The last tasting event was so popular, they’re having another. Join The Island Weaver from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 13, to see staff demos, “taste” Aria, Shambala, and Opal yarn, and enjoy mulled cider. The first 25 people to RSVP will receive an amazing gift bag! Call or email Lauri at 574-268-YARN or …read more.

The Island Weaver’s last display and demo day at the Kosciusko County Fair with a “weaving talk” will be at 7 p.m. Tuesday, July 9, in the home arts building. Come learn how easy it is to weave!

Winona Lake community members have made the tornado tragedy in Moore, Okla., a little easier to bear for more than 150 children. Knitters, crocheters, weavers and quilters have made over 150 care squares since May 25. Stephen Baby, in Pierceton has also joined The Island Weaver by donating 100 pacifiers to attach to care squares …read more.

Winona Lake, Ind., and Moore, Okla., may be 870 miles away, but will soon be connected by yarn and love.  Julia Porter, an employee at The Island Weaver in The Village at Winona, and her aunt, Pamela Thomas, of Tulsa, Okla., were on the phone last Tuesday morning after the horrifying tornado that ravaged Moore. …read more.

The Island Weaver is having classes for kids all summer long. Felting, weaving and more will take place every Tuesday and Thursday during June and July. Visit www.theislandweaver.com for schedule information.

The Island Weaver is celebrating two years in Winona Lake with a celebration on Saturday, May 11. From 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. that day, the public is invited to celebrate with The Island Weaver and the fiber animals at 807 E. Canal St., in the Village at Winona. There will be sheep shearing demos …read more.

Lauri Hoover, owner of The Island Weaver in Winona Lake, will give a demonstration of weaving looms at 6:30 p.m. March 26, at Warsaw Community Public Library. Hoover will demonstrate projects that can be simple and easily woven, using sophisticated as well as very simple looms that you can make at home. There will be …read more.