library System serves the entire county. Since the Small Looms group started in the Bellingham branch, other libraries have also requested WWG to share our skills. The Deming branch asked to have a display of handwoven pieces in their space. WWG members loaned several pieces to be on exhibit there, hopefully to inspire interest in this craft. The Everson Branch also requested a display of small looms and woven items along with suggested books on weaving. This remained on display for a month and ended with a one day workshop for people to try weaving on different small looms.
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