Woven Rocks with Jean Read
July 11 @ 2:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Woven Rocks
with Jean Read
Friday, July 11th, 2025
2:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Enfield Shaker Museum
447 NH Route 4A
Enfield, NH 03748
Let me share my weaving knowledge with you, allowing you to create your own weaving patterns on rocks. This unusual art form will give you some very basic weaving techniques with materials such as jute, leather, waxed linens and other cordages.
This is a wonderful way to embellish rocks you may have picked up on the trails or at the beaches, during your travels. Some of my rocks have come all the way from Ireland and Colorado. Others that were gathered from a New Hampshire river bed will be supplied to you, along with all the materials and tools needed to create unique weaving patterns.
I urge you to bring some rocks of your own and a couple of small branches (twisted grapevine is great or tiny pieces of driftwood). Keep in mind as you collect rocks, that no shape or size should be overlooked. As you can see from the photos, I’ve used a variety of large (5-6”), small (at least 3”), flat rocks are easiest to work with but round ones are a good challenge.
Feel free to contact me at murrayhillweaving@gmail.com with questions.
Learn more about the Instructor:
Murray Hill Weaving is Jean Reed’s dream come true – resulting from her love of basketry, and weaving for over 45 years.
Basketry classes took a natural turn into chair seating and other types of art which include a variety of children’s workshops. Located at 685 Murray Hill Road, Hill, NH, the heart of New Hampshire, Jean teaches in her shop, and art studios around the country.
She has taught for the NH League of Craftsmen, as well conventions in Michigan, North Carolina, Kentucky, Stowe Basket Festival and Northeast Basketmakers Guild. In addition, she is a member of BAG, a local group of artists called Book Artist Group.
Cost:
Members – $40
Non-Members – $45
*Materials fee of $18 included with your ticket price.
*Advanced Registration is required, maximum capacity is 10 people.