Five Rivers Fiber Guild Will Display Knitted Fingerless Gloves, Socks, Temari Balls
IRVINGTON, Va. – Carol Sennott has been interested in the arts since she was a toddler, when her artist mother taught her to sew on a treadle machine before she could even reach the pedal. Her creations, many of which have been displayed at Rappahannock Westminster-Canterbury, span a wide field, but she has focused her recent efforts on fiber art, especially yarns and paper – even creating one-of-a-kind greeting cards.
Sennott, who is the immediate past president of the Five Rivers Fiber Guild (FRFG), is curating September’s art show in the Atrium at RWC, where a variety of fiber handcrafts will be displayed.
Twelve members of the guild, which has been active for 30 years, will show their work. “We have very small quilts, knitted fingerless gloves, sock kits, Temari balls and a coiled basket, among other items,” Sennott said.
The guild, whose objectives include encouraging interest in the fiber arts, is open to anyone in the area. Currently, nine RWC residents are members. The group meets at 10 a.m. the second Monday of each month from September to June in Art Room 2 in the Life Enrichment Center of RWC, so the next meeting is Sept. 14. Each meeting features a short business session, member show and tell, and usually some type of fiber related program.
Nan Harvey is incoming president. She’ll have knitted socks and “sock kits” to knit your own on display, crafted from yarn from her flock of 40 sheep that she spins and hand-dyes. “We have a wide variety of incredibly creative people,” she says of the guild, “and we welcome more to join us. We’re grateful to have found such a welcoming home at RWC.”
Sennott, who has lived at RWC for about a year and a half but was a local resident for about 20 years prior, appreciates the wide variety of experiences and classes available at RWC.
“It’s like being on the best cruise ship I’ve ever been on!”
Residents and community members are invited to view the art exhibition from 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. daily throughout September at Rappahannock Westminster-Canterbury, 132 Lancaster Dr. in Irvington.
About Rappahannock Westminster-Canterbury
Established in 1985, Rappahannock Westminster-Canterbury is a church-related, continuing care community that provides the highest quality living experience for discerning, active senior adults. Situated on 165 beautiful acres outside the village of Irvington in Virginia’s Northern Neck, RWC is home to those who want the independence and worry-free lifestyle afforded them in a tranquil, rural setting. RWC strives to provide residents everything they require for daily living right in the RWC neighborhood. Rappahannock Westminster-Canterbury Inc. is a Virginia nonprofit corporation affiliated with the Episcopal and Presbyterian churches. All religions are welcome. Learn more about RWC at www.rw-c.org.
