What do knitting and writing have in common? Stitching. Much like you’d stitch together yarn to make a blanket or a sweater, you can stitch together words to craft a mesmerizing poem or a reflective journal entry. Both art forms involve using our creativity to weave something beautiful out of raw materials.
Join us for a cozy evening of stitching together yarn and words as an act of reflection and connection. In a small group of fellow crafters, we’ll work on our current knitting projects and participate in a meditative writing session. There will also be time to share our reflections as we feel inspired to do so.
We’ll provide light refreshments (hot cocoa, tea, and snacks) and a journal + pen set for each guest. You'll bring your current knitting project (and wear your comfiest clothes!). Let’s carve out some time for your creative practice in a relaxing, welcoming environment!
Where does the title “Stitching and Unstitching” come from?
It was inspired by the poem “Adam’s Curse” by William Butler Yeats:
“We sat together at one summer’s end,
That beautiful mild woman, your close friend,
And you and I, and talked of poetry.
I said, ‘A line will take us hours maybe;
Yet if it does not seem a moment’s thought,
Our stitching and unstitching has been naught.”
Cost: $40 (includes class, notebook, pen, and light refreshments)
TIme: 6-8 PM
Location: The Last Sheepicorn, 632 N 8th, Sheboygan
Jennifer (Jenn) Walter is a freelance journalist living in Sheboygan. Her work has been published in a variety of local and national publications, including Milwaukee Magazine, the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, Discover, and Inverse. She primarily writes about science and nature, and is a member of the National Association of Science Writers. Her writing and editing work has also spanned topics like entertainment, business, and education.
Jenn is a graduate of Marquette University, where she earned bachelor’s degrees in journalism and German. You can usually find her out birdwatching in her free time.
Check out Jenn’s work at www.jenngwalter.com.