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A half-day spinning workshop
Spinners have been reaching for the spindle for thousands of years — tucked into a pocket, pulled out between tasks, turning spare moments into yarn with nothing more than a stick, a whorl, and a practiced hand. Support spindles are that tradition at its most elemental, and once you feel the rhythm of it, you'll understand why they are still used today
In this half-day workshop, master botanical dyer, weaver and spinner, Kathy, opens the door to the world of support spindle spinning - a practice as meditative as it is productive. You'll explore the remarkable variety of spindle shapes and styles, from traditional ethnic forms to contemporary designs in exotic woods, and learn the pluses and minuses of each. You'll cover the basics of spinning and the auxiliary tools that support the practice, and develop the fundamental motion that makes it all work — that satisfying flick and swish that is, as Kathy says, already halfway to mastery.
Students are encouraged to bring any spindles and or tools (such as bowls) they may have in their collection. The instructor will have an assortment of styles and types of spindles for students to test out as well as fiber and handouts.
Students should have a basic understanding of spinning and fiber drafting before attending this workshop.
Supply Fee: $25 to be paid to the instructor at the workshop
Sunday July 26 from 9:00am-12:00pm
A half-day spinning workshop
Spinners have been reaching for the spindle for thousands of years — tucked into a pocket, pulled out between tasks, turning spare moments into yarn with nothing more than a stick, a whorl, and a practiced hand. Support spindles are that tradition at its most elemental, and once you feel the rhythm of it, you'll understand why they are still used today
In this half-day workshop, master botanical dyer, weaver and spinner, Kathy, opens the door to the world of support spindle spinning - a practice as meditative as it is productive. You'll explore the remarkable variety of spindle shapes and styles, from traditional ethnic forms to contemporary designs in exotic woods, and learn the pluses and minuses of each. You'll cover the basics of spinning and the auxiliary tools that support the practice, and develop the fundamental motion that makes it all work — that satisfying flick and swish that is, as Kathy says, already halfway to mastery.
Students are encouraged to bring any spindles and or tools (such as bowls) they may have in their collection. The instructor will have an assortment of styles and types of spindles for students to test out as well as fiber and handouts.
Students should have a basic understanding of spinning and fiber drafting before attending this workshop.
Supply Fee: $25 to be paid to the instructor at the workshop
Sunday July 26 from 9:00am-12:00pm