#300 Robin Goatey —The Ancient Textile Tools of the Northern Roman Provinces two-day class. Comprehensive Fleece to Prepared Yarn Full day Friday & Saturday $200
#300 Robin Goatey —The Ancient Textile Tools of the Northern Roman Provinces two-day class. Comprehensive Fleece to Prepared Yarn Full day Friday & Saturday 9am-4pm Pavilion South $200
Skill level: All levels welcome.
Workshop Description: Learn how to create finished yarn with the Textile tools from the Northern Roman Provinces. Use the Viking combs to prepare Picked Fleece, Dress a Distaff, then learn to Spin and Ply on the 3 primary European Low Whorl Spindles & use a Nostepinne to make center pull ball of yarn. This class is designed for Beginners to Advanced Spinners. Class discussion will focus on the works of British Historian John Peter Wild.
Students should bring: NA
Homework: None
Material Fee: $50 Spindle Kit (one whorl bowl and spindle stick)
Class Limit: 15