I'm new to couch surfing although I have done a little bit of travelling and slept on friends' couches.
I'm a textile artist with a passion for medieval history and a growing interest in Archaeology. I think that a creative impulse is something that can unite people and that knowing how to do/make things gives each person an inner strength and sense of independence that cannot be taken away. I love going for walks, and being in nature, or just about anywhere with good company. I'm an amateur fiddler, I love jamming and singing with other folks.

Website: http://gretapepper.com/

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I will be spending time in the UK this summer participating in an Archaeological Field School, and I'm planning to travel around the UK before, and Scandinavia after the dig. My hope is to make connections with new people and have unforgettable experiences.

Interests

Medieval History, Living history/experimental archaeology, Music, textiles, Craftivism

• arts
• literature
• singing
• cooking
• traveling
• music
• archeology
• history

Music, Movies, and Books

Music: Brownbird, Blackbird Raum, Silly Wizard, Wardruna, Le Vend du Nord, Heems, Okou, I'm open to most genres of music and always love being introduced to new bands

Movies: The Fall, A Knight's Tale, Amelie, What we do in the Shadows, I rymden finns inga känslor, Everything is Illuminated(also the book)

Books: I love sci-fi, fantasy and historical fiction but I'm happy to read almost anything. Some favourites include American Gods, A wizard of Earthsea, Anything by Terry Pratchett

Teach, Learn, Share

I am a weaver, spinner, general textile artist with a particular interest in historic textile techniques. I'm happy to teach what I know and excited to talk with others about shared interests. I'm always interested in learning new hands-on skills.

What I Can Share with Hosts

Good conversation, music, happy to pitch in with cooking and will do dishes.

Countries I’ve Visited

Austria, Czech Republic, Denmark, England, Germany, Iceland, Norway, Sweden, United States, Wales

Countries I’ve Lived In

Canada