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Carmen
I lost my vision due to glaucoma over 20 years ago. When I weave here at the Center, I don't feel like I'm blind. |
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Anita
I attended high school at Oak Hill School for the Blind where I learned how to weave. After my husband passed away in 1996, I started weaving at the Artisans Center. It was important for me to get out, meet new people, do weaving. It helped me overcome my great loss. I have developed friendships with other weavers and learned new techniques. I weave blankets, table runners, scarves and shawls. |
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Jimmie
The atmosphere at the Weaving Center is beautiful. |
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Mary Lou Olivia from BESB(Board of Ed. Services of the Blind) led me to Oak Hill after my loss of vision, about 8 years ago. Weaving Center has been a safe place where I can relax, rejuvenate, re-energize – a socially accepting environment with people from all backgrounds. A rich and enriching environment. I make wall hangings, place mats and table runners. |
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Louise
Totally blind since birth. My school years were spent at Oak Hill. I won Industrial Arts Award at Oak Hill 40 years ago. I started at the Artisans center in January of 2008. Starting to weave again brought back memories of when I first attended Oak Hill. I enjoy weaving, meeting new people who weave, and getting out. I live in Wethersfield and transportation is provided. I make scarves and weave fabric for bags and fashion accessories. |
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Jeanette
I attended at Oak Hill as a teenager and learned how to weave. I come to the Weaving Center 2 or 3 times a week. I like to weave here much better because there is no pressure. |
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Virginia
Virginia knew little about weaving at the Center when she joined us 2 years ago. Now she makes beautiful scarves that are quickly bought up during our sales. Known for being a patient and careful weaver, Virginia weaves until the very last possible shed is had. "It gives me something to look forward to each day. These 3 days are set aside as something special." |
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Marlis
Marlis was one of the original artisans at the former program at Oak Hill. She enrolled in the program, in part, to recover from a stroke. About our program, Marlis shared this. "If I could come more often, I would. There is something about this place that I don’t find anywhere else. There’s a measure of peace here. Plus the act of weaving gives a sense of rhythm and purpose. The creativity also feels really good."
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