The art of weaving runs deep in the roots of Sandy Creek Weavers. Since 1998, Emily Hyatt and Victoria Sowers have been known professionally as Sandy Creek Weavers. On historic utilitarian looms they create contemporary works of art. Sandy Creek Weavers are renowned throughout the Southeastern U.S. for their school and community weaving residencies which capture “time in a tapestry”. Their unique approach to “storytelling” through tapestry making has been noted by local news media everywhere they appear.Sandy Creek Weavers offers three types of Weaving Residencies: (Please refer to the program description section of this Education Directory for details)
1-“Weaving Your History, A Fabric Time Capsule” (History lesson and weaving on a 200 year old loom.
2-“Lap Loom Fever” in combination with “Weaving Your History, A Fabric Timecapsule”. This is for a Focus Group Residency.
3-“Navajo weaving and Navajo Life Experiences” Along with School and Community residencies their specialties are rugs, tapestries, wall hangings and memorial weavings.
Their work can be found from New York to Florida in homes, galleries, banks and even a congressional office.
vsowers@sandycreekweavers.com
http://www.sandycreekweavers.com
PO Box 61, Nashville, NC 27856
Nash
252-908-0387
The central focus of a fiber artist residency is hands on weaving by the participants on a 300 year old loom. During the past fifteen years Sandy Creek Weavers have woven individually with over 300,000 students and adults. Last year we conducted 30 residencies.
Residencies include the design and weaving of a large tapestry which incorporates items of sentimental value contributed by students, teachers and staff to be left on permanent display at each school. The weaving becomes a Fabric Time Capsule representing that time in the school’s history.
Topics covered in a residency may include the process of weaving, loom construction, fibers, designs and the impact of hand loom weaving on textile production in colonial times and now with an emphasis on fabric and clothes, home furnishings, commercial uses, etc. In each state in which we work this experience is correlated with the goals and objectives of the state educational standards in the areas of social studies and art as outlined in our Teachers Guide.
The over arching goal of the residencies is to keep alive an ancient art form and help students make connections with weaving through art, math, history, language, social studies and craftsmanship.
Victoria H Sowers
252-908-0387
vsowers@sandycreekweavers.com
Year Round
Days, evenings and weekends
Space requirements:
1) A secure quiet permanent space (classroom setting) with good lighting is needed during the residency for the large loom. (Minimum loom(only) space 10×10). 2) Tables and chairs for students to use as they work. Please place rectangular (6 or 8 feet) tables and chairs in a semicircle fashion around the loom area. All students will face the loom sitting on the outside of the tables. 3) Two long tables for weavers to use for supplies and equipment.
****Assistance is needed for installing/set-up/removal of Loom and materials. Please provide the names of three people who will help on the set-up date and to the final day, conclusion, of the residency. This is a critical element to the success of the residency.
(If help is not available upon my arrival I will wait for arrangements to be made. Not having help could result in a delay of the residency).
All of Charlotte-Mecklenburg County and surrounding areas.
The residencies range from 3 days to a week depending on the type of residency requested. Fees range from $1800-$2500. Expenses are additional and negotiated.
SL.K-2.1, SL.K-2.2, SL.K-2.3, SL.K-2.4, SL.K-2.5, SL.K-2.6
SL.3-5.1.b-d, SL.3-5.2, SL.3-5.3, SL.3-5.4, SL.3.6
SL.5.5
SL.6-8.1.b-d, SL.6-8.2, SL.6-8.3, SL.6-8.4, SL.6-8.5
SL.9-10.1.c-d, SL.9-10.3; SL.9-10.4; SL.9-10.5
SL.11-12.1.c-d, SL.11-12.3, SL.11-12.4, SL.11-12.5
Although we work with all grade levels the following are for grades 3-6 Visual Arts:
3.V.1-3, 3.CX.1-2, 3.CR.1
4.V.1-5, 4.V.2.3, 4.V.3.1-3, 4.CX.1.1, 4.CX.1.4, 4.CX.1.5, 4.CX.2.1-2, 4.CX.2.4, 4.CR.1.1-2
5.V.1.1-2, 5.V.2.2, 5.V.3.1, 5.CX.1.1, 5.CX.1.4, 5.CX.2.1-2,
5.CR.1.2
6.V.1.1-2, 6.V.2.2, 6.V.3.1, 6.CX.1.1-2, 6.CX.2.1, 6.CR.1.1
Social Studies:
3.E.1-2, 3.H.1, 3.C.1.1-3
4.H.1.3, 4.G.1.2, 4.G.1.4, 4.C.1.2, 4.E.1.1
5.E.1.2, 5.G.1.3, 5.C.1.2-4
6.CX.1.2
Cancellation Policy
All programs when scheduled and confirmed in writing with Sandy Creek Weavers Enterprises are considered binding. Should illness, inclement weather or other foreseen circumstances prevent the artist from performing, Sandy Creek Weavers Enterprises will offer the agency, association. School and or company the option to reschedule or receive a full refund.
Contracted services cancelled by the agency/association/school/company three (3) weeks or less before the scheduled program dates are to pay full fee excluding expenses. Cancellations must be received in writing. Programs rescheduled at the request of the association/school/company shall be confirmed in writing.
Deposit
For programs NOT funded through ASC: A deposit in the amount of one-third of the contracted fee to be paid when contract is signed and returned to Sandy Creek Weavers. Contract should be signed no less than five weeks prior to the residency.