Introduction to Sprang
All Levels Welcome
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Class Length:
Less than Half Day
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What is sprang? How does it work? And what can you do with it? This presentation answers these questions and more. We begin with simple definitions and demos to help you understand how, with this technique, every row of work yields two rows of cloth. A variety of stitches lend themselves to this type of work, some even look like woven cloth. The results can be hats, socks, mittens, vests and more. We will then see this played out in a series of images of sprang through history. The presentation offers photos of ancient artwork depicting the technique, actual sprang artefacts, and Carol’s sprang replicas taking us from the bronze age to present. The presentation finishes with several sprang suggestions for modern weavers.
Registration Fees:
Materials Fee:
None
Registration Fees are paid when you register to attend the FTWG Conference. Materials fees are paid directly to the instructor at the beginning of class. You should plan to pay the materials fee in cash.
Carol James has been exploring low-tech textile methods for more than 30 years focusing on the low-tech highly transportable fingerweaving and sprang. To increase her knowledge she has examined items in collections across the US and Europe, and is known for her skill in replicating these historic textiles. She has also created modern garments deemed worthy of the Handweavers Guild of America fashion show. Carol has taught in Canada, the US, Europe, and New Zealand. Students describe her as patient, knowledgeable, and passionate. She spent her COVID time charting sprang lace designs and writing patterns, and is author of numerous articles, 4 books, and 2 instructional DVDs.