ROCKLAND — The Midcoast Weavers and the Midcoast Spinners are joining forces for the Rockland Farmer’s Market on Thursday, August 15.

The group will show the public how to spin yarn from roving and how to dress a loom and weave a scarf or towel or piece of art.

“You can even try your hand at throwing a shuttle,” said the group, in a news release. “There’s a robust fiber community in the Midcoast and we want to share our love for all the fiber arts.”

Midcoast Weavers began with three weavers gathering at a café in Rockland in 2015. Now they have more than 40 members. They meet on the fourth Wednesday of the month from 10 a.m. - 1 p.m., at Pascal Hall, in Rockport.

“We usually have a presentation by one of our members on some aspect of weaving, then ‘show and tell’ about our most recent projects,” said Weavers. 

The last hour is set aside for study groups and socializing with other weavers.

“We always welcome new weavers and new members,” said Weavers.

The Midcoast Spinners are a group of area fiber artists whose common bond is their dedication to the ancient art of handspinning. Organized in the ‘90s, the original group (once known as the Greenhouse Spinners) met at the South Hope Trading Post. Over the years, the spinners have continued to meet at area homes and also spin at the Union Fair and at other events.

Both groups have demonstrated their craft at the Rockland Farmer’s Market over the years and are thrilled to join forces.

“We look forward to a lively day of sharing skills and knowledge with each other and market-goers,” said the release.

For more information please contact: Susan at sblau1822@gmail.com

(In the case of inclement weather, the event will be cancelled.)