I recently had the opportunity to film a short segment with reporter Rebecca Surran and her producer from News Channel 12. Rebecca runs a weekly spot called Made in Connecticut that features artists, craftsman, makers, and small manufacturers here in the state. When she first reached out to me I was incredibly nervous about the idea of filming, but decided to go for it. Usually for these features folks are filmed in their own work spaces. However, my tiny home studio is pretty tight for one person to move around in, much less three plus lights and filming equipment. I reached out to the director of Brookfield Craft Center where I teach weaving classes and he graciously agreed to let us film the segment in the BCC fiber studio. The studio sits on the banks of the Still River and is flooded with natural light and is way less cluttered and much more photogenic than my daily work space.

A big shout out needs to go to Henny Penny Farm in Ridgefield, CT. The local wools and fibers that were shown and talked about in the piece are from their farm. I had just finished weaving several pieces for them the day before filming that had not yet had a chance to make their way back to the farm. Whitney and her whole staff do a wonderful job and their beautiful farm stand is definitely worth a little day drive. These pieces will eventually be available through the farm.

Thank you to Rebecca and the News Channel 12 crew for regularly spot lighting local craftspeople. And also a big thanks for helping to make this anxious weaver feel surprisingly comfortable throughout the morning filming.

Click here to watch the Heddle Over Heels, Made in Connecticut News Channel 12 segment.