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Yarn Spinning and Rug Braiding Demonstration

Ice House Artists' Co-op

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Sun, 19 Oct, 2025 at 12:00 pm

3 hours

Independence St at N Mercer St, Berkeley Springs, WV, United States, West Virginia 25411

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Sun, 19 Oct, 2025 at 12:00 pm to 03:00 pm (EDT)

Independence St at N Mercer St, West Virginia 25411

155 Independence St, Berkeley Springs, WV 25411-1650, United States

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Yarn Spinning and Rug Braiding Demonstration
Step into the rich heritage of Appalachian craftsmanship with a free rug braiding and yarn spinning demonstration led by local fiber artist, Sam Herrmann.

This hands-on presentation begins with wool sheared from the artist’s own sheep, then skillfully spun into yarn using time-honored methods passed down through generations. Watch as this raw material is transformed into durable, beautiful braided rugs—a practical art form deeply rooted in Appalachian homesteads, where nothing went to waste and every fiber told a story.

More than just a display of technique, this demonstration offers a rare glimpse into a way of life where self-reliance, creativity, and sustainability were woven into everyday living. Rug braiding and yarn spinning were once essential skills in Appalachian communities, allowing families to clothe themselves, warm their homes, and express their artistry using the resources at hand.

Come learn how this tradition continues today—not just as a craft, but as a living connection to the resilience and ingenuity of the mountains.


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Yarn Spinning and Rug Braiding Demonstration, 19 October | Event in Berkeley Springs | AllEvents
Yarn Spinning and Rug Braiding Demonstration
Sun, 19 Oct, 2025 at 12:00 pm