Morning Session - Workshop

Fiber Playground – Come and Play with Silk!

We will explore, compare and contrast various types of Silks. For example: Bombyx, tussah, eri, mugga; etc.

We will also explore different preparations: mawatas/hankies, brick, sliver, reeled

NOTE: This workshop is intended to be a “let’s play with different fibers” experience and NOT a breed study. We will put a bunch of silk fiber in your hands, we’ll discuss the characteristics and best uses for each type, and just generally have fun! We will also discuss how different methods of preparation will affect your final product.

Spinning Level Required: Comfortable with spinning (can spin a stable, continuous yarn) and looking to explore options.

Student Should Bring: Students should bring note-taking supplies, a spinning wheel in good working order, extra bobbins, and lazy kate.

Afternoon Session - Demonstration

Silk Reeling

Terri and Herman Guerette demonstrate how silk fiber is processed into thread for textile use. Terri will cover the various steps in this process, from soaking silkworm cocoons in water to reeling and twisting the filaments into different types of thread.

In addition to the reeled silk thread, Terri always has a variety of different types, species and preparations of silk available for viewing (and touching, of course!!).

Materials Cost: Silk Fiber will be provided to members who participate in the program for a $10 material fee (the full cost will be subsidized by the guild).

Please contact president.nutmegspinnersguild@gmail.com if you are not a guild member and would like to attend as a guest

If you are interested in becoming a member of the guild, please contact membership.nutmegspinnersguild@gmail.com or sign up here.