I just returned from a great week at Common Ground On the Hill.This 2 week event is held at McDaniel College in Westminster, Maryland. This was my first year as a instructor and I highly recommend it to anyone who loves music and art. There are classes in every musical instrument you can think of and the visual arts are diverse. I taught rug hooking half a day and took Shibori dying the other half. Every evening was filled with musical performances and dancing. The internet address is
It was a gorgeous week--this is Little Baker Chapel. Westminster is an adorable town.
To the right is Jennifer Gloss. This is her first rug and I think she is hooked!!!!! If there is anyone in Westminster interested in starting a rug hooking group, e-mail Jen at jennifer.gloss@gmail.com
This is Mimi Hay demonstrating the way to tie a Shibori scarf. Mimi is a wonderful teacher and expert dyer. I learned some new tricks I can apply to my wool. Mimi's web site is http:www.Mimihaydesigns.com
This is me on the right winding the string around the silk before applying the actual dye. I am laughing because everyone was having a good time. I was also thinking how much easier it is to dye wool in a turkey roaster!!!!!
This is Frielin and Regina. Frielen kept all of us laughing ALL week. Notice the shawl tied around his head! Every class needs a guy to keep things interesting.
Frielen and Mimi hamming it up on the right. Joyce Schaum is to the left. Joyce is a nationally known basket maker and instructor at Common Ground, She was trying out the rug hooking. I think she is also hooked! I am holding the parasol with my scarf and shawl. We had a fashion show and we all dressed up.
