Presentation: Historic Fiber Arts with Celeste Sherry

20 Zukor Road,New City NY 10956

20 April, 2023

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The Historical Society of Rockland County Invites You to Join Us forHistoric Fiber and Textile ArtsA Special Presentation by Celeste SherryWhen: Thursday, April 20, 2023, 7:00 pm Where: Community Room, HSRC History Center, 20 Zukor Road, New City Admission: $FREE (Reservations are required and donations are appreciated) Before the industrial revolution, fiber and textile arts were a vital part of farmwork for families like the Blauvelts. Celeste Sherry, an expert spinner and living historian, as she discusses the history of spinning and textiles from the Stone Age to the 19th century. Following a demonstration of fiber spinning on her antique and reproduction spinning wheels, attendees can try their hand at wool picking, combing, carding, and spinning with a variety of natural fibers. About the presenter: Celeste Sherry brings more than forty years of experience in history and fiber spinning, as well as a career teaching English literature at two local Rockland County colleges. She is a member of the Palisades Guild of Spinners abd Weavers; Mid-Atlantic Fiber Association (MAFA); 4th Battalion, New Jersey Volunteers, Living History Unit; and the Brigade of the American Revolution Living History Organization. She lives in West Nyack. Please note that seating for this lecture is limited. Registration is on a first come, first served basis.