The Santa Cruz Handweavers Guild will host Rodrick Owen of the United Kingdom as guest speaker on October 14, 2009. Rodrick is an artist, teacher, expert on pre-Columbian braids, and the author of two books about kumihimo that are standard references for braiders. Rodrick’s presentation will focus on pre-Hispanic Peruvian textiles, especially twined braided headbands.
The meeting will be held at the Aptos Village Park (100 Aptos Creek Road, Aptos, CA), starting at 9:30 AM and ending at 12:00 PM. Refreshments will be served, and all interested individuals are welcome to attend.
