Summer Suggestions

As the year comes to a close we all are looking forward to relaxing times of "fun in the sun" and other summertime activities.  Please don't forget to keep your mind and skills sharp by reading daily, keeping a diary or journal and practicing math facts.  If you need any suggestions of things to do, please click on one of the links at the top of this blog for ideas.  When things settle down (hopefully soon!), I will add some new links and tips.

Maker Faire Fun!!

Last week the Lower School enjoyed a fun time of exploration in our gym, our first Maker Faire.  I was joined by Edible Memphis magazine editor, expert weaver, and overall "renaissance woman" Melissa Petersen at our booth entitled "Weaver's Guild."  Melissa and her husband, Kjeld, grow plants and berries for their colors, boil them in a pot and then naturally dye the yarn that Melissa uses to weave with. 

Mrs. Petersen generously shared her homemade, naturally dyed yarns with us and we made bracelets and bookmarks on small hand looms.

Girls trying out the "rigid heddle loom."

Learning about waft and warp.

Mrs. Petersen brought photos with examples of some of the berries and plants used to dye the yarns.  We also had some of the beautiful items that she has made on display (scarves and blankets).