Community Church Opens for First Friday

First Friday Features Wood and Weaving

Wood carving and weaving will be featured on First Friday, April 3, at Tehachapi Community Church, corner of Green and E Streets, from 5 - 8 p.m.

Carvers from the Tehachapi SENIOR CENTER Class, taught by Durwood Thrasher, will be demonstrating carving methods and displaying their work. Also on display will be pieces carved by Don Kordes, a master carver with 25 years of experience.

Another method of working with wood will be demonstrated by Jim Dinsmore who makes bowls and chests and other beautiful items.

The art of weaving will be demonstrated by Catherine Smirnoff. Community members are invited to help weave a Prayer Panel that will hang in the church sanctuary. They are invited to bring any special yarns or ribbons to make this a unique tapestry.

Catherine will bring a rigid heddle loom, a four harness table loom and an inkle loom. Visitors will be invited to weave on each of these looms. A warp weighted loom will also be on display. A variety of yarns will be available, but special yarns brought in are most welcome.

Refreshments will be served. Fair Trade chocolate, tea, and coffee will be available for purchase. Come and make a soap carving, or weave a tapestry, or just enjoy the exhibits.