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So begins the task..

Dear Friends of The Net Loft,

We’re writing to share an important update about some big changes
happening at the shop. Due to the exciting news that the Cordova Baptist Church
will be receiving a new building from Samaritan’s Purse on the current Net Loft
property, we will soon be relocating.

Our long-term plan is to settle into The New Net Loft Building on Main
Street, but in the meantime, our current location is in the 701 Second St, upstairs area of the Baptist Church, entrance on Second Street.

Thank you for your continued support and for being part of our Net Loft
community. We are grateful for each of you and look forward to welcoming you
into our new space in the near future.

With warm regards,

The Net Loft Team

Tanya Zastro Eco-printed Sketchbooks

Sketchbooks are handcrafted by Tanya Zastrow with care and attention to detail using high-quality materials and traditional bookbinding techniques. Each book cover is an original ecoprint made using leaves from Cordova with a mix of natural dyes.

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Upcoming Classes & Workshops

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  • Snowflake Embroidered Jar (Adults & Teens)

    A simple embroidery class learning a couple stitches & using peel and stick snowflake embroidery patterns from Olmsted Needle Work Co

    Sign up here! 

  • Watercolor Workshop With Emily Lex’s Nutcracker Workbook (Adults & Teens)

    A Holiday Watercolor Workshop using Emily Lex’s magical Nutcracker Watercolor Workbook.

    Sign up here! 
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Upcoming Zoom Sessions

  • Introduction to Net Loft Watercolor Journaling Sessions: Getting Started Live Zoom

    Dotty Widmann will be conducting an orientation zoom session that will introduce the different aspects and procedures for attending the Net Loft Watercolor Journaling Sessions. 

    Orientations are suspended until after the new year, but one can register for the online sessions and watch online introduction in Teachable document.

    Register here! 

  • Gansey Construction Study Group

    Join us in a study group for gansey construction live and online at The Net Loft.

    Weekly group meets Thursdays at noon Alaska time in the shop and on zoom. Registration for the Gansey Project will provide link for participation

    Register here! 

The Net Loft Current Events

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  • what listening looks like

    Dotty Widmann

    A year ago, The Net Loft Watercolor Journaling Sessions Book Club decided to read the book, “Braiding Sweetgrass”, by Robin Kimmerer. Our previous Book Club selection had been Hannah Hinchman’s...

    what listening looks like

    Dotty Widmann

    A year ago, The Net Loft Watercolor Journaling Sessions Book Club decided to read the book, “Braiding Sweetgrass”, by Robin Kimmerer. Our previous Book Club selection had been Hannah Hinchman’s...

  • across an endless sea

    Dotty Widmann

     I have a friend who told me the story of how her grandfather had come many years ago from Japan, and landed on one of the islands in our regional...

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    across an endless sea

    Dotty Widmann

     I have a friend who told me the story of how her grandfather had come many years ago from Japan, and landed on one of the islands in our regional...

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  • Happy Gansey Day

    Happy Gansey Day

    Dotty Widmann

    Thursday, November 25, is the first ever International Gansey Day. I have been thinking on this, reflecting on our Cordova Gansey Project that started only 7 years ago, following a...

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    Happy Gansey Day

    Dotty Widmann

    Thursday, November 25, is the first ever International Gansey Day. I have been thinking on this, reflecting on our Cordova Gansey Project that started only 7 years ago, following a...

    2 comments
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