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My daughter Kelsey kindly agreed to
accompany me on this adventure. She is a great traveling buddy and we
always have a good time. She has been my apprentice since she was 14
years old and makes a great assistant as well. She is well-versed in
what I do and can answer questions and take care of "the store".
Just a note: Kelsey also takes all of
the photos thus she is not in any of them. kasfrakturs.blogspot.com
Wheaten Woolens is an oasis in the
midst of a Davenport neighborhood. Beth Anne and her husband Barry
have over two acres that lie six hundred feet above the Mississippi
River. The stone house and barn are from the 1860's and true gems. We
were so amazed to find their place surrounded by gardens, lots of
trees, and hills that made it seem as if you were well out of the
city and in the country.
The wool studio, housed in the stone
barn, is wonderful. Beth Anne has filled it with antiques, rugs, and
tons of wool! For the classes each day, the ladies were working in
the studio in this great setting. It was so inspiring and delightful
to have the doors open to the gardens and be surrounded by so much
talent and energy.
The students came from Iowa, Illinois,
Wisconsin, & Texas. All of the ladies were so great to work with.
They brought their enthusiasm and love of wool with them, and made
the weekend so special!
If you are ever in the Davenport area,
you must look up Wheaten Woolens. Check the website for when the
studio is open. Beth Anne also teaches rug hooking.
