MIDDLETOWN — Internationally acclaimed weaver Sheila O”Hara will present a lecture and slide show about her unique style of weaving and recent adventures in Egypt and Italy at the Middletown Luncheon Club, noon, March 18, at the Community Methodist Church Social Hall, 15833 Armstrong Street in Middletown, California.
O”Hara will share her experience at Sevinch & Company, Cairo, Egypt. There she helped the company set up and run their AVL hand jacquard loom, which included teaching the owners the jacquard software (ArahWeave). During her time in Cairo, O”Hara also analyzed antique jacquard ribbons and weaving prototypes. These ribbons are added to the existing line of amazing passementerie (fancy tassels and trims) that the artisans already weave at lightning speed on handmade looms.
This year marks the 108th year of Middletown Luncheon Club. Each month lunch is provided by local non-profits and is open to the public for only $5 at the door. The Middletown Luncheon Club meets on the third Wednesday of every month (except December) at the Community Methodist Church Social Hall, 15833 Armstrong St. in Middletown. For further information, visit www.EcoArtsofLakeCounty.org.
