The 2010 National Rope Makers Convention is being held at the Secrest 1883 Barn near West Liberty, Iowa. This is East of Iowa City, IA and South of West Branch, IA. If you would like to contact the barn directly, the mailing address for the barn is: Secrest 1883 Barn - 5750 Osage St. SE - West Liberty, IA 52776. The dates are June 11-13, 2010. The convention coordinators this year are Greg Davis ( greg.davis@makerope.com ) and Mike Cookson (rope_making_hippie@yahoo.com - 1625 2nd Ave., Apt.#202, Rock, IL 61201 - (309) 786-2218).
We will be joined by the Iowa "Prairie Rose" Dutch Oven Society this year. These 2 arts from the past should compliment each other very well. We will also be treated to a show by Bob Ivins (Cowpieologist), and a Medicine Show by Les Vilda (Rabi). There will also be music by Terrapin Isle. There is talk of a Square dance group being there that night too.
You can contact Mike for a list of area hotels/motels. Camping will be free. Set up on Friday is okay, (should plan to be out on/by Monday). There are flush toilets in the barn, no shower, unless you do it with a water hose. Okay to set up sleeping in the barn, if desired. Plan to keep open flame stoves and similar stuff out of the barn (all wood structure). There is a fire ring in the concrete patio east of the feeding shed - okay to set up BBQ grills and stove in feed shed (has concrete floor) area or on patio. Else dig a fire pit in the yard area.
Here are some links to learn more about the barn.
2010 Convention Coordinators:
Greg Davis - greg.davis@makerope.com
Mike Cookson - rope_making_hippie@yahoo.com - 1625 2nd Ave., Apt.#202, Rock, IL 61201 - (309) 786-2218
ROPE MAKING GROUPS ON YAHOO
There are 2 Rope Making groups on Yahoo I'd like to mention. They deal with old and new rope making techniques, rope making through history, various rope machines, and so much more. Several of the Yahoo group members attend the annual Rope Makers Conventions. What at great place to network (no pun intended..."net" work...anyway...) with other rope makers. The largest of the Yahoo groups is: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/ropemaking/ The other group has the same quality of posts, it just doesn't have as many members yet. The address for that group is: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/RopeMakerConvention2005/?yguid=331920327 If you have an interest in ropes and rope making, you're going to want to join one or both of these groups.
MORE INFORMATION WILL BE ADDED TO THIS PAGE AS IT BECOMES AVAILABLE.
In the meantime, check out some of the highlights of the 2006 Rope Makers Convention (below).
2006 NATIONAL ROPE MAKERS CONVENTION
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FIBER ARTS FESTIVAL
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September 9 & 10, 2006 Crete Heritage Society Complex (Benne Memorial Museum and The Maples) (near the South Tuxedo Park entrance) Crete, Nebraska Saturday 9AM - 5PM Sunday 9AM - 4PM |
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NEW****ATTENTION****NEW If you weren't able to attend the 2006 event, you can now enjoy highlights captured on video. A DVD is now available for only $15.00 +$2.00 shipping and handling from: Crete Heritage Society - PO Box 304 - Crete, NE 68333 Phone: (402) 826-5050 or (402) 826-5270 |
Wilber Boy Scout Troop 101 provided the food concessions. The menu included: Sloppy Joes, Sloppy Nachos, Regular Nachos, Hot Dogs, Chips, Pastry Rolls, Kolaches, Orange Drink, Iced Tea, Coffee, and Water. The food was delicious....and they delivered to your demonstration area!!
It rained nearly all day Saturday, but it didn't stop the public from coming out to visit. We had 11 rope stations (rope machine collections and/or rope making demonstrations) and 14 fiber arts stations (to include crocheting, tatting, bobbin lace, card weaving, loom weaving, rag rugs, t-shirt rugs, macrame, and quilting). The Kramer Sisters provided music on Saturday afternoon.
Many of the demonstrators stayed Saturday evening for the banquet (catered by Frank's Smokehouse of Wilber, NE). After the meal, 3 rope makers were inducted into the American Rope Makers Guild as Master Rope Makers. They are (left to right): Skip Wise, Fred Mueller, and Richard Schondelmayer.
Sunday was not as 'dreary' and rain filled of a day. The rope makers pooled their efforts in the morning to make a rope that ended up being a bit over 200 feet long - Congratulations!
I know I had a GREAT time and I'm looking forward to next year!
If you have any question, please contact: Les Vilda, PO Box 99, Wilber, NE 68465 (402)821-3058
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Les Vilda (left) and CW Miller (right) look forward to seeing you at the 2010 event. |
