Smooth as Silk
Silk, one of the most ancient sources of protein fibers, will be the focus of this workshop. Students will work with a variety of silk types - Bombyx, Tussah and Eri. Together we will explore both spinning and dyeing silk, using natural dyes. In the morning spinning session, the focus will be on the many different ways silk is available to spinners - caps, bricks, roving, cocoons and raw fiber. In the afternoon, we will explore the wonderful world of natural dyes and how silk dyeing can result in a palette of iridescent colors.
Experience Level: Advanced Beginner. Must be able to spin a continuous yarn and understand how to adjust your wheel.
What you need to bring: Spinning wheel in good working order and you must be familiar with how to adjust your wheel. Hand cards, lap cloth, clothes you do not mind getting dye on
Materials cost: $40 includes spinning fibers and yarns, plus handouts, and all dyes and supplies . Spinning wheels may be available for rent for an additional $10, but must be reserved by prior arrangement.
Class schedule: Friday July 25 9-4
This is a full day class. We offer a box lunch option or you can bring your own. Look for the lunch listing with the rest of the workshops here.
Silk, one of the most ancient sources of protein fibers, will be the focus of this workshop. Students will work with a variety of silk types - Bombyx, Tussah and Eri. Together we will explore both spinning and dyeing silk, using natural dyes. In the morning spinning session, the focus will be on the many different ways silk is available to spinners - caps, bricks, roving, cocoons and raw fiber. In the afternoon, we will explore the wonderful world of natural dyes and how silk dyeing can result in a palette of iridescent colors.
Experience Level: Advanced Beginner. Must be able to spin a continuous yarn and understand how to adjust your wheel.
What you need to bring: Spinning wheel in good working order and you must be familiar with how to adjust your wheel. Hand cards, lap cloth, clothes you do not mind getting dye on
Materials cost: $40 includes spinning fibers and yarns, plus handouts, and all dyes and supplies . Spinning wheels may be available for rent for an additional $10, but must be reserved by prior arrangement.
Class schedule: Friday July 25 9-4
This is a full day class. We offer a box lunch option or you can bring your own. Look for the lunch listing with the rest of the workshops here.
Silk, one of the most ancient sources of protein fibers, will be the focus of this workshop. Students will work with a variety of silk types - Bombyx, Tussah and Eri. Together we will explore both spinning and dyeing silk, using natural dyes. In the morning spinning session, the focus will be on the many different ways silk is available to spinners - caps, bricks, roving, cocoons and raw fiber. In the afternoon, we will explore the wonderful world of natural dyes and how silk dyeing can result in a palette of iridescent colors.
Experience Level: Advanced Beginner. Must be able to spin a continuous yarn and understand how to adjust your wheel.
What you need to bring: Spinning wheel in good working order and you must be familiar with how to adjust your wheel. Hand cards, lap cloth, clothes you do not mind getting dye on
Materials cost: $40 includes spinning fibers and yarns, plus handouts, and all dyes and supplies . Spinning wheels may be available for rent for an additional $10, but must be reserved by prior arrangement.
Class schedule: Friday July 25 9-4
This is a full day class. We offer a box lunch option or you can bring your own. Look for the lunch listing with the rest of the workshops here.