The Lucy Quarrier Weavers will welcome the public to their open house on Sunday, July 20, from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. at their weaving studio located at 613 Clifton Road. Visitors will have the chance to explore the rich tradition of handweaving, try weaving on a loom, and learn more about the guild's legacy.
For anyone who missed their popular demonstrations at Glenwood Mansion on West Virginia Day, this event offers another opportunity to see the weavers in action.
The Lucy Quarrier Weavers are based in what was originally a two-room schoolhouse and later the Vandalia Recreation Center. They lease this space from the City of ÂÒÂ×ÄÚÉä Parks and Recreation, which assists with maintaining the facility. The studio now contains 18 looms and serves as a creative hub for members crafting everything from scarves and shawls to table mats, towels, and rugs.
The guild is named after Lucy Quarrier, a legendary ÂÒÂ×ÄÚÉä weaver who began teaching women to weave during the Great Depression. Her students founded the guild in 1977 so she could continue mentoring them after her retirement. Today, the guild honors her legacy through community education and preserving the craft of handweaving.
One highlight of the open house will be demonstrations on Miss Lucy’s Gilmore loom, now used by veteran guild member Barbara Smith. Visitors can also view examples of Quarrier’s original work at Glenwood Mansion and a display of the guild’s modern pieces on the third floor of ÂÒÂ×ÄÚÉä City Hall.
The event is free and open to all ages. The weaving studio is accessible via Mountain Road off the Kanawha Turnpike. For more about Lucy Quarrier and the guild’s history, visit www.historicglenwoodfoundation.org.
