About
Revival’s Fiber Arts & Gatherings was created due to my growing fascination and Love of Fiber Arts in all its forms. Exploration of Traditional Rug Hooking - it’s rich history and breadth of expression. Moving forward to Quilting. Embracing Weaving. Appreciation and love of all the women and men who practice these skills and give their knowledge freely. All these arts have been practiced for hundreds of years. Handed down from generation to generation. Cultivation of younger generations appreciation and keeping these arts alive is a labor of Love. It took over three years to find the perfect place. Revival’s Fiber Arts & Gatherings was finally established in Greentown IN. Greentown is, most notably, known as the home of GreenTown Glass which can be seen at the local museum dedicated to it and its history. It is also the location of the Howard County Fair which celebrates Howard Counties rich agricultural and community gifts. This town celebrates its Veterans, hanging banners picturing past and present military members all along its main thoroughfare and side streets. Greentown prides itself as a community that is truly a Veteran friendly town. Revival’s building is a converted UB church that was originally built in 1891 and moved in1919 to it’s current location. It is on the Greentown Historical Trail listed as #18. The building still retains it stain glass and much of its historical charm. Not to big, not to little, just the perfect size. Considering that Fiber arts are and were practiced within groups or guilds it made sense that Gatherings would be melded into the business. It is, after all, a means to draw community together. The main chapel provides space for Gatherings, Hook-ins, retreats, craft bazaars, and fiber shows featuring local fiber artisans. As a Wholly Veteran owned business, It is also a place where current and prior military members will be encouraged to come relax and focus their energies on learning a new skill or skills to help them on their road to recovery from injuries and PTSD. The entire building is the means to draw people together, build relationships, and add to the already rich history of the Church that it was.
Church as it once was. Currently, under restoration and renovation. The remodel includes ensuring accessibility for everyone who visits and utilizes the space. The exterior has been painted ‘Queen Anne’s Lace. While a lovely shade ‘softened Green’ accents the stained glass and building trim. Our New doors say to all who visit “ Come on in! Join Us! you are welcome here.
Choosing inspiration, love of history, and growing life-long relationships.
Fiber Artist Pamela Hanshew. Kokomo IN. Techniques Rug. Primary Designer Beth Notaro Kokomo IN . Additions to Pattern: Framing Anita White Overland Park KS, Bee Skep and Bees Pamela Hanshew. This rug 4ft square. It exhibits use of alternate fibers for hooking such as chenille and felting wool. Various Techniques; Trepunta, Felting, Beading both in wool and actual beads, Proddy, Steam Punk, shading, and movement in design
Fiber Artist Jan Adler, Sharpsville IN. Title: John. Traditional Rug Hooking bound with wool yarn in alternating colors dyed specifically for this piece to reflect the American Flag. Scene is John in his cockpit. Exhibits how a face can be hooked in wool as well as versatility in form and function.
Eyes Have It
Class taught by Kris Miller 2015 - Techniques to create three different types of eyes two Hooked variations and Quillie.
Education in its many forms is food for the soul.
“I am and always will be a lifelong learner and strive to pass that knowledge on to others”
Pam Hanshew
Connecting a diverse community into long-term friends.
RugMatters Traditional Rug Hooking Guild. Kokomo IN. Bonds within Guilds and private groups are lifelong. Years of Experience is represented here and not just in rug Hooking. Embroidery, Spinning, Quilting, Weaving, Knitting, Crochet, and the list continues. These are Priceless connections.